Since two years, May has become a special month in my life, for it was May two years ago that we moved to Italy. It is said that when you are enjoying, you forget about time. When drafting this post while reviewing the memories of last year, it seemed like everything just happened yesterday! Around this … Continue reading Moments on Instagram: My 2nd Year in Italy (May 2016 – April 2017)
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A Q&A Series: 5 Questions To… (#5QuestionsTo)
New year, a new series! After living in Florence for almost 2 years, I start to feel like a local. That's because I've got familiar with the city, adapted to the life pace, and more importantly made some local friends. Thanks to these friends, I had opportunities to know Italy better and deeper, visit different … Continue reading A Q&A Series: 5 Questions To… (#5QuestionsTo)
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 … Continue reading Keep Calm & Celebrate The Little Things In Life
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 … Continue reading Three Reasons I Loved My Summer Trip in Riccione
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 … Continue reading Florence vs. Hong Kong | Comparison by An Asian Expat in Italy
Best of the Year: To My First Year in Italy (May 2015 – April 2016)
Time flies faster than we realize. In a few weeks, I will officially be one-year resident in Florence. Looking back to the past year, I feel so blessed: I managed to settle here, made quite a number of local friends, traveled around Tuscany, armed myself with knowledge of Italian cultures. In the meanwhile of looking … Continue reading Best of the Year: To My First Year in Italy (May 2015 – April 2016)
4 Unique Baby Shops in Florence
It is again that period of the year when parents start to shop for kids: spring/ summer outfits, swim suits, hats, shoes, party supplies...... In my case, I need to prepare: clothes for my little one, who is turning 2 soon (that basically will be a revolution of the closet), beach stuff (sunblocks, swim suits, … Continue reading 4 Unique Baby Shops in Florence
