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doyin22
Oct 26, 20244 min read
A Surprise Trip to the Ferrari World Finals at Imola: A Dream Come True!
Ferrari World Finals
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doyin22
Oct 3, 20241 min read
“Rediscovering Home: A Family’s Journey Back to Parma”
Hi, I’m Alice, born and raised in Parma, where I spent most of my childhood. However, I had the amazing opportunity to live in the UK for...
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edrakos2000
Apr 18, 20242 min read
Day trips - Molinazzo Swimming Pool
It was a cloudy morning last June and my husband, son and I were spending the weekend in Parma which is somewhat unsual for us. Normally...
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doyin22
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Getting lost in…Modena with kids
#parma #parmaexpats #parmamiaexpats #gettinglostin #modena Modena, a short 45-minute drive or 25-minute train ride from Parma and a...
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edrakos2000
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Getting lost in...Boschi di Carrega
Boschi di Carrega, a nature preserve located between Collechio and Sala Baganza, is a favorite weekend destination for my family and me....
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edrakos2000
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Meet Dana Weissman; Fashion Industry professional, mom and long-time Parma resident
I am originally from New York where I attended college at the Fashion Institute of Technology. During my fourth year, I studied abroad...
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edrakos2000
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Getting Lost in...Schia
South of Parma, in the direction of Langhirano, is a tiny ski area in a town called Schia. I’ve been told that in its heyday when this...
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edrakos2000
Oct 7, 20232 min read
THE BEST EUROPEAN SHOW @TEATRO DUE, PARMA
What would happen in Europe if a theatrical competition had the same importance as the Champions League? The same resonance as the...
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edrakos2000
Sep 29, 20231 min read
Bump Talks: Meet Alice, Your Experienced Midwife in Parma 🌟
Hello, I’m Alice, and I’m passionate about guiding mothers through the incredible journey of childbirth. With over a decade of...
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doyin22
Sep 29, 20237 min read
Navigating the Italian School System as a British Expat by Corinne Hall
Italian School System My children are in the Italian school system, I’ve questioned this decision many times since they started and I’m...
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edrakos2000
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Meet Elena Drakos Molet; mom, teacher, sailor and Parma Mia Expats collaborator.
Hi, I’m Elena, originally from New York, USA. I’ve been coming to Parma ever since 2008, when I started working for a US subsidiary of a...
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edrakos2000
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Meet Sarah Jennie Goldman; mom, MBA and founder of Parma Mia!
Hi! My name is Sarah and I have been living in Italy since 2002. I was born in NYC and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA. Teaneck was an...
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edrakos2000
Sep 11, 20231 min read
Meet Doyin McArthur; engineer, mom, writer and Parma Mia Expats collaborator.
Ciao, I'm Doyin, originally from Glasgow, Scotland. I've been a resident of Parma for the past 13 years, all thanks to meeting my husband...
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doyin22
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Learning Italian and making friends
Ciao Buongiorno, Hi! Good Morning... Growing up in Scotland, I always dreamt of living in Italy. Now, that dream has become a reality,...
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edrakos2000
Jun 13, 20234 min read
Getting your Italian Driver's License: La Patente di Guida
Do I really have to? So you've been living in Italy long enough to get your documents and learn a few words in Italian. You've spent...
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edrakos2000
Jun 9, 20231 min read
The Parks of Parma
Parma Centro has a lot of parks that are perfect for kids of all ages. If you're like me and live in an apartment in the city center,...
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