phoenixmagic
5/11/2009 12:55 EST
As someone who's seriously considering moving to Italy, are there any current areas within Italy that are considered to be the "best" in terms of affordable housing, popularity, accessibility to travel etc.
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fulvio
6/4/2009 04:51 EST
Hi, choosing the best region for living depends on whether you look for job or investment opportunities or just for a nice n cosy place for retirement.
Jobwise head North (Emilia Romagna, Lombardia, Veneto) climate is not very good, fairly humid and cold in winter, cost of living is high. For retiring look at Toscana or Umbria where you have a huge number of medioeval small cities or villages where settle down. Transport in Italy is mainly by car and a well established highway network throughout the country is available. Criiteria for accommodation and rates are regulated by their distance from important cities or downtown. Housing in Italy doesn t come cheap anyway.
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whidden39
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6/4/2009 08:52 EST
From the perspective of an American with dual citizenship and one who has travelled throughout Italy, my plans for permanent residency will take me to Puglia (Italy's 'heel'). Finding work in Italy is very difficult even for Italians; so I wouldn't rule out an area on that score. One can teach English anywhere, for example -- maybe with more demand for this service in a southern region. I like the weather better than Umbria and Tuscany and there are hardly any golf courses transplanted by the Brits (YET!). The food is amazingly healthy and the beaches are clean, warm and beautiful. You couldn't ask for more hospitable people and despite rumors to the contrary, there are loads of cultural and artistic treats in every quarter of Puglia. The characteristic houses called Trulli are unique to this area. Finally, the cost of living is less than in the north. Mind you, there is a bias from the northern Italians against the southern and there may be some history to justify some of these sentiments. But for someone who arrives without such 'baggage' Puglia will be as every bit as enjoyable as Tuscany, the Chiantishire of Italy. Finally, in my experience Italians are very keen on where they come from (that Pasta Fagioli recipe is made the BEST way in MY region (or city, or familly). This is a good thing. It is the pride of place called in Italian, "Campanilismo". You may find it difficult for some Italians to recommend an area either that is not theirs or that they have never visited. In fact, so many Italians have commented to me that I have seen more of Italy than they have. I really love all of Italy. There is no best place to recommend. It is really about finding the best fit for your interests and budget, etc. I have firends in both Tuscany and Puglia and I enjoy myself so much when I see them and their families. So, my advice is to keep asking questions and then do a bit of travelling around to experience things for yourself. Buona fortuna!
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Carolinaroma
1/2/2010 12:21 EST
What would be employment opportunities for someone 62, masters degree in education, history teaching and running an ADHD coaching business? Good at running a business: coaching people to get going in their life and live fully and happily and training coaches, running programs and offering teleclasses.
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miki184
1/20/2010 03:55 EST
As you probably know, unemployment in Italy is quite high - gets higher the further south you go, but if you're interested in freelancing you could most definitely find work, especially in the Milan area. I live in Bologna and though work has fallen off, you can still find something. You may prefer to live in the South, but finding work there is much harder.
Good luck!
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nikkidg
1/21/2010 01:57 EST
Hi
I have an estate agency in Abruzzo so you may think I am biased but i honestly think Abruzzo is best. It has skiing in winter and is hot in the summer. As its in the center it has the best of both worlds.
Our webiste www.housearounditaly.com has loads of info on climate and types of land and the prices of the houses are some of the lowest in italy.
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whidden39
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1/21/2010 10:36 EST
Abruzzo is a wonderful region of Italy -- beaches, mountains, natural beauty and parks, skiiing, wonderful folkways, unjaded people, less touristy and good property values. I enjoyed scouting around Abruzzo and Molise on one of my trips. If any bias shows, it is well supported by the truth!
Tom
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mercuriusrelocation
2/1/2010 06:51 EST
I suggest central Italy. Good for finding jobs, better clima, no pollution, sea beaches, lakes , rivers and mountains for ski available, a lot of art cities, small villages and a nicer life style.
If interested in Rome: www.mercuriusrelocations.com/guide
Best wishes !
Romolo
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