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Una Domenica in montagna
Autumn in Italy is nothing short of spectacular. The temperature is perfect, the weather is mostly dry and stable. As we have experienced and many of you will have seen in the news, when it rains, it rains! We have been lucky to be unaffected by flooding and have enjoyed a few snuggly days when…
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Registering children at Italian public schools – what to expect.
First off, it is important to know the types of schools, and the ages that students will attend them. Here’s a quick breakdown: Until the age of 6, children in Italy are not obliged to attend formal schooling, however every child between the age of 3-5 is entitled to a place at a scuola materna…
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Relocating to Italy from a non-EU country with your canine companion.
Moving to Italy with Your Dog? Here’s What You Need to Know (Especially if You’re Coming from the UK) Relocating to another country is a huge undertaking—and when you’re bringing kids and pets, the logistics can get overwhelming fast. Being organised is key to avoiding delays, unexpected expenses, or heartbreaking complications at the border. If you’re planning…
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Road trip part 1
Day 1: Cheshire, England – Gouy, France. We set off at around 11am after checking the last few bits at our UK home and we arrived in Gouy which is around 90 mins south-east of Calais at around 21:30. This first leg for us was the most nerve-wracking because we (despite lots of research) were…
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Man, woman, dog and a van.
One of the most challenging aspects of our move from the UK to Italy so far has been working out how to get our belongings 1,832km across Europe. In the short term we are renting a fully furnished apartment while we search for a property to buy, so we have let go of all the…
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