@eileenrivkin
American looking for information about Italy
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American
Lives in Los Angeles
Speaks American English, Italian, Spanish
Registration: 24 April 2014
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The pet culture in Italy by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Italy just to make sure that their little ...
I moved to Southern Italy from California with two suitcases and a dog. I was not going to leave my dog. First, Italy does not quarantine. When I arrived in Italy, I had no problem getting through customs with my dog. (While going back to the ... Read More
RETIRING TO ITALY - but where?? by Broomie
Hi, I intend to retire in 2017. My wife and I want to retire abroad, the thought of the British winters and wet summers doesnt appeal and so we are looking into where to move to. We have looked at Spain, south of France and Malta and we are ...
Hello! I retired to Southern Italy, Calabria. You can live very well on less money. However, summers are hot and very humid. Winters get into the 40s. Very few speak English. The biggest thing for me is the "scourge of the siesta," as an ... Read More
Safety in Italy by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Italy? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
Hi. I live in Calabria in Crotone. I'm one of the only Americans I know here. It's extremely safe. I feel very comfortable even walking late at night. All my girlfriends here feel the same. Naples, however, you have to watch out for the ... 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 ...
Hello. I chose Calabria because that's where my partner is from originally. We were looking for an inexpensive place to live, but on the beach, which is what we have in Crotone. Also, he wanted to go back to a more relaxed way of life where the ... 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'm a retired American living in Crotone, Calabria. I can easily live here on my social security. Cost of housing is low. Food is amazing and the wine even better. It's very pretty and located right on the Ionic sea. About 65k people, ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? DonÂ’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 ...
Hello! My name is Eileen and I'm strongly considering a move to southern Italy, as a retirement spot. Crotone is specifically where I want to spend time for at least a year while traveling in Italy looking for a permanent spot. I am currently ... Read More