Hanging Bridge in the Sky, Val Tartano Morbegno is very famous for the wine tasting. And a few more kilometer towards Sondrio, and you will be in cloud 9 – literally. Yes, I am talking about the Ponte nel Cielo or the hanging bridge in the sky, 140 meters high Tibetan bridge. This magnificent bridge is on a hill town sitting about 1000 meters above sea level in the Alps. The suspension bridge is very recent. This daring Tibetan bridge linking Campo Tartano with the Frasnino mountain range was inaugurated in 2018 by an Austrian firm. Tibetan hanging bridge achieved a European record in he ..read more

How To Claim 70% Income Tax Exemption in Italy Do you want to file module 730? Are you looking for information to claim back the 70% income tax exemption? Look no further, you are in right place. I received a lot of thank you emails after the article for New Tax Regine in Italy went live. Many have written to me that this greatly influenced them to make the decision to move to Italy. After all, who do not want to pay less tax, right? New Tax Regime in Italy Impatriati or the Expats tax breaks regime was originally introduced by the Italian parliament in the year 2016 and subsequently amend ..read more

The Ultimate Guide to Buying A House in Italy It is everyone’s dream, to lead a Dolce Vita in Italy. I have come across many people looking to move to Italy, not just for work. But also settle in here. Several foreigners are eager to find houses in Italy before they even move in here. More than money, it is the language that is of great concern to many. Add to that, the well-known Italian bureaucracy adds to the complexity. I for one, when I moved to Italy was attracted by the idea of buying a house here. But, the dilemma of whether I am going to settle here or not made me uncomfortable wi ..read more

How To Get A Certificate of Residency in Italy A certificate of Residency in Italy is one of the most important documents that prove your residency in Italy. It would be asked for almost every task you want to perform here – like opening a bank account, renewal of permesso, requesting loans etc. Considering this, my recommendation is to make sure you register your residence as early as possible once you receive the permesso di soggiorno. But with all the waits you had for the fingerprints, post office visits, and Questurea extra I know you just want to take a step back to relax. No, not ye ..read more

A Complete Guide to Traffic Fines In Italy Before we start discussing the traffic fines in Italy let me provide some interesting facts on how the Italian government acts. One of my friends rented a car some 8-10 years back in Napoli. The rental car developed some snag on day 2, and he exchanged the car for another one. Completed his trip, back home in Milan with loads of memories. But he never thought he would need to rekindle his memories after 4 years of his trip – Unfortunately not for a good reason. He got a ticket for speeding for the car he took on rent. But on closer look at the dat ..read more

Public Holidays in Italy 2024 Holidays are special. Be it kids or elders, that is the time when they come together in celebration moods and build memories. Irrespective of whether you just relocated to Italy as an expat, or staying here as a resident or you are just a tourist in this fashion city of Milan, you should be well aware of the public holidays if you want to plan your travel effectively. On the one side, your tour could be disrupted due to the closure of the attractions, but on the other hand, you could be spending more money on the ticket and hotel costs if you do not know th ..read more

Visit to Kamakura in Japan Visit Japan. House of Samurai. Electronics capital of the world. Not just that, but also the iconic Great Buddha, Kamakura in Japan. I started my visit to this Land of rising Sun from 2001. In the beginning, it was mostly far from Tokyo, Aizu-Wakamatsu on the north, or it was Yokkaichi in the south. But later, the priorities changed and I started to stay in an apartment in Oimachi near Tokyo. During one such stay, I had my friends staying in the same apartment. Friends together, in a foreign land. What else you can ask? We all decided to go to Kamakura and the ne ..read more

A Journey Through History and Culture of Italy Italy, a land steeped in history and adorned with the vestiges of a glorious past, beckons travelers with its promise of cultural immersion and enduring beauty. From the grandeur of ancient Rome to the artistic brilliance of Renaissance Florence, Italy’s historical treasures offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of civilizations that have shaped this remarkable nation, there are so many best places to visit in Italy. Rome: A Timeless Legacy Rome, the Eternal City, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire. Its streets e ..read more

Cheapest Ski Resorts near Milan Piani di Bobbio is one of the cheapest ski resorts near Milan, the capital of the Lombardy region. It is located less than 80 km from Milan and can be reached in about one hour and a half by car. It has about 35 km of slopes unwinding among the provinces of Lecco and Bergamo. Piani di Bobbio gets the name from Bobbio, in the province of Piacenza. Piani di Bobbio were the alpine pastures of an important abbey in Piacenza. Now you know how they got the name. How To Reach the Cheapest Ski Resorts near Milan Piani di Bobbio falls in the Province of Lecco and can ..read more

How True Is 1 Euro Houses in Italy Last month, I had a reader sending me an email and asking about the 1 Euro houses in Italy. A few weeks back another one sent an email to check on the possibility of getting the massive grant of 15,000 Euro just for relocating to Sardinia. I am sure you have heard about these unbelievable offers from the Italian government to relocate to Italy. Looking at the comments and emails related to this, it does seem to attract many fence-sitters. So, I thought it was the right time for me to do an article to discuss the reality of such offers. And here I am. 1 ..read more