Mary Fran
United States
Jul 7, 2020 - Jul 25, 2020
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 24/Mar/2021
Welcome! We introduce ourselves: we are Maddalena, Matteo and our children of 9 and 13 years. We also have several pets, Slash is our dog, a black labrador retriver.
Maddalena works as a social worker in a public institution, Matteo is a programmer and works for a publishing house in Bologna.
We have many interests, from music to reading, our house has a garden that requires a lot of care; we are passionate about sports and hiking in the mountains. We were born in Bologna (Italy) and now we live in a countryside town with ancient, secular and religious traditions.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Homemakers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Law Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Banking / Finance,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
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assistente sociale
Our personal links
Our pets
1 cane, 1 criceto, 2 tartarughe.
Mary Fran
United States
Jan
Spain
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates | Grecia | Londra, Regno Unito | Portogallo |
Open to all dates | Roma, RM, Italia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We live in a traditional Italian villa of the 50s, renovated a few years ago. 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms with shower and bath, lounge, kitchen, air conditioning, wi-fi, laundry, equipped garden, private parking space.
S. Giovanni in Persiceto is like a little Bologna.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in a quiet area, near the center of the village. The house is independent and guarantees silence and privacy or allows you to play piano or guitar without disturbing the neighbors.
A few steps from the train station, it has nearby supermarkets and services such as parks, swimming pool and sports facilities.
S. Giovanni is a town animated by traditions and initiatives throughout the year and on weekends. On Wednesday morning there is a market in the center of the village, a 10-minute walk away.
Connection to Bologna city by train and bus, 20 km away.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
In the morning, first, we suggest you take a walk or a run, leaving the house to the left, following the park, through a small underpass, you will reach the ordered and silent countryside, heading towards the locality "Amola".
Immediately after, the "Dora" Pastry will wait for you at a minute's walk from the house, or "Caffè Ph 41" at 5 minutes.
Near the house you will find "Conad" and "Coop" supermarkets; in the center of the village there are also shops selling fresh fruit and vegetables. In front of the house, crossing the street, you will find "Centro Carni Persicetano" with local meats, cheeses and salami.
For lunch you can enjoy a delicious takeaway pizza from "Basiliko" (our favorite!).
For refined Italian dinners you can book at the "Osteria del Mirasole" or "Guidotti officina del gusto", both reachable from home with a relaxing walk.
You will find a very good Neapolitan pizza at the "Pizzeria Trattoria Civico 29", go by car and remember to book.
In the evening you can find something to drink or good pastry at the quiet "Aula" pub or the more lively "Rotonda sul pane".
In the village, near the swimming pool and the park for children and with a basketball court, you will find the "Museum of Heaven and Earth" with an astronomical observatory next door, always open and with summer and winter programming.
Also in the country you will find numerous clothing stores, jewelry shops and shops with household items, among which you can not get to know "Anita" housewives, which has two stores: one more chic, one more to the hand. You will certainly find small or large gifts to bring home, at the end of the holiday!
To buy typical local food products, there is nothing better than going, perhaps by bike, to the "Caretti" farm, just outside the town center.
If you love cinema and bowling, you will find them in S. Agata Bolognese, 4 km away.
Before leaving Italy, you can say that you have visited the legendary company Lamborghini, historic Italian luxury car brand, is located in S. Agata Bolognese.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Do not use the attic of the house. The tree house is not recommended for children under the age of eight.
Do not smoke inside. No parties.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 24/Mar/2021
Welcome! We introduce ourselves: we are Maddalena, Matteo and our children of 9 and 13 years. We also have several pets, Slash is our dog, a black labrador retriver.
Maddalena works as a social worker in a public institution, Matteo is a programmer and works for a publishing house in Bologna.
We have many interests, from music to reading, our house has a garden that requires a lot of care; we are passionate about sports and hiking in the mountains. We were born in Bologna (Italy) and now we live in a countryside town with ancient, secular and religious traditions.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Homemakers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Law Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Banking / Finance,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
assistente sociale
Our personal links
Our pets
1 cane, 1 criceto, 2 tartarughe.
Mary Fran
United States
Jan
Spain
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