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Nice break in Sicily

I have flown to Palermo yesterday to see my family and friends. I really needed this break, I am so tired! I just wanted to share those pics I took from the plane with all of you. I kept staring at this amazing sky because it made me feel so peaceful and relaxed, maybe justContinue reading “Nice break in Sicily”

The story of my life – Part 2

You can read The story of my life – Part 1 here. A one-way ticket to England I didn’t really take Ninni too seriously. On one hand I was like – “Me? In England? I can barely say hello, how am I supposed to move to another country if I won’t be able to communicateContinue reading “The story of my life – Part 2”

Italian greetings

Are you planning on going to Italy soon? Are you excited about visiting this lovely country but scared at the same time because you know you won’t be able to communicate? Well, I can help you! Just keep reading 🙂 Formal and informal expressions We often don’t realise our language rules until we compare themContinue reading “Italian greetings”

We have just landed, let’s go to Mondello!

Not long left and I’ll finally see my lovely Palermo again. It hasn’t been that long, I was there at the beginning of July. But Palermo is breath taking, it can always surprise you, it seduces you. Three days left, and my heart will finally start beating again. You can easily lose track of timeContinue reading “We have just landed, let’s go to Mondello!”

The story of my life – Part 1

My life in Italy Life and family I was born in 1990 in a humble family in a working-class area of Palermo. My parents unfortunately split up when I was a kid, but I have always had a great relationship with both of them. My mum is the most amazing and strong woman I haveContinue reading “The story of my life – Part 1”