Last Friday night I had to take my 13 year old to the hospital here in Florence, we went to the Meyer. Before I tell you how it went, let me tell you more about my boy. The boy Tiago is 13 years old and has been to hospital just once before in his life,Continue reading “A sick boy”
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Is a life in Florence for you?
This is not an easy question to ask yourself. But be brutally honest, can you handle all the pitfalls, bureaucracy and inevitable disappointments that come with a move to a foreign country? I will never stop being amazed at the resilience and sheer strength of my clients. People determined to make a life in Florence,Continue reading “Is a life in Florence for you?”
My gym in Italy
A candid and funny look at a personal experience at a gym in Italy.
Art in Florence
We all know Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, right? The art in Florence, Italy, is second to none in the world. The David statue in the Accademia Gallery is one of the many examples of artworks in Florence that are some of the most popular in the world. In fact there are soContinue reading “Art in Florence”
Adapting to a new country
The first time I ever moved in my life, I was 15 years old moving from Rio de Janeiro to York, England. Let me tell you, the culture shock was seismic. Literally nothing was or felt familiar, or even similar. This was in 1991 long before we were all connected and could go on GoogleContinue reading “Adapting to a new country”
Moving home
The best way to move is to book your movers, who will pack everything for you, pack yourself a couple of suitcases, check into a lovely hotel and let the magic happen. Yes, I know a couple of moving companies and many clients who can move this way, but the rest of us mortals needContinue reading “Moving home”