Banks in Italy range from co-operative banks, or banchi popolari cooperativi, to credit or commercial banks and also cooperative credit banks, or banche di credito cooperativo. There are two different types of accounts aimed at expats who are living in Italy. For various reasons, expats tend to like non-resident bank accounts, which are known as … Read more
The world loves coffee. It’s the second most valuable traded commodity – second only to oil – with 8.5 billion kilos of ground coffee consumed every year. This equates to 2.25 billion cups of hot brew consumed worldwide every day. Whilst the global population is becoming more and more addicted to their morning brew, they … Read more
Who are you? I read this initially as “how are you?” and was writing some “witty” response, “somewhere between a glass of wine and an institution.” Then I realized I’d read the question wrong. I’m M.E., a writer, blogger, obsessive goat and capybara video watcher.Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to … Read more
Who are you? I am a mom, a sister, a daughter and a friend. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Cortona, Italy in April 2016 from California. My husband passed away a year and a half ago and last year I travelled the world leaving his ashes in all the … Read more
Who are you? My name is Jasmine, I’m a 27 year old born-and-bred Western Canadian from Edmonton, Alberta. I attended pharmacy school at the University of Alberta and practiced in the community for a little less than two years before packing my bags for Bergamo, Italy.Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved … Read more
Who are you? I am a 27 year old new mom married to an Italian Special Forces helicopter pilot. I started blogging as a way to communicate with my family and friends and over the years it turned into my source of release and creativity. I started out teaching English which is the common path … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Italy and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there. This Italian Lifehttps://hottitalianlife.com/ Jess followed her heart to the boot shaped … Read more
Ivanka, tell us a bit about yourself and how you came to be an expat. I worked in the financial industry in Toronto and got laid off due to re-structuring. Before I found another job I convinced my husband to take a year off and live in Italy. At first he was reluctant but then … Read more
Tipping etiquette can be a bit tricky to figure out as an expat, as it differs from one country to another. While some cultures do not believe in leaving anything more than what they have being charged, others may voluntarily pay up to 20% of their bill for good service. When it comes to offering … Read more
Italy is one of the most intriguing and attractive countries in all of Europe, if not the entire world. It does many things remarkably well, but especially excels in food, art and fashion. Italy is the birthplace of Spaghetti Bolognese, Antipasto and Tiramisu. It is the land where Michelangelo painstakingly painted the ceiling of the … Read more