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10 Best Restaurants in Gastown, Vancouver
Canada ► July 12, 2021

10 Best Restaurants in Gastown, Vancouver

While we are well aware there are some incredible bars in Gastown (check out the Best Bars in Gastown), here is my list of the 10 best RESTAURANTS in Gastown! Even some of the local...

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10 Best Restaurants in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Destinations ► July 9, 2021

10 Best Restaurants in Lincoln Park, Chicago

A bit north of the downtown core, you will find some of the best restaurants in Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park has much more of a community-neighborhood vibe compared to the more urban neighborhoods of Chicago....

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10 Best Restaurants in River North, Chicago
Destinations ► July 8, 2021

10 Best Restaurants in River North, Chicago

Some of the best restaurants in Chicago located in the River North neighborhood. Here is my quick guide on my 10 favorite spots to check out when you’re in this ‘hood! And don’t expect any...

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Best Beaches in Naples, Florida
Destinations ► April 21, 2021

Best Beaches in Naples, Florida

In general, Florida is a hot-spot in the US for its beaches. One of my favorite locations for amazing beaches is Naples. I’ve compiled a list of the best beaches in Naples, Florida along with...

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How to Spend a Weekend in San Francisco, California
Destinations ► March 6, 2021

How to Spend a Weekend in San Francisco, California

When someone asks what my favorite city to visit in the US is I immediately have a few that come to mind: Honolulu, New Orleans, and….San Fransisco! In this post I breakdown how to spend...

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How to Spend a Weekend in Washington, D.C.
Destinations ► October 15, 2020

How to Spend a Weekend in Washington, D.C.

Every American (or non!) should spend at least one weekend in Washington, DC. It’s the United State’s capital, after all! There is so much to see, do, eat, and explore in this melting pot of...

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Best Bars in Gastown, Vancouver
Canada ► September 19, 2020

Best Bars in Gastown, Vancouver

Since it seems to be raining in Vancouver 75% of the year, you need to find a safe haven to wet your whistle without actually getting wet yourself. Low and behold: Vancouver’s bar scene. Gastown...

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5 Best Places to SUP in Vancouver, BC
Canada ► September 1, 2020

5 Best Places to SUP in Vancouver, BC

Vancouver is an extremely health-conscious city. It’s one issue if you’re not vegan here (since I’m from Wisconsin becoming vegan is actually considered a sin). However, it’s an entire other issue if you’re not outdoorsy...

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25 Awesome Things to Do in Shanghai, China
Asia ► August 31, 2020

25 Awesome Things to Do in Shanghai, China

Whoever said New York is the city that never sleeps never came to Shanghai. The list of things to do/try/see/explore/taste in Shanghai is unlimited and extends through all hours of the day or night depending...

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My Honest Guide to Vancouver, BC Neighborhoods
Canada ► August 21, 2020

My Honest Guide to Vancouver, BC Neighborhoods

Vancouver neighborhoods are amazing and unique. In this beautiful city there are 23 neighborhoods that have very distinct personalities. Below is my quick – and honest – guide to Vancouver neighborhoods where I briefly summarize...

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Ciao! I'm Sara. An American who quit her job in the US and moved to Milan to seek out my journey of La Dolce Vita. Follow along for Italy guides, tips, and general rants about the pros and cons of moving to Italy.

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Follow along as I try to figure out my life abroad 🇮🇹

Italy and classic car lovers unite!! The @coppamil Italy and classic car lovers unite!! The @coppamilanosanremo is an official experience you won’t want to miss. 

What started in 1906 as a speed rally from Milan to Sanremo, today has shifted into a precision rally. Attend as either a driver/co-driver or a guest (like me!) and you’ll have a blast. The teams drive through Lombardy, Piedmont, and wrap up in Liguria. 

So, if you love the idea of vintage cars winding through scenic Italian landscapes, you may want to look into joining next year’s rally (or at least seeing it it may pass through your town). 
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How to apply for the permesso di soggiorno in Ital How to apply for the permesso di soggiorno in Italy!!

Moving to Italy sounds great (and it is!) but before you can truly enjoy your new life abroad, you have to take care of some housekeeping. The first up, and one of the most important tasks, is filing for your Permesso di soggiorno (residency permit) so you can be cleared to legally live in Italy. 

The process is a pain. Depending on which city you live in likely determines how long processing this will take. For example, I’ve heard horror stories about the wait times in Florence. But Milan, despite being a large city, seems to process these fairly efficient. 

It’s your first introduction to Italian bureaucracy and the most important thing is completing this WITHIN 8 DAYS OF YOUR ARRIVAL IN ITALY!

📌Save this guide for your future move to Italy so you don’t miss a single step. 

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Ciao! My name is Sara, I’m an American living abroad in Milan, Italy. I share Italy travel tips, content, and advice. Follow along to see more about my life in Italy. 🇮🇹 
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I had a new “first” as an American living in Italy I had a new “first” as an American living in Italy this week (and it was a bit of a culture shock for me) - the condo assembly. 😅

I truly wish I could have had a secret camera in the room. As an American, my understanding is most condo associations elect of a board of directors to make most day-to-day decisions. Of course if there is a bigger decision, the condos vote (usuall 1 vote for household). Well, that process is very different in Italy! 

Here, the amount of votes are determined by condo size. And everyone, I mean EVERYONE, seems to have a (loud) opinion on every topic. My imagination of a calm meeting amongst neighbors was quickly replaced by reality. 

Anyways, I love living in Italy but these experiences make me laugh at how one thing can differ so much one place to another. 

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Ciao! My name is Sara and I’m an American living in Milan, Italy. I love sharing snippets of life in Italy, Italy travel guides, and Italy travel tips. Follow for more! 🥳
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Hidden costs of owning a car in Italy. 🚙🙃 I was s Hidden costs of owning a car in Italy. 🚙🙃

I was soooo thrilled after getting my license in Italy! Then, I was humbled veryyy quick by all of the beauracracy and costs that come along with it. 

My biggest shock was perhaps the Area C payments (despite being a resident within Area C) and only receiving a discount for a limited number of entries a year. 🫠 Why…

Do any of these shock you? Or are there any other costs I have still overlooked (keep in mind as a foreigner it’s hard to know sometimes what to pay - like this bollo!). 

Save this post if are in the market for buying a car in italy and all of the costs attached to buying a car in iraly. 😵‍💫
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