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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 Three Days in Naples, Italy
Campania ► May 26, 2024

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 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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The 5 Best Gelato Shops in Milan
Italy ► April 17, 2024

The 5 Best Gelato Shops in Milan

You’re never too full for dessert, right? Given that you’re in Italy, the land of incredibly high-quality and delicious food, it is an unspoken rule you must round off every meal with a good gelato....

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The 5 Best Cafes in Rome
Italy ► July 13, 2021

The 5 Best Cafes in Rome

It isn’t difficult to find the best cafes in Rome. In Italy, coffee is king and a very important part of daily ritual and Italian culture. Sant’ Eustachio Il Caffè Piazza di S. Eustachio, 82...

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Best Gelato in Rome, Italy
Italy ► July 13, 2021

Best Gelato in Rome, Italy

It isn’t difficult to find the best gelato in Rome, Italy. There are plenty of artisanal gelaterias scattered throughout the center of Rome. Between delicious flavors, unbeatable locations, and priceless service, Rome’s gelaterias make both...

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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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