Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Info for buying "English" language books in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 20 July 2010)

Here are some links for buying "English" language books in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

ARTICLES
BOOK STORES IN TUSCANY (BRICK AND MORTAR)
  • BM BOOKSHOP – "The Original Anglo-American Independent Bookstore in Florence" – Location: Firenze – Borgognissanti, 4/r, 50123 Florence, Italy – Source: web site
  • Book Shop – Location: Siena – 19 Via di San Pietro, 53100 Siena (SI) – Source: web site – In English, Italian
  • Paperback Exchange – Location: Firenze – Via delle Oche, 4R - Florence, Italy – Source: web site
ITALIAN BOOKSTORES WITH LIMITED BOOKS IN ENGLISH
BOOK STORES – ONLINE
LISTS OF BOOKSTORES, ETC.
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.

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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.

"English" language books, magazines and newspapers are expensive in Italy. When I was back in the States in June, 2009, my wife and I picked up as many paperbacks that we could carry back with us without going over the current weight restrictions. I carried most of my paperback selections and magazines in a canvas bag as part of my carry-on allowance because it is NOT weighted. However, this situation is changing. Also, when we have friends and family visiting us in Italy, I ask if they don't mind to bring one or two current best sellers or another book that I am interested in reading and leaving them with us. Of course, we reimburse these individuals for their expenditure(s) by either paying for the books in Euros (€) or taking them out to dinner.

One other venue that my wife and I have used to get "English" language books is to attend a book swap that an individual or a group of Expats living in Italy from various countries have organized for part of the day. I have to admit to everyone that I am an individual that enjoys holding a book in my hands and turning the page one by one.

Please help support my efforts to operate and maintain this blog. If you do buy any books from Amazon, please click on the appropriate ad for AMAZON: USA CUSTOMERS or AMAZON.CO.UK.: EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS.

No matter where you live, I thank each reader of this blog for stopping by and viewing this blog entry.

That's it for Wednesday, 28 October 2009: mercoledì, 28 ottobre 2009 and enjoy the day where you are today.

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.

"L'unico modo per non far conoscere agli altri i propri limiti, e di non oltrepassarli mai."
"The only way not to let others know your limits, is never to go beyond them."

Please read my wife's blog about our life with photographs 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.

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

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 20 July 2010)
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Sunday, July 01, 2007

Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for June, 2007 About, For or On Italy

Here are the titles for my blog postings/entries for June About, For or On Italy:
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* = 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 .

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

The reason that I list these links is to provide information for individuals who are dreaming, considering a move or traveling to Italy. It is my intent to share these links (web sites) with like-minded individuals who are in the process of considering, have made the decision to move or travel to Italy for whatever reason. I have attempted to group these links and to categorize them.

These blog postings and entries are not static. As I come across new information, I'll update the appropriate blog entry periodically.

I have found in my research on the Internet that by changing the wording of the search argument or the order of the wording of the search argument on a search engine, e.g., Google, you may get different results. There is so much information to choose from on the internet. Unfortunately, there's a lot of junk that clutters up one's search. I believe in my presentation format that it eliminates the need for one to do multiple searches. Also, I believe this information is a baseline or starting point for an individual to conduct their own search and they do not have to reinvent the wheel or start from scratch.

I am open to suggestions and solicit comments from the readers of this blog entry for your feedback.

That's it for Sunday, 1 July 2007: domenica, 1 luglio 2007.

Ciao, Ben

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

"Roma non fu fatta in un giorno."
"Rome wasn't built in a day."
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Friday, June 29, 2007

Info on shipping books and printed materials via USPS M-bag to Italy

Here are the links on shipping books and printed materials via USPS M-bags to Italy:

INFORMATION
USPS (UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE)
COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
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 .

As quoted above, "M-bags is a special service to send books or printed matter to an international address at a reduced postage rate.". As noted by some of the discussions above, sometimes they don't show up at all and there is no way to track them. However, the price is right to send books and printed material to Italy or an international address.

M-bags are now going by air as of May 14, 2007. The days of low cost, surface shipping of book and printed material via M-bags and USPS are gone. The current rates are listed in Country Conditions for Mailing — Italy section of the IMM Issue 34 - International Mail Manual. However, M-bags are a bargain in comparison to commercial shipping, e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.

That's it for Friday, 29 June 2007: venerdì, 29 giugno 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.

"Mal comune, mezzo gaudio."
"Trouble shared is trouble halved."
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 17 March 2009)

Here are some more links on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2:

Today's blog entry is a continuation of the blog posting of 19 June 2007 titled, "Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1".

BLOGS
  • TOSCANA/TUSCANY
    • Food scribbles – "notes on food at home and elsewhere" – indah – Location: Siena, Toscana (Tuscany)
    • If not now, when? – "One American woman. Twenty acres and a 1650 farmhouse in Tuscany. Random introspection and hilarity, depending on the day." – Viaggiatore – Location: Monte San Savino (AR), Toscana (Tuscany) – Unfortunately, Viaggiatore has returned to the States
    • Life in The City of Flowers – "Me, 2 kids and sometimes a husband (!) living in Firenze, Italy. What we love here and what we don't! Must sees, must haves and more besides. Hopefully you will see our love and enthusiasm for this beautiful city." – Alyson – Location: Firenze , Toscana (Tuscany)
    • Lucullian delights - An Italian experience – "I cook, I take photos and I post the results here. I like to cook genuine food with a lot of taste, I suppose most of us does, and I experiment quite a lot with recipes. What I post here are the successful ones, let's forget about the failures - life's too short!" – Ilva Beretta – Location: Pistoia, Toscana (Tuscany)
    • Olive Oil e Vino Dreams – "My love of everything, anything Italian started back in Spring 2002. I am going to live my dream by moving to Italy in January 2007. I hope to inspire other people to follow their hearts to a place so magical and divine. This is the ride of my lifetime, jump on if you dare..." – katerinafiore – Location: Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany)
    • Over a Tuscan Stove – "Thoughts and recipes from your Italian life coach-and cooking teacher Judy Witts of Divina Cucina Cooking School Everyone should try being Italian once a day!" – Judy Witts – Location: Toscana (Tuscany)
    • Siena is Tuscany – "La vita e' breve" – Steve Soper – Location: ?, United States
    • Tuscany blog.com – "is your guide to Tuscany on the internet: a journey through this region where you can find a wealth of resources, history and traditions: tourism, culture, art, gastronomy, itineraries, events, and much more." – Multiple contributors – Location: ?
    • Tuscany Painting Studio Gallery/the tuscanartist – "Contemporary original oil and acrylic paintings of Tuscany and Italian cuisine art in downtown historic Florence by a small selection of local artists. We offer courier shipping with professionally made crates to assure that the original art work you have selected arrives safely to you. If you are adventurous you can join one of the various art workshops in Florence and Tuscany. Choose from plein air painting, art appreciation, printmaking, or photography all with professional artists." – ? – Location: Firenze (Florence)
  • OUTSIDE OF TUSCANY
    • Art and Barb Live in Italy! – Location: San Venanzo, Umbria
    • Countries Beginning with I – Deirdré Straughan’s excellent web site – words, pictures, and video about Italy, India, and the world – Location: Lecco, Lombardia (Lombardy)
    • cross-cultural moments – ".....a twitch, a deep gut-wrenching punch, a squirmy, queasy, lightheaded feeling that comes on when people and institutions act in ways that put you outside your cultural comfort zone. Join me as I explore my cultural moments in Italy. Then send me yours!" – Elizabeth – Location: Rome, Lazio
    • La Cucina – "... means "the kitchen" or simply "cooking". A compilation of easy, tasty recipes. Many are inspired by numerous trips to Italy and my Italian grandmother. Others are just plain good ol' American meals. All are guaranteed to be easy to prepare. The simplicity of flavors is more important than using too many ingredients and techniques which mask the flavors of the foods. Buon appetito!" – Valerie – Location: Ascoli Piceno, Marche
    • Drawing on Experience: an open sketchbook of life in Le Marche – Scott Henderson – Location: Calcinelli di Saltara (PU), Marche
    • foreign remarks – "Welcome to foreign remarks.com. This is the website for Rebecca Helm-Ropelato. I am an American free lance writer. I live in Italy with my husband, who is Italian. I moved here in 2001 from my longtime home in California. Recently, I have had articles published in the Los Angeles Times Magazine and the Christian Science Monitor, (featured here). Here on foreign remarks.com I have a blog in which I present opinions and impressions related to my experiences living in another country. I will add something new every week. Sometimes it will be brief, other times more in depth. I hope it will be enjoyable and at times, perhaps, informative." – by rebecca helm-ropelato – Location: Lazio region
    • Wandering Italy – "Living, eating, and enjoying Italy" – James Martin – Location: ?
BOOKS
EXPAT INFORMATION
MULTIMEDIA: AUDIO/PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEO
NOT A MAP
  • 360° – "A new way to explore Tuscany" – Source: Italy Travel Guides Ltd
REAL ESTATE LINKSRENTALS
TUSCAN COOKING and LESSONS/COURSES
  • COOKING
    • Tuscan cooking – "Tuscan kitchen" – Source: Cookaround – "The Italian regional cookings" – In English, German, Italian, Spanish
    • Tuscan cooking, wines, and more – "Tuscany has everything from high mountains through rolling hills and sandy beaches, and therefore the list of ingredients the Tuscan cook has at his or her disposal is stunningly long. And then there are the wines..." – Source: Italian Cuisine section of About.com
  • LESSONS/COURSES
    • DIVINA CUCINA FIRENZE ITALIA – "Everyone should try being Italian... at least once a year"
    • Good Tastes of Tuscany – "Tuscan cooking courses in a rustic, authentic atmosphere should be widely available to any and all interested parties at affordable prices, regardless of cooking experience, knowledge of the region or proficiency in the Italian language."
    • Organic Tuscany – "offers cooking holidays in Italy which are “from farm to table”: taking you to see where the fresh, local organic food we buy is grown and using it to cook traditional Tuscan and Italian recipes: fresh pastas, hearty salads, the perfect risotto and delectable desserts."
    • Tuscany Cooking Max&Me – "Practical cookery courses at our home in the heart of the Florence hills for people who are passionate about culinary art, who want to rediscover age-old flavours and the typical products of Tuscany and Liguria"
    • Tuscan Women Cook – "Learn to cook Tuscan style from the source, the local Tuscan women. Using recipes and techniques passed down over the generations, these delightful women cook with what they find fresh each day at the market."
U.S. EMBASSY AND CONSULATES – IN ENGLISH, ITALIAN
WI-FI (Wireless Fidelity)
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot Directory: Italy – Source: JiWire – "helps you locate free and paid WiFi hotspot networks, secure your wireless Internet connections, and learn how to use Wi-Fi products and wireless broadband services."
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 .

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

If you are looking for real estate or rental information, I would suggest that you look under the section labeled "MISCELLANEOUS" above or search the Internet. There are too many web sites to list individually.

What you will find above is information for individuals: living in the Toscana (Tuscany) region of Italy, spending some time in that region or planning to come to this region of Italy. There is a wealth of information on and about Toscana on the web. This blog entry is not intended to be all inclusive but a sampling of some of the wonders, joys and sights of the Regione Toscana.

I am sure there are more books, blogs and other information on Toscana (Tuscany) region of Italy. When I move to Toscana in mid-September, 2007, I will be updating these two blog entries as I discover and learn about them. More to follow....

That's it for Tuesday, 26 June 2007: martedì, 26 giugno 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 saying, author unknown.

"Meglio essere invidiati che compiatiti."
"Better to be envied than pitied."

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: 17 March 2009)
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Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for May, June and July, 2006 About, For or On Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 July 2007)

Here are the titles for my blog postings/entries About, For or On Italy:

MAY
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for February, March and April, 2006 About, For or On Italy *, dated Monday, May 01, 2006
  2. Info on Apartment, Vacation and Villa Rentals in Italy *, dated Tuesday, May 02, 2006
  3. Info On Martha's and Ben's 2006 Trip to Italy: Part 1 *, dated Friday, May 05, 2006
  4. Info about Cantine Aperte (27 - 28 May) in Italy , dated Tuesday, May 09, 2006
  5. Info on Cooking Classes in Italy *, dated Friday, May 12, 2006
  6. Info about Trains and Train Stations in Italy , dated Tuesday, May 16, 2006
  7. Info about Travel Planners and Tours to Italy *, dated Friday, May 19, 2006
  8. Info on Forums About, For or On Italy *, dated Tuesday, May 23, 2006
  9. Info on Scams and Ripoffs in Italy , dated Friday, May 26, 2006
  10. Info about Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions in Italy *, dated Wednesday, May 31, 2006
JUNE
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for May, 2006 About, For or On Italy , dated Thursday, June 01, 2006
  2. Info on Studying in Italy , dated Tuesday, June 06, 2006
  3. Info for U. S. Military Retirees Planning to Live in Italy *, dated Friday, June 09, 2006
  4. Info for U. S. Military Retirees Planning to Live in Germany *, dated Tuesday, June 13, 2006
  5. Info about Various Types of Insurance for Italy *, dated Friday, June 16, 2006
  6. Info on Wi-Fi and Hotspots in Italy *, dated Tuesday, June 20, 2006
  7. Info on Food (read favorite item or snack) from Outside of Italy *, dated Friday, June 30, 2006
JULY
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for June, 2006 About, For or On Italy , dated Saturday, July 01, 2006
  2. Info about Mail Forwarding for Italy *, dated Saturday, July 08, 2006
  3. Info about On-Line Dictionaries for the Italian Language *, dated Tuesday, July 11, 2006
  4. Info About Italian Language Search Engines *, dated Friday, July 14, 2006
  5. Info on US Government Jobs/Positions in Italy or Europe *, dated Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  6. Info on Italian Language Pronunciation *, dated Friday, July 21, 2006
  7. Info on Italian Proverbs/Proverbi *, dated Tuesday, July 25, 2006
  8. Info on Books About Living in Italy , dated Friday, July 28, 2006
* = Blog entry has been updated.

The above links are current. In the event of a broken link or if anyone has any suggestions for other sites, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update and/or correct this blog entry.

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

The reason that I list these links is to provide information for individuals who are dreaming or considering a move to Italy. It is my intent to share these links (web sites) with like-minded individuals who are either in the process of considering or have made the decision to move to Italy for whatever reason. I have attempted to group these links and to categorize them.

These blog postings and entries are not static. As I come across new information, I update the appropriate blog entry.

I have found in my research on the Internet that by changing the wording of the search argument or the order of the wording of the search argument on a search engine, e.g., Google, you may get different results. There is so much information to choose from on the internet. Unfortunately, there's a lot of junk that clutters up one's search. I believe in my presentation format that it eliminates the need for one to do multiple searches. Also, I believe this information is a baseline for another individual to conduct their own search and they do not have to reinvent the wheel.

For my blog, I am presenting the fruits of my efforts of just a portion of that information in a format that is of use to my wife and myself for future use and reference (and hopefully, other individuals) as we prepare for our move to Italy.

I am open to suggestions and solicit comments from the readers of this blog for your feedback.

That's it for Tuesday, 1 August 2006: martedì, 1 agosto 2006.

Ciao, Ben

Today’s quote is a Neopolitan proverb, author unknown.

"Si vuo' perdere 'e denare, fatella cu l'avvucate.
Si vuo' perdere 'e saluta, fatella cu 'e miedece."
If you want to lose your money, associate with lawyers.
If you want to lose your health, associate with doctors.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 July 2007)
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Sunday, April 30, 2006

Info on Blog Postings/Entries: Year to Date -- About, For or On Italy: 2005 – 2010

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 5 February 2010)

Here are the titles for my blog postings/entries About, For or On Italy:

FEBRUARY, 2010
 JANUARY, 2010
 DECEMBER, 2009 NOVEMBER, 2009
 OCTOBER, 2009
SEPTEMBER, 2009 AUGUST, 2009
JULY, 2009 JUNE, 2009 MAY, 2009
APRIL, 2009
MARCH, 2009
 FEBRUARY, 2009
JANUARY, 2009
  • TBS
DECEMBER, 2008
  • TBS
NOVEMBER, 2008
  • TBS
SEPTEMBER, 2008
 AUGUST, 2008
  • TBS
JULY, 2008
  • TBS
JUNE, 2008
  • TBS
MAY, 2008
 APRIL, 2008
  • TBS
MARCH, 2008
  • TBS
FEBRUARY, 2008
JANUARY, 2008
DECEMBER, 2007
NOVEMBER, 2007
OCTOBER, 2007
SEPTEMBER, 2007
AUGUST, 2007
JULY, 2007
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for June, 2007 About, For or On Italy , dated Sunday, July 01, 2007
  2. Info on what should I bring to Italy , dated Tuesday, July 03, 2007
  3. Info on Italian Phrases +, dated Friday, July 06, 2007
  4. Info on motorcycle tours in Italy , dated Tuesday, July 10, 2007
  5. Info about Traffic Cameras/Webcams in Italy , dated Friday, July 13, 2007
  6. Info on Camping in Italy , dated Tuesday, July 17, 2007
  7. Info on traveling with your laptop to Italy and abroad *, dated Friday, July 20, 2007
  8. Info on Italian Vocabulary/Vocabolario , dated Tuesday, July 24, 2007
  9. Info on Italian TV (Television) , dated Friday, July 27, 2007
  10. Info on how to ask questions in Italian , dated Tuesday, July 31, 2007
JUNE, 2007
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for May, 2007 About, For or On Italy , dated Friday, June 01, 2007
  2. Info about Emergency Telephone Numbers in Italy *, dated Tuesday, June 05, 2007
  3. Info on Lease, Rental Contracts or Agreements for housing in Italy , dated Friday, June 08, 2007
  4. Info for the Italian Word of the Day +, dated Tuesday, June 12, 2007
  5. Info about Resources for ESL/TEFL/TESL Teachers in.Italy *, dated Friday, June 15, 2007
  6. Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007
  7. Info on Italian Film Festivals , dated Friday, June 22, 2007
  8. Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
  9. Info on shipping books and printed materials via USPS M-bag to Italy , dated Friday, June 29, 2007
MAY, 2007
  1. Info on Blog Postings/Entries for February, March and April, 2007 , dated Tuesday, May 01, 2007
  2. Info about Property and Real Estate terms used in Italy *, dated Friday, May 04, 2007
  3. Info about Italian dialects in Italy , dated Tuesday, May 08, 2007
  4. Info about the Italian school system in Italy , dated Friday, May 11, 2007
  5. Info on links for translators of the Italian Language , dated Tuesday, May 15, 2007
  6. Info for Handicapped and Disabled Travelers going to Italy *, dated Friday, May 18, 2007
  7. Info about prohibited items that you cannot send to Italy via DHL, FEDEX, UPS, USPS , dated Tuesday, May 22, 2007
  8. Info about Italian Expressions +*, dated Friday, May 25, 2007
  9. Info on being gluten-free in Italy , dated Tuesday, May 29, 2007
APRIL, 2007
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for March, 2007 About, For or On Italy , dated Sunday, April 01, 2007
  2. Info on Housing & Rentals for Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 03, 2007
  3. Info about the Portale Immigrazione (Immigration Portal) for Italy , dated Friday, April 06, 2007
  4. Info about electrical plug adapters, power strips and voltage converters for Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 10, 2007
  5. Info about Flea Markets in Italy , dated Friday, April 13, 2007
  6. Info about Driving License for Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 17, 2007
  7. Info on Low Cost Airlines with Flights out of and to Italy , dated Friday, April 20, 2007
  8. Info on Italy in the off-season *, dated Tuesday, April 24, 2007
  9. Info on Connecting/Setting up Utilities (electricity, gas, water) in Italy , dated Friday, April 27, 2007
MARCH, 2007
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for February, 2007 *, dated Thursday, March 01, 2007
  2. Info on viewing and following 2007 ACC Basketball and March Madness in Italy , dated Friday, March 02, 2007
  3. Info on Regional Tourist Offices and Web Sites in Italy , dated Tuesday, March 06, 2007
  4. Info about Telepass.it (electronic toll collection system) in Italy , dated Friday, March 09, 2007
  5. Info on Travel Guides and Information for Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 13, 2007
  6. Info on Search Engines utilized for information about, for or on Italy , dated Friday, March 16, 2007
  7. Info on Olive Oil in Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 20, 2007
  8. Info on Italian Food Festivals in Italy *, dated Friday, March 23, 2007
  9. Info on shipping your vehicle to Italy , dated Tuesday, March 27, 2007
  10. Info on Visa and Entry Requirements for Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 30, 2007
February, 2007
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for November, December, 2006 and January, 2007 About, For or On Italy , dated Thursday, February, 01, 2007
  2. Info on Italian slang *, dated Friday, February 02, 2007
  3. Info about Sicilia (Sicily), Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 06, 2007
  4. Info about Jewish Genealogy and Ancesty for Italy , dated Friday, February 09, 2007
  5. Info on Comunes in Italy , dated Tuesday, February 13, 2007
  6. Info on Italian Citizenship via Jure Sanguinis *, dated Friday, February 16, 2007
  7. Info on the 20 Regions of Italy , dated Tuesday, February 20, 2007
  8. Info on Consulate Jurisdictions for the Embassy of.Italy and Consulates General in the USA , dated Friday, February 23, 2007
  9. Info on Italian Citizenship via Marriage , dated Tuesday, February 27, 2007
January, 2007
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for December, 2006 About, For or On Italy , dated Monday, January 02, 2007
  2. Info on 2007 National Holiday Observances in Italy *, dated Tuesday, January 02, 2007
  3. Info on 2007 Events and Festivals (festa or sagra) in Italy *, dated Friday, January 05, 2007
  4. Info about webcams at ski resorts in Italy *, dated Tuesday, January 09, 2007
  5. Info on Webcams in Italy *, dated Friday, January 12, 2007
  6. Info about Taxes in Italy *, dated Tuesday, January 16, 2007
  7. Info on some English language publications in Italy , dated Friday, January 19, 2007
  8. Info on Conjugation and On-Line Conjugator for the Italian Language , dated Tuesday, January 23, 2007
  9. Info about traveling with allergies to Italy *, dated Friday, January 26, 2007
  10. Info on funiculars/funicolare in Italy , dated Tuesday, January 30, 2007
December, 2006
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for November, 2006 About, For or On Italy *, dated Friday, December 01, 2006
  2. Info on Working in Italy , dated Tuesday, December 05, 2006
  3. Info about Social Security (Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza Sociale) in Italy *, dated Friday, December 08, 2006
  4. Info on Judaism (Jewish Italy) in Italy *, dated Tuesday, December 12, 2006
  5. Info about House For Sale – Central Umbria – San Venanzo, Italy , dated Friday, December 15, 2006
  6. Info About Christmas/Buon Natale (La Befana) in Italy (Reposted) *, dated Monday, December 25, 2006
  7. Info on blogs about Italy written by Expats living in Italy *, dated Tuesday, December 26, 2006
  8. Info on Photographs and Pictures of Italy *, dated Friday, December 29, 2006
  9. Info on Images of Italy , dated Sunday, December 31, 2006
November, 2006
  1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for August, September and October, 2006 About, For or On Italy *, dated Wednesday, November 01, 2006
  2. Info on Vegetarian Eating in Italy *, dated Friday, November 03, 2006
  3. Info on Learning and Teaching Italian , dated Tuesday, November 07, 2006
  4. Info on Islam in Italy *, dated Friday, November 10, 2006
  5. Info on Wedding Planners for Italy *, dated Tuesday, November 14, 2006
  6. Info on web sites for stranieri (foreigners) in Italy *, dated Friday, November 17, 2006
  7. Info on Distance Calculators (How Far Is It?) for Italy *, dated Tuesday, November 21, 2006
  8. Info about Italian Cinema and Films *, dated Friday, November 24, 2006
  9. Info about the European Union and Italy , dated Tuesday, November 28, 2006
October, 2006
    1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for September, 2006 About, For or On Italy *, dated Sunday, October 01, 2006
    2. Info About Shopping in Italy , dated Tuesday, October 03, 2006
    3. Info on DIY (do it yourself) - Home Depot/Lowe's type - Stores in Italy , dated Friday, October 06, 2006
    4. Info about English-speaking businesses in Italy , dated Tuesday, October 10, 2006
    5. Info on Banks in Italy *, dated Friday, October 13, 2006
    6. Info About Embassy and Consulate Listings For Italy *, dated Tuesday, October 17, 2006
    7. Info about Cyber Cafes and Internet Points in Italy *, dated Friday, October 20, 2006
    8. Info about National and Regional Parks in Italy *, dated Tuesday, October 24, 2006
    9. Info on Podcasts/MP3 Downloads About, For or On Italy *, dated Friday, October 27, 2006
    10. Info on Italian Government Ministries *, dated Tuesday, October 31, 2006
      September, 2006
      1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for August, 2006 About, For or On Italy , dated Friday, September 1, 2006
      2. Info about Clubs and Organizations in Italy , dated Tuesday, September 5, 2006
      3. Info for Newcomers to Italy *, dated Friday, September 8, 2006
      4. Info About the Marche Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, September 12, 2006
      5. Info on Bus Transportation in Italy , dated Friday, September 15, 2006
      6. Info About Leasing a Car for Italy , dated Tuesday, September 19, 2006
      7. Info About Automobile Clubs in and outside of Italy , dated Friday, September 22, 2006
      8. Info About Ski and Snowboard Conditions in Italy , dated Tuesday, September 26, 2006
      9. Info About Christmas/Buon Natale (La Befana) in Italy *, dated Friday, September 29, 2006
      August, 2006
      1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for May, June, July, 2006 About, For or On Italy *, dated Tuesday, August 1, 2006
      2. Info About On-Line Translation Services for the Italian Language , dated Friday, August 4, 2006
      3. Info on Teaching English in Italy *, dated Tuesday, August 8, 2006
      4. Info on Italian Language Resources +*, dated Friday, August 11, 2006
      5. Info on Italian Language Survival Phrases +*, dated Tuesday, August 15, 2006
      6. Info about and on Where to Buy Furniture in Italy , dated Friday, August 18, 2006
      7. Info About Italian Grammar +*, dated Tuesday, August 22, 2006
      8. Info on Miscellaneous Items or Topics About the Italian Language , dated Friday, August 25, 2006
      9. Info about On-Line Language Training in Italian +*, dated Tuesday, August 29, 2006
      July, 2006
      1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for June, 2006 About, For or On Italy , dated Saturday, July 01, 2006
      2. Info about Mail Forwarding for Italy , dated Saturday, July 08, 2006
      3. Info about On-Line Dictionaries for the Italian Language *, dated Tuesday, July 11, 2006
      4. Info About Italian Language Search Engines *, dated Friday, July 14, 2006
      5. Info on US Government Jobs/Positions in Italy or Europe *, dated Tuesday, July 18, 2006
      6. Info on Italian Language Pronunciation +*, dated Friday, July 21, 2006
      7. Info on Italian Proverbs/Proverbi *, dated Tuesday, July 25, 2006
      8. Info on Books About Living in Italy , dated Friday, July 28, 2006
      June, 2006
      1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for May, 2006 About, For or On Italy , dated Thursday, June 01, 2006
      2. Info on Studying in Italy , dated Tuesday, June 06, 2006
      3. Info for U. S. Military Retirees Planning to Live in Italy *, dated Friday, June 09, 2006
      4. Info for U. S. Military Retirees Planning to Live in Germany *, dated Tuesday, June 13, 2006
      5. Info about Various Types of Insurance for Italy *, dated Friday, June 16, 2006
      6. Info on Wi-Fi and Hotspots in Italy *, dated Tuesday, June 20, 2006
      7. Info on Food (read favorite item or snack) from Outside of Italy *, dated Friday, June 30, 2006
      May, 2006
      1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for February, March and April, 2006 About, For or On Italy *, dated Monday, May 01, 2006
      2. Info on Apartment, Vacation and Villa Rentals in Italy *, dated Tuesday, May 02, 2006
      3. Info On Martha's and Ben's 2006 Trip to Italy: Part 1 *, dated Friday, May 05, 2006
      4. Info about Cantine Aperte (27 - 28 May) in Italy , dated Tuesday, May 09, 2006
      5. Info on Cooking Classes in Italy *, dated Friday, May 12, 2006
      6. Info about Trains and Train Stations in Italy , dated Tuesday, May 16, 2006
      7. Info about Travel Planners and Tours to Italy *, dated Friday, May 19, 2006
      8. Info on Forums About, For or On Italy *, dated Tuesday, May 23, 2006
      9. Info on Scams and Ripoffs in Italy , dated Friday, May 26, 2006
      10. Info about Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions in Italy *, dated Wednesday, May 31, 2006
      April, 2006
      1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for March, 2006 About, For or On Italy *, dated Saturday, April 1, 2006
      2. Info about what really happens when you get sick traveling in a foreign country: France and Italy, dated Wednesday, April 5, 2006
      3. Info about Checklists for Moving or Relocating to Italy *, dated Friday, April 7, 2006
      4. Info on Why Martha and Ben go to Italy, Part 2?, dated dated Monday, April 10, 2006
      5. Info about Moving Pets to Italy *, dated Friday, April 14, 2006
      6. Info on Packing Light and Traveling Light for Your International Trip or to Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 18, 2006
      7. Info on Travel Tips to Italy *, dated Friday, April 21, 2006
      8. Info about ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) in Italy *, datedTuesday, April 25, 2006
      9. Info about the Weather in Italy *, dated Friday, April 28, 2006
      10. Info on Blog Postings/Entries: Year to Date –– About, For or On Italy: 2005 – 2006 *, dated Sunday, April 30, 2006

      March, 2006

      1. Info on Why Martha and Ben go to Italy?, dated Wednesday, March 1, 2006
      2. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for February, 2006 About, For or On Italy *, dated Thursday, March 2, 2006
      3. Info for Disabled/Handicapped, Hearing Impaired and/or Vision/Sight Individuals in Italy *, dated Friday, March 3, 2006
      4. Info on Using Metric Versus US/English Measurements for Baking and Cooking in Italy , dated Friday, March 10, 2006
      5. Info about Driving in Italy *, dated Friday, March 17, 2006
      6. Info about Ferries to and from Italy *, dated Friday, March 24, 2006
      7. Info about Expulsion (Deportation) from Italy , dated Friday, March 31, 2006

      February, 2006

      1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for November, December, 2005 and January, 2006 About, For or On Italy *, dated Wednesday, February 01, 2006
      2. Info about the Post Office (Ufficio Postale)/Posteitaliane in Italy *, dated Thursday, February 02, 2006
      3. Info on Grocery Shopping for Travelers with an Apartment, a Rental House or a Villa in Europe and Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 14, 2006
      4. Info on 2006 National Holiday Observances in Italy *, dated Thursday, February 16, 2006
      5. Info about Department/Clothing Stores in Italy, dated Saturday, February 18, 2006
      6. Info on Political Parties in Italy *, dated Sunday, February 19, 2006
      7. Info on American Political Parties Abroad and in Italy, dated Monday, February 20, 2006
      8. Info for U.S. Forces, Government Employees, Military Retirees and certain Defense/Gov. Contractors PCSing (moving) to Germany *, dated Saturday, February 25, 2006

      January, 2006

      1. Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for December, 2005 on Italy *, dated Tuesday, January 10, 2006
      2. Info about the XX Olympic Winter Games and Torino (Turin), Italy *, dated Friday, January 13, 2006
      3. Info on Visiting Food Shrines in France and one in Italy , dated Saturday, January 14, 2006
      4. Info on Relocation and Moving to Italy *, dated Monday, January 30, 2006
      5. Info on Food Products of Italy *, dated Tuesday, January 31, 2006

      December, 2005

      1. Info on Travelers' Health in Italy and Europe *, dated Thursday, December 01, 2005
      2. Info on Private and Public Transportation and Other Transportation Modes in Italy * , dated Friday, December 02, 2005
      3. Info on the Blog Postings for November, 2005 on Italy *, dated Saturday, December 03, 2005
      4. Info on Tourism in Italy *, dated Sunday, December 04, 2005
      5. Info on Suggested Reference Links for Learning the Italian Language +*, dated Monday, December 05, 2005
      6. Info on a Few Financial Topics in Italy *, dated Wednesday, December 07, 2005
      7. Info for Visas and Permits for Italy *, dated Thursday, December 08, 2005
      8. Info About, For or On Rome, Italy *, dated Tuesday, December 13, 2005
      9. Info about Social Security and Taxes for Americans Living in Italy *, dated Wednesday, December 28, 2005
      10. Info for U.S. Forces, Government Employees, Military Retirees and Defense/Government Contractors with or without their Dependants PCSing (moving) to Italy *, dated Saturday, December 31, 2005 (Note: Parts of this blog entry are undergoing reconstruction and some links (URLs) may not be available, please check back later.)
      November, 2005
      1. This is my initial posting to the blog titled, "Moving2Italy2" , dated Saturday, November 05, 2005
      2. Info on finding out more about your Italian Ancestry *, dated Sunday, November 06, 2005
      3. Info on how to become an Italian Citizen *, dated Monday, November 07, 2005
      4. Info on Blogs about Italy, Blog Resources and Lists/Directories of Blogs *, dated Tuesday, November 08, 2005
      5. Info on EXPATS: Primarily in Italy *, dated Wednesday, November 09, 2005
      6. Info on On-Line (Internet) Radio and TV in Italy *, dated Thursday, November 10, 2005
      7. Info for On-Line Magazines and Publications for Italy and Europe *, dated Friday, November 11, 2005
      8. Info on Books about Italy *, dated Saturday, November 12, 2005
      9. Info on Living in Italy *, dated Sunday, November 13, 2005
      10. Info for Cell Phones in Italy and Europe *, dated Monday, November 14, 2005
      11. Info on Italian Newspapers *, dated Tuesday, November 15, 2005
      12. Info on Job Opportunities in Italy and Europe *, dated Wednesday, November 16, 2005 (Note: Parts of this blog entry are undergoing reconstruction and some links (URLs) may not be available, please check back later.)
      13. Info on On-Line Route Planning and Maps of Italy *, dated Thursday, November 17, 2005
      14. Info on Comunes, Provinces and Regions in Italy *, dated Friday, November 18, 2005
      15. Info on Market Days/Antique Markets in Italy *, dated Saturday, November 19, 2005
      16. Info on Events and Festivals (festa or sagra) in Italy *, dated Sunday, November 20, 2005
      17. Info on Food Stores (Chains) in Italy *, dated Monday, November 21, 2005
      18. Info about Internet Usage in Italy *, dated Tuesday, November 22, 2005
      19. Info on Airports in Italy, Airport Guides and How to Get To and From the Airport *, dated Wednesday, November 23, 2005
      20. Info on the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Italy , dated Thursday, November 24, 2005
      21. Info on Outlets and Shopping in Italy *, dated Friday, November 25, 2005
      22. Info on Strikes, Demonstrations and Protest Marches In Italy , dated Saturday, November 26, 2005
      23. Info on Real Estate and Property in Italy *, dated Sunday, November 27, 2005
      24. Info for Virtual Tours of Italy and Mini-Cams/Webcams in Italy *, dated Monday, November 28, 2005
      25. Info on "A Taste of Italy" trip in May, 2006 *, dated Tuesday, November 29, 2005
      26. Info on Personal Safety in Italy *, dated Wednesday, November 30, 2005
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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.

      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.

      One or more of the above links and/or blog postings contains "Sound clips". When you see the words "Sound clip" or the plus sign in red "+", please turn on the speakers on your PC. I have tried to indicate wherever there is an embedded "Sound clip" within these respective listings.

      The reason that I list these links is to provide information for individuals who are dreaming or considering a move to Italy. It is my intent to share these links (web sites) with like-minded individuals who are either in the process of considering or have made the decision to move to Italy for whatever reason. I have attempted to group these links and to categorize them.

      These blog postings and entries are not static. As I come across new information, I will update the appropropriate blog entry.

      I have found in my research on the Internet that by changing the wording of the search argument or the order of the wording of the search argument on a search engine, e.g., Google, you may get different results. There is so much information to choose from on the internet. Unfortunately, there's a lot of junk that clutters up one's search. I believe in my presentation format that it eliminates the need for one to do multiple searches. Also, I believe this information is a baseline for another individual to conduct their own search and they do not have to reinvent the wheel.

      For my blog, I am presenting the fruits of my efforts of just a portion of that information in a format that is of use to my wife and myself for future use and reference (and hopefully, other individuals) as we prepare for our move to Italy.

      I am open to suggestions and solicit comments from the readers of this blog for your feedback.

      That's it for Sunday, 30 April 2006: domenica, 30 aprile 2006.

      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 va piano va sano e va lontano."
      "Who goes slow goes safe and far."

      Please read my wife 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.

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

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