Episodes
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Italy is one thing when you are single. Itās another when you couple up. But when you have kids in Italy? Thatās 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 isā¦ 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 weād come back.
I promise this isnāt a full whining episode - weāre 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 donāt listen, itās probably not what you want to hear.
But if youāve been having doubts, or hesitations about staying in Italy, this episode will help you realize you really arenāt alone.
A note before you get into it: everyoneās journey and everyoneās family is different, you may see things differently or have different feelings about life in Italy, thatās 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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 hereās my introduction for you on wine in Italy.
If youāre an expat in Italy, wine probably has become a part of your daily life, even if you arenāt a drinker, youāll hear about it everywhere, and youāll need to gift it eventually, itās 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 isnāt all itās 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 -RuchĆ© -Francone Barbera dāAlba Superiore or Michele Chiaro Cipressi Barbera -Pinot Grigio Ramato by Specogna
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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 Italianās 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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. Weāre 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. Hereās 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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.
Thereās PLENTY more to cover on this topic, but hereās 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 Iāll 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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, weāre taking a quick look at dating in Italy. And while I (thatās 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. Weāll chat that another time.
Hereās 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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,' weāre taking a better look at Italy's healthcare systemāan essential topic for expats in Italy. The episode explores the details of Italy's public healthcare system, and the Tessera Sanitaria: whatās included, how you can access it as a foreigner in Italy, and whatās 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. Weāll 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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 weāre exploring the process of getting an Italian driver's license as a foreigner. Weāll 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, Iām 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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 āThe Expat Filesā 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 OāFarrell 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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,' Iām taking you for another technical, bureaucratic journey to understand maternity leave in Italy, but not only. Iāll also cover paternity leave, and the options for parental leave in Italy.
Italy has both āobligatoryā 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 itās 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.
Iām 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, hereās 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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. Weād 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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 Iām 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 āeverything worksā 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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. Weāre 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 youād like a little more technical idea of how it works, check out last weeks episode ā The Italian Partita IVA: What to know for being self-employed in Italy ā
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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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? Weāre 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 youāll need to get real familiar with this code. The Partita IVA is your tax code that lets you do business in Italy.
Weāll 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, hereās 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
Iāll be back soon with a fellow freelancer in Italy to tell you more about what itās 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 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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, weāre 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: Youāll probably never even notice it, but itās 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 doesnāt exist. Both are wrong to a certain degree, and thatās exactly what weāll 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 RobinĆ² 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.
Antimafiaduemilla___
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll 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. Itās because these two characters were key players in the Italian Unification - the Risorgimento. Thereās a long, long history lesson behind that, but today, letās 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.
Iām 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 Iām 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.
Iām 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 Verityās 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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This episode of The Real Life in Italy is all about one of our favorite topics: Coffee in Italy.
Living in Italy coffee probably shows up in your daily life - either you're like me and you're addicted, or it's not your thing but you find yourself trying to navigate the social aspect of it.
Together with our guest Catalin Varela, weāre exploring local coffee culture and what that means to us expats in Italy: how coffee is important to daily life, what our favorite Italian coffee is, and how to navigate the Italian bars as both a foreigner and female.
Weāre calling bull on the no cappuccinos after 11 AM and the overpriced coffee of historic cafĆ©s. But also, yes weāre telling you how to find Iced Coffee in Italy.
Welcome to the Real Life in Italy.
00:52 Italian Coffee 101 01:55 Exploring Iced Coffee Options in Italy 03:02 The Art of Preparing Coffee in Italy
03:52 Coffee Conversations with Catalin 05:29 Coffee Habits and Socializing in Italy 28:51 Exploring Specialty Coffee and Ditta Artiginale 30:20 Navigating the Coffee Scene as an American in Italy 32:16 The Evolution of Coffee Shops and Their Global Uniformity 32:56 Addressing Sexism in Italian Bar Culture 36:48 The Quirks of Italian Coffee Bars and Payment Customs
38:24 Debating the Quality of Italian Coffee
50:23 Navigating Coffee Culture in Italy: Tips for Newcomers
That pod about Instagrammable CafƩs can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30bpnLx0GKz7ovW8UjtZgA?si=af6d92fa543744a0
Gambero Rossoās report on coffee in Italy can be read here:
https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/caffe-bar-inchiesta/
You can find Catalin at:
https://www.instagram.com/celiacinitaly/
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 āļø 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at www.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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A bonus bureaucratic episode for you this week. Weāre talking all about the Permesso di Soggiorno - the Italian Residence Permit. An essential part of life in Italy as a foreigner, but also our worst nightmare as expats in Italy, and while I admit it can be a boring topic, you need to know about it, and some of the tips shared might just make your next appointment much easier.
Iām covering: what the permesso di soggiorno is, how to apply, and most importantly how to survive your time at the Questura (thatās the immigration office). For those of you who are newly living in Italy, this will help you navigate your first application and your renewals.
Seasoned expats in Italy, I hope youāll listen as well, and share your Permesso di Soggiorno horror stories for an upcoming listener episode. Share your story here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheRealLifeinItaly
Citizens, well well well, arenāt you special? I hope you listen in to understand the struggle the rest of us have to face living in Italy.
If you are more of a visual person, watch me walk through a permesso application here:https://youtu.be/2QcsJJ0YwOk
If you are interested in getting in touch for a consultation, find out more here: https://collineallemontagne.com/move-to-italy-expat-guide/
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 āļø rating, it means a lot!
Welcome 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at www.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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On this episode of The Real Life in Italy weāre finally answering What IS the difference between the Carabinieri and Polizia?
A question I know many expats in Italy have probably asked themselves every once a awhile. Probably the more important question we've asked living in Italy is: no seriously, WHO DO I CALL?
Turns out itās more complicated than a jurisdiction thing, but weāll at least take a glance.
I know why you are really here though, you want to know: Team Carabinieri or Team Polizia (sure thereās team ACAB out there but if you HAD to pick?) Well listen in for my thoughts and be sure to share yours with me.
Weāll also be covering who you should call for emergencies in Italy, what all these other police are (Guardia di Finanza what?), and uhm, can someone tell me whatās with the guns?
Tune in to learn more about police in Italy, and a few things that might just make living in Italy as a foreigner a bit easier.
If you'd like to learn more about the technicalities of these police forces, you can read this blog: https://collineallemontagne.com/difference-between-carabinieri-and-polizia/
If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 āļø rating, it means a lot!
Welcome 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 donāt 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 arenāt alone, and itāll all work out.
Learn more about Evelyn at www.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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