Evelyn | Colline Alle Montagne - Life in Italy Guide
24 episodes
6 days ago
The Real Life in Italy is just doing the best we can to make life in Italy as a foreigner just a bit easier. We’re cutting through the bullshit of “La Dolce Vita” to share with you what you really need to know while living in Italy. From tidbits of Italian culture to navigating the nightmarish bureaucracy, and even some language tips, you’ll find it all here.
What will we be talking about? Anything and everything about living in Italy. Here’s just some questions we’ll look to answer:
Who the hell was this Garibaldi guy? And this Aldo Moro? Why does every town have a Via XX Settembre?!
How do I get my Permesso di Soggiorno and more importantly, dear God how do I survive the Questura?
What DOES mi raccomando mean?
What Birth Control is in Italy? Can I get IVF on Healthcare? What are my options when pregnant in Italy? (Yes, we’ll get serious.)
What IS the difference between Carabinieri and Polizia?!
No really, can I get an iced coffee in Italy?
Living in Italy as a foreigner is filled with challenges and moments where we all want to cry, rip out our hair, throw the towel in, and say basta, I’m going home. You’re not alone. But I believe the more we can confidently understand our life abroad as expats in Italy, the easier, and more enjoyable it gets.
My own life in Italy has taken me to struggle through, and figure out how bureaucracy, healthcare, and finances work here. Along the way, because I am a nerd, I’ve also decided to learn all I can about the long and complicated history of this country I call home. Nothing makes me happier than sharing this information with fellow expats in Italy and watching them laugh off the struggle and thrive in their new 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 don’t 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 aren’t alone, and it’ll all work out.
To learn even more about life in Italy, Italian culture, history, and bureaucracy visit: www.collineallemontagne.com
Find your host, Evelyn, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
And if you’d like to show your support, you can always buy me a glass of wine:
www.buymeacoffee/colline
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The Real Life in Italy is just doing the best we can to make life in Italy as a foreigner just a bit easier. We’re cutting through the bullshit of “La Dolce Vita” to share with you what you really need to know while living in Italy. From tidbits of Italian culture to navigating the nightmarish bureaucracy, and even some language tips, you’ll find it all here.
What will we be talking about? Anything and everything about living in Italy. Here’s just some questions we’ll look to answer:
Who the hell was this Garibaldi guy? And this Aldo Moro? Why does every town have a Via XX Settembre?!
How do I get my Permesso di Soggiorno and more importantly, dear God how do I survive the Questura?
What DOES mi raccomando mean?
What Birth Control is in Italy? Can I get IVF on Healthcare? What are my options when pregnant in Italy? (Yes, we’ll get serious.)
What IS the difference between Carabinieri and Polizia?!
No really, can I get an iced coffee in Italy?
Living in Italy as a foreigner is filled with challenges and moments where we all want to cry, rip out our hair, throw the towel in, and say basta, I’m going home. You’re not alone. But I believe the more we can confidently understand our life abroad as expats in Italy, the easier, and more enjoyable it gets.
My own life in Italy has taken me to struggle through, and figure out how bureaucracy, healthcare, and finances work here. Along the way, because I am a nerd, I’ve also decided to learn all I can about the long and complicated history of this country I call home. Nothing makes me happier than sharing this information with fellow expats in Italy and watching them laugh off the struggle and thrive in their new 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 don’t 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 aren’t alone, and it’ll all work out.
To learn even more about life in Italy, Italian culture, history, and bureaucracy visit: www.collineallemontagne.com
Find your host, Evelyn, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
And if you’d like to show your support, you can always buy me a glass of wine:
www.buymeacoffee/colline
Navigating the Italian Driver's License as an Expat
The Real Life in Italy
45 minutes
1 year ago
Navigating the Italian Driver's License as an Expat
In this episode of The Real Life in Italy we’re exploring the process of getting an Italian driver's license as a foreigner. We’ll 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, I’m 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
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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 don’t 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 aren’t alone, and it’ll 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
The Real Life in Italy
The Real Life in Italy is just doing the best we can to make life in Italy as a foreigner just a bit easier. We’re cutting through the bullshit of “La Dolce Vita” to share with you what you really need to know while living in Italy. From tidbits of Italian culture to navigating the nightmarish bureaucracy, and even some language tips, you’ll find it all here.
What will we be talking about? Anything and everything about living in Italy. Here’s just some questions we’ll look to answer:
Who the hell was this Garibaldi guy? And this Aldo Moro? Why does every town have a Via XX Settembre?!
How do I get my Permesso di Soggiorno and more importantly, dear God how do I survive the Questura?
What DOES mi raccomando mean?
What Birth Control is in Italy? Can I get IVF on Healthcare? What are my options when pregnant in Italy? (Yes, we’ll get serious.)
What IS the difference between Carabinieri and Polizia?!
No really, can I get an iced coffee in Italy?
Living in Italy as a foreigner is filled with challenges and moments where we all want to cry, rip out our hair, throw the towel in, and say basta, I’m going home. You’re not alone. But I believe the more we can confidently understand our life abroad as expats in Italy, the easier, and more enjoyable it gets.
My own life in Italy has taken me to struggle through, and figure out how bureaucracy, healthcare, and finances work here. Along the way, because I am a nerd, I’ve also decided to learn all I can about the long and complicated history of this country I call home. Nothing makes me happier than sharing this information with fellow expats in Italy and watching them laugh off the struggle and thrive in their new 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 don’t 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 aren’t alone, and it’ll all work out.
To learn even more about life in Italy, Italian culture, history, and bureaucracy visit: www.collineallemontagne.com
Find your host, Evelyn, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/collinemontagne
And if you’d like to show your support, you can always buy me a glass of wine:
www.buymeacoffee/colline
