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Lives in Verona

Registration: 03 June 2015

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meg2008 replied to a thread
8 years ago
meg2008

Moving to Verona- how to get a codice fiscale by meg2008

Hello, We are moving to Verona for a year's stay on 1 July 2015. Who knew moving a few household goods and books, etc would require such a list of documents. Does anyone have any idea how I get a Codice Fiscale prior to moving or do,you pack ...

meg2008

Not sure, asking a friend who rents apartments Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Italy by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Italy, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Italy? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...

meg2008

Canned pumpkin and evaporated milk! I love pumpkin pie at thanksgiving and Christmas so I brought it!! Have managed to find American coffee, needed to bring oatmeal and never found spray PAM, OK I seldom use it but don't think it is available. Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
SallyZico

looking for Americans in the Verona area and nearby! by SallyZico

Hi everybody, I'm not new at all, been here for nearly five years now, but it dawned upon me only today that I could find fellow expats by searching on an online community! I'd love to connect with people living in the Verona area, or anywhere ...

meg2008

Hello, Would happy to meet up for coffee/lunch, just let us know!! Meg Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
SallyZico

looking for Americans in the Verona area and nearby! by SallyZico

Hi everybody, I'm not new at all, been here for nearly five years now, but it dawned upon me only today that I could find fellow expats by searching on an online community! I'd love to connect with people living in the Verona area, or anywhere ...

meg2008

Was it totally in Italian? I love it here but have yet to even consider the driving test - would certaining take one of the courses first however!! Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
SallyZico

looking for Americans in the Verona area and nearby! by SallyZico

Hi everybody, I'm not new at all, been here for nearly five years now, but it dawned upon me only today that I could find fellow expats by searching on an online community! I'd love to connect with people living in the Verona area, or anywhere ...

meg2008

I imagine Verona is s distance to travel for wine and/or beer but would be delighted, my husband is fluent in both English and Italian! Meg Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
meg2008

Moving to Verona- how to get a codice fiscale by meg2008

Hello, We are moving to Verona for a year's stay on 1 July 2015. Who knew moving a few household goods and books, etc would require such a list of documents. Does anyone have any idea how I get a Codice Fiscale prior to moving or do,you pack ...

meg2008

We are, after almost 4 months living here, going to the Questura for the Permisssio at the end of the month. so being terribly unhelpful no idea. Thought as British citizen and being part of EU that would not be an issue. Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
SallyZico

looking for Americans in the Verona area and nearby! by SallyZico

Hi everybody, I'm not new at all, been here for nearly five years now, but it dawned upon me only today that I could find fellow expats by searching on an online community! I'd love to connect with people living in the Verona area, or anywhere ...

meg2008

Hello, Will have to check out Due Carrare, no idea where that is, OK, nothing new about that! Since you have been here 7 years assume you are enjoying being in Italy. Where are you originally from? John and I are off Terni to see the Roman Falls ... Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
SallyZico

looking for Americans in the Verona area and nearby! by SallyZico

Hi everybody, I'm not new at all, been here for nearly five years now, but it dawned upon me only today that I could find fellow expats by searching on an online community! I'd love to connect with people living in the Verona area, or anywhere ...

meg2008

Still love the touristy things!! Love living in Verona! Wine fest tomorrow!! Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
meg2008

Moving to Verona- how to get a codice fiscale by meg2008

Hello, We are moving to Verona for a year's stay on 1 July 2015. Who knew moving a few household goods and books, etc would require such a list of documents. Does anyone have any idea how I get a Codice Fiscale prior to moving or do,you pack ...

meg2008

One of the multitude problems I have with Italian is which article to use and then there is mi, ci, ti etc.! I am sure you will do better than I! Peter and Fausta are absolutely fantastic. Miss them terribly!! Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
meg2008

Moving to Verona- how to get a codice fiscale by meg2008

Hello, We are moving to Verona for a year's stay on 1 July 2015. Who knew moving a few household goods and books, etc would require such a list of documents. Does anyone have any idea how I get a Codice Fiscale prior to moving or do,you pack ...

meg2008

I would love to!! I do like Verona and Italy. No family, but have friends who have left for the States!! I bought Rosetta Stone but fail to do as I said and spend 3 hours a day trying to learn! I want to but other things seems to get in the way, ... Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
meg2008

Moving to Verona- how to get a codice fiscale by meg2008

Hello, We are moving to Verona for a year's stay on 1 July 2015. Who knew moving a few household goods and books, etc would require such a list of documents. Does anyone have any idea how I get a Codice Fiscale prior to moving or do,you pack ...

meg2008

Very little!! John was in hospital for a week and people were so kind as I stumbled between English and Italian! Taxi drivers were fantastic as they kindly corrected my grammar!! We have no car as I didn't ship mine so we rely on trains and ... Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
meg2008

Moving to Verona- how to get a codice fiscale by meg2008

Hello, We are moving to Verona for a year's stay on 1 July 2015. Who knew moving a few household goods and books, etc would require such a list of documents. Does anyone have any idea how I get a Codice Fiscale prior to moving or do,you pack ...

meg2008

Hi Judy, Was great to meet you both last night!! Hope to see you again soon! Meg Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
meg2008

Moving to Verona- how to get a codice fiscale by meg2008

Hello, We are moving to Verona for a year's stay on 1 July 2015. Who knew moving a few household goods and books, etc would require such a list of documents. Does anyone have any idea how I get a Codice Fiscale prior to moving or do,you pack ...

meg2008

Hello Katie, I know you sent your email to Peter, but thought I would also respond. What is the name of your village? We live in Verona, which is really a lovely place. My husband is fluent in Italian and I speak English, well the American Version! ... Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in Italy? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Italy? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Italy and the reason why you enjoy your ...

meg2008

I love walking to great places to eat, sitting in a bar just watching people walk by, visiting sites that have been here for thousands of years and, in Verona, the Arena, which is still used. Meeting nice people who are very forgiving when you try ... Read More

meg2008 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Broomie

RETIRING TO ITALY - but where?? by Broomie

Hi, I intend to retire in 2017. My wife and I want to retire abroad, the thought of the British winters and wet summers doesnt appeal and so we are looking into where to move to. We have looked at Spain, south of France and Malta and we are ...

meg2008

Sounds lovely! Read More