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A Rigged Crossword, a Ruined Career, and What Italy Chose to Ignore
How a rigged crossword puzzle on Non è la Rai exposed the cynical machinery of 1990s Italian television, and derailed the career of the woman who called…
Apr 22
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A New Name, A Sharper Focus
After some deliberation, I’m renaming this Substack from Italian with Antonio to Italy with Antonio.
Apr 21
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Moving to Pesaro: What Nobody Tells You About Italy's City of Music
Neighborhoods, rent prices, hospitals, schools, gyms, and what daily life actually looks like. The first city deep dive in our Le Marche series.
Apr 20
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How to Move to Italy Legally: Every Visa Path in 2026
A blunt guide to every legal way to relocate to Italy this year, from digital nomad visas to citizenship by blood.
Apr 17
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Moving to Le Marche: A Native Italian’s Guide to the Region Most Expats Overlook
Tuscany’s rolling hills and medieval towns at half the price. A native Italian’s complete guide to moving to Le Marche, from cost of living to…
Apr 14
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How to Book Trains in Italy: The Complete 2026 Guide
Trenitalia or Italo, refunds, strikes, classes, and the booking tricks locals use. The complete guide to riding Italian trains without getting burned.
Apr 13
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Do You Need to Speak Italian to Live in Italy?
Italy ranked dead last in the EU for English proficiency. Here's what that actually means for expats planning the move.
Apr 11
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How to Read an Italian Property Listing
Italian listings pack strange vocabulary and concepts with no English equivalent. Here’s what trilocali, vani, nuda proprietà, and aste actually mean.
Apr 10
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Which Region of Italy Should You Move To?
A native Italian's honest guide to choosing the right region by lifestyle, budget, and what actually matters once you're there.
Apr 7
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Is Italy Safe? 25 Safety Tips for the Paranoid Traveler: Pickpockets, Scams & Staying Safe
Italy is safe, but pickpockets and scams are real. 25 practical tips on street safety, common tourist traps, and what to actually worry about in 2026.
Apr 6
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Small Dose of Italian Culture #38
Welcome to the 38th edition of Small Dose of Italian Culture!
Apr 4
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March 2026
Don't Order Carbonara in Milan
A region-by-region guide to eating the right thing in the right place.
Mar 27
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