What to do in Lucca Tuscany
April 14, 2009Take my recommendations for what to do in Lucca Tuscany and you’ll have a wonderful visit! This walled Tuscan town has excellent food, magnificent views, beautiful art, and medieval walls you can cycle on. It’s a satisfying combination as a tourist: eat a…
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How to open an Italian Bank Account
April 14, 2009This is Part II of my experience navigating the bureaucracy in Italy after relocating to Milan on a corporate expat assignment, and below I describe how I opened an Italian bank account, got an Italian ID card, and got La Residenza,…
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Top 15 Ways to Experience Family Friendly Italy
April 09, 2009Traveling with kids can be a challenge or it can be a delight. Read on, for suggestions and recommendations on how to show your kids family friendly Italy and make it a delight. Expect to move more slowly, not accomplish…
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What to do in San Marino
April 06, 2009San Marino is a picturesque destination a couple hours south of Venice, and a great addition to any Italy itinerary. Read below for our advice on what to do in San Marino! Entirely surrounded by the country of Italy, San…
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SCUBA Diving in Italy: Elba
April 02, 2009The island of Elba, famous for Napoleon's 10-month exile, is the largest island of the Tuscan archipelago. It's probably also the easiest to navigate as a tourist, with lots of shops, restaurants, hotels, sandy beaches, and of course: great SCUBA diving. Diving…
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Navigating the Bureaucracy: How Can I Work Legally in Italy?
March 24, 2009Living in Italy is very different from being a tourist in Italy, in large part because of Italian bureaucracy. I have worked legally in Italy in a couple different jobs: first as a tour guide, and then as an expat….
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Montepulciano, Tuscany
March 23, 2009Montepulciano, Tuscany is one of my favorite towns in Italy, probably because there’s a little of everything, with a heavy focus on wine. Built on a hill and surrounded by picture-perfect countryside, it also does well in the Atmosphere, Art…
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In Search of Piazza Duomo
March 16, 2009I was based in Vancouver before relocating to Italy for the third time, when a good Italian friend came to visit. I asked her what she wanted to see in Vancouver, and she pointed at the downtown skyscrapers. Where?…
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Honeymoon Itinerary for the Adventurous Couple
March 13, 2009An Italy Beyond the Obvious destination honeymoon itinerary for the adventurous couple was featured on the SavvyBlog at OneWed.com today, check it out!
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