withiniswithout
MemberAmerican expat in Italy
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About me
American
Lives in Colico Piano, Lombardy
Speaks English, a little Italian
Registration: 15 February 2019
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The best age to move to Italy by Cheryl
Hello everybody, No two people experience expatriation in Italy in the same way, depending on their age and personal situation. We would like to know more about you and ask you to share with us when you decided to move to Italy. How old were ...
I moved to Italy after retirement. I was in my 60s. I am here with my wife on a residenza elettiva, or elective residency visa. This visa does not permit working in Italy. If you are job hunting in Europe, there are likely better places to find ... Read More
Moving to tuscany by Sofia.nordh
Hello, Looking for some good advice for tuscany and where to live with three school aged children. We're moving from Greece after 10 years of living here. Before that we lived in Sweden. The children are fluent in Greek Swedish and English so ...
Arezzo might be worth a look. Don't know how it's faring with the worsening recession though. Read More
Permesso di soggiorno renewal by drhynes
Has anyone on this forum renewed their Permesso in the last few months? If so how long after the visit to the Questura when you did all your fingerprints etc did you receive your actual cards. Thank you Diane 7 September 2010
58 days from the visit to getting the card, in Lecco. Read More
How does it feel to be locked down once again? by Veedushi
Hello everyone! I hope you're well. How does it feel to be locked down once again in your expat country? How are you coping with work, family and the absence of social life? What about your children's schooling? Feel free to share your ...
Recent article I wrote from Colico, Italy on the Covid situation: https://coronavirus.medium.com/covid-drags-on-update-from-northern-italy-94c5ca9c4324?sk=127bca77b14804cff0c1680f263109d1 Read More
Travel during the renewal of stay permit by MANDEPUDI thrinathumakar
Hello, I studying my masters 2nd year in university of siena. My residence permit was expired on 12/10/2019 and i have applied for the renewal and i have all the acknowledgements for the renewal and i have given my fingerprints and waiting for my ...
I think you'll be fine. Bring some of the renewal docs with you just in case (or images on your phone), your codice fiscale number, etc. You're in the system. I just traveled to Amsterdam, and I'm in the waiting period for my new ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don'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 ...
RE: Portland OR. I lived off the Carman Dr. exit 291 south of town. Was in Portland constantly. Great town, but in the last 6 years the congestion and housing prices have become a huge issue. Last time I was there, 2017 during the eclipse, I was ... Read More
Reading habits in Italy by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Italy or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading do ...
Kindle mostly. English. Some from an old Library account. Podcasts and YouTube though has replaced a lot of reading. Last book was I Loved You More by Tom Spanbauer, wonderful read. I would love to have a library with a large English section. The ... Read More
Looking for English speaking real estate agent near Todi in Umbria by Tigerrosetwo
Hi everyone, My husband and I are looking for a holiday home to purchase in Umbria, preferably in or near Todi. Can anyone recommend an English speaking real estate agent? We live in the U.S. I have spent countless hours searching properties ...
Krister Blom Apolloni & Blom +39 366 39 19 144 krister@apolloniblom.com apolloniblom.com Send him an email and a description of what you are trying to find. He's very thorough and has a full-service approach to client needs. Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don'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 ...
How do you like it in Turin? I've heard it is a fabulous, overlooked city. I am north of Milan an hour and a half. Read More
Beware getting the Italian driver's license by archongiacomo
Beware getting the Italian driver's license. The written test is designed to keep students paying driving schools to learn how to pass the test. (The company given the contract by the government to administer the written test is a private ...
Si. True dat. Got the lower-powered car, an A160 Mercedes, 2010. Spouse speaks Italian so she's going first on the license. Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don'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 ...
Living in Colico, Italy about an hour and a half north of Milan, Just got my Pemesso renewed. Retired. Trying to figure out how to get an Italian driver's license. Puzzling through the health care system. Interested in language exchange or ... Read More