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Author Mark Tedesco



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


From Tuscany to Lourdes
PART 125- 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 19, 20259 min read


Using Italy as a Base: A Road trip to France
PART 124: 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 12, 20256 min read


Updates on Reducing the Cost of Renting a Car in Italy
PART 123: 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 5, 20255 min read


The Fascinating History of Charlemagne in Tuscany
Legend has it that Charlemagne established the abbey of Sant'Antimo after he and his army suffered from the plague while on Monte Amiata.

Mark Tedesco
Dec 29, 20244 min read


Overcoming the Biggest Obstacle to Starting a Life in Italy
PART 121: 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
Dec 22, 20245 min read


Rethinking AirBnBs
PART 120: 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
Dec 15, 20246 min read


Transforming Our Italian Dream: Before and After Renovating Our House
Before and after photos of our house renovation in Tuscany, Italy.

Mark Tedesco
Dec 8, 20245 min read


House Renovation and Chasing After Tile in Italy
PART 123: 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
Dec 1, 20245 min read


Dealing with the cold weather in Italy
PART 117: 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
Nov 24, 20246 min read


How the Book Presentation Went in Rome
PART 116: 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...

Mark Tedesco
Nov 17, 20244 min read


The Mystery of the Italian Washing Machine - Revisited
PART 115: 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
Nov 10, 20245 min read
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