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How to apply for Italian citizenship: everything we’ve done so far

December 31, 2020 by Gretta Schifano 7 Comments

Italian flag, Cinque Terre, Italy. Copyright Gretta Schifano, How to apply for Italian citizenship

In 2017 I decided to apply for Italian citizenship for myself and for our children. I was able to do this because my husband was born in London but his parents are from Sicily, and therefore he’s both British and Italian. This means that our kids and I, all of us British and born in […]

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Categories: Brexit

How to explore London’s top attractions from home

April 30, 2020 by Gretta Schifano 1 Comment

How to explore London's top attractions from home - virtual online tours

London is one of the most popular cities in the world to visit. With its world-class museums and galleries, iconic cultural sites and unique historic attractions, the UK capital is an endlessly rewarding place to explore. If you don’t live in the city, or if you’re unable to travel there, you can still enjoy London’s […]

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Categories: City, London
Tags: London virtual tour

Amsterdam virtual museum & gallery tours

April 17, 2020 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

The Night Watch, Rembrandt, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Copyright Gretta Schifano. How to explore Amsterdam from home - virtual online museum & gallery tours

Amsterdam is said to have more museums per square metre than any other city in the world. With its picturesque canal network and rich history, the Netherlands’ vibrant capital is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. If you’re not able to travel to Amsterdam in person, you can explore the city’s world-class museums […]

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Categories: City, Culture, Netherlands
Tags: armchair travel

Introducing Armchair Travels

April 7, 2020 by Gretta Schifano 1 Comment

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I have some very exciting news – I’d like to introduce you to Armchair Travels! What is Armchair Travels? Armchair Travels is a brand new shiny website, and it’s designed to help you to explore the world without leaving home. It’s now possible to experience – in a virtual way – all manner of incredible, […]

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Categories: Type of trip
Tags: online travel, virtual travel

How to explore Florence, Italy, from home

April 4, 2020 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

How to explore UNESCO World Heritage site Florence, Tuscany, Italy from home, with virtual tours & online resources for historic museums, galleries, & sites.

Although the museums and historical sites in the Italian city of Florence are closed at the moment, you can still explore many of them – as long as you have internet access. Even when you’re self-isolating, social-distancing or unable to travel, you can enjoy and learn about the marvellous exhibits, architecture and collections of these […]

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Categories: City, Culture, Italy, Virtual travel
Tags: armchair travel, Tuscany, UNESCO World Heritage

Coronavirus: How to help others when you can’t leave home

March 30, 2020 by Gretta Schifano 4 Comments

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The most important thing for all of us to do now to stop the spread of coronavirus is to stay at home. Here’s the official advice from the NHS explaining that in detail. COVID-19 testing I’ve actually been at home and keeping away from people as much as possible since the start of March, when […]

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Categories: Life in General
Tags: COVID-19, volunteering

Free foreign language worksheets

March 27, 2020 by Gretta Schifano 3 Comments

Free foreign language worksheets to download and print

It’s great to connect with people from different cultures – and I’ve found that learning even a few words of a different language really helps with this. I studied languages throughout my education, and I continue to try to learn key words and phrases when I travel to places where I don’t know the language. I’ve […]

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Categories: Language learning
Tags: Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

How to explore London’s top art galleries from home

March 21, 2020 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

How to explore London's art galleries from home - virtual online tours

London’s art galleries are currently closed but, as long as you have internet access, you can still explore them. So if you’re self-isolating, social distancing or in quarantine, wherever you are in the world, here’s how you can enjoy London’s amazing and beautiful art collections online through virtual tours and resources. Dulwich Picture Gallery Dulwich […]

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Categories: City, Culture, London

How to explore London’s top museums from home

March 20, 2020 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

How to explore London's top museums from home

Although London’s world-class museums are closed at the moment, that doesn’t mean that you can’t explore them – as long as you have internet access. Even when you’re self-isolating, social distancing or not able to travel, you can still enjoy and learn about the marvellous exhibits and collections of the following top museums online through […]

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Categories: City, Culture, London
Tags: armchair travel

Jane Austen tour: the places where she lived and wrote

February 16, 2020 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

Jane Austen's House, Chawton, Hampshire. Copyright Gretta Schifano

Jane Austen is one of England’s best-known authors. Her six novels are still widely-read today, more than 200 years after her death at the age of 41. Her second novel, Pride and Prejudice, has never been out of print, and it’s sold more than 200 million copies worldwide since its publication in 1813. If you’d like to […]

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Categories: Culture, Elsewhere
Tags: Bath, Hampshire

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