Showing posts with label magazines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label magazines. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Info on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 July 2010)

Here are some links on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

ARTICLES
ARTICLES – MULTIMEDIA
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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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 that 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.

That's it for Tuesday, 12 May 2009: martedì, 12 maggio 2009

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.

"Le ore del mattino hanno l'oro in bocca."
"The morning hours are the most precious of the day."

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: 24 July 2010)
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Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Info on Forums About, For or On Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 8 February 2008)

Here are the links on Forums (message boards) About, For or On Italy and being abroad:

BACKPACKERS
CITIZENSHIP
COOKING
DRIVING
EXPATS
FOOD
FOREIGNER
  • TuttoStranieri – "al servizio degli immigrati" – In English, Italian
GENEALOGY
HEALTH
JOBS/EMPLOYMENT
LANGUAGE
LIVING ABROAD
 LIVING IN ITALY
MAGAZINES
MILITARY (USA)
  • Overseas Military Forums – Source: oconus.com
  • U.S. Military: Forums – This is your sounding-board, the place for you to post your questions, concerns, views, statements, answers, requests, or pretty much anything which concerns the U.S. military. If you post a question or comment, I, or a member of my staff will try our best to answer it within 24 hours. – Source: About.com
MISCELLANEOUS
VACATION RENTALS
SHOPPING
 SPORTS
STUDYING IN ITALY
TRAVEL
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.

Due to time constraints and being on vacation, I have to return later to add a couple more entries under "STUDYING IN ITALY ".

That's it for Tuesday, 23 May 2006: martedì, 23 maggio 2006.

This blog entry was submitted from an Internet Cafe in Meta, Italy. Note: The time zone is Central Europe Time (CET) NOT EDT.

Ciao, Ben

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

"Acqua passata non macina più."
"That's water under the bridge."

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 8 February 2008)
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Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for November, December, 2005 and January, 2006 About, For or On Italy

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

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 25 July 2007)

November, 2005

  1. 11/5/ 05 – This is my initial posting to the blog titled, "Moving2Italy2"
  2. 11/6/05 – Info on finding out more about your Italian Ancestry *
  3. 11/7/05 – Info on how to become an Italian Citizen *
  4. 11/8/05 – Info on Blogs about Italy, Blog Resources and Lists/Directories of Blogs *
  5. 11/9/05 – Info on EXPATS: Primarily in Italy
  6. 11/10/05 – Info on On-Line (Internet) Radio and TV in Italy *
  7. 11/11/05 – Info for On-Line Magazines and Publications for Italy and Europe *
  8. 11/12/05 – Info on Books about Italy *
  9. 11/13/05 – Info on Living in Italy *
  10. 11/14/05 – Info for Cell Phones in Italy and Europe *
  11. 11/15/05 – Info on Italian Newspapers *
  12. 16/11/05 – Info on Job Opportunities in Italy and Europe *
  13. 11/17/05 – Info on On-Line Route Planning and Maps of Italy *
  14. 11/18/05 – Info on Comunes, Provinces and Regions in Italy *
  15. 11/19/05 – Info on Market Days/Antique Markets in Italy *
  16. 11/20/05 – Info on Events and Festivals (festa or sagra) in Italy *
  17. 11/21/05 – Info on Food Stores (Chains) in Italy *
  18. 11/22/05 – Info about Internet Usage in Italy *
  19. 11/23/05 – Info on Airports in Italy, Airport Guides and How to Get To and From the Airport
  20. 11/24/05 – Info on the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Italy
  21. 11/25/05 – Info on Outlets and Shopping in Italy *
  22. 11/26/05 – Info on Strikes, Demonstrations and Protest Marches In Italy
  23. 11/27/05 – Info on Real Estate and Property in Italy *
  24. 11/28/05 – Info for Virtual Tours of Italy and Mini-Cams/Webcams in Italy *
  25. 11/29/05 – Info on "A Taste of Italy" trip in May, 2006
  26. 11/30/05 – Info on Personal Safety in Italy

December, 2005

  1. 12/1/05 – Info on Travelers' Health in Italy and Europe *
  2. 12/2/05 – Info on Private and Public Transportation and Other Transportation Modes in Italy *
  3. 12/3/05 – Info on the Blog Postings for November, 2005 on Italy *
  4. 12/4/05 – Info on Tourism in Italy *
  5. 12/5/05 – Info on Suggested Reference Links for Learning the Italian Language *
  6. 12/7/05 – Info on a Few Financial Topics in Italy *
  7. 12/8/05 – Info for Visas and Permits for Italy *
  8. 12/13/05 – Info About, For or On Rome, Italy *
  9. 12/28/05 – Info about Social Security and Taxes for Americans Living in Italy *
  10. 12/31/05 – Info for U.S. Forces, Government Employees, Military Retirees and Defense/Government Contractors with or without their Dependants PCSing (moving) to Italy *

January, 2006

  1. 1/10/06 – Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for December, 2005 on Italy
  2. 1/13/06 – Info about the XX Olympic Winter Games and Torino (Turin), Italy *
  3. 1/14/06 – Info on Visiting Food Shrines in France and one in Italy
  4. 1/30/06 – Info on Relocation and Moving to Italy *
  5. 1/31/06 – Info on Food Products of Italy *

* = 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 or considering a move to Italy. It is my intent to share these links (web sites) with like-minded individuals who 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 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 Wednesday, 1 February 2006: mercoledì, 1 febbraio 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.

"Val più la pratica della grammatica."
"Experience is more important than theory."

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 25 July 2007)

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Sunday, November 27, 2005

Info on Real Estate and Property in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 10 June 2007)

Here are the links for real estate and property in Italy:

REAL ESTATE ASSIST – ADVISORY ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE PROPERTY
  • Italian Real Estate Assist (IREA) – "is a specialized international consultancy focused on helping you purchase the property of your dreams in Italy. – covering the Marche, Umbria, and Emilia-Romagna regions of Italy."
REAL ESTATE LINKS
  • Amalfi Property Management – "... the first British company to actually base itself in the Amalfi centre of Salerno. Fluent in Italian but the first English and as far as we know the only English speaking company within the region. We specialise in helping British and Americans locate and move to the Amalfi and Bay of Salerno area. We provide a full and comprehensive service for our customers."
  • casa.it – In multiple languages
  • Casa Bella – In English and German
  • The Cincinnato's Dream – Italian real estate for sale in Umbria
  • Diamante Immobiliare – operates in the tourism-sector and locally, but does not limit itself to Castiglione del Lago and never stops searching actively for high quality real estate in the surrounding areas. –In Dutch, English and Italian
  • Europafim s.r.l. – In English and Italian – Agenzia Immobiliare in Sabina
  • Italia Property Management – The aim of Italia Property Management is to offer a “One stop shop” of services to their clients.
  • ItalianChoice – Our Service - Italian Property Consulting
  • Italiana Immobiliare – "...one of the leading property agencies in Florence"
  • Italian Property Gallery Limited – "specialise in real estate across Italy, with a particular emphasis on the Province of Lucca in Tuscany where we have our offices. Our portfolio ranges from small barns and apartments through to luxury villas and residences."
  • Italy – From TheMoveChannel.com –In multiple countries
  • ItalySimply – Services :: Properties :: Property Search :: Your Ideal House
  • key italy – The Italian Property Site – the new way to buy property in italy
  • La Casa Emilia in Emilia Romagna – Our role is to seek out and select on your behalf suitable Properties and Italian Real Estate in this beautiful area. We aim to help you find your perfect home abroad and remove all the risks associated with it. We represent no single Estate Agent but rather have extensive contacts throughout the region.
  • Le Marche Property Network – Properties for Sale
  • Magicalmarche – "is a real estate specialist with offices in the UK, San Benedetto del Tronto and Pedaso" – "REAL ESTATE SALES, CONSULTANCY, PROJECT DESIGN AND RENOVATION"
  • Marche-Romagna Immobili – "stands ready to help you fulfill that dream with the ownership of a new home, villa or farmhouse (which is called rustico) in some of Italy's most beautiful countryside. Our constantly updated data base offers a wide selection of properties to meet every taste and pocketbook. We will gladly make arrangements for the inspection of properties (from exclusive villas to farmhouses in need of restoration), without any obligation to us, including picking you up at the airport and making arrangements for a place to stay during your visit. Also, more than just assisting you with the formalities of making a real estate purchase, Marche-Romagna Immobili offers a total package which helps you to become comfortably involved with the country, people, and your new home." – In English and German
  • Monica Bruni, Case da Abitare – "houses to live in "le marche", Italy"
  • phosphoro.com – Northern Italy – In Italian and English
    • Padova (Padua) – Region: Veneto
    • Rovereto – Region: Trentino
    • Trento – Region: Trentino-South Tyro
    • Verona – Region: Veneto
  • Real Estate In Italy – International Real Estate Marketplace – Source: EscapeArtist.com
  • Real Estate Links – Source: Expats In Italy
  • Real Estate/Property in Italy – Listing of Real Estate companies, properties, resources, etc. – Source: Italianrus.com
  • Real Estate for Sale and Rent in Piedmont, Italy
  • Spirit of Umbria, Living in the green heart of Italy
  • Tecnocasa – principal national agency – In Italian Only
REAL ESTATE RENTALS
    REAL ESTATE ARTICLES REAL ESTATE : HORROR STORIES REAL ESTATE : BOOKS (CLICK ON ANY ONE OF THE BOOKS ON THE RIGHT TO GO TO AMAZON)
    • Buying a Home in Italy : A Survival Handbook by David Hampshire
    • Buying a House in Italy by Gordon Neale
    • Buying a Property: Italy by Monica Larner, John Howell
    • Buying a Property in Italy by Amanda Hinton
    • The Complete Guide To Buying Property In Italy by Barbara McMahon
    • Restoring a Home in Italy by Elizabeth Minchilli, Simon McBride (Photographer)
    REAL ESTATE MAGAZINES
    • Homes Overseas – "is the monthly property guide for those seriously searching for property abroad whether as a holiday home or as an investment. It is the leading point of reference for those seeking comprehensive and independent advice on overseas property."
    MORTGAGES
     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.

    CAVEAT EMPTOR is Latin for "let the buyer beware". Buying real estate and property in Italy can be and is a challenge. Please note: The real estate agent, the property owner or the person showing or inspecting the property for you, need not tell you or are they obligated to inform you of any deficiency about the property. As a prospective foreign buyer, you need to hire:
    1. Someone you can trust to inspect the property for you and provide in writing (English or in the language of your choice), the actual condition of the property inside and out with recommendations for any additions, modifications and/ or correction to structural, electrical, heating, sewer, etc. to property and/or bring up the property to current building code. Any cost estimates in Euro for additions and modifications should accompanied this property inspection report.
    2. Someone to guide you through the Italian real estate maze. Based on what I have read in other forums, it is normally NOT the real estate agent.
    There are hundreds, if not thousands of agencies, individuals that will rent or sell property to you in Italy. Buying and renting property in Italy is a lot different than in the States. You do not have the same safeguards and consumer protection than what you are used to let's say in Virginia or California.

    Be sure you not only checkout the property but also the real estate agent and their respective company. Some companies in Italy and elsewhere may have web sites that will catch your eye and/or offer to take the burden out of buying property in a foreign country. It is incumbent upon you to legally buy the property and to pay the required taxes.

    It should be noted that there are companies in Italy that for a "fee" will assist the foreign buyer (read non-Italian) with their real estate transaction. While this may allow a certain comfort level, be sure to checkout and verify these types of companies are legimate. You do not want your "Italian Dream House/Apartment" to become your worse nightmare.

    Several of the above web sites for properties, rentals or real estate agents/companies have been mentioned in various forums on Expats In Italy or slow travel italy.

    The above is only a sampling of what is available to you if you are looking to rent or buy in Italy. I am sure everyone may have a favorite real estate agent or company (Immobiliare) and to the best of my ability, I will update this blog entry with your suggested additions.

    That's it for Sunday, 27 November 2005: domenica, 27 Novembre 2005

    Ciao, Ben

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

    "Chi trova un amico, trova un tesoro."
    "He who finds a friend finds a treasure."

    (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 10 June 2007)
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    Friday, November 11, 2005

    Info for On-Line Magazines and Publications for Italy and Europe

    (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 23 November 2008)

    Here are the links for On-Line Magazines and Publications for Italy and Europe:

    MAGAZINES and PUBLICATIONS
    1. the American online
    2. Buonissimo Web Magazine – Available in multiple languages
    3. DolceVita – The insider’s guide to Italy
    4. The Florentine – News & Views around Florence
    5. Focus.it – In Italian Only
    6. Guardian Unlimited ©
    7. inforMARE FUN MAGAZINE
    8. International Herald Tribune
    9. ITALIA!
    10. Informer
    11. 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."
    12. The Little Blue What-To-Do: The Stranger’s Guide to Perugia – In English, Italian – Source: published by Green Door Publishing – In Italian Only
    13. Only In Italy.com is a daily news column that translates & reports on funny but true news items from legitimate Italian news sources in Italy.
    14. Perugia News
    15. Timeout: Rome
    16. Times Online
    17. Topix.net: Italy News
    18. Toscana News – Comes up in Italian with a "Select your language": English or German" choice
    19. UmbriaOnline®
    20. What's New in Italy – "is the only English language news digest which keeps you specifically informed of the latest developments in Italy and other leading industrial European countries; providing reports on places of interest, cultural festivals and political parties. It also includes film reviews and local social notes of interest to the Australian/Italian community."– Source: "the English language monthly news digest of the Italia Australia Association."
    SUBSCRIPTION MAGAZINES
    1. Gambero Rosso is the leading Italian monthly magazine about wine and food.
    2. 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."
    LISTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PUBLICATIONS
     LIST OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE MAGAZINES

    From Ciao*Italy – "There are so many magazines published in Italy (there are over ten weekly women's magazines alone) that it would be impossible to list them all." Here is a sample listing of magazines.

    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 reading enjoyment.

    That's it for Friday, 11 November 2005

    Ciao, Ben

    Moving2Italy2 – The #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.

    "Campa cavallo!"
    "That'll be the day!"

    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: 23 November 2008))
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