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I am new to the site but not to Calabria. Bought an older property on the west coast (nr Scalea) 18 months ago and the updating and upgrading should… read more

Living9 posted on 2009/08/12 22:41

1 answers | Last answered by SanG 15 years 1 month ago

Does anyone know the rules concerning a non-resident buying a scooter in Italy to keep here for private use on holiday? Can anyone recommend a brand?

marcella posted on 2009/08/11 08:18

5 answers | Last answered by marcella 15 years 1 month ago

Living

Most of us in Calabria are enjoying hot weather, great beaches...; let's just say a great summer. For three days now I have come home to find that… read more

tinacara posted on 2009/08/08 14:49

6 answers | Last answered by Milky Bar Kid 15 years 1 month ago

Living

this is a comment from many in Italy on what has happend since the disaster in L'Aquila ... for once not aimed at Mr B. but at another institution… read more

adriatica posted on 2009/08/12 06:23

0 answers | Last answered by adriatica 15 years 1 month ago

Hi all,I am new to this site and just wanted to say hello to all. i am very interested in all things Italian. I have been studying italian now for 3… read more

Jean Parker posted on 2009/08/09 19:35

4 answers | Last answered by Jean Parker 15 years 1 month ago

Introductions

Hello ,hope someone can help,we have a newly constructed unfinished house that has a flat concrete roof that now requires to be insulated and… read more

david and maria posted on 2009/08/09 19:43

3 answers | Last answered by adriatica 15 years 1 month ago

I have a Series 5 Samsung full HD TV and bought an HD hard drive. I'm able to watch things from the hard drive when it's connected to the TV using… read more

HelenMW posted on 2009/08/05 14:54

2 answers | Last answered by HelenMW 15 years 1 month ago

Technology

Due to increasing product liability, beer manufacturers have accepted the Medical Association's suggestion that the following warning labels be… read more

LivarandSofie posted on 2009/07/03 12:26

3 answers | Last answered by LivarandSofie 15 years 1 month ago

Hi all againGoing back to Italy again next Thursday for 2 wonderful weeks! (4th visit) We're staying near Anzio and as ever would love to meet up… read more

M and C posted on 2009/08/03 09:27

5 answers | Last answered by M and C 15 years 1 month ago

Travel

This piece in yesterday's Guardian sounds more optimistic than it seems on the ground currently:http://browse.guardian.co.uk/search?search=italy+… read more

Annec posted on 2009/08/09 16:34

4 answers | Last answered by Serge 15 years 1 month ago

Property

Does anyone have any suggestions for small gifts from England that might be welcomed by our new Italian neighbours? We are trying to improve our… read more

FromNowOn posted on 2009/08/08 15:41

8 answers | Last answered by latoca 15 years 1 month ago

Culture, Living

I need to buy a tyre for my car. I googled all the usual words but came up with nothing. Back in UK I would simply go to Kwikfit, or ATS etc and it… read more

SirTK posted on 2009/08/06 15:30

8 answers | Last answered by SirTK 15 years 1 month ago

Travel

Hi im now looking for solar panels for my place in italy,just wondered if anyone can recommend anywhere and costs...we are in campania region....… read more

estherina34 posted on 2009/08/03 14:17

23 answers | Last answered by Badger 15 years 1 month ago

Property

here to catch up on local news,stories and meet fellow expats.

pacman77 posted on 2009/08/08 01:30

1 answers | Last answered by Gala Placidia 15 years 1 month ago

Introductions

I know there are many variables in bid price versus asking price on property anywhere. However, what experience has anyone had that might help in… read more

IndyAlex posted on 2009/08/07 09:38

3 answers | Last answered by Capo Boi 15 years 1 month ago

Buying

I have finally started making my own pesto and it's so much better than from a jar!!! I am only on the green pesto at the moment, does anyone have… read more

juventus36 posted on 2009/08/06 17:37

7 answers | Last answered by Heiko 15 years 1 month ago

Food and Wine

I have a quick question for you and hope you can help.Do you know of any charity organisations or projects in Italy ( more specifically Tuscany) ?I… read more

Monica posted on 2009/08/07 09:40

1 answers | Last answered by Gala Placidia 15 years 1 month ago

Introductions

Looking for accomodation near Vasto from 11 aug 09 until 15 aug 09. Any one know of rentals that may be available. thank you

maureen tease posted on 2009/08/05 09:20

2 answers | Last answered by turnip 15 years 1 month ago

i've tried growing basil from seed both in London and here in Italy but I haven't been very sucessful. I'd love to grow it in abundance as it's one… read more

marcella posted on 2009/08/05 07:13

4 answers | Last answered by simonandjo 15 years 1 month ago

The Italian tradition of going for an aperitivo at a bar before lunch or dinner is great...very civilised. The bar snacks accompanying it can vary… read more

marcella posted on 2009/08/07 05:06

2 answers | Last answered by latoca 15 years 1 month ago

Food and Wine

Hello, I am Debora and I live in the United States. My great-grandfather to the US in 1914. He was from Calabria/Catanzaro/ Iacurso. My father… read more

BellaCalabrese posted on 2009/08/06 16:33

2 answers | Last answered by Gala Placidia 15 years 1 month ago

Introductions

Hi, Having just got back from Calabria and Im driving as normal here in Bournemouth,why do I have such a worry on Italian roads?? Im normaly a good… read more

cilla10 posted on 2009/08/01 04:52

5 answers | Last answered by The Lady Rides 15 years 1 month ago

We are currently looking to buy a property in Emilia Romagna and would like information relating to acquiring Italian residency and /or giving up UK… read more

markyvonne posted on 2009/08/06 13:42

0 answers | Last answered by markyvonne 15 years 1 month ago

Living

seems pretty competitive for uk people.... will be interseting to see how well it works... post office queues were in the past a bit of a nightmare… read more

adriatica posted on 2009/08/06 11:46

0 answers | Last answered by adriatica 15 years 1 month ago

Tax and Finance

I'm wondering if anyone is having the same trouble as I am finding an attractive fench for a rural property ( no I'm not looking for something that… read more

myabruzzohome posted on 2009/08/02 08:15

8 answers | Last answered by Cassini 15 years 1 month ago

Gardening

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