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14 Amazing Things to Do in Vancouver in Summer
Canada ► May 22, 2022

14 Amazing Things to Do in Vancouver in Summer

If you’re looking for a list of things to do in Vancouver during summer, you’ve come to the right place! Summer is a bustling, beautiful, and exciting time to visit Vancouver. After the dreary and...

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The Best Bars in Yaletown, Vancouver
Canada ► March 7, 2022

The Best Bars in Yaletown, Vancouver

Yaletown, Vancouver is a very happening spot to go out in the city. It’s very little surprise that the best bars in Yaletown are also some of the best bars in Vancouver. Period! Check out...

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit (or Move to) Vancouver, BC
Canada ► January 14, 2022

Top 5 Reasons to Visit (or Move to) Vancouver, BC

I was fortunately to spend three years of my mid-20s living in beautiful Vancouver, BC! It was definitely an adventure and I have many takeaways on what makes this city so incredible. Check out these...

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10 Best Restaurants in Yaletown, Vancouver
Uncategorized ► July 8, 2021

10 Best Restaurants in Yaletown, Vancouver

These 10 best restaurants in Yaletown deliver on food, drinks, ambience, and LOCATION! Yaletown is one of the hottest neighborhoods to see and be seen (check out My Honest Guide to Vancouver Neighborhoods), so why...

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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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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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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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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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