MY LIFE IN ITALY
It can be difficult to decide where to eat in Turin. Maybe you’re visiting and don’t know the city yet.Or maybe you already live here and just want to try something new. Either way, it’s very easy to fall into the trap of going to chain restaurants… safe, predictable, and honestly a bit boring. Don’t […]
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When friends tell me they want to take a day trip to Turin, I panic a little. Why? Because there is so much to see and I want them to see it all (which is impossible… but we try 😂). But don’t worry. This 24-hour Turin itinerary will leave you satisfied, well-fed, and able to say you’ve […]
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While I enjoy working from home, sometimes I need a change of environment. On those days, I usually head to a coffee shop, the library, or a co-working space. Coffee shops tend to be my go-to option mainly for convenience, and of course, the coffee. That said, not every café in Turin is suitable for […]
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Coffee in Italy is a big deal. It’s not just something people drink it’s part of the daily routine. Most Italians have at least two coffees a day, often more, and over time I’ve picked up on a few unspoken “rules.” They’re not strict rules, but they’re the kind of things that can save you […]
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If you’re planning to move to Italy and thinking about Turin, one of the biggest questions you’ll have is: where should I live? When I first moved here from the UK, I had no idea which areas were good, which were expensive, and which ones were best for expats. And honestly, Turin isn’t a city where […]
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If you’re planning to move to Italy, one of the first (and most important) things you’ll need to figure out is how to rent an apartment in Turin, Italy. When I first moved here from the UK, I had no idea how different the rental system would be especially when it comes to contracts. In this […]
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I’ll be honest when I first moved to Italy, I had no real idea what the cost of living in Turin Italy would actually look like. Some people assume Italy is cheap. Others think it’s expensive. The truth? It depends and real life expenses can surprise you. In this post, I’m breaking down my actual monthly […]
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When I first moved to Turin, I kept hearing people mention Balon and Gran Balon. At first, I assumed they were the same market, just different names. It turns out they are related, but they are not exactly the same thing. Both markets take place in the historic Borgo Dora area of Turin and both are well known for […]
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I have always enjoyed visiting second-hand markets and shops. Back when I lived in England, I would often visit charity shops. I used to buy items to resell for profit, and I even started a little furniture business flipping pieces and selling them on. When I moved to Italy, it was harder to replicate that […]
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Turin is a charming Italian city that’s often overlooked in favour of bigger, more famous destinations like Rome and Milan.I’ll be honest before I moved to Turin, I had never even heard of it. In many ways, that’s part of the magic. Because Turin is still relatively unknown, it’s refreshingly free from over-tourism. You can […]
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