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My place is between Lakes Orta and Maggiore, and I have used Flybe in the past to fly from Birmingham to Milan Malpensa.Looking for flights in Sept/Oct, I was disappointed at the high costs - so went to the Easyjet site to look at the Luton to Tur

Thu, 08/20/2009 - 04:27

I have often advocated swinging up through Belgium when travelling from UK to Italy, on the grounds of the cheap petrol in Luxembourg and toll free motorways. I did this route again a couple of weeks ago, but found the roadworks on the Dunkirk-Lil

Tue, 07/28/2009 - 09:32

 I thought it might help people not break the law [or get caught breaking it] to some info on speed cameras they might come across in driving down to Italy. [This really applies to people like me who don’t have a sat-nav that tells them all the in

Sat, 07/04/2009 - 11:03

When driving to Italy, [Lake Maggiore area], from Calais, I almost always drive up towards Dunkirk and then head East towards Luxembourg.   The reasons for doing so is simple:-

    Fri, 07/03/2009 - 12:52

    If you are driving down to Italy, this regularly updated AA site gives you the latest info on fuel prices across Europe.  Its useful for deciding where to fill up. Note - in Luxembourg, [where I always fill up - its worth the minor detour from Cal

    Thu, 07/02/2009 - 05:32

    .     I heard this today on Radio 4.  I take it you already know of tough and bough and cough and dough?Others may stumble, but not you,On hiccough, thorough, lough** and through.Well done!

    Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:58

    .   I'm considering handing over ownership of my Italian Holiday Home to my kids. Does anyone know

    • How easy this is to do, and how costly?
    • Whether this can be done in the UK - or do I have to do it in Italy?
    Fri, 06/19/2009 - 04:54

    Comments posted

    Tue, 05/26/2009 - 13:47

    Remember that the adaptors have a low amperage rating - so don't put anything too hefty on it. .

    Tue, 05/26/2009 - 09:14

    Surely "Italian Queueing System" is an Oxymoron? .

    Answer to: Utilities
    Tue, 05/26/2009 - 09:11

    "I need to get a permesso di soggiorno di dimora and also get all the utilities put in my name, " I'd use my estate agent for this - mine dealt with setting up my bank account and direct debits for utilities,  codice fiscale  etc etc[We pay them enough - they might as well earn their commission] .

    Answer to: Ciao a tutti
    Tue, 05/26/2009 - 05:23

    Talk to your local education Authority to find out which schools teach Italian to GCSE level. Then talk to the school and ask them to add you to the list of 'pupils' to be examined.  They may also be able to help with general advice/learning support. [We did our Italian GCSE's at the local school - my son sat his GCSE Italian at the same time  [all passed] Herts exam dates are shown onhttp://www.goffs.herts.sch.uk/website/Goffs%202006/content/bodies/Admin/exam%20data/summer_exams_2009__gcse.htm .

    Sun, 05/24/2009 - 08:18

    There are well over 30 grottos [grotti?] listed here http://www.capri.com/en/grotte which ones are required?

    Answer to: Kitchen Units
    Sat, 05/23/2009 - 05:45

    It is definitely cheaper to get them in Italy.You haven't said what area you are going to, but you need to find your local suppliers - preferably by recommendation.Don't forget to haggle.  - When I got my Kitchen they halved the price when I said it was too expensive      [down to about £5000 - a few years ago  -  'Risparmione' was the company]The cost included cooker and hob, fridge freezer, extractor hood and dishwasherThey delivered and fitted the kitchen for about 100 Euros - and did a better job than I could have

    Fri, 05/22/2009 - 11:09

    Should be OK About  plug adapters - take a few UK extension leads with 4 way sockets at the end and fit an Italian plug - saves on lots of adaptors, and helps any UK visitors with their UK electrical equipment.

    Fri, 05/22/2009 - 09:52

    You can do a tour of the theatre - via the La Scala Museum. This may help http://www.ehow.com/how_4516792_visit-la-scala.html