Accommodations to ensure Relaxation The Hotel Excelsior, in Rome’s Via Veneto: a symbol of the Dolce Vita (by Rosemary Dukelow at flickr.com) If you’re looking to enjoy a relaxing holiday, think about renting a self catering villa or a vacation home. It’s a great way to get away from it all, relax, […]
Do your homework ( rent before you buy ) When you first arrive in Italy, for example in Rome, it is a good idea to spend a bit of time in a apartment with a short term rental agreement, using Airbnb or similar sites, or in a hotel or “pensione” (a more […]
When the age of retirement has come, several foreign people decide to move to Italy; the weather, the food and the landscape are three main reasons that persuade people to move to Italy. The good climate, the good food and the beautiful local sceneries attract many English, American and Northern […]
Should you Retire in Italy ? Seniors meeting at the park Ph. depositphoto.com/PickMyPics So how is getting old in Italy ? According to my friend Giovanni who sent me this joke : This is the way it should have been done: I think the life cycle is all […]
(You will find legal requirements at the bottom of the article) Italy, a land of seemingly timeless beauty and charm, is quickly becoming one of the most popular locations for retirement. Stepping into Italy for the first time is like stepping into a fairytale. A captivating countryside coupled with […]
A Letter from Paolo Nascimbeni – Founder of Life In Italy I moved to the US in 1987 to finish my studies in computer science in upstate NY in Ithaca. After graduation, in 1989, I moved to the Washington DC area. I go back to Italy five times a year and I […]
Living in Italy – A Sea Analogy by Leanne, a South African Artist and Expat The art of living in Italy is comparable to painting the sea while swimming in it. Imagine the waves washing over your paper and spreading the paint in sublime ways you would never […]
Me, myself: partially cast in an Italian mould? Me as a young child, in Italy When people hear of Italy, their thoughts drift to romance, gondolas and Venice. When I hear the word Italy, my mind evokes a familiarity with the day-to-day life of Italians, memories of personal […]
First Hand Information about Being an Au Pair in Italy At this time last year I knew very little about Italy and not much more about being an au pair or nanny for that matter. I didn’t speak or understand a word of Italian, I couldn’t cook pasta, and my fashion […]
Schools and Universities, Students from around the World Italy is known for their Italian language, art and fashion schools. There are millions of students who come to study abroad at one of Italy’s well-known schools and universities. There are schools all over Italy, but the most popular spots are in […]