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Expats in Italy: A Chat with Brandy Shearer, A Brave Lady Who Has Moved to Italy in the Midst of Coronavirus

11/12/2020

In this post, I chat with Brandy Shearer about moving to Italy during Coronavirus (and much, much more!)

One of my favorite blog posts is back!

Today I am chatting again with someone who has decided to make Italy her home and this makes me really happy. I have had this section on my blog for years now and I still am super excited when I have the chance of chatting with an expat. It’s always a real pleasure for me!

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[Italian Books] Divorare il cielo by Paolo Giordano: a tale of love, friendship and sorrow set in Apulia

10/29/2020

Novels set in Italy: Divorare il cielo by Paolo Giordano
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Let me first tell you that I didn’t like this book that much. 

As you may know, I am always on the hunt for good novels set in Italy to help you enrich your knowledge of Italian literature and maybe make you dream about Italy a little bit.

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[Hidden Italy] The peaceful beauty of inland Ligurian villages: Apricale and Perinaldo

10/15/2020

Apricale and Perinaldo are two stunning inland Ligurian villages that you can discover in this post
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As I always say, seaside locations in Liguria are stunning but it’s the inland that that holds the nicest surprises.

Liguria is famous for its picturesque towns by the sea but if you are willing to explore further on the hills, you’ll find some places that perfectly represent the character of Liguria: introverted, shy, not talkative at all.

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Using Instagram Stories For Your Italian Listening Practice

10/01/2020

Instagram Stories are a perfect tool to practice languages. In this post, you'll find some interesting profiles to use for your Italian listening practice
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Instagram is a really awesome tool for practicing languages. 

Even when it was only used to share photos, it was a great way to learn new words, improve vocabulary, or practice reading comprehension. Nowadays, with Instagram Stories, Ig Tv, and Reels, it is literally packed with useful content you can use to improve your language skills.

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Expats in Italy: An Interview With Susan Dufresne, Who Left The States for a New Life in Guardia Sanframondi, A Small Town in Campania

09/17/2020

Today I chat with Susan Dufresne about life in Guardia Sanframondi, a small village in Campania, Italy

It’s been a while but I am finally able to chat with an expat again!

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing one of my students, a lovely lady called Susan Dufresne. Susan lives in a place I had never heard of, a small town in Campania called Guardia Sanframondi, and the tales of her life there are so interesting that I asked her to share her experience. 

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Ciao!

My name is Cinzia and Italy is the place I call home.

Books feed my soul, music fills my days and travelling makes my life richer. I am a day dreamer, tireless walker and believer in the power of little things.

I’ve created Instantly Italy to take you to Italy with me and explore together this crazy but “oh so lovely” country. Read More…

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