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Author Mark Tedesco



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 1, 20259 min read


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 28, 20254 min read


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 25, 20255 min read


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 18, 20254 min read


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 11, 202511 min read


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 4, 20256 min read


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 27, 20255 min read


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 22, 20255 min read


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 13, 20254 min read


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 6, 20259 min read


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

Mark Tedesco
Mar 30, 20255 min read


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 23, 20256 min read


Pros and Cons of Living in Italy During Each Season
What is our experience of living in Italy during each season?

Mark Tedesco
Mar 16, 20256 min read


The Schengen Shuffle
What is the Schengen Shuffle and how can it facilitate staying in Europe for longer than 90 days?

Mark Tedesco
Mar 9, 20256 min read


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 2, 20254 min read


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

Mark Tedesco
Feb 23, 20254 min read


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

Mark Tedesco
Feb 16, 20256 min read


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 9, 20255 min read


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 2, 20255 min read


Renovating Granny's House: A Modern Twist on a Tuscany Home
PART 126: 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
Jan 26, 20254 min read
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