Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Info on food blogs in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 17 NOVEMBER 2011)

Here are some links on food blogs (and it not always about Italian food) in Italy:

ITALIAN FOOD BLOGS
LISTS OF ITALIAN FOOD BLOGS
BLOG ENTRIES
  • New! Italian Food Blogs – April 05, 2005 – blogger has moved to Scotland – Source: Il Forno – "Eating, Drinking, Baking ... mostly side effect free"
  • LISTS
    • Italian – "Search Posts By Keyword: Italian" – Source: foodblogs™ – "discover . learn . share ."
IT'S NOT ALWAYS ITALIAN – FOOD BLOGS AND ENTRIES
RELATED
  • Anna Maria's Open Kitchen – "A Passion for Cooking" – "If you like Classic Traditional Italian Home Cooking this site is for you" – blogger: Anna Maria Volpi – Location: Los Angeles , California – Source: web site
  • Simple Italy – "Feeding Your Inner Italian ... Body and Soul" – bloggers: Sharon and Walter Sanders – Source: web site
  • Parla Food – "Travel writer Katie Parla chases down the best food in Italy and elsewhere." – blogger: Katie Parla – Source: web site
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.

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.

That's it for Wednesday, 30 June 2010: mercoledì, 30 giugno 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/saying, author unknown but it appear in the About section of the blog, italian food forever.

"Chi Mangia Bene, Mangia Italiano"
"Those Who Eat Well, Eat Italian"

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.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 17 NOVEMBER 2011)

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Info for maps of Roma/Rome, Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 23 MAY 2014)

Here are some links for maps of Roma/Rome, Italy:

ROMA/ROME
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.

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.

That's it for Wednesday, 23 June 2010: mercoledì, 23 giugno 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.

"Roma non fu fatta in un giorno."
"Rome was not built in a day."

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: 23 MAY 2014)

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Info on expat web sites for Italy and elsewhere

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 17 May 2011)

Here are some links for expat web sites for Italy and elsewhere:

EXPAT WEB SITES FOR ITALY
OTHER WEB SITES FOR ITALY
  • The American – " . . . is an independent general interest online monthly magazine produced in Rome." – Source: web site
  • The Florentine – "Bi-weekly free newspaper printed in english covering italian news, events, culture, tuscany travel and food, in and around the Florence area." – Source: web site
  • ITALIA! – " . . . website for everyone who loves Italy." – Source: web site
  • Italy – Source: Taking Up Residence – "MOVING & RELOCATION GUIDES" – "Living abroad or relocating to another country to study, work or retire ?" – "Taking Up Residence offers concise and practical country information guides on a wide range of expat topics that can guide you through your move."
  • ITALY Magazine – "THE NO.1 MAGAZINE FOR LOVERS OF ALL THINGS ITALIAN" – " . . . is published monthly and is available in newsagents throughout the UK or through subscription for worldwide delivery."
  • The Informer – "The Online Gide to Living in Italy" – Source: web site
  • The Little Blue What-To-Do: The Stranger’s Guide to Perugia – Source: published by Green Door Publishing – In English, Italian
  • UmbriaOnline® – "Tour Umbria with Umbria OnLine - Tourist information, hotels, restaurants, farmhouse, residences, homes for sale or for rent. Updated news and events." – Source: web site – In English, Italian
  • Wanted in Rome – "Everything you need to know about living in Rome." – Source: web site
WEB SITES FOR EXPATS
  • Allo' Expat – "Connecting Expats Worldwide - Expatriates Resources" – Source: web site
  • EasyExpat.com – "Guide for expatriates" – Source: web site – In multiple languages
  • Expat Arrivals – "local info for global expats"
  • The Expat Directory – "The Expat Directory" – Source: web site
  • ExpatExchange – "A World of Friends Abroad" – Source: web site
  • Expat Expert – Robin Pascoe – Source: web site
  • ExpatForum.com – Choice of multiple countries – Source: web site
  • Expat Women – "Helping Women Living Overseas" – Source: web site
  • ExpatClic,com - Women’s Expatrication – "Main goal of the website is to assist women from all countries and nationalities in the daily management of their expat lives as well as to facilitate their move and relocation in a new foreign country (when not in their own country of origin)." – Source: web site – In multiple languages
  • EXPATICA.COM – "NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY" – Source: web site
  • EXPATS.ORG.UK – "is a free source of information for British expatriates, contracting or living overseas, almost a UK expats yellow pages, also with an overseas recruiter database, country information with links relevant to British expats (and any other English speaking ex-pats)" – Source: web site
  • Expats Reunite – "Reuniting friends and families all over the world" – Source: web site
  • Expatriates.com – "... the community web site created for and by expatriates and internationally minded people everywhere." – Source: web site
  • Expatify.com – "Inspiring Expatriatism" – Source: web site
  • Newcomer's Guide – "Private Tours, Neighborhood Scouting and Coaching for Newcomers" – Alan Epstein – Source: As the Romans Do – "Private Tours . Photo Excursions . Photography / Creative Retreats in Italy. Italian Cooking Courses "
  • A Portable Identity – "Essential Guidebook and Coaching Services for Accompanying Spouses" – Source: web site
  • LISTS
WEB SITES FOR EXPAT SERVICES
  • Clements International – "... is the leading provider of insurance solutions for expatriates and international organizations. Founded in 1947, Clements offers worldwide auto, property, health, life and commercial insurance with superior customer service and claims response to customers in more than 170 countries." – Source: web site
  • Expat Financial – "We Offer Global Health Insurance Plans Which Can Cover You While Traveling or Living Abroad" – Source: web site – "Global Financial Security"
  • Expat Offshore – "OFFSHORE SERVICE FOR EXPATS" – Source: web site
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.

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.

That's it for Wednesday, 16 June 2010: mercoledì, 16 giugno 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.

"Giugno tonante, raccolto abbondante."
"Thundering June, abundant harvest."

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: 17 May 2011)

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Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Info about Expat agreements for an international assignment to Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 29 June 2010)

Here are some links and information to consider for Expat agreements for an international assignment (e.g., company/corporate/international agency) to Italy from the USA:

NOTE: While it is nice to be considered for an international assignment, you should be aware of the consequences of taking an international assignment. Yes, it is or maybe a step up the corporate ladder for possible promotions or career development, however you do not want to come up short financially or having the international assignment adversely affect your relationship with your spouse/companion or family.

EXPAT/EXPATRIATE AGREEMENTS
ARTICLES
BLOG ENTRIES/FORUM DISCUSSIONS
EXPAT WEB SITES FOR ITALY
WEB SITES FOR EXPATS
RELATED
RELOCATION PACKAGE – SOME PRACTICAL COMPONENTS TO BE CONSIDER FOR THE EXPAT/EXPATRIATE AGREEMENT
  • Housing allowance: temporary and for the length of your international assignment
  • New electrical appliances allowance – including washing machine and clothes dryer
  • Language lessons for you and your family
  • Payment of real estate agent/realtor fees for house/apartment hunting
  • Payment for yearly tax preparation by an individual or a company knowledgeable and experienced in preparation and filing of taxes for expatriates
  • Car allowance including insurance – usually only 1 car
  • Payment of all moving expenses to and from your international assignment location including storage of any and all items left in your home city of record
  • Payment of any local taxes including tax equalization and/or "hypothetical taxes" if offered or is in your package. Please read Totalization Agreements and review section labeled "TAXES" above.
  • Payment for annual trip to home city for all family members
  • Payment of local school expenses for dependent children living with you
  • Medical coverage for you and your family members
  • Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) especially if you are moving to a high cost city or area than where you worked and lived in the States
  • Termination and contingencies clauses due to mergers, being laid off, downsizing, early return, civil unrest, evacuations due to rioting, weather, terrorism, etc. – what will happen next to you, your family and your possessions
  • Assistance in setting up utilities – gas, electric, internet access, cable, etc., local bank account, driver's license, visas, work permits, residence permits, identity documents, etc.
  • Payment of local dues/fees for social or professional organizations in the country of your international assignment
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.

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.

I have been very fortunate in my career. I have had two international assignments: one in Germany as an employee and the second as an IT consultant in Kuwait plus other short term assignments in the States or in Brazil. Other individuals or Expats from other countries that I have met in my travels have not been as fortunate. Some companies are very well organized and prepared to support their employees on an international assignment. Other companies are not as knowledgeable. It is imperative for the employee going on an international assignment to become as knowledgeable as possible before accepting the assignment and to be aware of the consequences of his or her decision to go abroad.

There is much to be said about an international assignment. After your work day/week, you can travel around the country or to other countries, go sightseeing, eat exotic or different foods, take in various cultural/social events and pretty much enjoy whatever life has to offer.

I look back on my State-side and foreign travels with fond memories of people, places and various cuisines and foods that I had eaten or tasted. I have wonderful experiences and memories of places that I have visited and of meeting people that I would not of met if I had stayed in the USA or in just one place. It has been and continues to be a wonderful experience for me since I now live and reside in Italy with my wife, Martha.

Yes, and you know that there's a "but" coming – it not for everyone! I can tell you of people that I met that have gone on an international assignment and hated every single moment of their time in the foreign country that they resided in at the time. I am not going to dwell on those individuals or situations.

I am writing this blog posting to assist individuals that look at their international assignment as a new chapter in their respective life and are open to challenges, new places and things to see and do. For a majority of those individuals that have been on an international assignment with ot without dependents with their company or an international agency, most of these individuals enjoyed their time in whatever country they were located in. For the most part, they benefited from the experience. I am not saying that they enjoyed everyday or there were times they wished they were back in the States with family, friends and loved ones.

Anyway, I hope that I provided enough links and information for individuals to make an intelligent decision about their international assignment. It is very important to have the right components in an Expatriate Agreement for you and your family and to have them included in their respective international assignment relocation package.

If anyone has any suggestions for anything else, please let me know and leave a comment or two.

That's it for Wednesday, 23 June 2010: mercoledì, 23 giugno 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.

"Chi vuol vivere senza pene, prenda il mondo come viene."
"He who wants to live without pain, accepts the world as it comes."

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.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 29 June 2010)
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Info on.travel guides and travel information for Abruzzo, Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 JUNE 2015)

Here are some links for travel guides and travel information for Abruzzo, Italy:

TRAVEL GUIDES
TRAVEL INFORMATION
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.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 600+ 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 Wednesday, 2 June 2010: mercoledì, 2 giugno 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 from the Abruzzo region (dialect), author unknown.

"Chi lascjie la via vecchjie pe' queli nove sa quell che lascjie, ma nen sza' quell che trov."
"He who leaves his old life behind, knows what he left behind, but does not know what he will find."

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: 11 JUNE 2015)

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