Friday, April 27, 2007

Info on Connecting/Setting up Utilities (electricity, gas, water) in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 25 July 2007)

Here are the links for connecting/setting up utilities (electricity, gas, water) in Italy:


INFORMATION
UTILITY COMPANIES
  • ELECTRICITY
    • ENEL In Italian Only
  • GAS
    • ITALGASIn Italian Only – with only a very small portion in English
    • VIVIgasIn Italian Only
  • WATER
    • ACEA – In English, Italian
MISCELLANEOUS
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The above links are current. If anyone has any suggestions for other sites, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry. For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

The task of connecting and setting up utilities (electricity, gas, water) may be intimidating and challenging for the newcomer to Italy. I will always recommend that you ask for the assistance of a neighbor, a friend, rental or real estate agent or a "fixer" (someone bi-lingual, usually paid a fee and can arrange these services for you) who can call the utility (electricity, gas, water) on your behalf and request the required service for your residence.

That's it for Friday, 27 April 2007: venerdì, 27 aprile 2007.

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Cambiano i suonatori ma la musica è sempre quella."
"The melody's changed but the song remains the same."

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 25 July 2007)

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Info on Italy in the off-season

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 29 April 2007)

Here are some links about Italy and Europe in the off-season:


LOW SEASON/OFF SEASON IN ITALY AND EUROPE
INFORMATION
MISCELLANEOUS
* = Blog entry has been updated.

The above links are current. If anyone has any suggestions for other sites, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry. For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

I know its strange to be writing about the low/off season as we enter the shoulder and high season in Italy. However, by planning ahead, you'll not only avoid the crowds but save some money, see some sights and go to several sagra or festa.

That's it for Tuesday, 24 April 2007: martedì, 24 aprile 2007.

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"A caval donato non si guarda in bocca."
"Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 29 April 2007)

Friday, April 20, 2007

Info on Low Cost Airlines with Flights out of and to Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 3 February 2009 AM)

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE INCREASE IN THE PRICE FOR FUEL, THE MERGERS, CONSOLIDATION OR PROPOSED ONES AND/OR GOING OUT OF BUSINESS OF OTHERS, THE LINKS FOR SOME OF THE FOLLOWING LOW COST AIRLINES MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONING. I WILL ATTEMPT TO UPDATE THIS LIST AS I BECOME AWARE OF THEM. I APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE TO THE READER OF THIS LOG ENTRY.

Here are some of the links for Low Cost Airlines with Flights out of and to Italy:


ITALY - FROM AND TO
  • Italian Low Cost Airlines
  • European Low Cost Airlines
    • airberlin.com – German – In multiple languages (14)
    • Atlas-blue.com – Morocoan – In English, French, Italian, Spanish
    • Belle Air – Albanian – In Albanian, English, French, Italian
    • Blue Air – Romanian – In Bulgarian, English, French, German, Italian, Romanian, Spanish
    • BravoFly – "1 click 4 all flights" – In English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish – The following are part of the BravoFly Group:
    • brussels airlines (formerly known as Virgin Express & was merged with SN Brussels Airlines in 2007) – "International website" – Belgian – In Dutch, English, French
      • Under "Destinations" on the Main Page of web site, make your selection
    • centralwings – Polish – "Pay less. Expect more." – In English, French, Italian, Polish
    • Condor – German – "Born to fly."– In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish
    • easyjet.com – UK – In multiple languages (18)
    • Fly baboo – Swiss – In Czech, English, French, German, Italian
      • Destinations – Please position the cursor over this word on the Fly baboo web site
    • Flyglobespan – Scotish – In English, French, Italian, Spanish
    • germanwings.com – German – In Dutch, English, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
    • helvetic.com – Swiss – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
      • Destinations – Please position the cursor over this word on the helvetic.com web site
    • InterSky – Austrian – In English, German
      • Destinations – Please position the cursor over this word on the InterSky web site
    • Jet2.com – UK – In Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish
    • norwegian.no – Norwegian – In English, German, Latvian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish
    • Ryanair.com – Europe's 1st low cost airline – In multiple languages (20)
    • SkyEurope – "is the leading and largest Central European low-cost airline." – In multiple languages (13)
    • smartWings – Czech Republic – In Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish
    • Spanair – – In Danish, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish
      • Departures (Destinations) are listed on a pull down menu on the Main Page of this web site
    • Sterling.dk (formerly known as Maersk Air) – Danish – In Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish
    • Thomsonfly.com – "The low fares airline" – UK – In Czech, Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
    • transavia.com – Dutch – In Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portugues, Spanish
    • TUIfly.com (formerly known as Hapag Lloyd Express & was merged into TUIfly in 2007) – German – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
    • vueling.com – Spanish – In Basque, Catalan, Dutch, English, French, Galician, Italian, Portuguese
    • Wizz Air – Polish – In Bulgarian, Croatian, Dutch, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Norweign, Polish, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish
  • LIST
EUROPE
LOW COST AIR TRAVEL
LOW COST AIRLINES GUIDES
ARTICLE
MISCELLANEOUS
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T
he above links are current. If anyone has any suggestions for other sites, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry. For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

I have attempted to identify and list low cost airlines with flights out of and into Italy. Some of these airlines are better known than others, e.g., Air Berlin, Ryanair. There are many inexpensive air fares to many locations outside of Italy. However, you should be aware that some of these low cost airlines will charge you for luggage, even if you have only one bag!

That's it for Friday, 20 April 2007: venerdì, 20 aprile 2007.

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Chi ha tegoli di vetro, non tiri sassi al vicino."
"People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 3 February 2009 AM)

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Info about Driving License for Italy

(LAST EDITED / UPDATED: 16 OCTOBER 2016)

Here are some links about your Driving License for Italy:

INFORMATION
DRIVING LICENSE
POINT SYSTEM
ROAD SIGNS
COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
RELATED

MISCELLANEOUS
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or your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

The above links as of this date are / were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH !

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 635+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Tuesday, 17 April 2007: martedì, 17 aprile 2007.

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Chi la dura la vince."
"Those who don’t give in, will prevail."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED / UPDATED: 16 OCTOBER 2016)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005  - 2016, All Rights Reserved.

Friday, April 13, 2007

Info about Flea Markets in Italy

Here are some links about flea markets in Italy:

FLEA MARKETS
ARTICLE
  • Top 10 European flea markets – "Having bargain-hunted her way around the continent, Angela Rippon offers her tips on finding the most delectable collectables" – Source: Travel
    section of the Guardian Unlimited – "Best daily newspaper on the world wide web"
OTHER
COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS
* = Blog entry has been updated.

The above links are current. If anyone has any suggestions for other sites, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry. For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

That's it for Friday, 13 April 2007: venerdì, 13 aprile 2007.

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian one from Giacomo Leopardi.

"Un vocabolario può contenere solo una piccola parte del patrimonio di una lingua."
"A dictionary can embrace only a small part of the vast tapestry of a language."

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Info about electrical plug adapters, power strips and voltage converters for Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 16 JANUARY 2015)

Here are some links about electrical plug adapters, power strips, surge protectors
and voltage converters (transformers) for Italy:

ELECTRICAL PLUG ADAPTERS
POWER STRIPS
  • PowerstripsSource: Quail Electronics – "is a world leader in domestic and international power cord supplies for the OEM market. Our power cords, cord sets, adapters and power strips are in use across every industry and are available from stock items or as a custom-made product."
  • Universal Power StripsSource: Wonpro / EuroPlugs
    • Detachable Power Cords – country specific and sold separate from the above mentioned Universal Power Strip
SURGE PROTECTORS
VOLTAGE CONVERTERS/TRANSFORMERS
ELECTRICITY IN ITALY AND EUROPE
GLOSSARY/DEFINITION OF TERMS
COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
  • FORUM/DISCUSSION
  • OBSERVATIONS
    • TIPS
      • When traveling to Italy and/or another foreign country from the USA, you do NOT need to buy multiple country specific electrical plug adapters for each AC adapter that you bring with you, i.e., battery chargers for digital cameras, laptops, iPod or MP3 players, medical equipment, etc. You can buy just one country specific electrical plug adapter and a USA 3-way plug/triple tap. Then, you can plug up to 3 USA electrical devices into one country specific plug adapter. NOTE: Your AC adapter from the States MUST be dual voltage (110V/220-240V).
        • PLEASE NOTE WHEN BUYING COUNTRY SPECIFIC PLUG ADAPTERS:
          • In Italy, the electrical plug adapter comes in 2 sizes: 10A and 16A. In newer facilities, you will usually find 16A electrical sockets/receptacles. In older facilities, you will find 10A electrical sockets/receptacles. If you get to Italy and find out that the plug adapter that you bought in the States does not fit into the electrical socket/receptacle, you can buy another plug adapter than will convert your 10A plug adapter to fit into a 16A electrical socket/receptacle or vice versa. Besides the electrical plug adapter being available as 10A or 16A, you will also find them having 2 or 3 male prongs.
          • In the United Kingdom/Great Britain, their electrical plug does NOT fit into most electrical sockets/receptacles in Europe.
          • In Germany, the current electrical plug configurations are usually 2 prong, 16A male plugs.
          • Personally, when I have traveled in Europe, the Middle East and China, I carry a ziplock bag containing various size electrical plug adapters that I have picked up over the years.
      • When traveling to Italy and/or another foreign country from the USA, consider bring an extension cord. You will find out that there are fewer electrical outlets in a room in Europe than you'll find in the States. Where you may want to use your electrical device from the States, it may not be near the electrical outlet in the room. For instance, I use a medical device to aid and assist in my sleeping. Many times, when I am traveling, the electrical outlet is not close to the bed. By having an extension cord packed with the medical device (cpap device for sleep apnea), I always have a solution for this type of problem and situation. The same situation may exist for using one’s laptop computer.
      • PLEASE NOTE: When using a dual voltage an electrical hair dryer or curling iron outside of the bathroom, please exercise extreme caution because the electrical socket/receptacle may not be rated for the wattage required to power the electrical hair dryer or curling iron. This may cause a circuit breaker to be tripped or depending on the age of the facility, a fuse to blow.
      • These triple taps from the USA are available in various shapes and sizes. They can be bought from Lowes or Home Depot or any DIY (do it yourself) store or your local hardware store. Since these triple taps are being plugged into 220V electrical sockets/receptacles, I would highly recommend and strongly suggest buying the heavy duty rubber ones rather than the cheap and inexpensive plastic ones.
INFORMATION
RELATED
MISCELLANEOUS
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For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 300+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

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Updated 21 May 2007: Recently, I have read on some travel web sites about which electrical plug adapters to buy for use in Italy: 2 prong or 3 prong? Please be aware that you can only use the 3 prong electrical plug adapter for Italy in an electrical outlet that has an 3 prong FEMALE power outlet receptacle. Whereas, the 2 prong electrical plug adapter can be used in an electrical outlet that has a 3 prong FEMALE power outlet receptacle and in other European countries. Remember: an international electrical plug adapter does not convert electricity! It just connects your USA 2/3 prong plug to the electrical plug configuration used in Italy. One more item to be aware of concerning the USA electrical plug. Many international electrical plug adapters only accept a 2 USA prong (Male) electrical plug UNLESS you buy an electrical plug adapter with a 3 prong (FEMALE) receptacle on it. This may be confusing to some folks and I suggest posting a message and I'll reply to it. ### End 21 May 2007 update.

There are two schools of thought about bring your USA 110v appliances to Italy and Europe. The first school of thought is to leave them and buy new 220v appliances. The second is bring it all and run these appliance off of voltage converters (read transformers).

If you can afford it and you are planning to be in Italy or Europe for at least 2 years or more than go this first route. Also if this is a corporate or company sponsored move, there may be an allowance to buy new 220v appliances to replace your 110v appliances. A few years ago when I was transferred to Germany, part of my relocation package included a replacement appliance allowance and I was given a 220v clothes washer and dryer for my apartment for the duration of my assignment in Germany.

In the States, to protect my electronics and computer equipment, I have a UPS and several surge protected power strips. I use a UPS for my printer, laptop and desktop PC. In addition, I have a power strip connected to the UPS with my cable modem, 10/100 ethernet switch, cordless phone, a stand-alone CD burner and an external 160 GB disk drive. I have separate surge protected power strips for my stereo equipment, TVs and VCRs, refrigerator and various A/C adapters for cell phones, etc. When I move to Italy in September, 2007, I plan on having a similar setup. Buying a 220v UPS's and surged protected power strips are a small price to pay to protect my laptop and other associated electronics.

It should be noted that power strips come in 2 flavors: surged protected and non-surged protected (inexpensive). Whenever I use a non-surged protected power strip, I usually connect it to a UPS. An alternate approach would be a non-surged protected power strip connected to a surge protector plugged into the power outlet in the room. Please note: a non-surged protected power strip offers NO protection to whatever is plugged into it! If you value your electronic component whatever it is, ALWAYS plug it into a surged protected power strip or a surge protector or a UPS or some combination of these devices.

While I have listed certain companies that offer 220v products to world travelers, it has been my experience that their prices are usually higher than if you comparison shop among other vendors. However, if the time is short before your trip or overseas relocation, you may not have sufficient time for this option. For instance, I have seen an electrical plug adapter for use in France, Germany or Italy as low as .75 cents and as high as $8.00 each in the States. It gets no better in Europe or Italy. If you forgot to pack or buy an electrical plug adapter for your laptop power adapter, cell phone battery charger, etc., you'll pay the going price wherever you are. Remember whether you have a 2 prong plug or a grounded 3 prong plug and buy the right electrical plug adapter for your device.

Also remember the exchange rate as of this date is $1.34 for 1 Euro! If you can buy it here in the States before you depart, do it today and save.

That's it for Tuesday, 10 April 2007: martedì, 10 aprile 2007.

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Ambasciator non porta pena."
"Don't shoot the messenger."

Please read my wife's blog about our life in Italy:
Friends and Family in Italy


Going to Spain, read my new blog:
Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 16 JANUARY 2015)

Friday, April 06, 2007

Info about the Portale Immigrazione (Immigration Portal) for Italy

Here are links about the Portale Immigrazione (Immigration Portal) for Italy:

IMMIGRATION PORTAL
  • Portale Immigrazione (Immigration Portal) – "Welcome to the Immigration Portal reserved for procedures of issue and renewal of Residence Permits and Permanent Residence Cards, sponsored by Ministero dell’Interno in collaboration with Poste Italiane and Anci." – In English, Italian – Sources: Ministero dell’InternoIn Italian Only, Poste Italiane – In Italian with an English version – and Anci (Associazione Nazionale dei Comuni Italiani) In Italian Only
MISCELLANEOUS
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T
he above links are current. If anyone has any suggestions for other sites, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry. For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

In December, 2006, there was a major change in the procedure for various permits, e.g., residence, etc. Instead of going to the Questura, you now go to a specific Poste Italiane (post office) wherever you live or the next town or village, fill out the required form(s), get a receipt and mail it. Needless to say, not all Poste Italiane were ready or equipped with trained personnel to handle this new procedure and it has led to confusion and frustration for the applicant of the required permit.

I'll be writing more about this change. In September, 2007, I will see experience this new procedure since I'll be moving to Italy with my wife, Martha, who is now an Italian citizen.

That's it for Friday, 6 April 2007: venerdì, 6 aprile 2007.

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Lontan dagli occhi lontan dal cuore."
"Out of sight, out of mind."

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Info on Housing & Rentals for Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 23 June 2010)

Here are some links on Housing & Rentals for Italy:


INFORMATION
ARTICLES
REAL ESTATE LINKS
  • Amalfi Property Management – "... the first British company to actually base itself in the Amalfi centre of Salerno. Fluent in Italian but the first English and as far as we know the only English speaking company within the region. We specialise in helping British and Americans locate and move to the Amalfi and Bay of Salerno area. We provide a full and comprehensive service for our customers."
  • casa.it – In multiple languages
  • Casa Bella – In English and German
  • The Cincinnato's Dream – Italian real estate for sale in Umbria
  • Diamante Immobiliare – operates in the tourism-sector and locally, but does not limit itself to Castiglione del Lago and never stops searching actively for high quality real estate in the surrounding areas. –In Dutch, English and Italian
  • Europafim s.r.l. – In English and Italian – Agenzia Immobiliare in Sabina
  • Italia Property Management – The aim of Italia Property Management is to offer a “One stop shop” of services to their clients.
  • ItalianChoice – Our Service - Italian Property Consulting
  • Italiana Immobiliare – "...one of the leading property agencies in Florence"
  • Italy – From TheMoveChannel.com –In multiple countries
  • ItalySimply – Services :: Properties :: Property Search :: Your Ideal House
  • key italy – The Italian Property Site – the new way to buy property in italy
  • La Casa Emilia in Emilia Romagna – Our role is to seek out and select on your behalf suitable Properties and Italian Real Estate in this beautiful area. We aim to help you find your perfect home abroad and remove all the risks associated with it. We represent no single Estate Agent but rather have extensive contacts throughout the region.
  • Le Marche Property Network – Properties for Sale
  • Magicalmarche – "is a real estate specialist with offices in the UK, San Benedetto del Tronto and Pedaso" – "REAL ESTATE SALES, CONSULTANCY, PROJECT DESIGN AND RENOVATION"
  • Marche-Romagna Immobili – "stands ready to help you fulfill that dream with the ownership of a new home, villa or farmhouse (which is called rustico) in some of Italy's most beautiful countryside. Our constantly updated data base offers a wide selection of properties to meet every taste and pocketbook. We will gladly make arrangements for the inspection of properties (from exclusive villas to farmhouses in need of restoration), without any obligation to us, including picking you up at the airport and making arrangements for a place to stay during your visit. Also, more than just assisting you with the formalities of making a real estate purchase, Marche-Romagna Immobili offers a total package which helps you to become comfortably involved with the country, people, and your new home." – In English and German
  • Monica Bruni, Case da Abitare – "houses to live in "le marche", Italy"
  • phosphoro.com – Northern Italy – In Italian and English
    • Padova (Padua) – Region: Veneto
    • Rovereto – Region: Trentino
    • Trento – Region: Trentino-South Tyro
    • Verona – Region: Veneto
  • Real Estate In Italy – International Real Estate Marketplace – From EscapeArtist.com
  • Real Estate Links – From Expats In Italy
  • Real Estate/Property in Italy – Listing of Real Estate companies, properties, resources, etc. – From Italianrus.com
  • Real Estate for Sale and Rent in Piedmont, Italy
  • Spirit of Umbria, Living in the green heart of Italy
  • Tecnocasa – principal national agency – In Italian Only
RENTALS
PET FRIENDLY RENTALS
HOUSES FOR SALE
RESOURCES
BASICS
RELATED
MISCELLANEOUS* = Blog entry has been updated.

For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

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Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

One of the best ways to find short or long term housing in Italy is to ask around. One couple in Umbria mentioned to my wife and I that they have stopped at bars and asked the people present if they know of any houses for sale or any accommodations for rent. Another source for temporary housing or to buy a house in larger urban areas are small (in size) pamphlets that contain listing of apartments, condos and houses for sale or rent. I have provided above under "REAL ESTATE LINKS", a sampling of real estate companies (immobili/agenie immobiliari) and agents. Some specialize in catering to foreigners and others may be local to a specific region(s) or nation-wide. There are hundreds of real estate companies and thousands of real estate agents whom are more than willing to take your money for finding your dream housing in Italy.

My wife and I are looking for a short term, off-season rental starting in late September/early October, 2007 in southern Italy (Meta, Sorrento). Believe it or not, we have a lead from someone where my wife has her hair done who has a sister still in Italy and who may have what we are looking (2 bedrooms) for about 6 - 7 months. We shall see what turns up....

That's it for Tuesday, 3 April 2007: martedì, 3 aprile 2007.

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Tra moglie e marito non mettere il dito."
"Don't meddle in a quarrel between a husband and his wife."

Please read my wife's blog about our life in Italy with photographs:

Friends and Family in Italy


Going to Spain, read my new blog:

Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 23 June 2010)