Jessica AlampayOn Random Destruction, Gratitude, and Beginning to Write AgainMy experience with setting aside my fear of writing to reflect broadly on my work over the past two years.Apr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022
Jessica AlampayA Free Online Resource for Studying Italian: “Italiano Automatico”With an internet-connected device, you can access unlimited resources to study your language of choice, anytime, anywhere.Apr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022
Jessica AlampayTurin in JulyPicture it: A sweltering July in northwest Italy. Turin, famous for being too hot (and humid) in the summer and too cold in the winter.Apr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022
Jessica Alampay“Pasta Grannies”: A Heartwarming Peek Into Italian Home KitchensPasta Grannies is an incredible reminder of the treasures contained within the minds and hands of the world’s older generations.Apr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022
Jessica Alampay3 Turin Bookstores I Love (and where I found books in English)Books were an important part of our time in Italy. Take a virtual trip to Turin and check out these three fantastic bookstores.Mar 29, 2022Mar 29, 2022
Jessica AlampayLearning Italian In Italy: The Role of Language in Easing Our Transition to Life in TurinLearning to speak Italian was crucial to our two years in Italy. It transformed our time in Turin, especially for our children.Mar 25, 2022Mar 25, 2022
Jessica AlampayA Call from StrasbourgAs we entered our second year in Turin, I found myself offering advice to fellow international mothers, based on my own experiences. Some…Mar 22, 2022Mar 22, 2022
Jessica AlampayWriting in Turin: Unpacking Two Years with Two Kids in ItalyWhy “Writing in Turin”?Mar 22, 2022Mar 22, 2022
Jessica AlampayFor the Love of GelatoIt is impossible to live in Turin and not start a love affair with gelato. It is a city that takes this heavenly creation very seriously…May 2, 2021May 2, 2021
Jessica AlampayLetter to My Eight-year-old SelfYou will be shocked at how not shy you will become, especially after giving birth. No dancing on tables, but some karaoke.Apr 2, 2020Apr 2, 2020