206. One month in to our new life in Italy!

206. One month in to our new life in Italy!

From Kimberly's Italy by Clever Dog Digital

February 18, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

Kimberly and Tommaso share their experiences and adjustments after living in Italy for almost a month.

Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso share their experiences after living in Italy for almost a month. They discuss the daily adjustments, from understanding local customs to enjoying Italian cuisine. Key Points: The Italian Tabacchi: More Than Meets the Eye: Kimberly and Tommaso explain how a “tabacchi” in Italy serves multiple purposes beyond selling cigarettes. It is a place to purchase a “Marco da Bolo,” a stamp needed for immigration applications. This discovery highlights the unique role of local establishments in daily Italian life. The Rhythm of Reposo: Kimberly and Tommaso describe the challenge of adapting to store closing times for “riposo” or “pausa,” the Italian equivalent of a siesta. Store hours vary, making it tricky to plan errands. They joke about needing a spreadsheet or an “Airtable database” to keep track of business hours. These closures offer a peaceful atmosphere, especially during midday, creating a quiet charm in the streets. Grocery Shopping Adventures: A humorous incident occurs when Kimberly attempts to bring a two-wheel shopping cart into a grocery store. She…

People in this episode

Host: Kimberly Holcombe

Guest: Tommaso

Topics covered

  • life in Italy
  • cultural adjustments
  • Italian cuisine
  • local customs
  • grocery shopping
  • store hours

Keywords

  • Italy
  • tabacchi
  • grocery shopping
  • cuisine
  • cultural differences
  • reposo
  • local customs

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Products: Marco da Bolo

Places: Italy

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