Piedmont Property
@piedmontproperty
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Lives in Alba, Piedmont, Italy
Registration: 02 June 2006
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Teaching English abroad by oregondonor
I have recently graduated with a BA in German Language and Literature, and am looking at moving abroad. The easiest method I'm finding of obtaining work visas, etc, is by teaching English. I am looking for people who have done this or are ...
Hi there I live in Italy and when I first arrived I taught English. I did a CELTA course in Hastings which was pretty intense but helped when trying to get work here. Schools pay beteen 10 and 20 Euros an hour but there is always private work ... Read More
Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...
I live in Italy and of course miss my UK home, but mixing with the locals at bars etc, local festivals, has introduced me to new friends and as such miss Uk less and less Read More
Your 10 best tips to make friends when you're abroad by Julien
We've been talking about loneliness when you're abroad, let's now talk about how to make (local and other expats) friends when you're living far from home :top: Which are your 10 best tips?
Go to all the local village festivals in the summer. Read More
Best country in Europe to call home? by YankeeAbroad
Hi everyone Have for a long time considered leaving America for a new culture and experiences that would be different from the States. Problem is I'm up in the air about which country might offer the most for my taste and interest.I'm leaning ...
Italy for me. Food and wine good Read More
Dinner hours by Katie
I have a simple question: What time do you all eat dinner - the evening meal? I was just in the U.S. and the television ads would have me believe that the ideal is to walk in the door (home from work), go directly to the table and eat. When I ...
In Italy about 8pm. Diner is usually a small affair. Read More
Choice of country ? by Urielle
Hi, everyone! Please let me ask you the following : if you had the possibility to move anywhere in Europe, which country would you choose ? please take the following details into consideration : cost of living, medical care, climate, educational ...
Wages in Italy are pretty low when compared to the UK however the cost of living is a little lower. There is also less wind and rain!! Read More
help...milano by LN
Hi there! I need your help so to make it short, I have to give an answer for a phd position in Milano before the 10th of June (just get the email today)...I know a bit Italy because I went there few times on holiday but absolutely not Milano! So ...
Good luck let us know how you get on Read More
help...milano by LN
Hi there! I need your help so to make it short, I have to give an answer for a phd position in Milano before the 10th of June (just get the email today)...I know a bit Italy because I went there few times on holiday but absolutely not Milano! So ...
Hi I live in Piemonte Italy and only have limited knowledge of Milan. However my feelings are that the cost of living as regards food and drink are cheaper all over Italy when compared to the UK. I found Milan to be a modern and exciting city to be ... Read More
Choice of country ? by Urielle
Hi, everyone! Please let me ask you the following : if you had the possibility to move anywhere in Europe, which country would you choose ? please take the following details into consideration : cost of living, medical care, climate, educational ...
I have been living in Piemonte Italy for several years now and I find the people to be very friendly and the life style is so much more relaxed. The cost of living is cheaper as regards food and drink, the utilites are about the same as the UK. It ... Read More