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I posted this information in the old "Northern Tuscany" group and I think that it was helpful.

Wed, 05/20/2009 - 12:50

Located less than a 100 m away from the Ponte Vecchio this centralli located trattoria is excellent value for money. You will find it on a narrow street called Via Stracciatella, to the left of Piazza di S.

Mon, 05/18/2009 - 09:13

It is that time of the year again! Plants see to thrive, but the terrible weeds do it as well.

Mon, 05/18/2009 - 04:16

I did not want to hijack Ronald's thread on Sardinia and the G8, but following a post on the same topic by Adriatica and my own commennt, I thought that it may be interesting for many to see what we are talking about.

Sat, 05/16/2009 - 11:10

A warm welcome to anyone interested in joining. We will have useful information, tips, suggestions and lots of help for everybody.

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 18:08

A warm welcome to anyone interested in joining. We will have useful information, tips, suggestions and lots of help for everybody.

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 17:35

Hi everybody! You are welcome to join this open group. We will discuss gardening and plants, particularly in the Italian context.

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 17:21

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Wed, 08/26/2015 - 02:12

A roof is common property, you will have to pay 50% if there are only two owners.

Wed, 07/29/2015 - 09:00

Not easy to find outside that area in Abruzzo. Production is limited. There are Chinese copies... But not the same thing. This link may help http://copertemerlinotaranta.it/index.php/features

Thu, 07/23/2015 - 09:46

Italy is a member of the EU and deposits are protected by law up to 100,000€. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers on this topic http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-296_en.htm

Tue, 07/14/2015 - 16:46

They are becoming very popular all over the world http://dinerenblanc.info

Tue, 07/14/2015 - 02:54

Grapevine Is an excellent source of information for the area.

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 02:03

Contact Rina, she is Italo American, a great and kind professional and she may be able to help. http://www.toscanarentals.co.uk

Sun, 06/21/2015 - 08:05

The city that fits your description is Lucca. Everybody rides a bicycle, the historic centre is pedestrian...and gorgeous and it has great communications. Plus it is a town with character and history. Pisa or Florence airports are close (less than 1 hour away), train takes you everywhere and Florence, Pisa, Volterra, Sienna, the Cinque Terre, Assisi, Gubbio, Todi, The Versilia, Bologna, Modena.... And even Portofino are day trips.....

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 01:30

Hi, I was hoping that someone closer to where your son lives will come up with a comprehensive list; however, this is my advice: there are two names that come to my mind immediately, one is the proverbial IKEA (www.ikea.it) and the Italian Mondo Convenienza (www.mondoconvenienza.it) and both deliver and assemble at an extra cost. It will also be important to check local shops and hypermarkets. As for second hand shops, they are not as popular in Italy as they are in other parts of the world. Markets tend to be devoted to antique and vintage items, and nowadays they are not cheap, as foreign dealers are buying from them and prices have increased dramatically. There are also outlets called "Mercatino dell Usato", but, if they are like their Tuscan counterparts, no bargains to be found. Good luck! smiley