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

Tiger Temple in Thailand Kanchanaburi, the place where we once had the Tiger Temple in Thailand, is managed by Buddhist monks. When people think of Thailand, the first thing that comes to mind is Bangkok and a beautiful Island like Phi Phi Island. Thailand is a destination everyone dreams not just because they are cheaper but also the treasure of destinations. But not many targeted the Tiger Temple in Thailand, at least in the recent past. I have been thinking a lot about whether to write about this place or not. Because, whenever I write a travel post, my intention will be to trigger your ..read more

Dote Scuola – All You Need To Know What is Dote Scuola? How can it benefit me? We all know that in Italy education is free. But still, there are many people who are unable to get their kids to school. Why? Because, even though the schools are free, there are other expenses that make sending the kid to school expensive for some people. They are not left alone, the Italian government has funds to help these people. So, based on the ISEE (Indicatore Della Situazione Economica Equivalente, which is nothing but an indicator of the equivalent economic situation), they provide funds to help the ..read more

Italian Public Holidays 2023 All companies are known for public holidays in Italy and paid vacations. Yes, this is the statement not from me, but from someone who moved back to Italy from America. Although America is considered the land of opportunity, not many appreciate it for the work-life balance. And it is for a reason. To each and everyone there are many different reasons. But my friend had a very blunt observation – those places do not have many holidays. And he is right. Italy has 11 national public holidays, the 2nd highest in the EU region. But his reason is not just for the nati ..read more