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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
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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How to Spend One Day in Bergamo, Italy
Italy ► May 31, 2024

How to Spend One Day in Bergamo, Italy

About 45-60 minutes outside of Milan (traffic-depending or train schedules), you’ll find Bergamo. Bergamo is a unique medieval town that has since expanded into quite a modern city as well, depending if you venture to...

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My Favorite Hidden Gems in Rome
Italy ► May 31, 2024

My Favorite Hidden Gems in Rome

Rome is such an incredible city to visit. Of course you must-see the Coliseum, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and so on. BUT, what if I told you there are some incredible hidden...

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The Best Cafes in Porta Venezia, Milan
Italy ► May 30, 2024

The Best Cafes in Porta Venezia, Milan

Porta Venezia is a favorite neighborhood of many Milanese and expats living in Milan. It has so much to offer: a bustling expat community, access to some incredible shopping on Corso Buenos Aires, and a...

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How to Spend One Day in Procida, Italy
Campania ► May 30, 2024

How to Spend One Day in Procida, Italy

Procida is a small and serene island located off the coast of Naples. It is often overshadowed by nearby Ischia, but it makes a great afternoon or day trip from Naples given the easy access...

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The Best Brunch Spots in Milan, Italy
Italy ► May 30, 2024

The Best Brunch Spots in Milan, Italy

As an American, the weekend can truly mean one thing for a food lover: brunch. Yes, that perfect mid-day meal with friends to recap the week together. I was nervous that Italy wouldn’t have the...

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How to Spend One Day in Florence, Italy
Italy ► May 30, 2024

How to Spend One Day in Florence, Italy

Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, so it is no surprise more and more tourists have been flocking here in recent years. If you find yourself wondering how to spend one...

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How to Spend One Day in Turin, Italy
Italy ► May 30, 2024

How to Spend One Day in Turin, Italy

Torino, or Turin, Italy is the capital of the 3 C’s: cars (Fiat is from here), coffee, (Lavazza is from here), and chocolate (gianduia is from here). So honestly, what isn’t there to like about...

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How to Spend One Day in Pavia, Italy
Italy ► April 19, 2024

How to Spend One Day in Pavia, Italy

Nestled just 40 minutes outside of Milan by train, Pavia makes an excellent day trip from Milan. Pavia, Italy is a town rich in history and provides plenty for one to explore in a day....

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How to Spend One Day in Verona, Italy
Italy ► April 19, 2024

How to Spend One Day in Verona, Italy

Ahhh, Verona. The city of love. With its charming streets, beautiful palazzos, and Romeo and Juliet history, there is no surprise so many visitors flock to Verona. This gorgeous city makes for a perfect day...

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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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