alesmom
American looking for information about Italy
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Registration: 11 March 2010
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Crying out for native speaking English teachers. by Erberderber
Hi, I'm new to the forum but I've been living in Milan for 6 years. In that time I've been working as an English teacher in various different places. I just want to say that there are tons of opportunities here for mother tongue English ...
Well, I would check out Ascoli for sure! There is a growing group of ex pats living there, including our good friends Larry & Arlene. They have a blog called gelatojournal.com-you should check it out and get in touch with them! Read More
Crying out for native speaking English teachers. by Erberderber
Hi, I'm new to the forum but I've been living in Milan for 6 years. In that time I've been working as an English teacher in various different places. I just want to say that there are tons of opportunities here for mother tongue English ...
Hi Valerie: I used to live in Le Marche (AscoliPiceno) and there are several schools there and I would imagine that they too will have needs. I taught for a time when I was there but found that teaching English was not my cup of tea. Speaking of ... Read More
Best cities to live in Italy by Julien
Hi, Its 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 ...
Hi Arnie: We have visited Fano in the Northern part of the Marche, but do not know it well enough to comment. It is more of a resort town, than Ascoli is I believe. We often visit Conero nearer to Ancona in the summer and we think it is also ... Read More
I want to move to Asti by Darisadani2015
Hello, I am an American who is interested in moving to Asti Italy. I lived in Asti with my boyfriend and his family who live there for 8 months. I have returned to America... But have decided to go back to live permanently. I would like information ...
Hi Darcy: I would have to agree with Alberto...securing meaningful work in Italy as a foreigner is quite difficult. My husband (who is Italian) often says "Italy is the perfect place to live if you don't have to work." I ended up ... Read More
Best cities to live in Italy by Julien
Hi, Its 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 ...
Hello! I was surprised that more people hadn't mentioned Le Marche. To me, this region offers the best of all worlds in Italy: Access to both lovely beaches and mountains, as well as interesting smaller towns. The city of Ascoli Piceno is ... Read More
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 ...
I encourage you to check out Le Marche (Ascoli Piceno in particular). Very affordable, well connected and a beautiful city to boot! We lived there for 4 years in 2001-2005, still own a home there and visit 1-2 times per year. We will likely live ... Read More
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 ...
You should consider checking out Le Marche in central Italy. It is a lovely, still unspoiled region, located near both the Adriatic sea and mountains and not overrun by tourists, as well as being quite affordable. Check out the blog Gelato Journal ... Read More
New to Florence by shirleyinitaly
(do we expats call this city "Florence" or "Firenza"??)Actually I don't live there yet, I am living in northern Italy in a small town named Maccagno on Lago Maggiore but will be moving on this Thursday, 15.3.2012. I would like to meet other English ...
I recommend that you join the group "A Friend in Florence" on facebook. That's an active group of ex-pats! Read More
Decision to make by chiara72
I have been living in the UAE with my family for 2 years now. However, my husband has just been transferred to Saudi Arabia, on a visit visa, and will be flying back every couple of weeks. He's earning good money, but rent and school fees are high ...
Hi Chiara: You might want to consider the Marche region. it is more affordable than Tuscany or Umbria. I have found it to be a real gem, not overrun by tourists so that it feels in some ways more authentic. The adriatic side is wonderful in the ... Read More
decent real estate agent for long term lease??? by nicola333
Can anyone recommend a decent real estate agent for long term leases - we're moving to Florence for work, minimum 2 years, but we want to live outside of the city, and we'd prefer an unfurnished place as we have all our own furniture. Anything on ...
check out vrbo.com. Some owners might be open to a long term lease. good luck! Read More
Info about the International School in Florence? by alesmom
Hi everyone, My daughter would like to spend a year at the International School in Florence, but my husband (an native Italian) claims that he heard through a woman he met here in the US who taught there that it isn't a very good school, that she ...
Hi there: I never got any additional feedback from other commenters on this topic. It doesn't look like space will be available in the specific courses that my daughter would need to take in order to complete the requirements for the IB Diploma, ... Read More
Info about the International School in Florence?
Hi everyone, My daughter would like to spend a year at the International School in Florence, but my husband (an native Italian) claims that he heard through a woman he met here in the US who taught there that it isn't a very good school, that she ... Read More