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How to Spend Three Days in Naples, Italy

Naples, Italy is a chaotic, energetic, and passionate city located along the sea in southern Italy. It seems to get mixed reviews – people either love it or hate it. Well, I am here to...

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How to Spend Three Days in Naples, Italy
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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How to Rent an Apartment in Vancouver, BC
Canada ► August 10, 2020

How to Rent an Apartment in Vancouver, BC

Vancouver is a gorgeous place to live. However, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to secure a place to live. While you can reach out to various realtor/agency websites and browse various apartment websites,...

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How to Import Your Car From USA Into Canada
Canada ► August 5, 2020

How to Import Your Car From USA Into Canada

Step-by-step guide to easily understand how to import your car from the US into Canada.

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Childhood Delight
Portfolio ► October 15, 2011

Childhood Delight

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Sara in Italia, Italophile

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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The first full day exploring Milano Design Week wa The first full day exploring Milano Design Week was a success!

I was able to squeeze in as many events as possible across Milan. This event is the biggest of the year here! (Yes, even bigger than Fashion Week). In fact, it’s even better since so many of these events are open to the public. 

Let me know if there are any events I should try to check out before MDW 2026 wraps up!

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Ciao! My name is Sara and I’m an American living in Milan, Italy. Follow along as I share about life in Italy, advice on moving to Italy, and plenty of Italy travel content.
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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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