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Author Mark Tedesco



Outdoor Sports Activities in Southern Tuscany
PART 158 It might be interesting to share how we managed to live in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are learning along the way. We love every minute of it, and what was once a dream is our life! We spend the fall in Tuscany, then return in the spring, and spend the rest of the time in California (as I explained in a previous blog, we only live in Italy for part of the year). Step 1: As we explore areas in Italy, we discover some gems worth shari

Mark Tedesco
Dec 28, 20255 min read


City or Village? Choosing Small-Town Life in Italy
Part 161: This week, let's explore some of the advantages of living in a small town in Italy. It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I'll post some steps and what we're learning along the way. We love every minute of it, and what was once a dream is now our life. We live in Tuscany in the fall, return again in the spring, and spend the rest of the year in California (in a previous blog, I explained why we live in Italy only pa

Mark Tedesco
Dec 14, 20255 min read


Surprising Moments on Our Hike in Tuscany
PART 160: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are learning along the way. We love every minute of it, and what was once a dream is our life! We live in Tuscany in the Fall, then return again in the Spring, and spend the rest of the time in California (as I explained in a previous blog, we only live in Italy part of the year). Step 1: As we explore areas in Italy, we discover some gems wort

Mark Tedesco
Nov 30, 20255 min read


Our Italian Renovation: Tips and Tools
PART 166: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are learning along the way. We love every minute of it, and what was once a dream is our life! We live in Tuscany in the Fall, then back again in the Spring, and in California for the rest of the time (in a previous blog, I explained why we live in Italy only part of the year). As we explore areas in Italy, we discover some gems worth sharing.

Mark Tedesco
Nov 16, 20255 min read


Driving Through Tuscany Without a Goal
PART 155: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are learning along the way. We love every minute of it, and what was once a dream is our life! We live in Tuscany in the Fall, then return again in the Spring, and spend the rest of the time in California (as I explained in a previous blog, we only live in Italy for part of the year). Step 1: As we explore areas in Italy, we discover some gems

Mark Tedesco
Nov 2, 20257 min read


Unlocking Eco-Sustainable Living: A Dive into Italy's Green Real Estate Market
PART 162: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are learning along the way. We love every minute of it, and what was once a dream is now our reality! We live in Tuscany in the fall, then return again in the spring, and spend the rest of the time in California. As I explained in a previous blog, we only live in Italy part of the year, but it's become an integral part of our lifestyle. As we

Mark Tedesco
Oct 19, 20256 min read


Exploring Our Second Home Renovation Journey in Italy
PART 157: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Oct 5, 20256 min read


Why we started living in Italy before we had it figured out
PART 154: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Sep 21, 20255 min read


How to move from dreaming about living in Italy to actually doing it
PART 152: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Sep 7, 202511 min read


Living in an Italian Town Without a Train Station
PART 156: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Aug 24, 20254 min read


Am I a dreamer or a doer?
PART 153: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Aug 10, 20254 min read


Lessons Learned During Our Tuscan Home Renovation Journey
PART 151: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Aug 3, 20255 min read


From Tuscany to Notre Dame
PART 150: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Jul 27, 20256 min read


The Art of Packing for Italy
PART 149: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Jul 20, 20255 min read


Our House Renovation Journey in Tuscany
PART 148: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Jul 13, 20256 min read


Unforgettable Views: Hiking Monte Amiata, Tuscany
This week, let's explore hiking and trekking around Monte Amiata.

Mark Tedesco
Jul 6, 20254 min read


A Knights Templar Adventure
The Knights Templar story encompasses themes of idealism, faith, greed, power, and everything in between.

Mark Tedesco
Jun 29, 20255 min read


Is Tuscany Affordable?
PART 146: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Jun 22, 20255 min read


An Intense Weekend in Rome: At The Funeral of Pope Francis
PART 145: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Jun 15, 202510 min read


The Mystery of the Missing Toilet Seat in Italy
PART 144: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year. I will post some steps and what we are...

Mark Tedesco
Jun 8, 20253 min read
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