sejis3015
American looking for information about Italy
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New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@krista69I would appreciate learning how transporting the pets go. Read More
Single females who have successfully retired to Italy by dtognarelli2
I am seriously considering to make my retirement years in Italy. It would likely be the southern part of the country since the north is too expensive. My concern is that I feel secure and that I won't be "taken for a ride" because I am older, ...
@dtognarelli2I am also a single female hoping to retire to in Italy. And very limited Italian (with a permanent Pimsleur subscription!) I have been checking out the area around Cortona--know one couple there--and Umbria. "Above Rome" was the ... Read More
Real estate agent by nrlamler
Hello all I am new to this forum. I have read previous posts with interest because we are currently looking for a property in central Italy. I am hoping to find some guidance and benefit from the experience of people who have navigated through the ...
@nrlamlerThis sounds very much like my goals. How have things moved forward? Did you find a place to buy? What has been your experience? I am two years away from my retirement, but I'm trying to learn in advance! Read More
Lucca and Tourists by Celestinoanna
For anyone who lives in or lived in Lucca…I’m wondering what it’s like with all the tourists. Is there a way to live there outside of busy tourist areas? Thanks.
@CelestinoannaThis is very much what I am also looking for. I'll be retiring in a couple of years, so each trip in the meantime is an exploration to find such a place. Good luck and please post if you find anything. Read More
Looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions by sejis3015
Hello,I am looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions in a few years. I have visited a couple of times and am heading back for a couple of months this winter.When friends ask me "Why Italy?" my response (after "It's Italy, duh!") is ...
Yes, I will be staying in Cortona itself. I love the medieval hill towns. I plan to explore the area, including Umbria, as it seems to have more properties and a bit lower cost. Thank you for the weather advice --yes, it does seem like weather ... Read More
Looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions by sejis3015
Hello,I am looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions in a few years. I have visited a couple of times and am heading back for a couple of months this winter.When friends ask me "Why Italy?" my response (after "It's Italy, duh!") is ...
Thank you for the language encouragement. I was required to have 2 years of foreign language for my degree, and it took me five different professors and three different languages to make it! My first French professor told me he would 'give' me a D ... Read More
Expats living in Cortona by Judithnadia
Hi all Expats in Cortona! I am seriously considering coming to Cortona for 3 months if I can find a place to live. I am from Newport Beach, California and visited Cortona this year. I would like to know what those that came from other countries ...
Your right about going at the non-tourist season. That's why I figured going in November when it is rainy would be a good time. I was there last December and found it wonderful. The holiday decorations were lovely. A couple of days were windy and ... Read More
Looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions
Hello,I am looking to retire to the Tuscany or Umbria regions in a few years. I have visited a couple of times and am heading back for a couple of months this winter.When friends ask me "Why Italy?" my response (after "It's Italy, duh!") is ... Read More
Expats living in Cortona by Judithnadia
Hi all Expats in Cortona! I am seriously considering coming to Cortona for 3 months if I can find a place to live. I am from Newport Beach, California and visited Cortona this year. I would like to know what those that came from other countries ...
@JudithnadiaI see you found a two month rental. I am looking for a place for November and December. Did you use an Airbnb type service? I am looking to retire there in a couple of years, so this trip will focus on managing living there vs. being ... Read More