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Sgtlevine

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American looking for information about Italy

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Speaks I speak English, Italian and some Spanish

Registration: 24 December 2015

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Sgtlevine replied to a thread
8 years ago
rattywye

apartment share in firenze by rattywye

Hi,i may be a little nuts and this may be a long shot..but ive booked a flight from birmingham uk to italy for the 29th june now my plan is to stay for 2 months in central firenze but im having a game finding a studio/apartment for 600 euro a ...

Sgtlevine

Hi, I am also moving to Florence but not until September. You should try www.apartmentsflorence.it. Click on the long term option, they are cheaper also. I saw several studios on there for around 6-700 Eur. Also try the outskirts of town like ... Read More

Sgtlevine replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourself here – 2016 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Sgtlevine

Kat, I am also a vet and live of my benefits. My parents were from Sezze about 20 miles south of Rome. Where was your family located. Arnie Read More

Sgtlevine replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourself here – 2016 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Sgtlevine

Hi kat, I also am thinking of moving to Italy. My Grandparents were from a small town about 20 miles south of Rome. I also get SS and VA benefits. I still have a couple of cousins left in Rome. I think the biggest issue is getting a visa longer ... Read More

Sgtlevine replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Italy by Julien

Hi, It’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Italy. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

Sgtlevine

I am definitely considering Le Marche. Thewre are some great towns there and the landscsape is not unlike its more expensive cousins Tuscany and Umbria. What do you know of Fanno? Arnie Read More

Sgtlevine replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Italy by Julien

Hi, It’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Italy. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

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8 years ago
Sgtlevine

Visas by Sgtlevine

I am coming to Italy in August with the idea towards living there full time. What type of Visa do I need and are they hard to obtain Thanks Arnold

Sgtlevine

Dave, I am a painter also! The Italian dual citizen thing is weird because it excludes you if you were born before 1948. I am going to check that out again. I think I will try the student visa with the language school I am looking at I'll let ... Read More

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8 years ago
Sgtlevine

Visas by Sgtlevine

I am coming to Italy in August with the idea towards living there full time. What type of Visa do I need and are they hard to obtain Thanks Arnold

Sgtlevine

Hi, Thanks for the information. I was afraid of that being the case. I am going to a language school, but not for a whole year. Still I can see what they will do. They offer to help with visas. I wonder how many times you can come and go. Do you ... Read More

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8 years ago
Sgtlevine

Visas by Sgtlevine

I am coming to Italy in August with the idea towards living there full time. What type of Visa do I need and are they hard to obtain Thanks Arnold

Sgtlevine

Thanks, Im in Baja until July, I guess I will check in NYC Read More

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8 years ago

Visas

I am coming to Italy in August with the idea towards living there full time. What type of Visa do I need and are they hard to obtain Thanks Arnold Read More

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9 years ago
Sgtlevine

expats in Fanno area of Marche by Sgtlevine

Hi, I am moving to Italy in August and would like to hear from anyone in the Fanno area. My goal is to stay in Italy at least a year or longer. I have relatives in Rome but would like to try the Adriatic coast. I am a retired college professor ...

Sgtlevine

Oops I sent that too fast. I will be in Civita castellano for the month of August and then I thought I would travel to Fanno and check it out. Is it difficult to get there. I wont have a car. Is there a hostel in town or reasonable places to stay? ... Read More

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9 years ago
Sgtlevine

expats in Fanno area of Marche by Sgtlevine

Hi, I am moving to Italy in August and would like to hear from anyone in the Fanno area. My goal is to stay in Italy at least a year or longer. I have relatives in Rome but would like to try the Adriatic coast. I am a retired college professor ...

Sgtlevine

Dear Carol, Than you for your reply. Its great to know there are folks like you who are willing to lend a hand. I am so looking forward to coming to Italy. I hope to stay there, at least 11 months of the year, and wan to make it a permanent home. I ... Read More

Sgtlevine created a thread
9 years ago

expats in Fanno area of Marche

Hi, I am moving to Italy in August and would like to hear from anyone in the Fanno area. My goal is to stay in Italy at least a year or longer. I have relatives in Rome but would like to try the Adriatic coast. I am a retired college professor ... Read More

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9 years ago
Sgtlevine

Moving to Italy in August 2016 by Sgtlevine

I am moving to Italy in August of 2016. I would appreciate information on cost of living. I am a retired single college teacher. I am also an Artist/Painter. My income after taxes is $2500. Where are the most afforable areas?

Sgtlevine

Alexandra, You have my sister's name. Beautiful. I still haven't figured the visa thing out yet. I will be visiting an Italian consulate in San Diego next month to find out more. I'll let you know how I make out Thanks, Arnold Read More

Sgtlevine replied to a thread
9 years ago
GuestPoster167

Moving from Argentina around june by GuestPoster167

hi, im a Argentinian/Italian citizen looking for a change of air, i am looking forward to move to Italy soon, the ,main concern about it is the language, i speak native spanish and some english, I just started studying Italian via ...

Sgtlevine

Spanish is much like Italian,you should pick it up t\pretty fast Read More

Sgtlevine created a thread
9 years ago

Moving to Italy in August 2016

I am moving to Italy in August of 2016. I would appreciate information on cost of living. I am a retired single college teacher. I am also an Artist/Painter. My income after taxes is $2500. Where are the most afforable areas? Read More