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Jessica Alampay

Jessica Alampay

On Random Destruction, Gratitude, and Beginning to Write Again

My experience with setting aside my fear of writing to reflect broadly on my work over the past two years.

5 min readApr 25, 2022

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On Random Destruction, Gratitude, and Beginning to Write Again

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Jessica Alampay

A 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.

5 min readApr 25, 2022

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Jessica Alampay

Turin in July

Picture it: A sweltering July in northwest Italy. Turin, famous for being too hot (and humid) in the summer and too cold in the winter.

6 min readApr 25, 2022

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Turin in July

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Jessica Alampay

“Pasta Grannies”: A Heartwarming Peek Into Italian Home Kitchens

Pasta Grannies is an incredible reminder of the treasures contained within the minds and hands of the world’s older generations.

4 min readApr 25, 2022

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A golden-yellow square that resembles a fresh square of ravioli. The text reads: “Pasta Grannies”: A Heartwarming Peek into Italian Home Kitchens by Jessica Alampay”

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Jessica Alampay

3 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.

6 min readMar 29, 2022

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3 Turin Bookstores I Love (and where I found books in English)

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Jessica Alampay

Learning Italian In Italy: The Role of Language in Easing Our Transition to Life in Turin

Learning to speak Italian was crucial to our two years in Italy. It transformed our time in Turin, especially for our children.

7 min readMar 25, 2022

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Learning Italian In Italy: The Role of Language in Easing Our Transition to Life in Turin

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Jessica Alampay

A Call from Strasbourg

As we entered our second year in Turin, I found myself offering advice to fellow international mothers, based on my own experiences. Some…

4 min readMar 22, 2022

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A Call from Strasbourg

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Jessica Alampay

Writing in Turin: Unpacking Two Years with Two Kids in Italy

Why “Writing in Turin”?

2 min readMar 22, 2022

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Writing in Turin: Unpacking Two Years with Two Kids in Italy

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Jessica Alampay

For the Love of Gelato

It 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…

6 min readMay 2, 2021

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For the Love of Gelato

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Jessica Alampay

Letter to My Eight-year-old Self

You will be shocked at how not shy you will become, especially after giving birth. No dancing on tables, but some karaoke.

7 min readApr 2, 2020

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Letter to My Eight-year-old Self

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Jessica Alampay

Jessica Alampay

California-based writer. Essays on parenting, language-learning, living abroad, and personal development. www.jessicaalampay.com

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