Educators in need of Education?

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Becoming a teacher in Italy is a traumatic process.  After having spent 7 years or so completing one of Italy's 5 year degree courses, prospective teachers then need to do an accreditation course.Our neighbour's daughter who has a degree in sociology, has not yet been able to find a permanent … [Read more...]

Paolo Sarpi Pedestrianisation

Via Paolo Sarpi - Milan

The Paolo Sarpi area of central Milan has become somewhat overrun by wholesale clothing outlets run by Chinese companies and the situation has caused problems for local residents.Now, after lots of umming and aahing, the Milanese authorities have decided that the only way to overcome the unwelcome … [Read more...]

Good Old Murphy’s Law

Great law the one Mr Murphy made.  You know, the law which says 'If it can go wrong, it will'.  Usually, 'it' goes 'wrong' just when you could do without problems.Well, the law of Murphy hit yours truly good and proper on Wednesday evening.  Not sure what I ate, and even if it was something I … [Read more...]

Send in Those Super Recipes!

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This is a reminder to say that from 12:00am GMT September 12th to 12:00 am GMT September 19th 26th you can send in your entries to the La Cucina Italiana and Blog from Italy recipe contest. … [Read more...]

How To Pay Pisa Traffic Violations

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Many have been caught out once, if not twice, by Pisa's poorly signposted honey-trap restricted traffic zone or ZTL/TZV.Seeing as people seem to be having problems understanding just how to pay these fines, and the Pisa authorities are not helping matters since they have not yet got round to … [Read more...]

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