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Author Mark Tedesco



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
5 days ago3 min read
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4 comments


Do I need to be afraid of driving in Italy?
PART 143: 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 19 min read
87 views
6 comments


Our Home Featured on Youtube (Brad’s World)
Our Home Featured on Youtube (Brad’s World) This is an “out of sync” blog which I am posting mid week because this just happened! PART...

Mark Tedesco
May 284 min read
92 views
3 comments


Property Taxes, Trash Collection Fees and our local Government Office
PART 142: 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
May 255 min read
96 views
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The Real Estate Market in Our Area - Southern Tuscany
PART 141: 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
May 184 min read
165 views
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Our Adventure over Easter Weekend in Rome
PART 140: 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
May 1111 min read
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Purchasing Real Estate in Italy
PART 139: 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
May 46 min read
153 views
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Is It Worth Buying a Home in a "Dying" Italian Town?
PART 139: 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
Apr 275 min read
210 views
4 comments


Deciding to Sell our Home in Tuscany
Deciding to Sell our Home in Tuscany PART 138: It might be interesting to share how we pulled off living in Italy for part of the year....

Mark Tedesco
Apr 225 min read
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Balancing Act: Navigating Life Between Palm Springs and Tuscany
PART 137: 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
Apr 134 min read
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Mixing Italian Charm with American Comfort: Renovating a House in Tuscany
PART 136: 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
Apr 69 min read
158 views
4 comments


Exploring Rome: The Magnificent St. John Lateran Basilica
What is the history and the legends contained in St. John Lateran?

Mark Tedesco
Mar 305 min read
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Keeping warm in Tuscany
PART 134: 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
Mar 236 min read
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Pros and Cons of Living in Italy During Each Season
What is our experience of living in Italy during each season?

Mark Tedesco
Mar 166 min read
170 views
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The Schengen Shuffle
What is the Schengen Shuffle and how can it facilitate staying in Europe for longer than 90 days?

Mark Tedesco
Mar 96 min read
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Making the Most of a Rainy Day in Italy
PART 131: 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
Mar 24 min read
97 views
7 comments


Life in Tuscany: Our Electricity Challenge
How we are adapting to energy usage in Italy.

Mark Tedesco
Feb 234 min read
223 views
8 comments


Searching for Home Renovation Supplies in Italy
Finding home renovation supplies in Italy. Learning along the way.

Mark Tedesco
Feb 166 min read
109 views
4 comments


Exploring the Enchanting Castle in Arcidosso: A Tuscany Travel Tale
PART 128: 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
Feb 95 min read
107 views
4 comments


Embracing Change: Lessons Learned from Our First Year in Tuscany
PART 127: 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
Feb 25 min read
148 views
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