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.

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Info about you know that "you're not in Italy when..."

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2016)

Here are some links about you know that "you're not in Italy when..." or "you've been in Italy too long when...":

YOU'RE NOT IN ITALY WHEN. . .

Be Glad You’re Not in Italy – "... To accomplish this difficult task, new Prime Minister and technocrat "Super" Mario Monti is attempting to introduce an aggressive austerity budget. While yet to be passed by legislators, this decree has already been signed by the Italian head of state. Desperate times, desperate measures, eh?" – by International Man - "Other articles from this contributor:" – "About" – Source: Doug Casey's INTERNATIONAL MAN – "is a highly actionable service dedicated to making the most of your personal freedom and financial opportunity around the world."
Signs You're Not In Italy – "This is a collection of tweets on the theme. Enjoy! :)" – blogger: Paolo – "winner of the "Cannolo Award" – Source: Quatro Formaggio and Other Disgraces on the Menu – "– Pretentiously fixing Italian food in North America –"
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YOU HAVE BEEN IN ITALY TOO LONG WHEN. . .

20 signs you’ve been living in Italy too long – "As an expat, when you live in Italy, no matter how much you fight it, no matter how you cling to your cultural identity, you become a little bit Italian. Here are some signs you’ve been living in Italy too long." – Hugo Mc Cafferty – Source: Swide – "The Dolce & Gabbaha Luxury Magazine Online"
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Top 10 signs you've been in Italy too long – "After a while living in Italy, foreigners may notice a few strange changes in their personality. The Local takes a look at the top ten signs that you could have been here a bit too long." – "" – Source: The Local Italy – " Italy's news in English"

15 things that can happen 'Only in Italy – "The Twitter hashtag #OnlyinItaly has proved a popular one on the twittersphere. Tweeters have united under the Only in Italy banner to express what they find weird, wonderful and even perhaps wrong about this unique country. The Local has raided the hashtag to bring you some of the more intriguing and funny insights into Italy that tweeters have been offering. Keep it going by tweeting us @TheLocalItaly with things you think can happen #OnlyinItaly"

You Know That You’ve Been Living in Italy Too Long ... – ". . .But there are many things about Italy that drive me nuts! But overall, there’s something nicely chaotic about this place, even though I’m not sure how the country runs sometimes! I’ve featured a post about Italian Stereotypes recently and this post sort of follows on from that one in terms of poking a bit of fun at them. . ." – March 4, 2014 – Written by Anthony The Travel Tart – "About" – Source: The Travel Tart – "OFFBEAT TALES OF A TRAVEL ADDICT"
You know you've been in Italy far too long when... – "you wake up with a head cold and sore throat after hanging out on a terrace on a cool summer's eve..." – Monday, June 9 [2008] – blogger: Francesca Maggi – Source: Burnt by the Tuscan Sun – "True Stories of Life in Italy"
You've been in Italy too long when... – Source: Found in the Italy Travel Guide section on Eupedia – "European travel and history"
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NOT IN ITALY WHEN. . .

39 Reasons Why Italy Is Actually The Worst – "Please never go there!" – posted on Mar. 31, 2015, at 7:19 p.m. – Marie Telling – Source: BuzzFeed – "News | Buzz | Life } Quizzes | Videos | More"
It's Italian, but it's definitely not Italy: Stephen Wood visits Lampedusa, an island beyond the map's edge, where North Africa meets Rome and even the sharks are poets – Saturday 05 June 1993 – STEPHEN WOOD – Source: Found in the travel section on theguardian – "Latest news, sport and comment from the Guardian" – "News | Sport | Comment | Culture | Business | Money | Life & style | Travel | Environment | Tech | TV | Video | Dating | Offers | Jobs"
Prove You're Not A Terrorist – "" – by Jeff Thomas – "About"– Source: Doug Casey's International Man – "Making the Most of Your Personal Freedom and Financial Opportunity Around the World"
The Mediterranean migrant emergency is not Italy’s. It is Europe’s! – "We shouldn’t let selfishness and fear divide us. We need a humane, European Union-wide strategy on asylum seekers – the soul of Europe depends on it " – Tuesday 23 June 2015 15.59 BST – Matteo Renzi, prime minister of Italy – Source: Found in the opinion section on theguardian – "Latest news, sport and comment from the Guardian"

BEEN IN ITALY TOO LONG WHEN. . .

10 food habits that mean you have been living in Italy for too long – ". . .I made a list of food related habits that are a sign that you have been living in Italy for too long, but these same habits can be applied as guidelines if you are visiting/staying in Italy and don’t want to be spotted right away as an outsider. . ." – Published on 15 de September de 2014 – blogger: Ana Ferreira – Source: This entry was posted in: Food talk on AMENDOEIRA em FLOR – "The name Amendoeira em Flor means Almond Tree in Blossom, since Algarve is known for it’s almond trees that between February and March blossom and cover the fields with their beautiful flowers. The name is also related to my favourite Algarve moorish legend, it tells how a northern european princess (Gilda) married to a young moorish king that ruled and lived in Al-Gharb (Algarve) was saved from death by melancolia, when her king ordered a plantation of almond trees in this kingdom. Like so, in each spring, the almond trees would blossom, covering the fields in white and such beautiful sight that would remind the princess about the snow in her country."
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MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about, for or on things to do in Tuscany/Toscana *,dated, Wednesday, July 13, 2011

* = Blog entry has been updated

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

"Today in person, tomorrow in the grave."

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: XX MONTH 2016)

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Info about, for or on tours by Expats living in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 22 AUGUST 2011)

Here are some links about, for or on tours by Expats living in Italy:

TOURS

Bella Baita View – "Exploring our part of the Italian Alps through food, fun and whatever comes along..." – Marla Gulley Roncaglia – Source: web site
Chianti Cooking – "your personal Chiefs and Gourmetshop in Tuscany" – Joshi and Anita AKA Giuseppe & Anita Grosser – Source: web site – In English, German, Italian
Culinary Workshops in Tuscany – "Join us for Food, Fun & Tuscan Sun in Cortona, Italy!" – Chuck and Shirely Ofria – Source: Il Rifugio – "is the perfect vacation rental for families and friends and an ideal retreat venue for small groups of writers, artists and naturalists; or simply a romantic get away."
Elegant Etruria – "Cultural holidays in Italy" – Mary Jane Cryan – Source: web site
Elizabeth in Umbria – "Art, Artisan and Culinary Tours of Tuscany and Umbria" – Elizabeth Wholey – Source: web site
Experience My Italy – "An Umbrian experience" – Bert and Constance Grayson – Source: web site
Gusto Wine Tours – "" – Mark & Giselle Stafford – Source: web site
in italy tours – "culinary and sailing tours in Calabria, Lazio-(Castelli Romani) and Sicily" – Tania Pascuzzi – Source: web site
Journey to Enlightenment Tours – "Custom tailored tours of the Italian countryside..." – "Specializing in small groups and breathtaking scenery" – Keith and Tania von Barkenhagen – Source: Tania von Barkenhagen – eurobimbo's journey to enlightenment – "life in Italy, travelogues, photography, daily grinds, hopes & dreams"

Judy's Programs – "One-Day Tours, One-Day Cooking Classes, Market to Table Class, Week-Long Programs, Secrets of My Sicilian Kitchen Tour, Divine Days: The Diva Comes to You, etc." – Judy Witts Francini – Source: Divina Cucina – "Everyone should try being Tuscan at least once a day!"

Over a Tuscan Stove – "EVERYONE SHOULD TRY BEING TUSCAN AT LEAST ONCE A DAY!" – blogger: divina cucina AKA Judy Witts Francini – Source: web site

Photography Tours – "When you Experience My Italy, you will photograph the breathtaking Italian vistas and the hilltowns of Tuscany and Umbria. You will also come to know our friendly Italian friends and neighbors and have the opportunity to photograph them as they live their lives in traditional ways. When you Experience My Italy, you will have no concerns from the time you are picked up at the Rome airport until you return there at the end of your all-inclusive vacation—other than what F-stop to use or the best lighting conditions for your shot. When you Experience My Italy, you will visit the hilltowns of Assisi, Cortona, Deruta, Gubbio, Montone, Umbertide and Pietralunga. When you Experience My Italy, you will eat traditional Italian cuisine in picturesque medieval restaurants and savor the famed San Giovese and Orvietto Classico wines. When you Experience My Italy, all you will need are a camera and comfortable shoes. Our resident photographer will assist you in shot planning and in printing a portfolio of some of your best work as a memento of your vacation. When you Experience My Italy, you will indulge yourself and come to understand La Dolce Vita—the Sweet Life of Italy." – Bert and Constance Grayson – Source: Experience My Italy – "An Umbrian Experience"
PRIVATE TOURS IN ITALY – "We specialize in private family tours in Italy, custom designed cooking or walking tours for groups of friends, romantic weddings and honeymoons in Italy, or business meetings with team-building activities." – Anita Iaconangelo et al – Source: Italian CONNECTION – ". . . specializes in hand-crafted walking, cooking and cultural tours exclusively in Italy. "
Solebello Country House – "Make Solebello your next vacation home and discover The Marche Region! Rent an apartment in our Villa and explore on your own the beauty of "Le Marche" or take advantage of Solebello's daily guided tours with driver and interpreter" – Enrico and Cathy Camponi – Source: web site
tgiFLORENCE – "Private custom tours of Florence & its environs and Cooking in Chianti" – Eugene Martinez – Source: web site

Lo Studio lo alla Signoria – ". . . is where Tuscan civilization comes together in all its manifestations. Here you will savor the sum of centuries of history, tradition, art, folklore, food and wine." – Antonio Alfani and Eugene Martinez – Source: web site

Tours – "It's the truth: when you tour with me, you will experience Italy in a way you never dreamed possible." – Anne Robichaud – Source: Anne's Italy – "Experience Italy in a way you never dreamed possible!"
Venice Kayak – ". . . offers kayaking day trips in the city and in the lagoon." – René Seindal et al – Source: web site
vineyardadventures – ". . . is a wine & culinary tour company with the philosophy that small production wineries and food producers are best celebrated and supported through travel and personal experiences." – Robbin Gheesling – Source: web site

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on expat web sites for Italy and elsewhere *, dated, Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Info on web sites for stranieri (foreigners) in Italy *, Friday, November 17, 2006
Info for Newcomers to Italy *, dated Friday, September 8, 2006
Info on EXPATS: Primarily in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, November 09, 2005

* = Blog entry has been updated.

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

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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.

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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 just scratch the surface on the many Expats that conduct various types of tours in Italy. This is an initial blog entry but I am sure theee will be many updates and additions.

That's it for Wednesday, 27 July 2011: mercoledì, 27 luglio 2011

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."
"He who holds out wins."

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: 22 AUGUST 2011)

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.