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How Italy Wins You Over While Testing Your Patience
Italy is beautiful — and sometimes maddening. After a lifetime of travel here, I’ve learned to love the chaos along with the charm. This isn’t a takedown. It’s a collection of sharp truths, from radiators-as-dryers to the eternal cigarette next to your Aperol. Consider this a love letter written in bureaucratic ink and secondhand smoke.
May 16 min read


I Moved to Italy for the Wine - But I'm Staying for the Cheese!
Everyone says they’re moving to Italy for the wine. But after decades of visits and one life-changing encounter with a burrata in Rome, I’ve come to terms with the truth: I’m staying for the cheese. Here are five dairy-fueled reasons Italy keeps calling me back — plus two recipes to hold you over until you get here.
Apr 304 min read


Veni | Vidi | Vici Newsletter #1: Liguria Region Breakdown + Tips on Breaking State Tax Ties
Retiring in Italy? Start here. This first CaesarTheDay newsletter dives deep into Liguria—real towns, real prices, and why we chose it over the usual postcard fantasies. You’ll get city-by-city breakdowns, healthcare insights, and tips on cutting U.S. state tax ties (especially if California still wants your money). It’s free, honest, and packed with what actually matters when planning your escape.
Apr 162 min read


Forget the Cappuccino Rule: What You Should Actually Be Doing in Italy
Forget cappuccino rules & influencer traps. Real Italy starts when you slow down, look up, eat local & skip the TikTok checklist.
Apr 54 min read


In Praise of the Italian Pausa: Why Italians Know When to Chill (and You Should Too)
Why rush life when you can pausa like the Italians? A daily slow-down filled with food, chats, and zero guilt.
Apr 15 min read
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