A year in Italy was supposed to be about travel. It became something much bigger: friendship, creativity, perspective and the discovery that curiosity has no use-by date.

From scarves in summer to the fear of a “hit of air,” discover the wonderfully weird quirks that make everyday life in Italy so irresistibly Italian.

My long Italian summer has come to an end… however, I certainly packed a lot into it – from Monopoli to Milano in 100 days.

Since moving to Italy, I’ve been struck by one unmistakable truth: everything here is more intense. Molto intensioso!!

Why I chose to move to Italy, and other ramblings.