MY LIFE IN ITALY
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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Planning a trip to Italy’s hidden gem? This Turin travel guide (2025) covers everything you need to know: the best things to do, where to eat, day trips, and what life in Turin is like for expats. Less crowded than Rome or Milan, Turin is full of culture, food, and surprises. Why You Need a Turin Travel […]
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If you are a book lover like me, you are in the correct place. Every time I visit a new city, I love exploring bookshops. There is something very special about bookshop shopping it gives me a feeling that is difficult to describe. I love quirky bookshops and the whole read-a-book-while-you-drink-a-coffee vibe. To save you […]
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When I travel to a new city or country, I always like to try local beverages or dishes. I am sure there are many people out there like me. I thought that it would be a good idea to create this list of 5 drinks that you must try when you visit Turin. I have […]
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