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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 2 Days in Porto, Portugal
Destinations ► July 8, 2022

How to Spend 2 Days in Porto, Portugal

I am completely obsessed with Portugal. The people are friendly, the food is delicious, and the cities are lively and fun. This is your ultimate guide on how to spend 2 days in Porto, Portugal....

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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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5 Tips for the Best Breakfast in Milwaukee, WI
Destinations ► May 16, 2022

5 Tips for the Best Breakfast in Milwaukee, WI

We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Read these 5 tips to enjoy the best breakfast in Milwaukee. These local locations and treats will help make the most of your...

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7 Delicious, Must-Eat Foods in Milwaukee, WI
Destinations ► May 11, 2022

7 Delicious, Must-Eat Foods in Milwaukee, WI

There are always certain foods that trigger a location when you hear them. Think: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, Philly Cheesesteak, Maine Lobster. But consider this…you find yourself in Milwaukee and are now at a loss...

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How to Spend 1 Day in Toledo, Spain
Destinations ► May 2, 2022

How to Spend 1 Day in Toledo, Spain

Are you looking to add Toledo to your Spain itinerary? Toledo makes the perfect city to visit as a day trip from Madrid. The city is full of a unique cultural blend featuring Arab, Jewish,...

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How to Spend a Weekend Eating in New York City
Destinations ► April 23, 2022

How to Spend a Weekend Eating in New York City

There is sooo much to see in New York, so you want to make sure you plan wisely. Check out this guide on how to spend a weekend eating in New York City. Of course,...

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The Best Restaurants in Old Town, Chicago
Destinations ► March 28, 2022

The Best Restaurants in Old Town, Chicago

Whether you live in Chicago or are just visiting, you’ll likely wind up at one of the best restaurants in Old Town, Chicago eventually. This neighborhood is home to the famous Second City, which I...

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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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How to Spend 2 Days in Seville, Spain Itinerary
Destinations ► March 6, 2022

How to Spend 2 Days in Seville, Spain Itinerary

Southern Spain is absolutely breathtaking and adding a visit to Seville is a must! Save this post to remember all of the top things to do and see to learn exactly how to spend 2...

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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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