I lived in Italy for 8 years. These 6 places in the US make me feel like I'm back in my favorite Italian cities.

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Amy Bizzarri

• I lived in Italy for eight years, and I still go back every summer to visit family and enjoy Europe.
• I wish I could go even more often, but it's not always possible to hop on an international flight.
• Luckily, I've found cities in California, Michigan, and Florida that feel like Italy to me.

When I was in college, studying abroad in Italy was a no-brainer. My great-grandparents are from a tiny village just outside Modena, and I was curious about my heritage.