Danny
@dbuk
New Zealander expat in the Netherlands
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47
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Amsterdam
Speaks English, basic Italian
Registration: 03 July 2011
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Kilted in Milan by St. Vinnie
Hi Everyone, Im new to Milan, Born in Ediburgh, brought up in London and lived in Australia, now here in Milan trying to set up a business. I do a few things, Wedding Planner, Wedding Celebrant, Toastmaster, Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Director. Im ...
What kind of business? I am just kinda passing through, although been here two years, making websites, drinking, etc Read More
Kilted in Milan by St. Vinnie
Hi Everyone, Im new to Milan, Born in Ediburgh, brought up in London and lived in Australia, now here in Milan trying to set up a business. I do a few things, Wedding Planner, Wedding Celebrant, Toastmaster, Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Director. Im ...
Am up in Piola, but work outside the city in Cernusco. What brings you here? Read More
Kilted in Milan by St. Vinnie
Hi Everyone, Im new to Milan, Born in Ediburgh, brought up in London and lived in Australia, now here in Milan trying to set up a business. I do a few things, Wedding Planner, Wedding Celebrant, Toastmaster, Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Director. Im ...
Well, my mother was a Stewart, it is like destiny ;) (Appin though, but like my mother...I aint fussy), and they do say you should always wear your mothers tartan as you can never be 100% about who your father is. Read More
Kilted in Milan by St. Vinnie
Hi Everyone, Im new to Milan, Born in Ediburgh, brought up in London and lived in Australia, now here in Milan trying to set up a business. I do a few things, Wedding Planner, Wedding Celebrant, Toastmaster, Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Director. Im ...
I would be, after two years of pasta and pizza...34 I think, or 36.... Read More
Kilted in Milan by St. Vinnie
Hi Everyone, Im new to Milan, Born in Ediburgh, brought up in London and lived in Australia, now here in Milan trying to set up a business. I do a few things, Wedding Planner, Wedding Celebrant, Toastmaster, Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Director. Im ...
Aww dammit, I never brought my kilts over with me! Read More
Expat drinks/aperitivo/or trip by dbuk
Ciao, Shall we organise an aperitivo/night out? Or, also, we could, depending on what people want...a trip to an English movie night, or a day trip somewhere. If we organise something a little bit into the future it might give more people time to ...
@glen: perfect :) And hi Nicola, a fellow Scot. Read More
Expat drinks/aperitivo/or trip by dbuk
Ciao, Shall we organise an aperitivo/night out? Or, also, we could, depending on what people want...a trip to an English movie night, or a day trip somewhere. If we organise something a little bit into the future it might give more people time to ...
Hi Glen, Does that mean your free to go out on a Saturday or thats the one night your not available? Read More
One day trip to borromean Islands by Francois_F
hi everyone ! Just to tell you that on sunday, we are going with some expats to the major lake to vist the beautiful borromean islands. it's about one hour by train from here and costs almost nothing :) It would be a pleasure to welcome some more ...
Ok, I posted a new topic to see if anyone is interested in drinks/trip/etc /forum/viewtopic.php?id=304556 Read More
Expat drinks/aperitivo/or trip
Ciao, Shall we organise an aperitivo/night out? Or, also, we could, depending on what people want...a trip to an English movie night, or a day trip somewhere. If we organise something a little bit into the future it might give more people time to ... Read More
One day trip to borromean Islands by Francois_F
hi everyone ! Just to tell you that on sunday, we are going with some expats to the major lake to vist the beautiful borromean islands. it's about one hour by train from here and costs almost nothing :) It would be a pleasure to welcome some more ...
Ha, damn! Ok, I will put thinking cap on. Read More
One day trip to borromean Islands by Francois_F
hi everyone ! Just to tell you that on sunday, we are going with some expats to the major lake to vist the beautiful borromean islands. it's about one hour by train from here and costs almost nothing :) It would be a pleasure to welcome some more ...
Damn, I missed it, sounds like a nice trip! Any more in the future, or for somewhere else? Read More
English Speaking Hairdresser? by kieranrose
I need to get my hair done, but my italian is not good enough for me to trust having my hair done by someone who doesn't speak english! Preferably near the center of Milan, and inexpensive is a must! I can't afford to pay too much.
Theres a hairdressers near Porta Venezia which has a photobook for men, you can point and then get the cut. My first hair cut here was pretty full a grade 1 all over.......seems he thought my hand signals for the small amount I wanted cut off were ... Read More
Mexican trying to move to Italy, Digital Marketing experience by bbriones
Hi everyone, I have been looking for opportunities to move to italy, I am currently living in Mexico, and one year after I graduated from a master in the UK ( US Diploma), I am finding it almost impossible to get there as no employers are looking ...
There are some large global agencies here, Saatchi, Ogilvy, JWT, frog, etc, but I imagine competition is fierce. I guess they would be more open to non EU people working for them. Not sure how sponsorship would work, as I got in on an EU passport :( Read More
Irish girl in Milan by Kod137
Hi I have just moved here with work. Would like to meet other English speaking people and also to learn Italian. Are there any other Irish here?
Ya, met some Irish here, not many of us celts about though - some Scots, some Welsh, and some Irish. I think most are connected to English teaching. Read More
Do Italian companies hire English speakers? by lucyjane
Hi, Im just wondering if i can get a good job in Milan without knowing the language well. Are there any companies who hire English speakers for admin work ect... or are there any british companies in Milan i can apply to? i would appriciate any ...
I managed to, but I guess it depends on the profession. If your an English teacher you could probably find something a lot easier. Read More