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Where to Drink Campari like a Local in Milan, Italy
Italy ► October 16, 2024

Where to Drink Campari like a Local in Milan, Italy

When I first arrived in Italy, I was a self-proclaimed Aperol Girl. I regret not trademarking it. Going out for aperitivo, I always ordered an Aperol Spritz. My Milanese friends finally started commenting that I...

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How to Visit The Last Supper in Milan, Italy
Italy ► October 14, 2024

How to Visit The Last Supper in Milan, Italy

While visiting Milan, many people want to take the chance to view Leonardo di Vinci’s The Last Supper up close and personal. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize getting these tickets is like The Hunger Games!...

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A Must-Do in Liguria: Walk from Santa Margherita to Portofino, Italy
Italy ► August 29, 2024

A Must-Do in Liguria: Walk from Santa Margherita to Portofino, Italy

Portofino, Italy has always been an Italian hot-spot. However, I also recommend a trip to the nearby Santa Margherita Ligure. It is a bigger town with more shops, restaurants, and (importantly) beaches. If you find...

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How to Spend One Day in Sestri Levante, Italy
Italy ► August 29, 2024

How to Spend One Day in Sestri Levante, Italy

Have you heard of Sestri Levante, a quaint town located on the Italian Riviera? This seaside beauty is well-known for some epic hikes, a key location between Portofino and Cinque Terre, and its picturesque bay....

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Must-Eat Foods in Milan, Italy: A Foodie Guide
Italy ► July 26, 2024

Must-Eat Foods in Milan, Italy: A Foodie Guide

Milan, Italy is not well-known for being a “foodie” city. However, I tend to find it can be underrated destination. I mean, they have everything! During your trip to Milan, I encourage you to try...

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Where the Locals Go Out for Drinks in Milan, Italy
Italy ► July 18, 2024

Where the Locals Go Out for Drinks in Milan, Italy

There are some incredible places to grab a drink and relax in Milan, Italy. Whether you want a cozy wine bar, a bustling spot for people-watching with a spritz, or a swanky spot for a...

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A Day Trip from Milan: Visit the Borromean Islands
Italy ► June 23, 2024

A Day Trip from Milan: Visit the Borromean Islands

Looking for a scenic day trip from Milan? Then you must visit the Borromean Islands! This small grouping of islands are located in Lake Maggiore along the Piedmont side and remain somewhat of an untouched...

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My Favorite Hidden Gems in Milan, Italy
Italy ► June 2, 2024

My Favorite Hidden Gems in Milan, Italy

Milan gets a lot of hate when it comes to Italian cities. And I’ll be 100% transparent; I am a former Milan hater. My hate was solely based off visiting the city on a gloomy...

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How to Visit the Tivoli Gardens at Villa D’Este
Italy ► May 31, 2024

How to Visit the Tivoli Gardens at Villa D’Este

Any of my fellow millennial women reading this will recognize and know the Tivoli Gardens from The Lizzie McGuire movie. Even if you don’t have your own Paolo to whisk you off into the sunset,...

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A Visit to the Church of San Fedele in Milan
Italy ► May 31, 2024

A Visit to the Church of San Fedele in Milan

I love visiting churches in Europe. There is so much depth behind the history and we can uncover so many stories inside solely based on the architecture, the art, etc. If you are in Milan...

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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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