Showing posts with label automobile clubs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label automobile clubs. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Info on the Blog Postings/Entries for August, September and October, 2006 About, For or On Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 20 May 2007)

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

OCTOBER
  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
  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 Transpportation 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
  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
* = 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 update the appropropriate 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.

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 November 2006: mercoledì, 1 novembre 2006

Ciao, Ben

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

"Quannu la morti è vicina, nun vali né medicu n'midicina."
"When death is near, neither doctors nor medicine help."

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 20 May 2007)

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Friday, September 22, 2006

Info About Automobile Clubs in and outside of Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 28 September 2010)

Here are some links for automobile clubs in and outside of Italy:

AUTOMOBILE CLUBS
RELATED
  • ItaliaAuto – "The unofficial Italian car enthusiast club of Malaysia" – 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.

The reason that I listed automobile clubs outside of Itay is that if you are traveling by car and you needed roadside assistance whether inside or outside of Itay, you could contact one of the automobile clubs listed above. In addition, you can request maps for the specific region or country you are traveling in and ask questions at one of their respective offices. Many of these clubs have reciprocal agreements with one another.

Before traveling to Italy, you can usually get a map from your home country's automobile club in your own language. For example, the local AAA office in the USA, has maps for Italy and other countries. Depending on your level of membership, they are "free" or less expensive than a Michelin or an map printed in the country you are traveling to on your trip and either bought in a book store or ordered over the Internet.

One last thing about commercial or store bought maps. You will note that it usually mentions a scale. My rule of thumb is to look at a map of Italy as an overview of the whole country. Nice to have but it shows major highways and depending on the size of this type of map, can be cumbersome to carry around. Then, depending on your travels in Italy, select regional maps, e.g., North, Central or South or maps of specific Regions of Italy. Italy has 20 regions. Finally, there are city maps.

When my wife and I travel to Italy, depending on where we are traveling, we have an assortment of maps that we bought either in Italy or at a bookstore in the US. They are Regional maps, e.g., North, Central or South and maps of specific Regions of Italy. We take the Autostrada (toll roads) when we have to but travel on roads most tourist's are not aware of. We do not travel in a car to large cities but usually take a train and/or public transportation to get around. We will pickup "free" maps from the local tourist offices when we are traveling in a specific region or in town of some size.

That's it for Friday, 22 September 2006: venerdì, 22 settembre 2006.

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 a Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Ride bene chi ride ultimo."
"He who laughs last, laughs best."

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.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 28 September 2010)

© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2010, All Rights Reserved.
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Friday, March 17, 2006

Info about Driving in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 16 OCTOBER 2016)

Here are the links about Driving in Italy:

AUTOMOBILE CLUBS
AUTOSTRADA
  • autostrade per l'italia – Source: web site – In English, Italian – Please note: Italian version contains more detail and information
  • X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
  • BLOG ENTRIES
    • Driving in Italy – May 25, 2006 at 3:19am – John Stewart – nightwriter
    • Italian roads – { 2006 07 15 } – Jilles van Gurp – blog.jillesvangurp.com – "Yet another blog"
    • Various entries – Paolo and Francesca Tosolini – Italy From The Inside – "A Scoop of Real Italian Life for Travelers & Friends"
      • Pre-paid parking permits– Wednesday, August 30, 2006
      • How much does gas cost in Italy? – Tuesday, August 15, 2006
      • A Pedestrian's Life in Italy (video) – Friday, May 05, 2006
      • Watch out for that big P – Wednesday, December 07, 2005
      • Ape: the Italian truck – Tuesday, November 22, 2005
    • Various postings – Expat American & Italian, Family Living in Italy, with Children – "Living in Italy, Travel in Italy, Raising kids in Italy. Comments and advice on life, driving, politics, ecomomics, work, skiing, camping, flying, hiking, schools, etc." – john and luisa AKA Helm & Melacini Architects – Location: Belluno
    • X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
DISTANCE BETWEEN CITIES
DRIVING
INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT (IDP) AKA INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENSE (IDL) 
LIMITED TRAFFIC AREAS AKA "ZTL"
    PARKING
    ROAD CLASSIFICATIONS
    ROAD/TRAVEL CONDITIONS
    ROAD SIGNS
    WEATHER
    • Italy – Select from list of cities/towns in Italy – "Weatherbase is your one authoritative source for finding monthly weather records and averages for more than 16,439 cities worldwide." – Source: Weatherbase
    • italy-weather-and-maps.com – home to maps of Italy, current Italian weather conditions, and six day weather forecasts for every Italian region and province.
    • X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
    RELATED
    MISCELLANEOUS
    * = Blog entry has been updated.
    PERSONNAL OBSERVATIONS / OPINIONS
    • The following are personal observations and opinions of the blog writer based on driving in Italy:
      • There are many 2 lane roads in Italy. Some roads are marked with lines in the center of the road and others have none.
      • Many Italian drivers will drive in a manner to take up two lanes or drive in the middle of the road.
      • I have seen too many Italian drivers not come to a complete stop for Stop signs and Red Stop lights at intersections.
      • Many Italian drivers will pass your vehicle when there are solid white or yellow lines indicating a No Passing zone.
      • Outside of many Italian cities, there are NO sidewalks. People will be walking along the side of the road wearing dark clothing and will be difficult to see at night and during inclement weather: snow or rain.
      • In many small towns, you will see a small 3 wheeled vehicle called an Ape. They are slow moving vehicles. Please exercise caution when passing these vehicles especially going up and down hills and on curves.
      • The distance to the next exit, service area or a town/city off of the Autostrata is posted on a green colored sign in white letters on the divider barrier by the left lane in kilometers. These signs are the equivalent of mile markers usually found on the right side of the road on Interstates in the USA.
      • Many Italian drivers will tailgate you under all driving conditions, day and night. They may drive so close to your rear bumper that at night you cannot see their headlights in your rear-view and/or side-view mirrors.
    ### END OF PERSONNAL OBSERVATIONS / OPINIONS ###

    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 635+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

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

    It is important to note that while many rental car web sites do not state that you should have an International Driving Permit (IDP), it is required to avoid paying a fine in the event you have an accident and/or are asked to show it along with your drivers license issued by the state (USA) you reside in to the Italian police. The risk by not having an IDP is having your rental car impounded and being detained by the Italian police. For the $10.00 fee paid to American Automobile Association (AAA) or to the National Automobile Club, its a small price to pay for piece of mind if you are renting a car in Italy. Please note: Only 2 organizations in the U.S. are authorized by the State Department to offer an International Drivers' Permit, the National Automobile Club and American Automobile Association.

    You'll hear a lot about driving in Italy. For some individuals it will be a challenge because of the various types and sizes of vehicles that are on the road in Italy and the behavior of some of the drivers. I have driven in Italy since the late 80's on vacation and have had no problems and more importantly, no accidents. UPDATE: On 16 January 2008, I had my first accident in Italy and Europe.

    If you hate city driving in the States, I can tell you it is a lot worse in the medium to large Italian cities.

    Remember take you time to go from place to place and be careful. I would suggest and recommend picking up a good map for the specific region(s) you are driving in Italy. You do not need a book of maps to carry around with you.

    Several rental car companies and travel agencies offer GPS units for rental cars. While they are a nice to have item, most of these GPS units cover only 80% of Italy. However, note where you are traveling to in Italy. Normally, you can get to most major cities and town but if you go off the beaten path, you'll find out how much is NOT covered by the GPS unit.

    That's it for Friday, 17 March 2006: venerdì, 17 marzo 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.

    "Più che le parole persuadano gli esempi."
    "Actions speak louder than words."
    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.
    (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 16 OCTOBER 2016)© Benjamin H. Licodo, 2006 - 2016, All Rights Reserved.
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    Saturday, December 03, 2005

    Info on Private and Public Transportation and Other Transportation Modes in Italy

    (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 21 August 2007)

    Here are the links for private and public transportation and other transportation modes in Italy    :

    PRIVATE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

    AIRLINES (DOMESTIC)
    • Air One – In English and Italian
    • Alitalia – Within Italy or Europe
    • Meridiana – In English, French, Italian, Spanish – Within Italy or Europe
    BUS
    TRAIN INFORMATION
    OTHER TRANSPORTATION MODES
      • WEATHER
        • Italy – Select from list of cities/towns in Italy – "Weatherbase is your one authoritative source for finding monthly weather records and averages for more than 16,439 cities worldwide." – From Weatherbase
        • italy-weather-and-maps.com – home to maps of Italy, current Italian weather conditions, and six day weather forecasts for every Italian region and province.
      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.

      This is a pretty good sampling of private and public transportation and other transportation modes in Italy. With the exception of LIMOUSINE SERVICE, where I only listed a few because usually one goes by a recommendation from friends or a travel agent or by word of mouth. You can also do a search (Find) on the Slow Travel Talk Italy forum site for a recommendation for a LIMOUSINE SERVICE. If anyone has a suggestion, please let me know. The same goes for any other suggestions or recommendations for transportation.

      My wife and I have used various forms of transportation in Italy and we have been rewarded with many memories and unbelieveable sights. Yes, at times it can be confusing. But a bus ride down the Amalfi coast with a ferry ride back to Sorrento is fantastic and filled with excitement especially with its scenic views of the water and the coastline. It is not to be missed!

      Please note: Be sure to check the year of any schedule listed above. These listings were done in the fall of 2005. Italy uses a 24 hour clock. Which means you will subtract 1200 from anytime over or greater than 12:00 while you are traveling in Italy. For example, 14:15 is 2:15 PM or 23:47 is 11:47 PM.

      That's it for Friday, 2 December 2005: venerdì, 2 dicembre 2005

      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.

      "Ogni regola ha un' eccezione."
      "There is an exception to every rule."

      (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 21 August 2006)
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