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IMU - Its still around I thought this had disappeared in the new tax system, but my Comune website says the first payment for 2014 is due by 16th June Paid it via my bank today - emailed them the F24

Fri, 06/13/2014 - 08:56

Looks like the days of the easy/cheap trip to italy through Switzerland are numbered. Apparently, the Swiss government has decided to raise the cost of the vignette to 100 Swiss Francs for 2015. They are introducing a two month vignette for 40SF,

Sun, 09/01/2013 - 15:58

Petrol prices in France are now comparable with the UK, except on the French Autoroutes.One option is to fill up at the L'Eclerc superstores with their SP95 E10 petrol [its a petrol with some ethylene in - generally used in France - which is OK fo

Thu, 07/11/2013 - 04:25

For a change this year we drove down to Italy via Besancon  [avoiding most tolls by taking some good french non-motorways.]However - Besancon roads are in total chaos as they are digging them up to lay tram routes - this will take about 2 more yea

Wed, 07/10/2013 - 16:44

Can you help?I've just completed making a 'variation' of Limoncello. The only change is that I dispensed with the lemons, I and substituted Sloes that I picked here in the UK at the end of last year.

Sun, 01/20/2013 - 09:10

In today's GuardianRyanair have announced their credit card will now be liable to the same charges as other credit cards - so the end of no charge bookings

Sat, 11/10/2012 - 09:07

I'm planning my route down for a months visit in July.

Mon, 06/04/2012 - 08:13

I logged on this morning to my local webcam, to look at the snow on the ski slopes.

Thu, 01/05/2012 - 04:47

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14995588Loved the note about changing the locks!

Wed, 09/21/2011 - 09:20

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Mon, 11/21/2022 - 14:17

Ugo,

 

If you think that suggesting that the UK government advice to talk to the Italin Consulates of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about visa options, is deceitful, may I suggest you review what you consider deceit to be.

 

Sun, 11/20/2022 - 03:22

Ugo,

The UK government website also suggests that approaches are made to the Italian Consulates in UK for advice on how to get approval for longer stays. 

It has some useful 'links' to facilitate/begin this process

The important thing is that talking to the Italian Consulates before travelling may (and I stress 'may') be beneficial

 

""To stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, you will need to meet the Italian government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa and/or work permit you may need with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Italian Consulates in London, Manchester or Edinburgh before booking an appointment .""

Sat, 11/19/2022 - 11:31

Have you looked at the uk government website?

https://www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein/how-long-stay-without-visa

Sat, 11/19/2022 - 03:58

"assuming you're a non European citizen"

Do you mean "non-EU" or "non-European"?

Fri, 11/11/2022 - 12:56

You could try - 

https://www.meetup.com/it-IT/english-speakers-of-pescara-meetup-group/

 

Sun, 10/16/2022 - 05:24

"Have filled jerry cans and hope to make Italy in 1 run if needed."

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Make sure they are well hidden in the trailer, in case someone decides their need is greater than yours!!!

Have a good trip

Wed, 10/12/2022 - 03:21

Latest information......

"The maximum speed for towing a trailer or caravan (up to 3.5 tonnes) on Swiss motorways has been increased from 80km/h to 100km/h. Suitable tyres must be fitted."

Tue, 10/11/2022 - 16:11

Had a quick look on 'via michelin' at the effect of going via Luxembourg and GotthardTunnel, as opposed to going direct via Mont Blanc Tunnel.

Seems it takes (in theory ) only about 30 minutes longer, and the overall cost is slightly less,allowing for 2 vignettes.

Of course, the return journey would be 80 swiss francs cheaper, as you already have the vignettes

Tue, 10/11/2022 - 12:24

Just checked eurotunnel site.  It says - 

Fuel:The maximum permissible quantity of liquid fuel (petrol, diesel or biofuel) that can be carried in portable reserve fuel containers on board a passenger Shuttle per Vehicle, is as follows:

  • Plastic containers: 3 x 10 litres
  • Metal containers: 1 x 20 litres
  • The total maximum amount is 30 litres.
Tue, 10/11/2022 - 10:58

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