Moving2Italy2

My wife and I have moved to Italy in mid-September, 2007. Prior to this move and after, I had identified, collected, assembled for our eventual move to Italy many, many links about things one should be aware of before moving to Italy. I believe that these links will benefit other like-minded individuals who are considering or dreaming to move to Italy. This effort is on-going and I hope will benefit with the interaction with interested individuals. I will continue to make entries to this blog.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Info About Cantine Aperte (30 May 2010) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy

Here are some links for Cantine Aperte (30 May 2010) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy:

PLEASE NOTE:

In some regions of Italy, Cantine Aperte is a two day event
Some of the dates on the web site of Movimento Turismo del Vino and in its regional member's section or on their respective web sites have NOT been updated for 2010 but show previous years (2008 and 2009) dates.

INFORMATION

Cantine Aperte – Source: Movimento Turismo del Vino – In English, Italian, German

CANTINE APERTA BY REGION

TOSCANA/TUSCANY

Cantine Aperte – In Italian Only – Source: Movimento Turismo del Vino Toscana in association with Movimento Turismo del Vino – In English, Italian, German

GUIDA CANTINA APERTA – Please note: 2008 date appears on this map – In Italian Only

REST OF ITALY

List of some cantina including fattorias, agricolas, associates, etc. participating in or information on Cantine Aperte in a specific region of Italy – In Italian Only unless otherwise noted – Source: Movimento Turismo del Vino

Abruzzo

“CANTINE APERTE” per l'ABRUZZO <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Basilicata

CANTINE APERTE 2008 BASILICATA <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Calabria

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Campania

Cantine Aperte 2008 – map and list of participating cantine <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Emilia Romagna <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province

itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Friuli Venezia Giulia – In English, German, Italian – Note: Italian version contains more detail and information

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 28 April 2009
30th - Saturday and 31st - Sunday -- two day event*

Map – In PDF format
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Lazio

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – 7 April 2009
CANTINE APERTE 2009
30th - Saturday and 31st - Sunday
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Liguria (Current information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region) – Note: None were listed

Lombardia – In English, German, Italian

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 27 April 2009

Cantine Aperte 2009 – map and list of participating cantine

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Marche

Cantine Aperte 2009 News – Updated: 30 April 2009
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Molise (Information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Piemonte (Information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Puglia

Cantine Aperte 2009

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Sardegna <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

Cantine Aperte 2009
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Sicilia

Cantine Aperte 2008 – Le Cantine – list of participating cantine <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Toscana

Cantine Aperte 2009
GUIDA CANTINE APERTE
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Trentino Alto Adige

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 28 April 2009
Cantine Aperte 2008 – Cantine & Distillerie – map and list of participating cantine
Tastings, Guided visits, etc.

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Umbria

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 28 April 2009
Cantine Aperte 2009 – list of participating cantine
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Valle D'Aosta

Cantine Aperte 2009 <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Veneto

Update – 16 April 2008 <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
Cantine Aperte 2008 – list of participating cantine
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009

* = Blog entry has been updated.

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

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) regarding gaining Italian Citizenship

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 2 May 2010)

Here are some of my blog entries (URLs) regarding gaining Italian citizenship via Jure Sanguinis, marriage, etc.:

BLOG ENTRIES (URLs) FOR ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP

Info about stories on acquiring Italian Citizenship *, dated Friday, August 24 2007
Info on Italian Citizenship via Marriage *, dated Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Info on Italian Citizenship via Jure Sanguinis *, dated Friday, February 16, 2007
Info on how to become an Italian Citizen *, dated Monday, November 07, 2005

Info on Consulate Jurisdictions for the Embassy of.Italy and Consulates General in the USA *, dated Friday, February 23, 2007
Info about Jewish Genealogy and Ancesty for Italy , dated Friday, February 09, 2007
Info on Comunes, Provinces and Regions in Italy *, dated Friday, November 18, 2005
Info on finding out more about your Italian Ancestry *, dated Sunday, November 06, 2005

* = Blog entry has been updated.

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

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 2 May 2010)

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Info on airport shuttles/transfer services in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

Here are a few links for some of the airport shuttle/transfer services available in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

AIRPORT SHUTTLES/TRANSFERS SERVICES

AIRPORT TRANSFERS Florence <-> Pisa – Source: AboutForence.com – "... your Tourist Guide to Florence"
FLORENCE – "Bus Pisa airport to Florence city centre and Florence airport" – Source: TERRAVISION – "LOW COST. HIGH VALUE" – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Italy: Pisa & Florence/Firenze – Source: to & from the airport.com – "How to get to and from hundreds of the world´s airports by car, bus, train & other forms of public transport."
Private Shuttle™ AKA Tuscan Shuttle – "... offers its clients a wide range of private transfers from and to the major airports of Italy such as Rome, Florence and Pisa." – Source: web site – In English, Italian
TRANSFERS – Source: 2Be In Siena – "Travel Designers" – In English, Italian

AIRPORT in Florence – Source: About Siena... – "...your Tourist Guide to Siena" – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
From Florence Airport to Florence’s city center – blog entry dated: "Mar 18, 2010" – Source: Around Tuscany in association with turismo.intoscana.it – "official tourism site of Tuscany" – In English, Italian
Tuscany Taxis, Shuttle, Transfers & Minibus – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009

* = Blog entry has been updated.

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

.

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.

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

It should be noted that the above mentioned airport shuttles/transfer services and companies are just a sampling of what is available to the traveler going to or from Tuscany. I did not reference or mention the airport shuttles/transfer services that may be offer by establishments or individuals, e.g., hotels, agriturismos, etc. It is the responsibility of the traveler to identify the best way to get from one of the two airports in Tuscany to their respective destination either in Tuscany or beyond the region. You have many choices.

That's it for Wednesday, 14 April 2010: mercoledì, 14 aprile 2010

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.

"La storia si ripete."
"History repeats itself."

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.

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

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Info on articles about, for or on Abruzzo, Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 27 February 2011)

Here are some links on articles about, for or on Abruzzo, Italy:

ARTICLES

Abruzzo, Italy – "Editor Eduardo Kaplan on what to do, where to eat and where to stay in this picturesque section of central Italy" – By Eduardo Kaplan – MARCH 18, 2010 – Source: Life & Style section of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Abruzzo - Italy’s beach and mountain babe – "With its miles of unspoilt mountains and beaches Abruzzo is without doubt one of Italy's hidden treasures." – "recommended by Andy Mossack" – Source: TheTravelEditor.com
The Abruzzo - Beauty and Nature in Italy's Backcountry – "Important Roman Archaeology, Scenic Drives, Loads of Parkland, Great Cuisine" – By James Martin – Source: Europe Travel section of About.com
Food in Abruzzo - Italy – Date Published: 10th March 2009 – Author: Robert Palmer – Source: Article Alley – "Free content for your website or blog"
Foraging and cooking in Abruzzo – "A radical new foodie break in Italy isn’t just about cooking: it’s a ticket to a lost rural way of life" – Vincent Crump – July 26, 2009 – Source: TRAVEL section of TIMESONLINE AKA The Times or The Sunday Times
Hidden Italy-Discover Beautiful Abruzzo – By Rhiannon Williamson – Source: Ezine@rticles – "266,438 [a/o March 31, 2010] Expert Authors Sharing Their Best EzineArticles"
How the Abruzzo Wine Region Works – by Eleanor Duse – Source: Food Facts & Fun – "Food Facts is a listing of articles that teaches you how all types of foods, drinks and diets work." section of TLC
I Love Italian Travel - Abruzzi Carnevale Season – Levi Reiss – Source: VisitAssam.in
I Love Italian Wine and Food - The Abruzzi Region – By Levi Reiss – Source: Buzzle.com® – "Intelligent Life on the Web"
In Abruzzi, Italy Shows a Rougher Edge – By GISELA WILLIAMS – Published: August 13, 2006 – Source: TRAVEL section of The New York Times
Mangia, Mangia! – By MATT GROSS – Published: April 11, 2010 – Source: TRAVEL section of The New York Times
Peak flavor from the reds of Abruzzo – By Stephen Meuse – Globe Correspondent / February 24, 2010 – Source: LIFESTYLE section of boston.com AKA The Boston Globe
A Short Walk In The Italian Abruzzo – Source: faremax.com – "come. discover."
Spotlight on Giulianova, Abruzzo – Words by Tara McLaughlin – Published: Nov 25th, 2009 – Source: ITALY Magazine – "THE NO.1 MAGAZINE FOR LOVERS OF ALL THINGS ITALIAN"
The World's Best Pasta – "In Italy's little-known Abruzzo, a handful of legendary factories produce extraordinary dried pasta. These eight classic recipes show why it's so good." – By Anna Teresa Callen – Source: FOOD & WINE – "Inspiration served daily"

LISTS

Abruzzo In The News – "Here is a collection of articles about Abruzzo that have appeared in online newspapers and magazines. I’ve categorised them, and listed them chronologically (newest first)." – Source: About Abruzzo – "This site is dedicated to thoughts, comments and photographs relating to Abruzzo, Italy."
Abruzzo Heritage Articles – "index of articles by category: History of Abruzzo" – Source: Abruzzo Heritage – "a project by Abruzzo World Club"
Abruzzo Italy Travel Articles – Note: A few articles are "free" but others are only available to "paid subscribers" – Source: DREAM OF ITALY – "Travel Newsletter and Online Store"
Articles by Province – Source: Inside Abruzzo

Abruzzo, Strong and Gentile – Anne Robichaud: Anne's Italy – "Experience Italy in a way you never dreamed possible!" – Source: slow travel stories section of Slow Travel

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about 2011 carnevale events in Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Info on 2010 Christmas Markets/Mercato di Natale (Buon Natale/Babbo Natale) in Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Info about skiing and snowboarding in Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Info on food and grocery stores (chain) in Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Info on maps for Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Info on webcams in Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Info on or about the beaches (spiagge) of the Abruzzo region of Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Info on.travel guides and travel information for Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Info about suggested itineraries for the Abruzzo region of Italy *, dated, Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Info on some of the food delicacies/specialties from the region of Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Monday, March 08, 2010

* = Blog entry has been updated.

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

.

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.

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

After 2 1/2+ years in Toscana/Tuscany the lease is up on our rental farm house in 5 months, my wife (dual citizen) and I are planning to move to Giulianova (TE) or to a coastal town somewhere in the regions of Abruzzo or the Marche. We are looking for a 2 bedroom and ideally, a 2 bathroom, apartment with an assigned parking space, if it's in a town along the coast. We have been and stayed in Fano (PU) and Giulianova (TE) and greatly enjoy the area, the people that we met and its food. My wife would like to go to the beach and possibly have a view of the water from our new apartment. So, if you know of a long term rental (we would even consider a short term one, 8 - 9 months) or someone with a rental apartment, starting in September/October, 2010, please leave a comment on my blog, Moving2Italy2, or my wife's blog, Friends and Family in Italy. I want to thank you, the readers of this blog entry, in advance for any assistance you can provide in this quest of ours.

BTW, we are experienced hosts and have operated a small guest house in Italy.

That's it for Wednesday, 7 April 2010: mercoledì, 7 aprile 2010

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 saying from the Region of Abruzzo, author unknown.

"Forte e Gentile"
"strong and gentle"

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.

2016 EVENTS

2016 EVENTS AND FESTIVALS AKA FESTE OR SAGRE (FOOD, THEME OR RELIGIOUS) MAINLY THE PROVINCE OF AREZZO AND OF INTEREST

A partial listing of the 2016 various events and festivals (food, theme or religious) in the province of Arezzo and of interest:
Info for 2016 events and in the province of Arezzo within the region of Toscana (Tuscany), Italy.
This blog entry is updated frequently until November, 2016. However, I will need the assistance of readers of this blog in the province of Arezzo and the region of Toscana (Tuscany). Please feel free to send me updates and notices of events and festivals (AKA feste or sagre) in the province of Arezzo within the region of Toscana (Tuscany), Italy.