Bardonecchia Italy Mudslide Hits During Patron Saint Festival
Last night a severe storm hit the Italian Alps, triggering a high-altitude landslide turn mudslide that slammed into the heart of our small town of…
Italian Alps
A look at what living in the Italian Alps is like. We’re Brandy (American Italian) & Paolo (Italian American) and we call Bardonecchia, Italy home. Bardonecchia is located an hour and a half north of Torino, Italy’s fourth largest city. Join us for a bit of la dolce vita in the Italian Alps or as we call it Alps Life.
Sorry! What’s Happened & What Do You Want to See Next?
My goodness. I am so sorry. As a follower of ALOR Italy, you received a few Lorem Ipsum filled posts emails today. What happened?! What’s…
30 Pictures of Lake Orta, Italy
30 Pictures that show why Harper’s Bazaar said Lake Orta is an “underrated gem of the Italian lake region ready to be explored.” Pictures of…
Lake Orta, Italy, Why it Will be Your New Favorite Destination
Nicknamed La Cenerentola (Cinderella) Lago d’Orta (Lake Orta) many Italians secretly consider it the superior little sister to the larger more well-known Lake Como and…
BardoLesa Italian Alps Winter Event Hilarity
BardoLesa is an annual sled race in Bardonecchia, Italy and it’s a blast. Last Saturday I attended BardoLesa in Bardonecchia, Italy and it was brilliant…
Italian House Completed, We’re In!
Italian home renovation recap and timeline, plus a look at what living in the Italian Alps for a year is like.
Truth About Renting in Italy
The painful truth about renting an apartment in Italy. Broken doors and mattresses with holes are part of chasing la dolce vita. So, I’m sitting…
Moving to Italy Interview, Life During Lockdowns
Obtaining Italian Citizenship, saving for and planning a move to Italy in 2020. How COVID lockdowns lead to an unexpected home renovation in the Italian Alps.
Italian Home Reno | Kitchen Island
How do you get a bathtub and a kitchen island in 753 square feet? Call in a favor! The latest on our Italian Home Renovation. New posts every Friday!