Barry Lillie
@flatfield
English expat in Italy
Forum posts
8
About me
English
Lives in Chieti
Speaks English and enough Italian to get by
Registration: 24 June 2013
Activity
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourself here – 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi everyone, I'm Barry or as the locals call me here in my part of Abruzzo, 'Sonic'. Just dropping by to say hello. I've been in love with Italy for too long to mention and purchased here in 2009 and have been living here now for 4 ... 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 ...
I'm in the chieti region of Abruzzo and have never felt unsafe here. Yes we have petty crime, mostly opportunist but nothing major. Walking around alone at any time of day or night never is a problem as people here are generally very friendly ... Read More
What are the pros and cons of moving to Italy? by ThurmsJ
Hello all! I am considering the adventure of a lifetime but need advice on whether moving to Italy is doable. I'm retired, not interested in working but also have no relatives in Italy. I'm thinking about the Abruzzo region and ...
Moving to Italy is relatively easy, it can be made difficult by unscrupulous estate agents and the moaning minnies on forums, but on the whole it's as easy as moving anywhere in the UK. I made the move to Abruzzo 4 years ago and haven't ... Read More