@worldcitizeninrome
Canadian expat in Italy
Forum
33 posts
Contacts
2
About me
Canadian
Lives in Rome
Registration: 24 February 2011
Activity
Landlords in Rome by worldcitizeninrome
Hi All, So I'm looking to move. We're in a 1 bedroom right now and I would like a 2 bedroom with balcony somewhere in the Montesacro, Prati Fiscali area. I have been super fortunate in the two landlords I have had in Italy so far. But I know its ...
Thanks for the tip, I will! Read More
Landlords in Rome
Hi All, So I'm looking to move. We're in a 1 bedroom right now and I would like a 2 bedroom with balcony somewhere in the Montesacro, Prati Fiscali area. I have been super fortunate in the two landlords I have had in Italy so far. But I know its ... Read More
Cost of living by Yurichan326
I'm planning to move to Rome in March (and staying for about 6 months). I'm trying to figure out how much I need to save to cover the cost of living. I would also like to learn the language and hire a tutor. Does anyone have an idea of how much I ...
As with all cities, cost of living can vary depending on where you stay. On average you can find a room in a shared apartment from around Euro 400 and up in areas well connected by public trasport but not exactly in the centre. Ofcourse the further ... Read More
English teacher by Cathrine4
Hi there! :) I started working here as an English teacher one month ago and realized that it is quite difficult to find people to socialize with. I'm still learning Italian but of course it all needs time... I would be very happy to get to know ...
Hey Katy, There are lots of organizations that hold happy hour aka apperivios once a month. Google: AICR - American Internationa Club of Rome (once a month) English Yellow Pages Rome (usually a nice meet and greet once a season, lots of ... Read More
where can I buy a mosquito net in Rome; also malaria drugs by greenterreno
Hello, I leave Rome in 3 weeks for Kenya. Where can I buy a mosquito net and pills to prevent malaria and those to take if I contract malaria? Thanks!:)
Not sure about the mosquito net, you could check Decathalon, which is a sporting shop so they might have it in their camping section. Although it isn't camping season so I don't know, but you could try. if all else fails, I'm sure you can find it on ... Read More
Successful job interview in Italy by Julie
Hi, passing a job interview in Italy can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country. How to successfully pass a job interview in Italy ? What happens during the interview ...
Hi Julie My experience so far has been varied. When I had to do interviews in Italian (mine was quite poor at first) it generally had to be in very formal language. This ofcourse depends on the person interviewing you, but in general I found you ... Read More
what should ı do ın rome?? by kilpy
ı am comıng to rome ın a week and wıll be there for 6 days. what should ı do?? any help wıth tours or what ever?? not real sure.. any help would be awesome.. even lıke where should ı stay?? im fully not sure. ...
several web-sites will give you aplethora of info. Just google "what to do in Rome" and you will get a tonne of info! 6 days is a good amount of time and there is lots to see! Read More
Public transportation in Rome by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Rome ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
There are two metro lines (a third under construction). Fare is 1 euro at the moment for bus and metro within the city limits. There are also trains between suburbs and nearby towns, fares range for this mode. If you want to go about only in the ... Read More
Need info on Rome cuisine by nickgps
Can anybody help me with some info about the most delicious treats in Rome? I am interested in Rome street food, desserts, drinks, etc.
There's no street food really in Rome. You might find some people roasting chestnuts in the winter, but they're gone by the summer. Typical Roman pasta dish is the Amatriciana (pasta with tomato sauce and pancetta). Then there's an appetizer which ... Read More
Young mamma, new here! by doula
Hi, I'm Fanie, stay at home mamma to Charles, 14 months old. I'm currently living in Rome, (San Giovani Basilica area).I'm from Canada and going back in a week, but I'll come back in Rome at the end of june. I'm looking to make friends, see ...
Hi Fanie! I'm canadian too! Where are you from? I'm going back to Toronto in a couple of weeks for a couple of weeks and will be back in end of June as well. check out the http://canadianclubofrome.blogspot.com/ I'm a member, but you don't have ... Read More
Where can I find Wedding stuff in Rome? by arcbeauty
Hi there, I am getting married in June,2011 and there are few things like decoration, favors, name plate kind of things I would like to get. Is there a perticular place or street where I can buy wedding related stuff? Are the shops called ...
Favours are called Bombeniere, some shops have this alone as their sign. Given that your wedding is less than a month away I suppose finding the stuff on-line might be a challenge in terms of delivery time. But you could try and see if they can ... Read More
Looking to buy a used scooter in Rome by worldcitizeninrome
Hello! I am looking to buy a used 125cc scooter that is no older than 2008 and has no more than 20,000km on it. My budget is around 1,250 euro. I've been checking the following sites, but if anyone knows of any other that I could be checking, ...
will do, thanks! Read More
Looking to buy a used scooter in Rome
Hello! I am looking to buy a used 125cc scooter that is no older than 2008 and has no more than 20,000km on it. My budget is around 1,250 euro. I've been checking the following sites, but if anyone knows of any other that I could be checking, ... Read More
teaching english in italy by krosado@ec.rr.com
Hello, I will be moving to Italy, Vallo Della Lucania in the very near future, and know the jobs are scarce there. Thinking of teaching English out of my home to kids or whoever. Anyone have experience in this, what to charge ...
In Rome and Milan people charge anywhere form 10-30 euro depending on your experience I guess. If you're going to a smaller town you could try asking for 20 euro for the first hour and 15 for the second or something like that. Or 10 for small groups ... Read More
moving to Italy (Rome, Milan or Teramo) by 4c1d
Hello everyone. Well, I'm new at this forum and thinking into moving to Italy (Rome, Milan or Teramo) and I'm going to work and study in any of those cities and I would like to know an updated budget to live on those cities. I'm moving in with my ...
Yes getting a job here is next to impossible. Unemployment is really high compared to other european countries and so rightly so they look to give locals jobs. The fact that you speak Italian might help you. What is it that you do for work? Milan ... Read More