nicog1
American looking for information about Italy
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Speaks Italian, bit of french
Registration: 24 August 2014
Any sailors around in Rome or Lazio? by petercasier
Moved to Rome a couple of months ago. I sail, from skiffs to yachts. Could not imagine what a hard time I would have finding 1/ a sailclub where you could rent a club-owned skiff for half a day or a day. Anything would do Hobiecat, Laser,... 2/ a ...
Have you tried crewbay.com to crew on a boat ? Read More
All about taxes for expats in Italy by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Italy. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
CGIL? What is it? Read More
Where to retire in Calabria? by Shant21
Hello, I have recently been interested in Italy for retirement. I hear that Calabria has very beautiful terrain and beaches. The problem I am having is Calabria is huge and can't really decide where to invest. I do want a beach view, mountain or ...
Look at groups in Facebook to ask this questions. From what I read in their posts , there are people in Calabria but they are spread out so not sure if you will find any regular meetings. There are few groups of English speaking people of which I ... Read More
Auto insurance on car Calabria, Italy/ Roadside assistance by GuestPoster9741
I will be shipping my car from NJ to Calabria, door to door apparently the shipping company takes care of all the customs etc. I'm looking for an insurance company, also if the insurance companies include roadside assistance. I'm an expat, ...
A nice car but I also give up my BMW M3 hardtop convertible because I didn't want to deal with the up cost of retrofit and the shipping. As I mentioned, there is the issue of a driving license (how were you able to get a 10 year International ... Read More
Health insurance, cancel Medicare, Italy by GuestPoster9741
I'm moving to Italy, Calabria region. There's no need for me to be paying Medicare, I have tricare for life. Reputable health insurance companies. I do understand I will and am eligible for the national health since I am a citizen/resident ...
I thought it was you. So, you are ready to come? From the last time we communicated I have learned quite a bit. I gave you my reply about Medicare , which I am retaining as well my supplemental insurance in case I return to the states in few years. ... Read More
Auto insurance on car Calabria, Italy/ Roadside assistance by GuestPoster9741
I will be shipping my car from NJ to Calabria, door to door apparently the shipping company takes care of all the customs etc. I'm looking for an insurance company, also if the insurance companies include roadside assistance. I'm an expat, ...
Two questions: Is it an Italian registered car? Do you have an Italian driving license? If you have an Italian license but the car is not registered in Italy, you will need to most likely retrofit your car to Italian standards. This will take time ... Read More
Health insurance, cancel Medicare, Italy by GuestPoster9741
I'm moving to Italy, Calabria region. There's no need for me to be paying Medicare, I have tricare for life. Reputable health insurance companies. I do understand I will and am eligible for the national health since I am a citizen/resident ...
Yes. You can. One issue : if you come back to the US and try to get back into Medicare , you will need to pay a penalty. If you are on Tricare, which I think is military insurance, is Medicare required? If so, I think you will need to retain ... Read More
Moving to Calabria by GuestPoster9741
So many questions, here goes. 1. I have dual citizen, presently living in the U.S., my idendita card gives residency of U.S., but also the village in Calabria where my grandfather came from. I Aldo have purchased a house in a nearby village. Do ...
Ciao, I live in Piemonte. In regards to bringing over your furnishing , I agree with you that you would get pennies if sold in the US but I suggest to consider the cost of transport. We sold all of our furnishings (even an Italian solid brass bed ... Read More
Moving to Calabria by GuestPoster9741
So many questions, here goes. 1. I have dual citizen, presently living in the U.S., my idendita card gives residency of U.S., but also the village in Calabria where my grandfather came from. I Aldo have purchased a house in a nearby village. Do ...
Sorry about your inability to see my reply. Anyhow, yes contact me upon settled. If you are not going to stay more than 183 days why the open ended air. In regards to the written driving test , you have a year after establishing residency during ... Read More
Moving to Calabria by GuestPoster9741
So many questions, here goes. 1. I have dual citizen, presently living in the U.S., my idendita card gives residency of U.S., but also the village in Calabria where my grandfather came from. I Aldo have purchased a house in a nearby village. Do ...
Here is the thought from one who was born and lived till 14 in a small seafront town in Calabria. The southern regions (south of Rome) and islands are gorgeous and one day when I will not longer be active and as long as their medical care improves. ... Read More
Moving to Calabria by GuestPoster9741
So many questions, here goes. 1. I have dual citizen, presently living in the U.S., my idendita card gives residency of U.S., but also the village in Calabria where my grandfather came from. I Aldo have purchased a house in a nearby village. Do ...
Petrizzi is on the other side of Calabria but not far from Pizzo. I hear Soverato is a beautiful beach town. My cousins reside south of your location in Locri/Siderno Unfortunately , spending only 11 months per year will not work. If you reside ... Read More
Moving to Calabria by GuestPoster9741
So many questions, here goes. 1. I have dual citizen, presently living in the U.S., my idendita card gives residency of U.S., but also the village in Calabria where my grandfather came from. I Aldo have purchased a house in a nearby village. Do ...
I just moved here with my wife, who is not an Italian citizen while I am. In regards to some of your questions: 1)No. You don't need a visa as you are an Italian citizen. I am assuming you have a carta d'indetita or a passport already. You ... Read More
Introducing ourselves - Locorotondo by LouiseID
Hello, we have just arrived in Locorotondo and while we are keen on improving our Italian, it would also be nice to make contact with some expat people too. We are retired and interested in walking and cycling, the arts, getting to know the area ...
Hi Louise, I saw your post. We are a retired couple still in the US but hopefully looking to move there sometimes in February. Puglia or Abruzzo are two regions we are looking at given the tax break offered. I was wondering a couple of things. You ... Read More
Apartment rentals by nicog1
Ciao a tutti, We are planning to move to Italy on/around February 1st provided the pandemic restrictions are loosened. We are primarily looking at Cuneo in Piemonte but open to other small cities in the northern part of Italy in case we cannot find ...
Thank you. Yes. I am looking at various sites. And, yes. I was aware that each agents has its own list and , as you mentioned, I agree that they would not be willing to share the commission. Hence, my questions: has anyone used multiple real estate ... Read More
Apartment rentals by nicog1
Ciao a tutti, We are planning to move to Italy on/around February 1st provided the pandemic restrictions are loosened. We are primarily looking at Cuneo in Piemonte but open to other small cities in the northern part of Italy in case we cannot find ...
Yes. I have been looking at the 3 major sites as well site where owners post themselves. Unfortunately, there aren't many apartments available outside Roma, Milano and the other major tourist cities. We are looking for a place in a small city ... Read More
Apartment rentals by nicog1
Ciao a tutti, We are planning to move to Italy on/around February 1st provided the pandemic restrictions are loosened. We are primarily looking at Cuneo in Piemonte but open to other small cities in the northern part of Italy in case we cannot find ...
Ciao Martina, Grazie . For now, it will be a rental . After a year or two, we will make a decision to buy something. Since we are restricted to visit Italy before moving, I thought it would make sense to engage several real estate agents to find ... Read More
Apartment rentals
Ciao a tutti, We are planning to move to Italy on/around February 1st provided the pandemic restrictions are loosened. We are primarily looking at Cuneo in Piemonte but open to other small cities in the northern part of Italy in case we cannot find ... Read More
Buying a car in Europe with an American drivers license by DrBillg
Buying a car in Europe with an American drivers license. I鈥檓 soon to retire like everybody here. I鈥檇 like to spend a year in Europe and I want to buy a car soon as I get there. Which country in Europe would that be the easiest thing to ...
Sorry to say: it's a headache. But I can only talk about Italy ( although the process is not as bad as obtaining a US citizenship). Let me tell you about my experience, which was less painful than some other I have read about it. I was born ... Read More
Buying a car in Europe with an American drivers license by DrBillg
Buying a car in Europe with an American drivers license. I鈥檓 soon to retire like everybody here. I鈥檇 like to spend a year in Europe and I want to buy a car soon as I get there. Which country in Europe would that be the easiest thing to ...
I assume that you are already a citizen of an EU country otherwise you can only remain in the EU for a period of 90 days. My findings is that you cannot buy a car in Italy unless you have an Italian driver license. Not sure of the rest of the EU. ... Read More
Shipping a bus from the US by monimounts
Does anyone know if you鈥檙e allowed to ship a RV from the us to Italy and how much ?
In addition to the transportation costs, you may need to consider alteration costs to retrofit the vehicle to Italy 's different emission/other vehicle standards. I wanted to bring over my BMW(US model) and , after a internet research , I found ... Read More
NEW in TRENTO by pinket23
i'll be happy to meet new friends, we're moving to italy any time soon we're just waiting for our visa to be released hope also to find jobs for english speaking, im from philippines and too bad im not good at italian. thank and nice to be part of ...
Hey Steve, Just saw your message regarding getting expats together. I wish I was there as I would definitely join you. My wife were planning to move to Trento or Rovereto this spring but the crisis postponed our plans. Now, we are looking late in ... Read More
Registering a car in Europe. by DrBillg
we are Planning on Retiring in a few years , selling our home and then traveling in Europe staying at various countries month to month rentals. That way we can find a place where we would want to settle down if there is a place in Europe that would ...
One of the agreement between EU countries was signed in Schengen , Luxembourg,which came to be know as the Schengen visa or rule. Based on this , a non citizen of the EU is allowed to travel to any of the countries of the Schengen area to a total ... Read More
Registering a car in Europe. by DrBillg
we are Planning on Retiring in a few years , selling our home and then traveling in Europe staying at various countries month to month rentals. That way we can find a place where we would want to settle down if there is a place in Europe that would ...
You may want to look at leasing. A couple of years ago, I think either Peugeot or Renault were offering leasing option for expats or you may want to check Auto Europe ( a US company which I use for all my rentals in Europe) for long term auto ... Read More
Learning Italian in Livorno
Hey ThisLife, Livorno is one of the cities I am also interested to move to with my wife sometime next spring. I would love to hear your experience after you settle in. Anyhow, I am not able to provide you with info on schools/tutors in Livorno as I ... Read More
Planning on moving to Calabria. by Petrizzi
I am an Italian citizen, but American also. I have a home in a small town in Calabria. Questions? How long can I stay in Italy with my Carta de Identita? Medical attention? Shipping a car from the USA? Drivers license? Any info on those subjects ...
Hey Nick, I forget that this system doesn鈥檛 allow phone numbers or emailed to be shown to the public. I will send you a message. N Read More
Molise by GuestPoster17895
There is a couple of posts and reports doing rounds with Molise being under populated and that the will actually pay to have people move there. Is the any truth in this or just another bull storie????
There is an article in USATODAY (search for the following article "Get $27,000 to move to Italy: That's this region's plan to attract newcomers") . Basically, Molise will pay you 700 euro per month for 3 years if you live in a ... Read More
Planning on moving to Calabria. by Petrizzi
I am an Italian citizen, but American also. I have a home in a small town in Calabria. Questions? How long can I stay in Italy with my Carta de Identita? Medical attention? Shipping a car from the USA? Drivers license? Any info on those subjects ...
Hey Nick, I currently live in Atlanta (not by choice) but I have spent 7 months this year in Italy of which 5 months were spent in Lecco on Lago Como and the last 2 in Ancona. Unfortunately I had to cut my stay in Ancona short by 1 1/2 month due ... Read More
Planning on moving to Calabria. by Petrizzi
I am an Italian citizen, but American also. I have a home in a small town in Calabria. Questions? How long can I stay in Italy with my Carta de Identita? Medical attention? Shipping a car from the USA? Drivers license? Any info on those subjects ...
I have a dual citizenship , which I just reacquired the Italian citizenship this year after losing it upon becoming a US citizen. Also, I was born in Pizzo, Calabria Regarding your questions, here what I know but it wouldn't hurt verifying my ... Read More
American citizens- is it hard for us to move to Italy? by Guest12756
Hey everyone, there鈥檚 some conflicting info out there about the ease for an American to move to Italy. Can someone clarify for me? I have read through embassy info but still would like advice from a person that has lived it. If we don鈥檛 ...
I agree with Altant鈥檚 reply that you can just move to another country because you like to. The process of moving to Italy as well as any other country requires a permesso di residenza, the type of which will depend on your request. Altant ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in Italy by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Italy for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Italy? Why are ...
I think Italy is a great place to retire for a lot of reasons and each region has its advantages and flows. I think before making a final decision you need to consider your interests, activities and, of course, finances. M.Hunt in his reply ... Read More
The must-try activities in Italy by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Italy is an exciting opportunity to discover a new culture and try things you might not even have heard of before. To make sure other expats and expats-to-be do not miss a thing, would you be able to answer the following ...
In regards to restaurants , I was in Firenze a year ago and , my norm is to try to visit local eating places which are not heavy with tourists. That is impossible in Firenze and Venezia, but one place I came accross is the Mercato Centrale. In the ... Read More
The must-try activities in Italy by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Italy is an exciting opportunity to discover a new culture and try things you might not even have heard of before. To make sure other expats and expats-to-be do not miss a thing, would you be able to answer the following ...
Hi M.Hunt, where are you or how do you find the sagra? I am a foodie and wino who just spent 5 months in Lecco and never found a sagra. I will shorthly be leaving for a 3 months stay in Ancona and would love to be in a sagra. Salute Read More
Sarnico...Lombardy by Sarnicoross
Hi there My name is Ross and I originally come from Ireland. I moved to the Lombardy region in Italy last August ostensibly to attend my daughters wedding in Sarnico...fell in love with the beauty and culture of the area and am now in the process ...
Hey Pete, I am an American leaving in Lecco. If you ever want to get together for an aperitivo drop me a note. I have been to the Irish Pub but I am more a wine drinker than beer . It鈥檚 not hot enough for me yet to start drinking beer. ... Read More
Renting apartment Italy before obtaining a long stay visa or residency by italyexpat88
I will be eventually expat in Milan, Italy. I am a US citizen. Is it possible to sign a 12 month lease before obtaining a long term visa? I will be traveling back and forth a bit before I receive a long stay visa or residency. Thanks in advance,
Keep in mind that renting an apartment in Italy is totally different than the states. Look for affitti transitori and for foreigners. I use mitula.it to find apartments although I made a deal with someone who was renting a vacation apartment . ... Read More
Residing in Pescara by nicog1
Salve, Is anyone familiar with Pescara? Pescara is one of the city where I am contemplating on residing while regaining my Italian citizenship. Can anyone provide an insight in the city such as a good area to look for apartment, are there expats ...
Hi Christian , Thank you for the suggestion. If I am able to reside in Pescara I will look up this immobiiare. I had vised Pescara a couple of years ago and liked the feel. I love the sea (sailing) and love the mountains (skiing) and I feel Pescara ... Read More
Residing in Pescara
Salve, Is anyone familiar with Pescara? Pescara is one of the city where I am contemplating on residing while regaining my Italian citizenship. Can anyone provide an insight in the city such as a good area to look for apartment, are there expats ... Read More
Long Term Rental leases
I was told that you can ask for different terms. I was wondering if there is a sight listing affitti by owner. Does anyone know ? Grazie Read More
Retire in Italy? by Mikenan
Hi my name is Mike and I am interested in your insights into Italy. I am especially interested in towns along the seaside that have either Canadian or American expats living there now. If I can get some feedback. Would really help me and my wife ...
Hi Mike, I was born and raised in Calabria and I have intention to move back although not in Calabria. Are you familiar with Calabria ? I love Calabria as it is still somewhat unspoiled from American tourism but it also has drawbacks such as lack ... Read More
Vinyards interested in Exporting by John orsi
Hi All, I posted a couple of days ago but not sure if it went up. I'm based in Ireland and I'm interested in importing some wine for some local outlets and eventually online. I'm currently working full time in another industry but I ...
I am sure you are aware that every region in Italy produces wines. So, I suggest focusing on which region of Italy you want to import wines from . Then do a search on line of wine producers associations to find out which wineries is looking for ... Read More
In ITALY RACISM EXISTS YET AND THEY ARE INCREDIBLE by adonissze
Do you know the campaign 鈥� Say no to racism 鈥� in Italy exists the racism in these days at 2018 in area of Lombardy, so if you go in questura they know that you are from another country or stranieri they just say to you go take someone ...
Hi horseman2012 , I read few of your replies and agree with your assessment of the discrimination of north versus south which, in my opinion, could be greatly minimized if the politicians in Rome would help, and yes, teh South is more friendly . ... Read More
Living in Italy ... but where??? by Barbar_Ella
[b]Hello everyone![/b] :) I am currently living in Munich, Germany. At the beginning of this year I decided that I want to move and live from[b] 2019/2020 [/b]in Italy. Therefore that I am still working in Germany and will continue to work in ...
Hi Jan, I was looking at your website and services you provide and I think those are great services particularly in countries where you cannot or understand their language and costumes. I will contact you at your site in regards to Lerici. Thank ... Read More
Living in Italy ... but where??? by Barbar_Ella
[b]Hello everyone![/b] :) I am currently living in Munich, Germany. At the beginning of this year I decided that I want to move and live from[b] 2019/2020 [/b]in Italy. Therefore that I am still working in Germany and will continue to work in ...
That would be awesome. I Read More
Living in Italy ... but where??? by Barbar_Ella
[b]Hello everyone![/b] :) I am currently living in Munich, Germany. At the beginning of this year I decided that I want to move and live from[b] 2019/2020 [/b]in Italy. Therefore that I am still working in Germany and will continue to work in ...
Hi Janek, I noticed you lived in Lerici. Could you please tell me about this village? Is it mainly a tourist town ? How is the transportation (trains and bus) to the rest of Italy? Does it have enough cultural and culinary ? can you get around ... Read More
BANKING by horseman2012
Hello: My question is a simple one regarding banking. I have 2 conti correnti..in 2 different banks in Italy. I have need of an official bank check (we call them Cashier's checks in the USA) denominated in USD. This is ...
Thank you for the info. I do indirectly have an HSBC account and I could you use in the future for similar transactions. I don't think they are 50 years behind . It's the bureaucracy. Read More
BANKING by horseman2012
Hello: My question is a simple one regarding banking. I have 2 conti correnti..in 2 different banks in Italy. I have need of an official bank check (we call them Cashier's checks in the USA) denominated in USD. This is ...
I know that about 20 years ago when I worked in Switzerland that was the only country that accepted accounts and transactions in different currencies. Things may have changed now for other countries. I also know that I cannot get a check in euro ... Read More
Living in Italy ... but where??? by Barbar_Ella
[b]Hello everyone![/b] :) I am currently living in Munich, Germany. At the beginning of this year I decided that I want to move and live from[b] 2019/2020 [/b]in Italy. Therefore that I am still working in Germany and will continue to work in ...
I am also planning to move during that period and I have narrowed my search to two cities. Livorno and La Spezia . The reason for choosing these cities ( although that decision could change) was based on a high rating in a listing of most habitable ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Muireann, are you looking for English teachers and so what are the qualifications you are seeking? Read More
wiring funds to italian banks for school
You need to change bank to a more international bank or they giving you hard time as the amount may be over $10k. I use Citibank and do it on own from the pc. Be aware that there will be a fee . Read More
Why did I move to Italy ? by npalmer1
This is always one of the first questions people ask me when they meet me in Cortona. In September, 2015 , I attended the Tuscookany Cooking School in Chiaveretto, Italy. My husband had passed away a year prior. I had spent that year traveling the ...
Salve Nancy I read your recent post in the 大咖福利影院 blog and wanted to reach out to ask your experience in moving to my native and favorite country. Let me first say that I am sorry of your loss and that I am glad you have found happiness in ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Italy by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Italy. What is ...
Dave, I keep getting blown away by some of the comments in this blog. Heating, AC , Mc Donald , Chinese restaurants, ect. And I keep asking myself the question: why on earth would I move to a place where I dislike everything about it. In addition ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Italy by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Italy. What is ...
To toocooks comment: yes. totally in agreement. I had a similar situation in NYC (then again, some of NYC merchants don't discriminate between foreign or US tourists. They try to take advantage of anyone) and in another US city. And, to be ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Italy by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Italy. What is ...
To comment made by Savina. I have live in various major cities and burbs of large cities in the US as well as I lived both in Italy and Switzerland (not counting the many countries I visited ), and I am always surprised to people expectations. We ... Read More
looking for Americans in the Verona area and nearby! by SallyZico
Hi everybody, I'm not new at all, been here for nearly five years now, but it dawned upon me only today that I could find fellow expats by searching on an online community! I'd love to connect with people living in the Verona area, or anywhere ...
Are you in Verona already? I would suggest contacting Fabiano thru Meetup . He is leading the group while Nick (leader) is visiting the US with his wife. If you are Verona, this week's meting in Vapolicella will be awesome if you are into wines. Read More
looking for Americans in the Verona area and nearby! by SallyZico
Hi everybody, I'm not new at all, been here for nearly five years now, but it dawned upon me only today that I could find fellow expats by searching on an online community! I'd love to connect with people living in the Verona area, or anywhere ...
Lucky you. I spent the winter months there and loved it. Here a site to find apartments for non tourist leases : http://immobiliare.mitula.it/affitto Also, you may want to check out meetup site . I belonged to a group called "aperitivo ... Read More
Il borghetto
try this site: - immobiliare.mitula.it/affitto-verona or search for an immobiliare (real estate office in that town) for help. However, keep in mind that they will charge you. Good luck? Nico Read More
Moving to Verona- how to get a codice fiscale by meg2008
Hello, We are moving to Verona for a year's stay on 1 July 2015. Who knew moving a few household goods and books, etc would require such a list of documents. Does anyone have any idea how I get a Codice Fiscale prior to moving or do,you pack ...
The bar I was referring to is south of Piazza San Tomaso past Ponte Navi on the same street as the University library. Ciao, Nick . Read More
Moving to Verona- how to get a codice fiscale by meg2008
Hello, We are moving to Verona for a year's stay on 1 July 2015. Who knew moving a few household goods and books, etc would require such a list of documents. Does anyone have any idea how I get a Codice Fiscale prior to moving or do,you pack ...
Hey Meg, I received my codice fiscale when I purchased the phone Sim card. Also, I am not sure if you are familiar with meetup group but there is one in Verona that gets together every other week on Thursday Great people and a great forum to learn ... Read More
Moving to Verona- how to get a codice fiscale by meg2008
Hello, We are moving to Verona for a year's stay on 1 July 2015. Who knew moving a few household goods and books, etc would require such a list of documents. Does anyone have any idea how I get a Codice Fiscale prior to moving or do,you pack ...
Meg, I just got back from Verona after a 3 month stay and I am envious of your move. However, I am wondering if you reallyo need to move a lot of household items other than clothing's and computers (laptops) . If you have rented a furnished ... Read More
Where to retire in Calabria? by Shant21
Hello, I have recently been interested in Italy for retirement. I hear that Calabria has very beautiful terrain and beaches. The problem I am having is Calabria is huge and can't really decide where to invest. I do want a beach view, mountain or ...
Why did I decide on Italy? I was born and raised here and always yearned to return. I am definitely an American when it comes to business and how things should be done (and I don鈥檛 even look Italian from my complexion), but ,from a cultural ... Read More
Where to retire in Calabria? by Shant21
Hello, I have recently been interested in Italy for retirement. I hear that Calabria has very beautiful terrain and beaches. The problem I am having is Calabria is huge and can't really decide where to invest. I do want a beach view, mountain or ...
I am currently in Verona and one of the reasons for choosing this city was the easiness of transportation. I can easily catch a train to everywhere in Italy and it has an airport. And, if I need to rent a car, there are many places to do so. I lived ... Read More
Where to retire in Calabria? by Shant21
Hello, I have recently been interested in Italy for retirement. I hear that Calabria has very beautiful terrain and beaches. The problem I am having is Calabria is huge and can't really decide where to invest. I do want a beach view, mountain or ...
Hi, I was born and raised in Pizzo Calabro . I suggest you looking at this area given that the hills finish right at the sea so a possibility to get an affordable place in the hills overlooking the sea and the easiness of transportation ( Lamezia ... Read More
sim card for travel yo italy
I just arrived in Verona and, based on a post in Tripadvisor, I decided on Wind for the sim card. The card itself was 15 Euro + 1 euro for activation while the renewable monthly plan I purchased was the 10 EUro including 100 minutes of calls, 200 ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Ciao Kiara, So are you an US expat? Nico Read More
Finally Settling Down in Italy
Hi John and Maria, I am also currently in the US (currently in Wilmington NC down from Chicago) and likely to move late November for four / five months to Italy to regain my citizenship so I can be there full time in few years. I am considering ... Read More
looking for Americans in the Verona area and nearby! by SallyZico
Hi everybody, I'm not new at all, been here for nearly five years now, but it dawned upon me only today that I could find fellow expats by searching on an online community! I'd love to connect with people living in the Verona area, or anywhere ...
I am considering spending four to five months (December to April) in Verona in order to regain my Italian citizenship. I speak fluent Italian as long as it is in a social setting. I am considering Verona due to its accessibility to the rest of ... Read More