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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
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:-
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
Terrible accident in Viareggio. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8125644.stm
. 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!
. 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?
Egypt 1 - Italy 0 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8103869.stm .
Found this - liked it http://www.youtube.com/v/w0ffwDYo00Q&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf
Comments posted
- Unless we are to get umpteen different 'healthcare' groups - surely it is best to have a single Group that people can search through
Valentina - wouldn't it be better to call the Group 'Healthcare' and drop the 'Marche' bit The subject is valid for all of Italy - not only Marche area
http://www.merlinsgrove.com.au/Background.htm but as its Australian - remember that 'North' means 'South'.
My favourite - on the front row at La Scala [ for Bernstein's Candide] - cost a bomb [but a friend paid]
The limit Gala mentions only applies if you carry cash into or out of the EU - not between EU countries. There is no limit on the amount of cash you can carry into or out of the UK - see;- http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_PROD1_026096&propertyType=document However, you need to check if Italy has any 'local' restrictions
http://www.ikea.com/it/it/
Would it be possible to change the title of this thread to "Pickpockets - A Warning"? - as it is of more general interest than just to the Cinque Terre
http://www.recipe4all.com/recipe/Porcupine-Stew-1320/
"Iinstructions suggest that Aliquota abitazione principale (and no Detrazione abitazione principale) should be used if the property is your only one in Italy. Is this true or is it only if it is your offiicial residence?".. I think that's the right calculation - the check will be if it agrees with last years figure [assuming the rate hasn't changed] An Italian friend just managed to pay my ICI, which was due by the middle of June [16th I think] - the fine for being a week late was 6 Euros
. Every time I read this - I see something different
The Chaos
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