worldcitizeninrome
Canadian expat in Italy
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Registration: 24 February 2011
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Cost of living by Yurichan326
I'm planning to move to Rome in March (and staying for about 6 months). I'm trying to figure out how much I need to save to cover the cost of living. I would also like to learn the language and hire a tutor. Does anyone have an idea of how much I ...
As with all cities, cost of living can vary depending on where you stay. On average you can find a room in a shared apartment from around Euro 400 and up in areas well connected by public trasport but not exactly in the centre. Ofcourse the further ... Read More
Successful job interview in Italy by Julie
Hi, passing a job interview in Italy can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country. How to successfully pass a job interview in Italy ? What happens during the interview ...
Hi Julie My experience so far has been varied. When I had to do interviews in Italian (mine was quite poor at first) it generally had to be in very formal language. This ofcourse depends on the person interviewing you, but in general I found you ... Read More
Public transportation in Rome by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Rome ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
There are two metro lines (a third under construction). Fare is 1 euro at the moment for bus and metro within the city limits. There are also trains between suburbs and nearby towns, fares range for this mode. If you want to go about only in the ... Read More
Need info on Rome cuisine by nickgps
Can anybody help me with some info about the most delicious treats in Rome? I am interested in Rome street food, desserts, drinks, etc.
There's no street food really in Rome. You might find some people roasting chestnuts in the winter, but they're gone by the summer. Typical Roman pasta dish is the Amatriciana (pasta with tomato sauce and pancetta). Then there's an appetizer which ... Read More
moving to Italy (Rome, Milan or Teramo) by 4c1d
Hello everyone. Well, I'm new at this forum and thinking into moving to Italy (Rome, Milan or Teramo) and I'm going to work and study in any of those cities and I would like to know an updated budget to live on those cities. I'm moving in with my ...
Yes getting a job here is next to impossible. Unemployment is really high compared to other european countries and so rightly so they look to give locals jobs. The fact that you speak Italian might help you. What is it that you do for work? Milan ... Read More
Find a job for a canadian by barbaralachance
Hi everybody, I am canadian and I am wondering what is the process to work in Italy? I have a degree in Electrical Engineering and i'd love to work in Italy. (I can speak french, english and a little italian) Is it possible to go to Italy as a ...
Hello fellow Canadian! With a degree like yours I would try to go to France or Switzerland even since you speak French. Italy is one of the poorer European countries with a miriad of economical issues right now and it would be really really ... Read More
How to make friends in Rome by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Rome :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Rome?? Thanks in advance ...
there are several meet up groups (meetup.com) and there is an American group that organizes a cocktail every first friday of the month which I go to once in a while as well. Its not just for Americans. (American International Club of Rome). There ... Read More
australian licence in italy? by eli007
hello to all...is it possible to drive in italy without the international licence ? i've been living in rome for a good while now and every year i have to renew the international licence....is this still the case ? ciao to all
Hi Eli! I just wrote about my driving licence experience in Rome. http://worldcitizeninrome.blogspot.com/ (might be the second last blog, scroll down) Unfortunately, you cannot do the test in English anymore (as of Jan this year). I missed the ... Read More
How do I start the process? by Monark
I am currently living in Cape Town, working at an International Law firm doing transcribing in Sea Point and also studying Dispensing Optics at University. I would like to work in Rome (preferably at an Optometrist as an Optician) but I have no ...
Hi Monark, You might have to visit Italy a couple of times to job hunt. Getting a work visa or any kinda visa other than the visit one is near impossible. Employers generally won't help, because they would have to prove that they cannot find your ... Read More
Where can I find Buttermilk in Rome? by worldcitizeninrome
Hello!! I'm craving southern fried chicken and corn bread and both recipes call for buttermilk!! Anyone know where I can find it in Rome? Or what its called in Italian? Grazie! Neeya http://worldcitizeninrome.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the home made suggestions all! Now that I know how easy it is to make I'll never buy it! Grazie! Read More
Where can I find Buttermilk in Rome?
Hello!! I'm craving southern fried chicken and corn bread and both recipes call for buttermilk!! Anyone know where I can find it in Rome? Or what its called in Italian? Grazie! Neeya http://worldcitizeninrome.blogspot.com/ Read More
What's your favorite Book all time ? by Ayten Mehaya
What's your favorite Book, and who's your favorite writer??? What do you most like about the book, Do you have something special to share about it ? I also want some suggestions for Books to read.
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. Spectacularly written book about various facts of life and interesting tid-bits of this world and universe we live in that you just don't think about normally but wows you when you read it in ... Read More
Which city is the best place to live in every aspect, your dream city? by Mind
Hi everyone, I've travelled quiet a lot when I was younger. There were beautiful cities I saw, some chaotic and lively, some really too problematic to live, some totally organized but with people in it without joy of life, no cooking culture, no ...
I've lived in 7 cities Mangalore, Bahrain, Dubai, Halifax, Toronto, Milan and Rome. I would have to say Toronto is my favourite so far, its super multi-cultural, very friendly people and if you have an average job you can live a comfortable enough ... Read More
Need a help by majido23
Hello all What do you think Turkey or Brazil as one of the best destination where expatriates found it easy to integrate. What I want is to just start over. Set the timers, and start a life I could only influence me, without having to answer to ...
I don't know where you are from, I have lived in 7 different cities from Asia, Middle East, North America and now Europe. I would say Canada was the easiest place for me to integrate, especially the city of Toronto. I imagine Vancouver is much the ... Read More
those of you with spouses with a different mother tongue.. by ECS
whose language do you speak on a daily basis? Yours? Theirs? A third language entirely? Can you speak each other's languages?
I was born in India to parents who are both Indian but speak completely different languages, so we spoke English at home and I only ever learnt English. I moved to Canada, because Canadian and thought I should learn French, but it was difficult, no ... Read More