Living the Dream in Lockdown – Our First Month in Italian Isolation

I vowed always to be honest in my blog and not to pull any punches. Our ‘dream’ lifestyle has many advantages, but it is not always sunshine and rainbows. Living the Dream in Lockdown has not been too bad, but three weeks in, I did have a little wibble.

Stuck at Home and Running Out of Ideas? 5 More Things To Do in Lockdown

Coming up to our fourth week in isolation in Italy and unable to leave the house for over a week, we have had to get creative. Here are a few more ideas to help you while away those hours productively! In case you missed them, you can also check out 10 Tips to Make Covid-19Continue reading “Stuck at Home and Running Out of Ideas? 5 More Things To Do in Lockdown”

“Do More, Feel Better” – Why Not Learn A Language?

In Lockdown? Learn A Language Free At Home On Tuesday 24th March 2020, the UK followed many other countries around the world and went into lockdown. With so many of us forced to find a way to cope with isolation, I hope to offer you some ideas, support and puppy love from Mark, myself andContinue reading ““Do More, Feel Better” – Why Not Learn A Language?”

Life In Lockdown – Our Coronavirus Quarantine in Italy

On Tuesday, 10th March 2020, Italy was locked down in a bid to control the largest Coronavirus outbreak outside China. According to Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, ‘locked down’ means, “I stay home.” The borders are closed and there are restrictions on all but essential travel. Pretty much everything is closed, other than food shopsContinue reading “Life In Lockdown – Our Coronavirus Quarantine in Italy”