Rick
@RickZullo
American expat in Italy
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21
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10
About me
American
Lives in Rome
Speaks English, Italian
Registration: 22 October 2012
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Essentials to live in Italy by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Italy, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Italy? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
Forget the food products... you're better off leaving all of that "schifezza" at home! Believe me, the longer you live in Italy, the less you'll miss it. If you're from the US, instead think of things that you might buy OTC ... Read More
Italian cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Italy? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Italy and why not your best recipe. Thank you ...
When visiting Rome, most folks are usually ready and willing to try the typical Roman pasta dishes (primi piatti) like carbonara, amatriciana, and cacio e pepe. Trying the secondi, however, usually requires a bit more convincing. These dishes often ... Read More
Safety in Italy by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Italy? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
Here in Rome, I feel extremely safe. There is a good bit of petty crime (pick-pocketing, etc.), but random violent crime is extremely rare. I've walked through the "worst" neighborhoods at 2 a.m. and never felt in danger. Then again, I ... Read More
Healthcare in Italy by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Italy ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Italy? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Ciao! Well, the first word that popped out to me in your question was "efficient." This is a word that's seldom (if ever) associated with anything in Italy. HOWEVER, being from the US, I must say that the Italian system works. Not ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Italy by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Italy. What recommendations would you give ...
OK, I鈥檒l try to add to other the comments without repeating too much鈥� 1. If you don鈥檛 speak the language reasonably well, I suggest moving to one of the bigger cities/towns where you can find some initial support from the expat ... Read More
Advice about accommodation in Rome by lewisb
Ciao tutti, I've been spending the last two years starting my own online business from scratch, and I'm just starting to find my feet now. It's really exciting, because I have a business that I can take with me anywhere in the world. For around a ...
Hi Lewis, A friend of mine wrote a very complete article about this topic here: http://www.expatslivinginrome.com/GETTING-LEGAL.html As far as health insurance, my understanding is that you can coverage in either country. I bought mine in Italy for ... Read More
Advice about accommodation in Rome by lewisb
Ciao tutti, I've been spending the last two years starting my own online business from scratch, and I'm just starting to find my feet now. It's really exciting, because I have a business that I can take with me anywhere in the world. For around a ...
Hi Lewis, how are the plans coming along? Do you have any more questions? Rick Read More
Advice about accommodation in Rome by lewisb
Ciao tutti, I've been spending the last two years starting my own online business from scratch, and I'm just starting to find my feet now. It's really exciting, because I have a business that I can take with me anywhere in the world. For around a ...
Hi Lewis, good luck on your adventure! I have a blog on this website and today I just posted an article which addresses your questions exactly. Check it out if you'd like... Ciao! Rick Read More
玩偶姐姐 blog gatherings in Rome by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Rome 玩偶姐姐 members in real life? Organizing an 玩偶姐姐 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 玩偶姐姐 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Ciao Rowena, benvenuta a Roma (9 mesi in anticipo)! Not to worry, there are many expat groups and chances to mingle and network in Rome. Just bring a smile and a couple of friendly phrases in Italian and you'll do well. If you're interested in ... Read More
Mexican trying to move to Italy, Digital Marketing experience by bbriones
Hi everyone, I have been looking for opportunities to move to italy, I am currently living in Mexico, and one year after I graduated from a master in the UK ( US Diploma), I am finding it almost impossible to get there as no employers are looking ...
Hi again, There are many types of visas, more than you'd imagine. If you do get a student visa, then the school will walk you through the process. If you want to get an elective residence visa, it's actually quite easy (at least for US ... Read More
Mexican trying to move to Italy, Digital Marketing experience by bbriones
Hi everyone, I have been looking for opportunities to move to italy, I am currently living in Mexico, and one year after I graduated from a master in the UK ( US Diploma), I am finding it almost impossible to get there as no employers are looking ...
"I know that there might be vacancies for my expertise, unfortunately I know that I wont be able to get anything from here, Any tips that you can give me to reach my dream of living in Italy?" Ciao! You didn't mention your nationality, are you ... Read More
How easy will getting a job in Rome be & what kind with qualifications by nprusso
Hello all, I am currently writing this from a train to Rome from Avezzano. I am absolutely in love with my home country & would love to move here permanently or work here for a year or so at least. I am from Australis. I however only speak a ...
Ciao! Glad to hear that your citizenship is going well (if slowly, as is always the case). I wish I would have gotten mine before making the move. Beato te! As far as finding a job, that's a complicated question. Yes, you seem QUALIFIED for ... Read More
How easy will getting a job in Rome be & what kind with qualifications by nprusso
Hello all, I am currently writing this from a train to Rome from Avezzano. I am absolutely in love with my home country & would love to move here permanently or work here for a year or so at least. I am from Australis. I however only speak a ...
Hi again, Regarding your Italian citizenship, the main criteria is WHEN your grandparents renounced their Italian citizenship to become Australian. If they did so AFTER your parents were born, then you should still be OK. If they did it before, ... Read More
How easy will getting a job in Rome be & what kind with qualifications by nprusso
Hello all, I am currently writing this from a train to Rome from Avezzano. I am absolutely in love with my home country & would love to move here permanently or work here for a year or so at least. I am from Australis. I however only speak a ...
Ciao nprusso! Well, your CV certainly qualifies you for many types of work. But as you mentioned, it's a difficult time right now in Italy. And you have two things going against you: your not an EU citizen and you don't speak fluent Italian ... Read More
getting italian passport by urban1979
Hello to all, I have some doubts and I hope you can help me out with this. My husband has an italian passport, and Im planning to move to the EU. I know I will have to live there for about 1 year until I have a passport for my own. Questions ...
Hi Urban, If you are married to an Italian citizen, then you have the right to gain legal residence in Italy which will give you most of the rights that citizens have--including the right to work and access to the state healthcare system. You can ... Read More