Monday, November 21, 2005

Info on Events and Festivals (festa or sagra) in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 28 October 2006)

Here are the links for various events and festivals (festa or sagra) in Italy:

EVENT/FESTIVAL
  • The Chocolate Festival in Turin and Piedmont – March 24th to April 2nd, 2006
  • Torino Food Market Festival – 21 - 23 April 2006
  • Cantine Aperte (Open Wine Cellars or 'Open Wine Cantinas') – Annual event – Last Sunday in May – What this means is that wine cellars of the Movimento Turismo del Vino association throw open their doors and you can sample some of the best wines in Italy. – In Italian Only
  • Festa dei Ceri - Annual event – In May in Gubbio (Umbria) – In Italian Only
  • Vulcanology - La Playa Catania (Italy) - International Music and Art Festival July 14-16 – Source: All About Jazz
  • Spoleto Festival – In July in Spoleto
  • Umbria Jazz Festival 2005 – Annual event – In July in Perugia (Umbria)
  • Palio (Horse Race) – Annual event – In August in Siena (Tuscany)
  • Eurochocolate – Annual event – In October in Perugia (Umbria)
  • Salone del Gusto – In multiple languages – October 26-30, 2006
  • Frantoi Aperti – Annual event – In November in Umbria – Frantoi Aperti aims to acquaint the public more closely with Umbrian olive oil through the institution of two days in which the public is admitted to the region’s oileries and invited to taste the year’s new oil for themselves, as well as talk directly to the producers about all the production process.
  • Umbria Jazz Winter – In Orvieto
EVENT/FESTIVAL BY REGION
 LISTINGS OF EVENTS
 MISCELLANEOUS
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.
SEE ARCHIVES OF BLOG
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.

That's it for Sunday, 20 November 2005: domenica, 20 Novembre 2005

Ciao, Ben

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

"Chisto 'e 'o munno: chi naviga e chi va 'nfunno."
This is the world: some sail and some sink.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 28 October 2006)
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Saturday, November 19, 2005

Info on Market Days/Antique Markets in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 25 July 2007)

Here are the links for markets, market days and/or antique markets in Italy:

REGIONS
LISTS OF MARKET DAYS OR ANTIQUE MARKETS
MISCELLANEOUS
* = Blog entry has been updated.
The above links are current. To the readers of this blog entry, I am seeking more web sites on markets, market days, flea markets, Christmas markets and/or antique markets in Italy, 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 .

That's it for Saturday, 19 November 2005: venerdì, 19 Novembre 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.

"Belle Parole Non Pascono i Gatti."
"Fine words don't feed cats."

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 25 July 2007)
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Friday, November 18, 2005

Info on Comunes, Provinces and Regions in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 25 July 2007)

Here are some links on Communes, Provinces and Regions in Italy:

INFORMATION
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.

To add to your knowledge of Italy.

That's it for Friday, 18 November 2005: venerdì, 18 Novembre 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.

"Finché c'è vita c'è speranza."
"As long as there is life there is hope."

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 25 July 2007)
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Thursday, November 17, 2005

Info on On-Line Route Planning and Maps of Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 25 August 2010)

Here are some links for On-Line Route Planning and of Maps of Italy:

ON-LINE ROUTE PLANNING
  • AA Route Planner Europe – Detailed route directions – Source: AA (Automobile Association) – "For the road ahead"
  • mappy – "is a multimedia service across the whole of Europe that offers route planning services, publishes maps and supplies tourist and practical information." – Source: web site – In multiple languages
  • Maps and Directions – Under Country / Region, select country of choice – Source: msn.com
  • Maporama® – "is the European leader on the market of Geocentric Services." – Source: web site – In English, French
  • MapQuest® – "is All New!"
  • RAC Route Planner – "Plan routes for the UK and Europe" – Source: RAC – "the driving people"
  • TuttoCittà.it® – "create map" or "find on the map" – Source: web site – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • Via Michelin – "Route planner, maps, tourist information, hotels and restaurants" – Source: web site – In multiple languages
MAPS OF ITALY
 RELATED
 MISCELLANEOUS
* = Blog entry has been updated.

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

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 300+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

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

Happy driving to one and all. With the above resources, I hope and wish you can find that Italian city and/or town on the map.

For your safety, do NOT read the map and drive! Have a navigator (read passenger) look at the map and give you directions. If you do not have a passenger in the car with you, pull off to the side of the road to read the map.

That's it for Thursday, 17 November 2005: giovedì, 17 Novembre 2005

Ciao, Ben

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

"Ogni parola non vuol risposta."
"Not every question deserves an answer."

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: 25 August 2010)

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Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Info on Italian Newspapers

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 November 2006)

Here are some links about Newspapers in Italy:

LIST

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.

Because I had a catastrophic error with my original blog entry for today, this will be a very short posting. Tomorrow, I will post an exciting and very interesting blog on “Info on Job Opportunities in Italy and Europe.

For your reading enjoyment.

That's it for Tuesday, 15 November 2005: Martedì, 15 Novembre 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:

"A tutto c'è rimedio, fuorchè alla morte."
There is a cure for everything except death.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 November 2006)
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Monday, November 14, 2005

Info for Cell Phones in Italy and Europe

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 31 July 2010)

Here are the links for Info on Cell Phones AKA mobile in Italy and Europe:

INFORMATION
ARTICLES
 CELLULAR NETWORKS PROVIDERS IN ITALY
 RENT/BUY CELL PHONES
 RECHARGE (TOPPING UP) SIM CARDS
 RELATED
 MISCELLANEOUS


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.

Note: However, since 2005, I do use a TIM SIM card when I travel to Italy with my existing Nokia GSM, tri-band and unlocked cell phone. [Update: A/O 2008, I now have an unlocked, quad-band HP iPAQ 510 and my wife has a Nokia 1200 that she bought at a TIM store in Arezzo. We are using TIM SIM cards in both phones.]

IMPO (In my personal opinion), it is cheaper and less expensive to buy a GSM, tri-band or quad-band and unlocked cell phone than to rent one for Italian or world-wide vacation travel with a dual voltage AC adapters (110V-220/240V). This is especially true if you already have a GSM, tri-band or quad-band and unlocked cell phone in the USA from AT&T (formerly, Cingular) or T-Mobile or bought off of eBay or from some other company.

As long as it's a GSM, tri-band or quad-band and unlocked cell phone you can use it with a SIM card from one of the cellular network providers in Italy or in another European country.

NOTE: In Italy, with a SIM card from an ITALIAN cellular network provider, all incoming calls to a GSM, dual band (Italian frequencies, NOT USA ones), tri-band or quad-band and unlocked cell phone are FREE! Also, a cell phone and/or a SIM card bought in Italy will work on the GSM cellular networks in other European countries. However, roaming charges may apply.

Caveat (Warning): ALWAYS test the SIM card in your cell phone before you leave the cellular network vendor's store in Italy!!!! If you buy a SIM card over the Internet or someplace else, be sure there is a return policy for the SIM card, if it doesn't work in your GSM, unlocked, dual band (Italian frequencies, NOT USA ones) or tri-band or quad-band, cell phone.

That's it for Monday, 14 November 2005: Lunedì, 14 Novembre 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 Italian language quote is from Cesare Pavese:

“L'unica gioia al mondo e cominciare.”
"The only joy in the world is to begin."

Please read my wife 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: 31 July 2010)
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Sunday, November 13, 2005

Info on Living in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 November 2006)

Here are some links on Living in Italy:
OBSERVATIONS/COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUALS ALREADY LIVING IN ITALY
 BOOKS ABOUT LIVING IN ITALY
 MISCELLANEOUS
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.

This list was a long one.

More than a few years ago, I got on a plane and went to live and work in Germany. Other than taking a very little time to prepare myself for this move, I knew very little about the country when I arrived there. I am much wiser now. In my preparation on moving to Italy with my wife, I am doing research on the web, talking to and meeting with Expats and traveling at least once a year to Italy.

Living in Italy will be the easy part. Surviving will be another story. However, my wife and I have the time to plan for our move and we are excite about it. This will be her first experience of living abroad. I have had the opportunity to live and work in Germany and Kuwait aka Q8. I will have a few more "Info on ..." to post and then I will begin to write more about the actual preparations.

For instance, on Friday, 11 November 2005, my wife submitted the paperwork to become an Italian citizen (jure sanguinis) at the Italian Embassy here in Washington, DC. This is a story not only of just a move to Italy but more. Keep tuned and it will be told over the next few months.

That's it for Sunday, 13 November 2005: Domenica, 13 Novembre 2005

Starting today, I will end each posting with a proverb or quote in Italian with an English translation:

"La vita e' meravigliosa. Senza saresti morto."
"Life is wonderful. Without it, you would be dead. (Leopold Fechtner)"

Ciao, Ben

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 November 2006)
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Saturday, November 12, 2005

Info on Books about Italy

Here are the links for books about and on Italy:

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 9 July 2007)

ITALIAN HISTORY, CULTURE, ETC.
  1. “America's Rome”, James Vance
  2. “As the Romans Do: The Delights, Dramas, and Daily Diversions of Life in the Eternal City“, Alan Epstein
  3. “Café Life Rome: A Guidebook to the Cafés and Bars of the Eternal City“, Joe Wolff, Joseph Wolff, Roger Paperno (Photographer)
  4. “Cento Citti“, Paul Hofmann
  5. “Chow Venice: Savoring the Food and Wine of La Serenissima”, Ruth Edenbaum, Shannon Essa
  6. “Ciao, America!: An Italian Discovers the U.S.“, Beppe Severgnini
  7. “The Cambridge Companion to Modern Italian Culture“, Zygmunt G. Baranski
  8. “The Collected Traveler, Venice“, Barrie Kerper
  9. “The Companion Guide to Venice“, Hugh Honour
  10. “A Concise History of Italy“, Christopher Duggan
  11. “Dances with Luigi“, Paul E. Paolicelli
  12. “Dark Side Of Italy“, Tobias Jones
  13. “Effie in Venice: Effie Ruskin's Letter Home 1849-1852“, Mary Lutyens
  14. “Garibaldi“, Jaspar Ridley
  15. “A History of Contemporary Italy: Society and Politics, 1943-1988“, Paul Ginsborg
  16. “A History of Venice“, John Julius Norwich
  17. “Italian Days“, Barbara Grizzuti Harrison
  18. “The Italians“, Luigi Barzinni
  19. “An Italian Education“, Tim Parks
  20. “Italian Neighbours“, Tim Parks
  21. “Italy and Its Discontents: Family, Civil Society, State“, Paul Ginsborg
  22. “A Literary Companion to Venice“, Ian Littlewood
  23. “Lucifer's Shadow“, David Hewson
  24. "Miss Garnet's Angel", Salley Vickers
  25. “My Venice”, Harold Brodkey
  26. “The New Italians“, Charles Richards
  27. "Paradise of Cities", John Julius Norwich
  28. “The Seasons of Rome“, Paul Hofmann
  29. “Serenissima: A Novel of Venice“, Erica Jong
  30. “Silvio Berlusconi: Television, Power and Patrimony“, Paul Ginsborg
  31. “Stones of Venice”, John Ruskin
  32. “That Fine Italian Hand“, Paul Hofmann
  33. “A Thousand Days in Venice“, Marlena De Blasi
  34. “Too Much Tuscan Sun“, Dario Castagno
  35. "Under the Southern Sun: Stories of the Real Italy and the Americans It", Paul E. Paolicelli
  36. “Vaporetto 13“ by Robert Girardi
  37. “A Venetian Affair“, Andrea Di Robilant
  38. “Venetian Dreaming: A Love Affair With the World's Most Treasured City”, Paula Weideger
  39. “Venice“, Jan Morris
  40. “Venice for Pleasure“, J. G. Links
  41. “Venice Observed”, Mary McCarthy
  42. “Watermark”, Joseph Brodsky
URLs for BOOKS
There are thousands of books about Italy and in many languages. The ones listed here are just a sampling of what is available for one who wants to read about and learn more about Italy. These books are listed alphabetically and not in any order of important. Some of the above books were suggested by members or readers on the various forums of the Expats in Italy and slow travel italy web sites from various postings in the past year. There’s a uniqueness that every country in the world has to itself. Sometimes, you can read about it but other times you just have to go and experience it in person. Italy has a long history and has influenced the world with its art, architecture, language (Latin), science, etc. Italy is far from being perfect but we can learn from its history and culture.

The above “URLs for Book” links are current. If anyone has any suggestions for other sites or books, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

If you are interested in any of the above books, please click on one of the book covers on the right and you will go to AMAZON web site and you can place your order for the book(s) of your choice.

For your reading enjoyment.

That's it for Saturday, 12 November 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.

"Chi lascia la strada vecchia per quella nuova, sa quel che lascia ma non quel che trova."
He who leaves the known road for a new one, knows what he leaves behind but not what he will find.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 9 July 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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Thursday, November 10, 2005

Info on On-Line (Internet) Radio and TV in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 1 May 2008)

Here are the links for On-Line Radio and TV:

R A D I O S T A T I O N S

ITALY

LISTS OF ON-LINE ITALIAN RADIO STATIONS

ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS IN THE US
OUTSIDE OF ITALY
 T V S T A T I O N S

ITALY
  • Beeline TV – " FREE ONLINE TELEVISION CHANNELS FROM AROUND THE WORLD" – Look for specific TV stations under heading titled, "Italian TV"
  • PCTV4ME – Download free trial offer – Select "Category: Business, Entertainment, Music, News, Sports, Regional or All" – Select "Medium: Television or Radio or All" – Select "Country: Italy"
  • TVRadioWorld: Italy
  • TV4all – Select Italy at the left!
OUTSIDE OF ITALY
  • Beeline TV – "Watch free online TV channels from around the world. Beeline TV provides a selection of the best broadband internet television channels." – " FREE ONLINE TELEVISION CHANNELS FROM AROUND THE WORLD"
  • C-SPAN
  • COMEDY CENTRAL
  • COMEDY CENTRAL: Daily Show with Jon Stewart
  • Democracy Now! – " is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 450 stations in North America."
  • Internet TV List – "internet tv, web video clips, music, news, tv shows, tv broadcasting, shoutcast, web casts, streaming, live TV online TV Guide, live TV Directory" – "The Premier Resource for Internet TV, online TV Guide & Pre-Recorded, Live TV webcasts."
  • PCTV4ME – Download free trial offer – Select "Category: Business, Entertainment, Music, News, Sports, Regional or All" – Select "Medium: Television or Radio or All" – Select "Country: drop down listing of countries"
  • TVover.net – "Watch Internet TV" – "Free · Pay-per-view · Live · Video Clips"
  • TVRadioWorld
  • TV4all
  • WWITV: World Wide Internet TeleVision – "Your Portal to watch live and on demand online TeleVision broadcasts" – In Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
RESOURCE
The above links are current. If anyone has any suggestions for other sites, please feel free to post your reply and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: The TV listings are best viewed with a high speed internet connection: cable modem or ADSL.

I am sure there are other links for On-Line Radio and TV in Italy but some of the above have been mentioned either in the various postings on Expats In Italy web site or found on the web.

For your listening and viewing enjoyment.

That's it for Thursday, 10 November 2005

Ciao, Ben

"L'amore e cieco, ma il matrimonio gli rida la vista."
"Love is blind. Marriage restores one's vision."

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 1 May 2008)
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