Mission Impossible: Activating Utilities in Our Newly Bought Italian Fixer-Upper

Dialing Disaster: The Italian Phone Fiasco First up in our Italian escapade is acquiring a phone number, which, as it turns out, is as crucial as an espresso machine in an Italian household. You might think snagging a SIM card is no biggie, right? Wrong again! An Italian phone number is essential for setting up […]

A Tale of Community and Revival

Group of friends sharing a meal at an outdoor dinner party under lush greenery in Italy, enjoying Italian food and conversation

Deep into the heart of Capestrano, a village not just steeped in history but also brimming with life. Here, the balance between hard work and joyful living paints a vibrant picture of community spirit. Through this post, we’ll explore how the residents of Capestrano, both old and new, have cultivated a culture of welcoming warmth […]

The Dream Begins

A field of red poppies in bloom with an Italian hilltop village in the background on a sunny day

Greetings from Italy! Hello and welcome to our blog! We’re thrilled to have you join us as we embark on an exciting and, admittedly, ambitious journey. We’ve taken the plunge into renovating an old home in a quaint Italian town, a dream many fantasize about but few dare to tackle. This blog will serve as […]