Ann
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Lives in Busto Arsizio, Italy
Registration: 24 June 2005
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Clich茅s about your country and its people by Olivier de Montr茅al
When I talk to Canadians, the conversation often come the famous clich茅s about the French: the nicest: French are the best for love, for food, for their way of life... the worst: French are dirty, the women don't shave under the arms, the French ...
But... You're right, the "French women don't shave their armpits" is truly comical!:lol: And I've heard it here in the States!Same is true for some Italian women I've seen. Disgusting! Read More
European cultural shock by loloieg
Hello, almost all expatriates have experienced a cultural shock ...Do you think that european people experience a lower shock when they move to another european country ??? Did you move from an European country to another one ?? What is your ...
pmandel wrote - Just yesterday (in Austria), we got nearly run over by a guy jumping us in line when the shop opened a new checkout stand. Have seen that a few times here in Italy. Once while standing in line to buy cigarettes, an older lady walks ... Read More
American in Italy by amborg
I'm new to the group. My name is Ann, originally from South Dakota USA, have been living in Italy for three years now, with my Italian husband. Don't know how much longer we're going to be here in Italy, since we're thinking of moving back to the ...
From what I've heard about starting a business in Italy, sounds like a lot of red tape etc. From what some of my students told me about some horror stories about buying a house, imagine starting a business in an already saturated market for what we ... Read More
American in Italy by amborg
I'm new to the group. My name is Ann, originally from South Dakota USA, have been living in Italy for three years now, with my Italian husband. Don't know how much longer we're going to be here in Italy, since we're thinking of moving back to the ...
Oliver, There are a few reasons why we're planning on moving back. For me, I'm sick and tired of the bureacratic red tape it takes to get things done here, the vanity and self-centeredness plus others. My husband, he's tired of the political and ... Read More
American in Italy by amborg
I'm new to the group. My name is Ann, originally from South Dakota USA, have been living in Italy for three years now, with my Italian husband. Don't know how much longer we're going to be here in Italy, since we're thinking of moving back to the ...
Thanks Julien. The only words I was able to speak when I arrived where ciao, pizza and spaghetti. That's it. Ann Read More
How long does it take to prepare a move? by Julien
Hi, I am European and it is really easy for European people to move, work and live in another european country. Next time I'd like to live in a country outside Europe. I'd like to move in September/October ... but how many time does it take to ...
Julien, Depends. From personal experience, not including the time to clear out my apartment, find a shipping company etc., took me about two weeks from the time I got my visa for Italy. A friend of mine moved from Japan to the U.S., I think it ... Read More
Why moving to another country? by Olivier de Montr茅al
I decided to move to Canada to live something different... discover a new country not only as a tourist. I often tell myself I did the right choice! What about you? Why did you decide to leave your country to go to somewhere else?
I moved from the U.S. to Italy three years ago to be with my Italian husband. Before meeting my husband, never thought much about moving out of the country. Visit different countries yes, but the thought never crossed my mind about moving. Now ... Read More
Clich茅s about your country and its people by Olivier de Montr茅al
When I talk to Canadians, the conversation often come the famous clich茅s about the French: the nicest: French are the best for love, for food, for their way of life... the worst: French are dirty, the women don't shave under the arms, the French ...
In Italy: 1 liter of gas roughly 1.22 euro 1 kilo tomatoes - no idea haven't bought any recently 1 camenbert - don't drink rent - outer outer suburbs of Milan 500 euro pack of cigarettes - 3.50ish internet connection 39.95 a month for DSL Read More
American in Italy
I'm new to the group. My name is Ann, originally from South Dakota USA, have been living in Italy for three years now, with my Italian husband. Don't know how much longer we're going to be here in Italy, since we're thinking of moving back to the ... Read More