We miss them also. Having lived and worked in Italy for 5 years and had a second home there for 16 years we still see views that we have not seen before which lead us to read and explore further.
Some very interesting points here, but I wonder how many people follow them. We usually make two return trips a year from Puglia to Scotland so we have a good experience to make comparisons.
In Puglia there are some very strange variations on traffic manoeuvres, the classic one at traffic lights in Lecce where people drive on the wrong side of the road to position themselves at the front of the left turn lane to be first to go straight ahead or turn right when the lights change.
Crossing on a zebra crossing is a case of severe risk if there is a vehicle anywhere in sight because it will definitely not slow down. Usually on the Autostrada when traveling at the posted limit, whether there are cameras Tutor or other monitoring system, northern cities excluded where drivers mostly control their speed, we are usually passed by vehicles being driven well in excess of the limit.
Before the Ponte Morandi collapsed, driving around Genoa used to be one of the most hair raising parts of the journey with vehicles speeding and abruptly changing lanes.
As for police, well we have journeyed the length of Italy on several occasions and not seen one traffic police car.
Some very interesting points here, but I wonder how many people follow them. We usually make two return trips a year from Puglia to Scotland so we have a good experience to make comparisons.
In Puglia there are some very strange variations on traffic manoeuvres, the classic one at traffic lights in Lecce where people drive on the wrong side of the road to position themselves at the front of the left turn lane to be first to go straight ahead or turn right when the lights change.
Crossing on a zebra crossing is a case of severe risk if there is a vehicle anywhere in sight because it will definitely not slow down. Usually on the Autostrada when traveling at the posted limit, whether there are cameras Tutor or other monitoring system, northern cities excluded where drivers mostly control their speed, we are usually passed by vehicles being driven well in excess of the limit. Before the Ponte Morandi collapsed, driving around Genoa used to be one of the most hair raising parts of the journey with vehicles speeding and abruptly changing lanes. As for police, well we have journeyed the length of Italy on several occasions and not seen one traffic police car.
Some very interesting points here, but I wonder how many people follow them. We usually make two return trips a year from Puglia to Scotland so we have a good experience to make comparisons.
In Puglia there are some very strange variations on traffic manoeuvres, the classic one at traffic lights in Lecce where people drive on the wrong side of the road to position themselves at the front of the left turn lane to be first to go straight ahead or turn right when the lights change.
Crossing on a zebra crossing is a case of severe risk if there is a vehicle anywhere in sight because it will definitely not slow down. Usually on the Autostrada when traveling at the posted limit, whether there are cameras Tutor or other monitoring system, northern cities excluded where drivers mostly control their speed, we are usually passed by vehicles being driven well in excess of the limit. Before the Ponte Morandi collapsed, driving around Genoa used to be one of the most hair raising parts of the journey with vehicles speeding and abruptly changing lanes. As for police, well we have journeyed the length of Italy on several occasions and not seen one traffic police car.
Some limits have been reduced and tightened in the last year, especially around cities, to limit pollution. Also, care is needed when approaching the toll area, conformance to the limit signs is a strict requirement in some areas.
Hi, as Steve has said, it is a good recommendation to try out the lifestyle and location by renting first. We have owned property in Puglia for about 15 years in two different locations but have never been fully convinced to make it our permanent home, usually making a couple of visits a year for a few months at a time. Like everywhere in Southern Europe it has its good and bad points. Yes, Puglia is a beautiful country, but remember that the main occupations are farming and tourism. If you plan to be in the tourism industry that is the fine, otherwise better to stay away in peak season. Security and corruption are the two biggest concerns, so for security fenced land and an alarm system are required. And a word of advice before signing the "Compravendita", ensure that all of the legal documentation is in place.
We enjoy the drive to Italy and back, the journey for us, from north Aberdeenshire to Puglia, is usually around 2,200 miles depending on the route which we often vary to see a little more of Italy and other countries. We tend to travel outside of the Summer season and usually cross the Channel by ferry although sometimes take an overnight ferry via Hull or Newcastle. Our preferred routes through France take us through Monte Bianco, and after many years we still find the views of the Aosta Valley breathtaking at any time of year. In the late Spring the drive through Ventimiglia is exhilarating, but can be finger biting driving around Genoa because the local drivers have absolutely no patience with any vehicle driving within the speed limit. A stop in Switzerland makes a nice change but it is very formal, expensive and driving through the many tunnels is very tiring due to the pressure of traffic.The Adriatica coast offer so many places to stay, so we rarely plan a stop, just leave the Autostrada when bored and look the coast for a pleasant place to stay.
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We miss them also. Having lived and worked in Italy for 5 years and had a second home there for 16 years we still see views that we have not seen before which lead us to read and explore further.
Some very interesting points here, but I wonder how many people follow them. We usually make two return trips a year from Puglia to Scotland so we have a good experience to make comparisons.
In Puglia there are some very strange variations on traffic manoeuvres, the classic one at traffic lights in Lecce where people drive on the wrong side of the road to position themselves at the front of the left turn lane to be first to go straight ahead or turn right when the lights change.
Crossing on a zebra crossing is a case of severe risk if there is a vehicle anywhere in sight because it will definitely not slow down. Usually on the Autostrada when traveling at the posted limit, whether there are cameras Tutor or other monitoring system, northern cities excluded where drivers mostly control their speed, we are usually passed by vehicles being driven well in excess of the limit.
Before the Ponte Morandi collapsed, driving around Genoa used to be one of the most hair raising parts of the journey with vehicles speeding and abruptly changing lanes.
As for police, well we have journeyed the length of Italy on several occasions and not seen one traffic police car.
Some very interesting points here, but I wonder how many people follow them. We usually make two return trips a year from Puglia to Scotland so we have a good experience to make comparisons.
In Puglia there are some very strange variations on traffic manoeuvres, the classic one at traffic lights in Lecce where people drive on the wrong side of the road to position themselves at the front of the left turn lane to be first to go straight ahead or turn right when the lights change.
Crossing on a zebra crossing is a case of severe risk if there is a vehicle anywhere in sight because it will definitely not slow down. Usually on the Autostrada when traveling at the posted limit, whether there are cameras Tutor or other monitoring system, northern cities excluded where drivers mostly control their speed, we are usually passed by vehicles being driven well in excess of the limit. Before the Ponte Morandi collapsed, driving around Genoa used to be one of the most hair raising parts of the journey with vehicles speeding and abruptly changing lanes. As for police, well we have journeyed the length of Italy on several occasions and not seen one traffic police car.
Some very interesting points here, but I wonder how many people follow them. We usually make two return trips a year from Puglia to Scotland so we have a good experience to make comparisons.
In Puglia there are some very strange variations on traffic manoeuvres, the classic one at traffic lights in Lecce where people drive on the wrong side of the road to position themselves at the front of the left turn lane to be first to go straight ahead or turn right when the lights change.
Crossing on a zebra crossing is a case of severe risk if there is a vehicle anywhere in sight because it will definitely not slow down. Usually on the Autostrada when traveling at the posted limit, whether there are cameras Tutor or other monitoring system, northern cities excluded where drivers mostly control their speed, we are usually passed by vehicles being driven well in excess of the limit. Before the Ponte Morandi collapsed, driving around Genoa used to be one of the most hair raising parts of the journey with vehicles speeding and abruptly changing lanes. As for police, well we have journeyed the length of Italy on several occasions and not seen one traffic police car.
I am still a UK resident. Tax rules can change very quickly in Italy and implementation is very unpredictable..
Some limits have been reduced and tightened in the last year, especially around cities, to limit pollution. Also, care is needed when approaching the toll area, conformance to the limit signs is a strict requirement in some areas.
Hi, as Steve has said, it is a good recommendation to try out the lifestyle and location by renting first. We have owned property in Puglia for about 15 years in two different locations but have never been fully convinced to make it our permanent home, usually making a couple of visits a year for a few months at a time. Like everywhere in Southern Europe it has its good and bad points. Yes, Puglia is a beautiful country, but remember that the main occupations are farming and tourism. If you plan to be in the tourism industry that is the fine, otherwise better to stay away in peak season. Security and corruption are the two biggest concerns, so for security fenced land and an alarm system are required. And a word of advice before signing the "Compravendita", ensure that all of the legal documentation is in place.
We enjoy the drive to Italy and back, the journey for us, from north Aberdeenshire to Puglia, is usually around 2,200 miles depending on the route which we often vary to see a little more of Italy and other countries. We tend to travel outside of the Summer season and usually cross the Channel by ferry although sometimes take an overnight ferry via Hull or Newcastle. Our preferred routes through France take us through Monte Bianco, and after many years we still find the views of the Aosta Valley breathtaking at any time of year. In the late Spring the drive through Ventimiglia is exhilarating, but can be finger biting driving around Genoa because the local drivers have absolutely no patience with any vehicle driving within the speed limit. A stop in Switzerland makes a nice change but it is very formal, expensive and driving through the many tunnels is very tiring due to the pressure of traffic.The Adriatica coast offer so many places to stay, so we rarely plan a stop, just leave the Autostrada when bored and look the coast for a pleasant place to stay.
Would proof of a UK pension or salary be adequate for the autodichiarazione?