Category Archives: Travel

Living outside the USA

Still Looking

Posted on January 25, 2015 by xseroberts

This week has been a challenge one for me one of my weaknesses is I cannot hide my annoyance when I truly do not like someone.  My face says all I am feel which can be a problem when the … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on December 26, 2014 by xseroberts

Today there is only seven more days till the end of the year.  These last seven days are going to be a ones of self reflection.  This has been a tough year in the respect that I have to make … Continue reading →

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My Brothers Keeper

Posted on September 12, 2014 by xseroberts

I live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  My parents worked hard so that I would receive a quality education.  As an expat that commitment made by parents has paid off with dividends.  I am fortunate … Continue reading →

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Terrible Two’s

Posted on September 8, 2014 by xseroberts

I am on the express train heading home to Firenze.  It is a journey that I will make many times during this school year.  In fact I just came from interviewing with a new school.  You promptly learn that one … Continue reading →

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Next Steps

Posted on August 29, 2014 by xseroberts

Ciao ferragosto. Benvenuto Septembre.  Now is the time to get down to business. After living outside the U.S. for the last two years life as an expat is not easy.  Things that use to be a given such as pension, … Continue reading →

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The Accidental Photog

Posted on August 20, 2014 by xseroberts

Walking along the streets of Portvenere is like escaping to another place and time when things where more rustic in the very best way. Camera in hand I start snapping away not sure what story my pictures will tell until I arrive home some 35+ hours later. Continue reading →

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Being A Hustling Expat Gets You Everywhere

Posted on August 16, 2014 by xseroberts

Having lived in six states in the US and three different countries the most common thread for success has been focused hustle. Continue reading →

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Ferragosto

Posted on August 10, 2014 by xseroberts

It is officially holiday season in Italy. The entire of Italy has escape to the seaside and only the tourists are running around the cities. For me at present now is the best time of the year for me to … Continue reading →

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Love Is A Splendid Thing

Posted on August 3, 2014 by xseroberts

It’s before noon on a Sunday and Firenze is quiet. This is my favorite time to explore my new home. The tourists are sleeping off whatever they were doing the night before. Italians don’t venture out this early so I … Continue reading →

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Florentine Summer

Posted on July 21, 2014 by xseroberts

In a little more than a week I will be on vacation till September.  I am in fact looking forward to the time off.  My other blog Gastronomer.co needs more love.  My time spent in the kitchen cooking as well manning … Continue reading →

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