This is a website by Hope (Speranza to “fellow” Italians), formerly documenting the experience of Hope and Steve’s excellent adventure of moving to Florence, Italy. Now, more of a travel and New Mexico blog, with some philosophy thrown in for good measure. I hope you find it entertaining and perhaps just a little inspirational…
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The Wanderlust Gene
/ May 28, 2012I’d love to be moving to Florence, so perhaps I’ll tag along, if you don’t mind, and live vicariously … :
newmexicotoitaly
/ May 28, 2012Thanks so much for reading and for “tagging along”!
The Wanderlust Gene
/ May 28, 2012Looking forward to reading your adventures!
Tony
/ June 10, 2012Hi,
I am glad you visited my blog as am now taking a look at yours… interesting!
Well, since you like Italy I hope you will be back to read more and meanwhile feel free to ask or contact me for any stuff….
Thanks and hugs
Tony
margieinitaly
/ June 25, 2012I am so excited for you!
expatsincebirth
/ October 28, 2012Hi, welcome in this beatiful city! I lived there for almost 4 years and have to go back regularly. Enjoy every single moment.
newmexicotoitaly
/ October 31, 2012Thanks so much!
mekala rodrigo
/ November 4, 2012Hi there!
I just got back from Italy and my favourite place was Florence!!! It was sooo gorgeous and I can imagine myself doing exactly what you are doing, packing up and moving there! 🙂
newmexicotoitaly
/ November 4, 2012Hi There! Thanks for reading my blog! Yes, it is gorgeous – but I suggest a nice long holiday instead of packing up 🙂
timsamson
/ November 30, 2012Hi! Thanks for the visit. Hope you’re enjoying your stay in Florence. One of my favorite places and I still miss it. Totally envy you 🙂
Colleen
/ December 17, 2012I shared your site for the “Very Inspiring Blogger Award”. Thank you for your wonderful inspiration.
newmexicotoitaly
/ December 17, 2012Wow! That’s super sweet – thanks!!!
Laura
/ January 7, 2013You got one of those Inspiring Blogger Awards from me too. BAM! Keep up the lovely posts. http://texasonthames.com/2013/01/07/very-inspiring-blog-awards/
newmexicotoitaly
/ January 7, 2013Thanks! That’s so sweet!
Miss A
/ May 18, 2015Hi Hope! And thanks for stopping by my blog! This is definitely going to be an adventure!
Newmexicotoitaly
/ May 18, 2015Sounds like you get some pretty cush benefits to make it go more smoothly than ours! In bocca al lupo!!!
Miss A
/ May 18, 2015Lol–you know how it is: for every one good thing, life throws you three things that suck!
matteo
/ December 2, 2015Hello. I am an Italian (a Bolognese, in fact) living in Australia and stumbled upon your Dear Italy letter. What a great letter, it brought a smile to me! I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you though. I miss my home but frankly wouldn’t go back to live.
All the best
Matteo
Webmaster
/ December 3, 2015Grazie! In one of my posts I think that if I had lived in Bologna it might have turned out differently….but maybe not. Looking to get back soon for travel though!
usfman
/ July 8, 2019Thank you for following my blog.
allenrizzi
/ December 2, 2019We moved from Oregon to a tiny village in the Italian Alps (Tret(. Conosco bene l’Italia dopo 18 anni di troppa grappa. Mi piace il tuo blog e sto seguendo.
Newmexicotoitaly
/ December 2, 2019Grazie! E ditto!
allenrizzi
/ December 2, 2019🍷🍷
Claire Pearce
/ March 31, 2020Hi Hope!
I work for a website called Expat Arrivals that provides advice for expats and am currently in the process of updating our guide to moving to Italy. I came across your blog while doing research was wondering whether you might be interested in doing an interview with us about expat life in Italy?
Sorry for using this function as I could not find an email address to contact you on otherwise. Feel free to pop me an email (claire@expatarrivals.com) if you’d like to talk more. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks!
Kind regards,
Claire Pearce
Newmexicotoitaly
/ March 31, 2020Hi Claire! Thanks for stopping by! I’m happy to talk, but I’m an ex expat. Will send you an email.