Three Things Asian Tourists Do That Europeans May Not Understand
Walking on the streets of Florence, or other cities in Italy, or other countries in Europe, do you find certain Asian tourist behavior “mystifies” you. We know that theyย love shopping, they sometimes use umbrella in the sunny days, and they drink pure hot water right off boiling (Yeah baby, that’s me!)… Any other Asian tourists […]
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Keep Calm & Celebrate The Little Things In Life
Take it slow, and enjoy the little things in life. It is an attitude I am learning and appreciating more and more daily since living in Florence. After adopting to the new life in Italy for one year and half, I realize that doing fewer things that make me happy matters much more […]
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Three Reasons I Loved My Summer Trip in Riccione
When the August passed, it feels the whole year is gone. When entering the month of August, the city was suddenly empty. Everybody was out for vacation, and it made you feel strange not to do it. And when I am back from my two-week escape to the seaside, I found it crowded again. Streets […]
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Road Trip in Casentino | Exploring The Less Touched Tuscan Valley
If I am asked to choose one expression to describe August in Florence, it would be โChiudo Per Ferieโ (Closed for Holidays). Once August arrives, I immediately found Florence more spacious. Most of the Florentines are off, leaving the city to the tourists. Don’t be surprised to find a closing door to your favorite shops […]
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Barone Ricasoli | Where The Rules Of Chianti Wine Origins
For those of you, who are Chianti wine lovers or just simply interested in Tuscany wine, do you know who was the one set the Chianti wine formula? Or you were like me, just assumed that it was an united agreement by all the Chianti wine makers long long time ago to use at least […]
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2Day Road Trip in Provence (w/ routes suggested)
June is a month when in the past many events happened in our family: me and my husband started dating in June, we got married in June, our son was born in June…… June is a month worth celebrating! So we did! Rather than a fancy candle dinner, we decided to drive all the way […]
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Florence vs. Hong Kong | Comparison by An Asian Expat in Italy
Finally after one year, this article comes out. During my first year in Florence, I’ve kept receiving questions from friends, sometimes my readers, asking: How is life in Italy? Do you like it here? Do you miss Hong Kong…… Origin from China, I do miss my cultures, my family and friends a lot. But […]
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