The delay in our relocation has at least given us some ‘free time’ for further research on ‘all things italy’! Not least of which is our Italian ‘blood lines’. Obviously, with June being part Italian, some history was already established. Strangely though, it’s come to light that there is Italian blood in my Family Tree [...]
Some confusion exists over the “how to’s, where to’s and why’s” of relocation. Having been looking into this matter for the past few months, here’s what we’ve found. Basically, for anyone relocating from the UK, this is the ‘usual’ chain of events. I say usual, because procedures / processes can vary from region to region, [...]
These, I believe are the current regulations for registering a British vehicle in Italy 1. Take the Registration Book (V5) to the Italian Consulate and request a certified photocopy of it (for further use in Italy); 2. Have the enclosed form, giving technical specification of the vehicle, filled, signed and stamped by the manufacturer or [...]
You’ve travelled to Italy on numerous occasions to select your ideal property and at last, you’ve found it. You’re own piece of Italian perfection that oozes everything you love about the country with just enough work required to add your own personal touch. OK, now what? You know the purchase price, but what is the [...]
Contributed by Stefano Lucatello The International Property Law Centre If you are planning to buy a property abroad or even just thinking about, whether the property be a farmhouse, cottage, apartment, villa or business, you must bear in mind that the foreign property market is currently a Seller?s market. The International Property Law Centre will [...]
Ingredients 1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated four-cheese ravioli* 1 (16-oz.) jar sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce 2 tablespoons white wine 2 medium-size fresh tomatoes, chopped** 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Garnish: fresh basil strips Preparation 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, pour Alfredo sauce into a medium saucepan. Pour [...]
Whoever said ‘It is better to travel than to arrive’ clearly never had to worry about travel insurance. Until recently, many people would only venture abroad once a year. It is now easier and cheaper to pursue our wanderlust and travel further and more frequently than ever before. Heading to sun-kissed beaches or snow-capped peaks [...]
Much has been said about the potential of Le Marche to become the next Tuscany / Umbria. Well we really thought we should investigate this claim a little further! Whilst I really don’t believe that anywhere can truly become the next anywhere else, I do understand what people are saying. Obviously, those who love the [...]
To me, this event ranks highly with some of the all-time greats of timeline landmarks, such as, the Moon Landings, the tearing down of the Berlin wall and even that sorry day that Elvis Presley died. I for one, will always remember exactly where I was and how I felt at the time. I must [...]
copied from post on ItalyMag forum “…..rather than hijack a subject or maybe get accused of straying from the subject….and might i now apologise for my atrocious spelling…my italian wife cannot believe i write things without checking the spelling….as in all soap box openings “i would just like to say this!” when we sell our [...]
