How do you celebrate the holidays in Italy? We pose this question to you, our valued community members, to seek advice on how best to celebrate this December and January when visiting from abroad.
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Hey everyone! Happy Thanksgiving to any Americans (or belated for you Canadians) living abroad. I thought it would be fun to share ours plans for Turkey Day in Italy.
Thu, 11/27/2014 - 05:49
Tue, 07/29/2014 - 11:29
Hey guys! I just got a new puppy (i'll add her picture) and I was looking for a list or suggestions of some great dog beaches in Tuscany or even beyond (it could turn into a post sometime).
Mon, 05/26/2014 - 11:49
Hey everyone! Being that its spring and I have a new puppy, what would you guys recommend as some must-visit gardens in Tuscany?
Wed, 05/14/2014 - 04:11
Don't forget that this Sunday, May 11, is festa della mamma or 'mother's day' in Italy, I need some gift ideas!! Flowers & a romance novel, maybe a spa day?? What do you guys think?
Mon, 05/05/2014 - 12:38
Notte Bianca in Florence tonight! Hey everyone, tonight in the historical center of Florence, Italy is the biggest party of the year, aka: the famous 'White Night' with special events from 6pm to 6am on May 1.
Wed, 04/30/2014 - 04:40
Hey everyone, since I get this question a lot on my blog - I wanted to ask you guys. When do you think is the best time to visit Italy? In my cases, Florence, Rome etc.
Thu, 04/24/2014 - 03:23
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Hello Amy! I looked this up for you and this is what I found XXIV Sagra delle Sfogline di Massalombarda, going on from August 28th to September 3rd in the center of Massalombarda,Emilia-Romagna. Here is the exact location . http://www.prolocomassalombarda.it/images/mappa%20feste.jpg, everything is from 7pm to 10:30 pm and you can download the program and flyer here http://www.comune.massalombarda.ra.it/Citta-e-territorio/Eventi-e-Manifestazioni/Calendario-eventi/29-Sagra-delle-Sfogline. It actually looks pretty cool, you'll have to send us some pictures if you go!
hello thania! I am Florence-based and its true that you will need to sort out your visa BEFORE you come, the school will likely help you with the process and while it is annoying, it is worth it and for student visas they normally don't give you problems. As for your living situation, an apartment would mean you would have a home of your own, your refuge, you can use websites like 'easystanza' to find roomates. It can be expensive in Florence, around 400-450 for a private room in an apartment, around 1000 for an apartment to yourself. Just depends :). Living with a family would mean you would learn Italian quicker and you would be better immersed in culture. As for getting a bank account, you can use your accounts from the states and just use your debit/credit card while in Italy. Or you can open an easy account with the post office here 'postapay' which doesn't require much. See if your bank at home has any international collaborations. Also about working, while studying, legally you can work 20 hours a week, unless you speak Italian there aren't many options other than teaching english or nannying/babysitting but it can be done :). Let me know if you have any other questions!
Hello Katie, I would hire someone to do it for you that is 'notarized' so that they are officially recognized. (at least for the degree, the resume doesn't need a notarized translation) Plus some of these documents are highly technical so you will feel a lot better having an expert do it.
can you be more specific on what you are looking for exactly?
Let's keep in touch and I will definitely try and find some cool events closer to December that might interest you :)
you should be fine when it comes to restaurants, there are plenty that remain open in the historical center.
Hello! In order to add photos just click the 'add photos' tab, select the photo you want to upload and then click 'one more step and your done' to complete the process, are you having issues? This is when you write the original post, when it comes to adding a photo to a reply to a post, I am asking about that right now for you!
Have you tried our properties section? We have some great options in both regions you are looking at :) https://www.italymagazine.com/property-for-sale-in-italy
I actually adore the 'calici di stelle, thanks for sharing!
keep us posted with the progress and share pictures :)