
Welcome
I am Hari. Philadelphia is my home. I live a few blocks from South Philadelphia, one of the most historic Italian American neighborhoods in the United States. Part of the year I also live in Volterra (Region of Tuscany, Province of Pisa).
I was born in the South Indian state of Kerala. I speak Malayalam and Tamil in addition to English. I have an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and a graduate degree in Management.
I fell in love with Italy when I visited the country for the first time in 2003. I visited Italy several time since and eventually ended up buying a small flat in the historic hill town of Volterra. The flat is only a five minute walk from the famous Piazza dei Priori!
I created this website in 2020 to share my experiences regarding moving to Italy, buying a property, renovating a property and life in Italy in general.
I also sell Italy inspired clothing and accessories on this site. Check out my store. I have over 75 plus Italy themed t-shirts, coffee mugs and stickers.
Please feel free to reach out to me at italyirl@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you.

The Best Things To Do During Romantic Italian Getaway
Italy is the ideal destination for couples who are looking for that perfect getaway in Europe. Famous for its spectacular scenery, divine cuisine, unique cultural

The Best Honeymoon Destinations In Italy For Indians
There are few destinations in the world that stir up such romantic feelings as Italy. From the elegant moonlit canals of Venice to the pastoral

The Best Travel Agents In India For Travel To Italy
If you’re planning to visit Italy it can be very difficult to make all your own arrangements, especially if it’s your first time traveling to

The Best Universities In Italy For Indian Students
Italy has a prestigious academic tradition that has been at the forefront of Western science, art and literature for centuries. In fact, the world’s oldest

The Best Itinerary For Indians Traveling To Italy
Italy, the land of the Dolce Vita, has an amazing amount to offer visitors from India. In fact, there’s so much to see and do

Great Ways Indians Can Save When Visiting Italy
Italy is an increasingly popular travel destination for Indian tourists but a vacation in the land of the Dolce Vita can quickly add up to