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Cena d’Estate in Borgo del Gallo
A special evening under the stars, in the heart of Parma, dedicated to good food, conviviality, and exceptional cuisine. The Cena...
edrakos2000
Jun 19, 20251 min read
A Surprise Trip to the Ferrari World Finals at Imola: A Dream Come True!
Ferrari World Finals
doyin22
Oct 26, 20244 min read
“Rediscovering Home: A Family’s Journey Back to Parma”
Hi, I’m Alice, born and raised in Parma, where I spent most of my childhood. However, I had the amazing opportunity to live in the UK for...
doyin22
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Day trips - Molinazzo Swimming Pool
It was a cloudy morning last June and my husband, son and I were spending the weekend in Parma which is somewhat unsual for us. Normally...
edrakos2000
Apr 18, 20242 min read
Getting lost in…Modena with kids
#parma #parmaexpats #parmamiaexpats #gettinglostin #modena Modena, a short 45-minute drive or 25-minute train ride from Parma and a...
doyin22
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Getting lost in...Boschi di Carrega
Boschi di Carrega, a nature preserve located between Collechio and Sala Baganza, is a favorite weekend destination for my family and me....
edrakos2000
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Meet Dana Weissman; Fashion Industry professional, mom and long-time Parma resident
I am originally from New York where I attended college at the Fashion Institute of Technology. During my fourth year, I studied abroad...
edrakos2000
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Getting Lost in...Schia
South of Parma, in the direction of Langhirano, is a tiny ski area in a town called Schia. I’ve been told that in its heyday when this...
edrakos2000
Oct 16, 20233 min read
THE BEST EUROPEAN SHOW @TEATRO DUE, PARMA
What would happen in Europe if a theatrical competition had the same importance as the Champions League? The same resonance as the...
edrakos2000
Oct 7, 20232 min read
Bump Talks: Meet Alice, Your Experienced Midwife in Parma 🌟
Hello, I’m Alice, and I’m passionate about guiding mothers through the incredible journey of childbirth. With over a decade of...
edrakos2000
Sep 29, 20231 min read
Navigating the Italian School System as a British Expat by Corinne Hall
Italian School System My children are in the Italian school system, I’ve questioned this decision many times since they started and I’m...
doyin22
Sep 29, 20237 min read
Meet Elena Drakos Molet; mom, teacher, sailor and Parma Mia Expats collaborator.
Hi, I’m Elena, originally from New York, USA. I’ve been coming to Parma ever since 2008, when I started working for a US subsidiary of a...
edrakos2000
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Meet Sarah Jennie Goldman; mom, MBA and founder of Parma Mia!
Hi! My name is Sarah and I have been living in Italy since 2002. I was born in NYC and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA. Teaneck was an...
edrakos2000
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Meet Doyin McArthur; engineer, mom, writer and Parma Mia Expats collaborator.
Ciao, I'm Doyin, originally from Glasgow, Scotland. I've been a resident of Parma for the past 13 years, all thanks to meeting my husband...
edrakos2000
Sep 11, 20231 min read
Learning Italian and making friends
Ciao Buongiorno, Hi! Good Morning... Growing up in Scotland, I always dreamt of living in Italy. Now, that dream has become a reality,...
doyin22
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Getting your Italian Driver's License: La Patente di Guida
Do I really have to? So you've been living in Italy long enough to get your documents and learn a few words in Italian. You've spent...
edrakos2000
Jun 13, 20234 min read
The Parks of Parma
Parma Centro has a lot of parks that are perfect for kids of all ages. If you're like me and live in an apartment in the city center,...
edrakos2000
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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