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Substitutes in Italy: Neosporin® Ointment
Looking for Neosporin in Italy? This guide shares safe, effective alternatives available locally, including non-antibiotic ointments and herbal remedies like calendula. Includes Amazon links and tips for navigating pharmacies in Italy.
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Green Travel Made Easy for Expat Moms with Our World Travel Logs!
Green Travel Made Easy for Expat Moms! Discover how award-winning CEO Catherine Riney and Our World Travel Logs provide eco-friendly travel tips, practical resources, and family-focused guidance to make each journey greener and more meaningful.
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295 Days Left Until the US General Election on November 5, Have You Registered to Vote from Overseas?
Thinking about the American Presidential Elections and voting registration is not too early. Registering early allows you to vote in your state primaries, which come up MUCH earlier than November. Take the time now to register and request your ballot. Vote in your primaries if you prefer. Watch your inbox for your ballot around September…
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The Evolution of Halloween: From Expat Gatherings to Local Celebrations, Firenze
Throughout Tuscany, located in small villages are filled with food, wine, and so much fun just waiting to be explored. So besides celebrating Halloween in the city, get out and enjoy autumn colors and the many festivals around Tuscany.
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Natural Health for Kids and Teens
Saucy, sporty and spotty folk are literally growing into their skins. Homeopathy offers safe, gentle remedies for physical, emotional and mental issues. Useful for all patients, even those that are sensitive or suffering from congenital or chronic conditions, this alternative therapy has been around for over 200 years, costs less than conventional medicine and can…
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Summer Study Abroad in Southern Spain
True Immersion, a US based company owned and directed by Carol Gray of Richmond, Virginia and Florence, Italy, offers Spanish language and culture immersion trips for teens ages 13 – 17.
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Water Restrictions for Firenze
We all knew it was coming, the restriction of water usage. We have not had rain for months. Any significant rainfall that we last had this year was in January. Many towns around Tuscany have already gone under water restrictions. Though the Arno still has water, it is best to restrict the usage to sanitary…
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A Cool Summer Camp
There is a unique summer camp, a week full of aeronautical activities, and two real flight simulations! Are your kids interested in airplanes, drones, piloting, and flight simulators? This summer camp might be perfect for them.
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Happy Mother’s Day
Moms, the days have been beautiful lately. Take the opportunity to get out and enjoy the day with your children. They grow up so fast! Skip the housework, forget the cooking, and even break from work. Now is the time to hang out with your children, young and old. Some local events outdoors: “Festa Della…
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Covid Announcement: Started on Sunday, May 1, 2022
Recommendations to wear respiratory protection devices (aka Ffp2 Masks) in all public indoor places or places open to the public. It remains mandatory to wear the protective Ffp2 masks (until June 15) to access (Green Pass is not required): Not obligated to wear a mask: Green Pass requirements: From May 1, 2022, the reinforced Green…
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Pick-me-up dessert
Pick-me-up dessert is named tiramisu in Italian. It is popular on the dessert menu, competing with the panna cotta. The powerful espresso-infused ladyfinger cookies with the creamy eggy mascarpone whipped so light, and fluffy produce a cloud of flavor in your mouth.


