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An episode I have been waiting so long to share. This week I invited on Gabriela Encina, a psychologist helping specifically expat couples navigate the challenges of multicultural relationships.
In my time in Italy I have met so many foreigners who moved to Italy for love (or stayed for love), but sometimes, things in these relationships arenât all grande amore. Thereâs a huge challenge of balancing between cutural differences. Lack of language, or stability can make us feel at times that this isnât the life for us, but for our partners. That doesnât mean all is lost, itâs just about finding balance again.
Biggest lesson:look out for yourself and take care of yourself! Donât let your life revolve around your partner.
If you are looking to create a community of your own, not your partners, look for Girl Gone International in your community (Itâs where I found Gabriela!)
Connect with Gabriela here: https://gabriela-encina.com https://www.instagram.com/gabriela.encina.psychologist/
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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This week, I am revisiting our talk about the mafia in Italy with a better look at the Camorra - who are they? When did they begin? And what role do they play today?
A quick episode to give you an overview of this Italian organized crime group.
Some resources I mention: Gomorra -Roberto Saviano (Book & Movie, not the series)§ *Robinu Naples in the Time of Cholera* by Frank M. Snowden *History of the Mafia* and *The Two Mafias* by Salvatore Lupo Mafia Republic, by John Dickie *See Naples and Die* by Tom Behan il Camorrista Fortapaâsc
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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When Aperitivo comes around, many of us reach for a Spritz or Wine. But what about a Craft Beer? Beer is not something we often consider associated with Italy, but itâs a popular drink of choice, and in recent years the craft beer scene has really been growing. Tana Schwarz is here to tell us more about craft beer in italy. What counts as a craft beer? What are some to look for? And where can you explore more of Italyâs beer scene?
Have a listen and find out.
Here's some of Tana's work she'd love to share.
Articles:Italy Segreta - A look into Italy's craft beer scene and how it's stuck behind the industrial stuffThe Italy Edit - An Introduction to Craft Beer in Italy Craft Beer Maps: My personal map on Thatch: Where to Drink Craft Beer in Rome UnionBirrai's map of independent breweries in Italy Craft Beer Walking Tours of Rome can be found here: Italy Beer and Wine Tours and on Instagram An upcoming beer craft beer festival in Rome: EurHop The best way to find me to learn more about all things Italian craft beer is through Instagram. I also write about sustainable food, wine, beer and travel on my substackIf you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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Italy is one thing when you are single. Itâs another when you couple up. But when you have kids in Italy? Thatâs when things really start to look different. And as hard as it is to admit, having kids in Italy is sometimes the wake up call to see what The Real Life in Italy actually is⌠and it can push you to leave Italy.
In this episode Rachel (TheItalianista) and I chat about our reasons for leaving Italy, what made that decision hard, and the cases in which weâd come back.
I promise this isnât a full whining episode - weâre genuinely sharing the things that made us worried for a future in Italy. If you are still in your totally 100% in love with Italy phase, then maybe donât listen, itâs probably not what you want to hear.
But if youâve been having doubts, or hesitations about staying in Italy, this episode will help you realize you really arenât alone.
A note before you get into it: everyoneâs journey and everyoneâs family is different, you may see things differently or have different feelings about life in Italy, thatâs ok, this episode is about how we feel, and choosing what is right for us and our families. Everyone else is on their own path.
You can connect with Rachel at https://www.instagram.com/theitalianista/
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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How much do you really know about Italian Wine? Truly there is way too much to cover in just a podcast episode (why I took the entire 2 courses to become an Italian Wine Scholar!) But I love wine, and I love telling people about how amazing Italian wine traditions are, so hereâs my introduction for you on wine in Italy.
If youâre an expat in Italy, wine probably has become a part of your daily life, even if you arenât a drinker, youâll hear about it everywhere, and youâll need to gift it eventually, itâs a thing.
So here are some great fun facts for you to whip out and impress your Italian and wine friends. This episode explains the DOCG / DOC system, why Prosecco isnât all itâs cracked up to be and a few of my own favorite wines.
The course I mentioned: https://www.winescholarguild.com/iws-free-chapterArticles about how Prosecco sucks: Soil Erosion - https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article
Pesticides - https://ilsalvagente.it/2019/02/20/ghiaccio-prosecco-e-pesticidi-la-nostra-inchiesta-integrale-su-12-bollicine/https://www.pan-europe.info/blog/prosecco-story-not-sparkling-wine-local-resistance-against-pesticides
My Favorite Wines:-Franciacorta and Trento DOC -RuchĂŠ -Francone Barbera dâAlba Superiore or Michele Chiaro Cipressi Barbera -Pinot Grigio Ramato by Specogna
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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How many times have you walked into an Italianâs home and seen the TV playing during dinner, or just nonstop? Have any of you really figured out what the deal is with Temptation Island?
I had so many questions so I asked Rosa (you know her as Diary of A Dual Citizen) to come on and tell me.
This episode takes a look at the role TV plays in Italian culture, history, and regional identity. Rosa shares her take on Italian TV shows, including reality shows, game shows, and political talk shows. We discuss how traditional TV remains a daily activity among Italians despite the rise of streaming services. Rosa also gives us a little look into the historical impact of Italian TV, particularly the influence of state-sponsored RAI and Berlusconi's Mediaset.
06:40 The Role of TV in Post-War Italy08:12 RAI: Italy's State-Sponsored TV 11:25 The Rise of Mediaset and Berlusconi's Influence 19:07 Reality TV in Italy: A Cultural Phenomenon 28:04 Political Reshuffling in RAI 28:52 Talk Shows and Age Representation 30:58 Cultural Differences in TV Debates 33:00 Local News vs. National News 36:08 Italian Game Shows39:57 TV's Role in Italian Households 44:52 Streaming vs. Traditional TV
You can find Rosa at: https://www.instagram.com/diaryofadualcitizen/
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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After a classic Agosto ferie, The Real Life in Italy is back.This episode Evelyn is going solo to chat about why she had to step away in August, that being the childcare situation in Italy. Weâre covering childcare in Italy from 3 months old to 4 years, what solutions you have for daycare, and what schooling looks like from then on out. A common thread I had to point out in this overview podcast: summer vacation in Italy. Did you know essentially from July to August parents are fottuti? Schools shut down and there are limited options. On the note of long summer vacations - what does this do to Italy position in the Gender Equality Index? And did you hear that Italy wants to make summer vacation LONGER? Have a listen to this quick kick-off episode and find out more. Hereâs the info on the Gender Equality Index: https://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index/2023/IT_______
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all. Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at www.collineallemontagne.com www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it: www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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As highly requested, we are getting into the topic of pregnancy in Italy. This solo episode, I explore what you should expect from the healthcare in Italy when you are pregnant, what exams will they have you do, how are your doctors going to care for (or judge, honestly) you, and what choices do you have about giving birth in Italy.
Thereâs PLENTY more to cover on this topic, but hereâs some information to get you started. Have more questions? If you are on Spotify you can comment here, if not reach out to me on Instagram or my website and Iâll address your thoughts!
Check Doctorsa, formerly Doctors in Italy. A network of English speaking doctors in Italy, and Europe, available for in-person or video call appointments 24/7. Find out more: https://bit.ly/DoctorsaRealLife
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all. Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at www.collineallemontagne.com www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it: www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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In this episode of The Real Life in Italy, weâre taking a quick look at dating in Italy. And while I (thatâs Evelyn, your host) have been out of the dating scene awhile, my good friend Sylvia is coming on to share experiences and thoughts, and tell me what all the kids are up to these days.
We chat cultural differences, personal dating experiences, stereotypes about dating Italian men, and the reality behind common myths. The episode covers in cultural dating habits, and practical advice for foreigners dating in Italy. And really we get into what ARE the apps that people are using in Italy (because who meets irl anymore?)
Big surprise though: we DO NOT discuss mammone or mothers ever. Crazy, but true. Weâll chat that another time.
Hereâs the deets:
00:00 Introduction to Dating in Italy 01:58 Safety Tips for Dating in Italy 03:46 Meet Sylvia: An Expat's Perspective 04:46 Dating Expectations vs. Reality 11:00 Italian Relationship Dynamics 16:53 Stereotypes and Cultural Differences 25:49 Exploring Different Dating Apps 28:20 Italian Men and Dating Expectations 43:03 Ideal First Dates in Italy 47:12 Final Thoughts on Dating in Italy
Check Doctorsa, formerly Doctors in Italy. A network of English speaking doctors in Italy, and Europe, available for in-person or video call appointments 24/7. Find out more: https://bit.ly/DoctorsaRealLife
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all. Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at www.collineallemontagne.com www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it: www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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In this episode of 'Real Life in Italy,' weâre taking a better look at Italy's healthcare systemâan essential topic for expats in Italy. The episode explores the details of Italy's public healthcare system, and the Tessera Sanitaria: whatâs included, how you can access it as a foreigner in Italy, and whatâs it good for.
The episode includes an insightful interview with Nadia Neytcheva, CEO of Doctors in Italy, who shares her expertise on the differences between public and private healthcare, the challenges in the Italian healthcare system, and practical tips for expats. Weâll also discusses the role of general practitioners or medico di base and the options available for private healthcare.
This episode will help newcomers navigate the healthcare landscape in Italy seamlessly. You can connect with Nadia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-neytcheva/
And check out Doctorsa, formerly Doctors in Italy. A network of English speaking doctors in Italy, and Europe, available for in-person or video call appointments 24/7. Find out more: https://bit.ly/DoctorsaRealLife
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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In this episode of The Real Life in Italy weâre exploring the process of getting an Italian driver's license as a foreigner. Weâll cover an in-depth guide on when and why expats in Italy might need to get this license and how to get it done, with essential tips to prepare for the theory and practical exams.
Later, Iâm joined by fellow American in Italy, Elizabeth Thacker Jones to discuss their shared experiences, challenges, and insights into driving in Italy.
For those living in Italy or planning on an extended stay, this episode is packed with valuable information and practical advice to help you hit the road legally and confidently.
You can connect with Elizabeth here: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethtjones/
TimeStamps: 01:41 When and Why You Need an Italian Driver's License 03:59 Steps to Get Your Italian Driver's License 05:00 Studying for the Theory Exam 12:38 Taking the Practical Exam 14:38 Interview with Elizabeth: Driving in Milan 18:20 Traveling in Italy: Renting a Car vs. Public Transport 21:06 Personal Experiences with Italian Driver's License 23:18 Navigating the Italian Driving Test 26:32 Challenges and Tips for Expats 43:06 Final Tips and Recommendations
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at www.collineallemontagne.com www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it: www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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In this episode of 'The Real Life in Italy,' we're following up our Understanding the Italian Mafia episode to specifically focus on Cosa Nostra. Now, there's a LOT. This podcast episode is just giving you a basic understanding to put into context of your life as an expat in Italy. We'll cover a bit about Cosa Nostra's history, organizational structure, and how it has managed to adapt and survive over the years. Key historical events, such as the Maxi Trials in the 1980s and 1990s, are highlighted for their role in reshaping the mafia's operations. The episode also covers how the mafia influences today's Italy, including its impact on politics, business, and everyday life. I'll share a few antimafia movements you should be aware of, and details on how corruption happens today in Italy.I promised a lot of resources, so here are a few:About the mafia in Italian food:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hHVuK8cA04To read: Midnight in Sicily by Peter Robb; The Day of the Owl by Leonardo Sciascia;Sites to stay informed: AntimafiaduemillaAnd the list goes on, keep reading and learning about it as deep into as you'd like to know Timstamps:00:00 Introduction to Cosa Nostra02:18 The Structure of Cosa Nostra03:20 Cosa Nostra's Influence on Society06:51 Initiation and Rules of Cosa Nostra10:03 Historical Evolution of Cosa Nostra12:34 Modern-Day Operations and Financials15:02 The Infamous Pizzo and Anti-Mafia Movements17:07 The Maxi Trials: A Turning Point18:47 Legal Reforms Post-Maxi Trials24:25 Modern-Day Mafia Operations29:48 Conclusion: Living in Italy Today
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn atwww.collineallemontagne.comwww.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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In our first episode of the monthly series âThe Expat Filesâ here on The Real Life in Italy, Evelyn interviews Damien O'Farrell, an expert on global mobility who has lived in Italy for over 36 years.
Damien shares his journey from moving to Italy to assist a friend, to running a teaching business, and eventually starting a global mobility agency.
We also get into just how important it is to show Italy not only as a place to retire but as a place to create a life and work. Damien also offers insights into the most promising industries and skills for a lucrative career in Italy, underscoring the necessity of hard work and continuous learning.
Essentially: Figure out if Italy is right for you. Be Decisive. Do the Work.
Time Stamps:
00:56 Meet Damien O'Farrell: A Global Mobility Expert in Italy01:48 Damien's Journey to Italy03:43 From Teaching to Global Mobility05:54 Adapting to Change: Business and Technology08:53 Challenges and Opportunities in Italy15:26 Deciding to Stay in Italy20:00 Navigating Bureaucratic Hurdles21:57 Cultural Quirks and Public Administration24:55 Daily Life and Work Realities29:49 Economic Challenges and Work Opportunities38:16 Advice for Long-Term Living in Italy
Damien OâFarrell a Global Mobility Expert and Expat Coach with over thirty years of experience in Italy. He specializes in facilitating smooth transitions for individual and corporate clients adapting to Italian life. His services include immigration, relocation, citizenship, and expat coaching programs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damien.ofarrellWebsite: https://damienofarrell.comBlog: https://damien65.medium.com/Ultimate Italy Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2yMCNfK
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn atwww.collineallemontagne.comwww.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it: www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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In this episode of 'The Real Life in Italy,' Iâm taking you for another technical, bureaucratic journey to understand maternity leave in Italy, but not only. Iâll also cover paternity leave, and the options for parental leave in Italy.
Italy has both âobligatoryâ leave for parents, and optional extended maternity and paternity that can still be paid leave. As expats in Italy, I think it is so important to understand the benefits we have access to under our Italian social security, and itâs important to understand how to access them. I hope this episode will help you make your life in Italy, as a soon-to-be mom, a little easier.
I cover who is eligible for maternity benefits, how to apply for and use these benefits, and the financial aspects of both maternity and paternity leave.
Iâm covering rights for contract employees, freelancers in Italy, adoptive parents, and single parents within the Italian system. This episode aims to provide a comprehensive guide to navigating the bureaucratic landscape of parental leave in Italy.
As I mentioned in the episode, the CAF and Patronato may be your friend when applying for leave, hereâs a blog explaining those more in depth.
https://collineallemontagne.com/what-is-a-patronato-or-a-caf-in-italy/
TimeStamps: 02:40 Eligibility for Maternity Leave 04:23 Maternity Leave for Contracted Employees 08:39 Maternity Leave for Freelancers 11:37 Applying for Maternity Leave 15:30 Paternity Leave and Parental Leave 21:01 Single Parents and Conclusion
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This Episode of The Real Life in Italy was sponsored by Doctorsa.com A network of English speaking doctors in Italy, and Europe, available for in-person or video call appointments 24/7.Find out more: https://bit.ly/DoctorsaRealLife______
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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In this episode of The Real Life in Italy, host Evelyn Hill chats with Jasmine Mah of QuestaDolceVita , explore the experience of being a mom in Italy as a foreigner.
We look at the things we love, and the things we are not crazy about being a mom here in Italy. We talk about cultural differences, challenges, and joys of raising children in Italy.
Topics covered include what we really think of our pediatrician, or what they think of us; the dynamics of raising a bilingual kid, and the Italian approach to maternity leave and daycare. The episode also highlights specific cultural practices like weaning (svezzamento), attitudes towards cleanliness and weight, and the social dynamics of making mom friends.
So if you are a soon-to-be mom or current mom in Italy, tune in to hear shared experiences of expat parenting in Italy. Weâd also love you to weigh in on your experience.
Share with us on Instagram, or e-mail at [email protected]
You can find Jasmine here: https://www.instagram.com/questadolcevita/ And Evelyn: www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
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This Episode of The Real Life in Italy was sponsored by Doctorsa.com A network of English speaking doctors in Italy, and Europe, available for in-person or video call appointments 24/7.Find out more: https://bit.ly/DoctorsaRealLife__
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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This week the Real Life in Italy explores the misconceptions and realities of Northern Italy vs Southern Italy. Your host, Evelyn is an american in Italy, located in Piedmont, Northern Italy, and this week Iâm joined by Claire, a British expat living in Sicily. We each chose to share 5 stereotypes we hear about North Italy and South Italy, and share our own experiences with them.
Is it true Southern Italy has a lot of crime? Is it true that âeverything worksâ in the North? Ehh, well time to listen and find out!
And of course, we share our daily life experiences as expats in Italy, and the unique charm that both regions of Italy offer. Join us as we explore what sets the North and South apart, debunking myths and revealing what life in these regions looks like.
You can find Claire here:
https://www.youtube.com/@MsBritaly
https://msbritaly.com
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If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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This week on The Real Life in Italy we are back again talking about freelancing in Italy, featuring a discussion with your host Evelyn, and Claudia. Weâre sharing our journeys with the partita IVA in Italy, covering key topics like managing taxes, finding clients, and the choice between online platforms and traditional accounting. While our experiences may look different from yours, we hope we can provide other expats in Italy an overview of the challenges and opportunities faced by freelancers in Italy, including practical advice for navigating the Partita IVA, leveraging digital marketing skills, and making informed decisions to succeed in the freelance market.
This episode covers a more casual look at how the Partita IVA has touched our lives as foreigners in Italy, but if youâd like a little more technical idea of how it works, check out last weeks episode â The Italian Partita IVA: What to know for being self-employed in Italy â
The incredible online (and in English!) accounting software that Claudia mentions is here: https://www.xolo.io/it-en?ref=collinemontagne
And it looks like a lifesaver.
You can catch Claudia here:
https://www.ciaobellamedia.com
https://www.instagram.com/_ciaobellamedia/
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If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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Ready for another, more practical, episode of The Real Life in Italy? Weâre talking about the Partita IVA, what it is, when you need it, and how it all works.
If you as a foreigner living in Italy, ever had hopes of opening a small business or going freelance in Italy, then youâll need to get real familiar with this code. The Partita IVA is your tax code that lets you do business in Italy.
Weâll explore the different options of the partita IVA in Italy, what taxes in Italy look like with this code, and a few pros and cons.
Ultimately if you are an expat in Italy looking to open a Partita IVA, or understand it better, the best thing you can do it find a commercialista - an Italian accountant.
As promised in the episode, hereâs a resource list for you.If you are looking for an online Italian accounting service in English: https://www.xolo.io/it-en?ref=collinemontagne
Iâll be back soon with a fellow freelancer in Italy to tell you more about what itâs like working and living in Italy as a freelancer. In the meantime, enjoy.
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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On this episode of The Real Life in Italy, weâre getting into a topic I think is so important to understand: The Mafia in Italy or rather, Italian Organized Crime.
This is a little 101 for you to understand how these organizations operate, where they operate, and who they are. Oh, and how that might effect life for us foreigners living in Italy. Spoiler: Youâll probably never even notice it, but itâs all around.
Expats in Italy seem to have so many misconceptions of the mafia in italy on two extremes: one, that it is dangerous and you should avoid certain areas of Italy at all costs, two that it doesnât exist. Both are wrong to a certain degree, and thatâs exactly what weâll be covering in this episode.I'll share where you can find the Italian mafia operating well beyond Italy's borders, and give you a quick overview of the main organizations: Cosa Nostra, Camorra, 'Ndrangheta, and the Sacra Corona Unita.While we don't have to be scared while living in Italy, understanding how the mafia exists and operates can help us make better decisions as expats in Italy - and really as general people all over the world.
Here are some great resources about the mafia in Italy if you would like to learn more:
Books- Midnight in Sicily-Peter Robb Gomorrah- Roberto Saviano The Day of the Owl- Leonardo Sciascia Global Mafia by Antonio Nicaso and Lee Lamothe Excellent Cadavers by Alexander Stille Mafia and Antimafia by Umberto Santino
Movies or Shows:
La Ribelle Siciliana Shooting the Mafia Robinò Excellent Cadavers 1992/1993 100 Passi
News Sites to stay up to date about the Mafia in Italy, and in the world:
The Guardian- covers news very well if you search through their site.
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If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 âď¸ rating, it means a lot!
Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.
This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all.
Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But donât expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you arenât alone, and itâll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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This episode of the Real Life in Italy is answering the question: who the hell were Garibaldi and Cavour anyway?
These names are everywhere we look in Italy. Itâs because these two characters were key players in the Italian Unification - the Risorgimento. Thereâs a long, long history lesson behind that, but today, letâs take it easy and just get to know your new Italian (er or are they French?) friends: Giuseppe Garibaldi and Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour.
Iâm joined by fellow American in Italy Verity Pryor-Harden, who just like you was curious about who these men were and what their deal was. Well Iâm here to tell you.
Disclaimer, in case you had any doubt: I am far from a historian, I am not an expert. And I am WELL aware the stories of the Risorgimento, Garibaldi, and Cavour go far beyond this 101.
Iâm just another expat in Italy, trying to understand Italian culture and history, and make sense of life in Italy.
Welcome to the Real Life in Italy.
00:00 Discovering Italy's Unification Heroes: Garibaldi and Cavour 02:56 Exploring the Risorgimento: Italy's Path to Unification 04:58 Garibaldi's Early Life 17:22 The Expedition of the Thousand: Sicily's Conquest 24:24 Garibaldi's March North: The Conquest of Naples 26:37 Garibaldi's Legacy and the Unification of Italy 27:52 The Rivalry Between Garibaldi and Cavour 31:17 Cavour's Diplomatic Mastery and Reforms 42:55 Cavour's Influence on Italian Wine Culture 46:24 Reflections on Italian Unification and Regional Identities
Want to nerd out some more about Italian Unification, History, and these guys?
Read These:
Pursuit of Italy
The Force of Destiny
Garibaldi Invention of a Hero
You can follow Verityâs adventures in Arezzzo here:
https://www.instagram.com/verityeph/
Learn more about Evelyn at
www.collineallemontagne.com
www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it:
www.buymeacoffee.com/colline
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