A New Life in Tuscany

06/09/2021

A very good article and true. I have met expats who judge Italy from a village with 700 inhabitants or the sleeping habits of their neighbour. The secret is to keep an open mind. Always.

All you need to know about living in Italy and a list of 5 Crucial Mistakes Expats Make in Italy. From culture to language and how to adapt to the new Italian environment.

03/03/2021

Take a look at the list of not-to-be-missed Italian Sweets 😋

27/02/2021

Lost in translation?

27/02/2021

Italy’s Tuscany region is highly popular among tourists. It is easy to understand why since there are countless dramatic landscapes to see and it is impossible not to think about the historic cities of Siena and Florence. Tuscany is renowned for Chianti wines, hilltop towns, delicious dis...

20/01/2021

Newspapers:

One of the advantages of having Internet is the possibility of browsing newspapers from all over the world. Therefore, it's an excellent resource to learn languages, using authentic news articles, and moreover, read about what's happening in Italy and the world, while improving your vocabulary.

Para aprender italiano gratis en forma divertida a través de Internet. Curso de italiano gratis, ejercicios de italiano, gramática italiana, diccionarios italiano, inglés y español.

13/01/2021

As the owner of two dogs, the only problem in my personal experience has been taking them to the beach. However, bars and restaurants have never refused them.

There's no need to leave Fido at home when you travel! For your next vacation, take a trip to these pet-friendly countries with your pup in tow.

09/11/2020

I told you! 😉

Recent events may push you to take a breather? This is a unique opportunity to embark on a new project and discover the history, culture and richness of Europe. We have selected for you some of the best most welcoming destinations where people live happily together. Discover the best European destin...

30/10/2020

Conventions for the avoidance of double taxation:

Italy has bilateral agreements with many foreign countries to avoid double taxation on income and capital. Basically this means that the contracting countries regulate their respective power to tax, so that the same income is not taxed twice. This also prevents tax evasion and avoidance.

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27/10/2020

The Webster's International Dictionary has the following definition for the word "villa".
"A country estate: a pretentious rural or suburban residence with extensive grounds maintained as a pleasurable retreat from city life by a person of wealth.
In British English: a detached or semidetached urban residence with yard and garden space."

Anyway, Tuscany is a great region to own your villa or dream house! ❤️

22/10/2020

10 REASONS TO STUDY ITALIAN (taken from the Web and adapted)

10. Fashion and design. Study the original work of renowned Italian designers such as Versace, Gucci, Armani, Benetton, and Prada, to name but a few, and find employment at one of the world famous Italian fashion houses.

9. Knowing another language. Nelson Mandela said, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart”.

8. The brain. Studying a foreign language stimulates the brain, improves memory and increases analytical thinking skills.

7. Family. Trace your Italian roots, research and read public records and enjoy a fluent conversation with your Italian-born relatives.

6. Films. Appreciate the original language of the classic masterpieces of Fellini, Tornatore, Visconti, Pasolini, de Sica, Bertolucci as well as the more recent ones of Sorrentino, Benigni and Muccino, to name a few.

5. Music. Mozart composed many of his masterpieces in Italian. What is Luciano Pavarotti singing when he belts out a phrase in a high C? Musicians and opera singers consider knowing Italian a key professional skill.

4. Art. Study art history in the land that inspired Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, among many others. Read La Divina Commedia in the words of Dante. 60% of the world’s art treasures are in Italy. Italian language is key to study and research in the fields of art history, literature, archaeology and philosophy.

3. Food. Italy is the culinary leader of the world and Italian is the language with the highest number of words for naming food, restaurants, dishes and produce!

2. Business. According to KPMG if “Made in Italy” were a brand, it would be the third most recognized brand in the world after Coca Cola and Visa.
Over 7,000 American firms do business with Italy and over a thousand US companies have offices in Italy. On the other hand, numerous Italian companies have offices in the US.

1. Romance. Over the centuries Italian has come to merit its reputation as the language of art, love and seduction. It is considered one of the best sounding languages and admired by students for the simplicity and charm of its pronunciation. When words do not suffice, Italians are masters in the use of hand gestures and facial expressions, which break down all communication barriers.