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Discovering Focaccia col Formaggio in Recco, Italy
Italy ► December 25, 2024

Discovering Focaccia col Formaggio in Recco, Italy

I love food. Always have, always will. Living in Italy, I’m spoiled with some of the best food in the world. I’m constantly trying new, regional dishes and they’re all fantastic. However, at 31 years...

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Should You Visit Ostia Antica? Discover More About “Rome’s Pompeii.”
Italy ► December 22, 2024

Should You Visit Ostia Antica? Discover More About “Rome’s Pompeii.”

Many travelers in Rome are often overwhelmed at just how much there is to see in Rome. Of course you plan the major sites: the Coliseum, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and so...

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Visit the Palazzo Morando: Free Museum in Milan, Italy
Italy ► December 18, 2024

Visit the Palazzo Morando: Free Museum in Milan, Italy

Seeking budget-friendly things to do in Milan, Italy? I recommend a visit to the Palazzo Morando | Costume Moda Immagine. How to Get to the Palazzo Morando It’s open every day (excluding Mondays) from 10:30am...

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A Delicious Lunch and a Scenic Hike Around Cernobbio on Lake Como, Italy
Italy ► December 15, 2024

A Delicious Lunch and a Scenic Hike Around Cernobbio on Lake Como, Italy

Cernobbio is little town situated on Lake Como. It is easily accessible from Como town (just 15 minutes by boat or bus) and its hiking paths offer spectacular views overlooking Lake Como. And while the...

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An Open Air Museum: Visit the Monumental Cemetery in Milan, Italy
Italy ► December 11, 2024

An Open Air Museum: Visit the Monumental Cemetery in Milan, Italy

One of my favorite things to do in Milan, Italy is to visit the Monumental Cemetery. It is like walking through an open air museum in the center of the city. The expansive site (it’s...

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Visit Brescia, Italy: Where Roman Ruins and Sparkling Wine Collide
Italy ► December 8, 2024

Visit Brescia, Italy: Where Roman Ruins and Sparkling Wine Collide

Brescia is a small town in the Lombardy region of Italy, famous for some of its historic Roman ruins and rather unique history. It also happens to be in what is considered the Franciacorta region,...

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A Fernet-Branca Tour: Visit the Fernet-Branca Distillery and Museum in Milan, Italy
Italy ► December 4, 2024

A Fernet-Branca Tour: Visit the Fernet-Branca Distillery and Museum in Milan, Italy

My brother is a certified cocktail connoisseur. He always finds the best spots in any town for the best drinks. It’s no surprise he found one of the spots in Milan, Italy. One of Milan’s...

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Wine and Truffles: A Dreamy and Gluttonous Weekend in Langhe, Piedmont
Italy ► November 29, 2024

Wine and Truffles: A Dreamy and Gluttonous Weekend in Langhe, Piedmont

Close your eyes and imagine a luxurious weekend full of red wine, white truffles, chocolate-covered hazelnuts, and endless rolling hills. Am I describing heaven or a reasonably-priced weekend away in Italy? You may be shocked...

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1 Perfect Day at the Thermal Spa in Lake Garda, Italy
Italy ► November 27, 2024

1 Perfect Day at the Thermal Spa in Lake Garda, Italy

Italy is a hot-spot for thermal baths and spas scattered all throughout the country. Considering the copious amounts of walking and exploring you’re likely doing on your Italian holiday, you may want to eventually kick...

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My 10+ Best Things to Do in Milan, Italy
Italy ► October 31, 2024

My 10+ Best Things to Do in Milan, Italy

I vividly remember the first time I visited Milan. I was 19 and ready to re-enact every Sofia Loren film. But only the glamorous ones. I didn’t want a traumatizing Two Women replay. Anyways, I...

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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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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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