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Welcome! access all our cultural ramblings, destination specific goodies, food guides, & everything Italy free & paid from our expat POV.

Mar 3, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

We'll be back in 2026

It's time for us to jet away from Italy for a few weeks and spend some time with our families and away from our computers.

Dec 17, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

What is it about this place that makes is feel like home?

Slowly Italy has crept in, reminding me of all my favorite things about Colombia and merging in other aspects of lifestyles around the world.

Dec 10, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Nov Recap & What's to Come

We bought a house, made some pretty grown-up decisions, and are looking forward to a December with as little screen time as possible.

Dec 3, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Where to Ski in (Italy) 2026 Without Losing Your Mind

The Winter Olympics might not be ideal to casually plan a carefree Dolomites ski trip.

Nov 27, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

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“La Bella Figura: Why Italians Never Just ‘Throw Something On”

Oct 30, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

What is it about this place that makes is feel like home?

Dec 10, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Nov Recap & What's to Come

Dec 3, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

The Milano Cortina winter Olympics

Nov 20, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Monthly Recaps

Nov Recap & What's to Come

We bought a house, made some pretty grown-up decisions, and are looking forward to a December with as little screen time as possible.

Dec 3, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

September Recap, whew!

Weddings, Chaos, Mountains & a Torn Ankle

Oct 10, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

August Recap & What's to Come

August was spent almost completely in Trieste, with us exploring new corners of our current home town. September will be almost the opposite.

Sep 3, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

July Recap & What's to Come

July meant more time in Emilia Romagna, this time exploring lesser known corners of the region. Plus, a full look into all the new articles on the site.

Aug 6, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

June Recap & What's to Come

Sharing with you what we published on the site in June, what we got up to here in Italy, and the rest of our summer plans

Jul 2, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Bologna

Bologna in Your Pocket

Get all the fast facts and the little tidbits for your trip to Bologna right in your pocket with our mini downloadable PDF.

Aug 1, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

The Little Things, Bologna

The towers are nice. Tortellini is sacred. But it’s the little things that make Bologna stand out.

Jul 23, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Eat up, Bologna

Bologna wants you full, happy, slightly tipsy, and wondering how to cancel your flight home. Here’s what to know about eating in Bologna.

Jul 16, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Hey, Did You Know? Bologna Edition

Bologna isn’t trying to be your favorite city, she doesn’t even care, isn’t that what makes her cool?

Jul 9, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Sardinia

Sardinia in Your Pocket

Get all the fast facts and the little tidbits for your trip to Sardinia right in your pocket with our mini downloadable PDF.

May 29, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

The Little Things in Sardinia

Embrace the lifestyle of Sardinia by eating slowly yet heartedly, enjoying a glass of wine, the tranquil settings, and hopefully good company.

May 21, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Eat Up in Sardinia

Although most known for the dreamy beaches, this Blue Zone island also has a lot of unique and delicious food around it's shores.

May 14, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Hey, did you know (Sardinia Edition)

Want dreamy white sand beaches, swimming pool-blue water, and a rocky interior great for hiking? You want Sardinia.

May 7, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Rome

Rome in Your Pocket

Get all the fast facts and little tidbits for your trip to Rome right in your pocket with our mini downloadable PDF.

Apr 23, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

The Little Things in Rome

How to get your dose of history without spending the day in line

Apr 16, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Rome is home to my favorite food in Italy (there, I said it!) thanks to their 4 famous dishes

Apr 9, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Hey, did you know (Rome Edition)

The city filled with history at every corner has a lot of secrets up it's sleeve.

Apr 2, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Trieste

Trieste in Your Pocket

Get all the fast facts and little tidbits for your trip to Trieste right in your pocket with our mini downloadable PDF.

Mar 26, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

The Little Things in Trieste

We're not here with your typical list of things to do but instead small suggestions on how to fully enjoy your trip here.

Mar 19, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Eat Up in Trieste

Skip the pasta and pizza and instead try dishes you likely won't find outside of this region.

Mar 12, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

Hey, did you know (Trieste Version)

Get a better understanding of the city's history & what that means for your trip today.

Mar 5, 2025 • Mamma Mia Indeed

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