Life in Italy

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Helping victims of domestic abuse in Italy

What to do if you are a victim of domestic abuse in Italy.

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Learning to self-heal in Florence

How the adventure of opening a wellness space in Florence brought serenity to one expat.

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AVO Firenze: helping the hospitalized

Get involved by attending the volunteer training course or making a donation.

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Viva Vittoria installation raises funds for charities supporting domestic abuse victims

About 3,500 hand-crocheted and knitted squares will cover piazza Santa Croce.

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Moving to Italy: my visual diary

Lisa Yakobi's painting series began with her first taste in Italy in 1983.

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L’Orto delle Zucche: family fun in a Tuscan pumpkin patch

Take part in pumpkin carving and painting workshops.

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Dreoni celebrates 100 years of selling toys

The family-run via Cavour store holds a vintage toy exhibition and a party.

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Trisomia 21: support for Down syndrome

The charity works to support children and adults with Down syndrome and their families.

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Zeneba Bowers and Matt Walker: our move to Italy

Two American classical musicians write about their move to Italy just before the pandemic.

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6 tips to make property buying easier in Florence

Follow professional advice for your house hunting in the Tuscan city.

FOOD + WINE

Cooks at home: Stefano Frassineti

Career chef Stefano Frassineti cooks a delicious dinner at Hershey Felder's home for 18 hungry international diners in Tuscany.

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Digital nomads in Florence

Learn about Florence's increasing population of digital nomads and the range of co-working spaces on offer across the city.

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Intercultural dating in Florence: university edition

What is love? Here are three accounts of dating from a foreigner’s perspective in Florence.

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CoWork-It Mamma: childcare meets coworking for mothers

International mums can now co-work while making sure their children are kept safe and entertained.

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MedinAction: medical house calls and online consultations for English speakers in Italy

If you’re studying or living in Florence and need professional medical advice, MedinAction provides speedy peace of mind on the healthcare front. On hand to help expats and tourists with ...

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US midterm elections: non-partisan voter assistance in Florence

A group of American women are organizing six Voter Assistance Days at Sotto al British.

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Florence’s trams today and tomorrow

The tram system in Florence has a new website for information on existing and planned tramlines.

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St. James Episcopal Church holds monthly thrift sale

St. James Episcopal Church holds thrift sales every month, featuring anything from household decorations to Moschino bags.

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Laura Todirica: the family dentist

Laura speaks to The Florentine about the dental needs of the city’s international community.

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Meyer Health Campus opens

The Meyer Health Campus aims to be much more than a learning center of a university hospital.

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Transport in Florence: how to move around

Here’s a guide to Florence's transport options, with an overview of the best ways to get around the city and surroundings.

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6 ways to beat the heat in Florence

If you can't get to the coast, make sure you change your way of life to cope with the heat this summer.

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How to manage mosquitoes this summer: a witty take on the biters

Here are 7 ways to keep mosquitoes at bay this summer in Florence.

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Farms for family fun not far from Florence

Relax at these farms not far from the city, which offers plenty of fun activities for the whole family

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