Country: Italy

An American Girl In Italy

 Carlie: Welcome to another episode of the Expat Focus podcast. I’m your host Carlie, an Aussie living in France, and today’s guest is an accidental social media influencer. American, Kacie Rose Burns has amassed a community of over one

Caterina, Italy

Who are you? My name is Caterina, and I’m a 61-year-old who still thinks she’s 30. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I’ve been in a small Sicilian city in the Catania province for three months; I plan

Zach Stafford, Milan

Who are you? My name is Zach. I am a financial advisor based in Milan, Italy. I am from Surrey, I graduated from Portsmouth University, and I am a huge sports fan. I run and moderate a Facebook group that

How To Open A Bank Account In Italy

When it comes to opening a bank account in Italy, expats ordinarily have four choices. They can choose to: Keep their existing account in their home country, which is particularly useful for anyone planning to move back at some point

How To Learn The Language In Italy

If you are going out to beautiful Italy in order to live and work, you may be asking how easily you will be able to communicate in English, or whether you will need to be fluent in Italian. We will

How To Rent Or Buy Property In Italy

As an expat destination, Italy is most popular among retired people and those looking to settle down with a partner. The market generally supports people purchasing properties, rather than renting them, but you can also find great rental opportunities with

How To Apply For A Visa In Italy

Italy is one of the most popular destinations in the world, for visitors and expats seeking residence and employment. An estimated 50 million people visit the country annually. Whether or not you need a visa will depend on your country

Italy’s Rainbow Cuisine

If Italy is home to such an extraordinary variety of flavours, tastes, and aromas, it is because Italians know how to make the best of what nature offers and can transform just about anything into a culinary delight, unequalled in

How Much Do Health Procedures Cost In Italy?

The cost of healthcare in Italy will depend on a number of factors, namely whether you as an expat: • are signed up with the national insurance scheme, the Sistema Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) • have private insurance • have a