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Does anyone know how Italy is for asthma.  Having only been couple of weeks at a time just wondering for people there long term how they find it compared to UK.  Also how they cope for treatment.  Thanks 

Fri, 07/04/2014 - 05:15

I have just read the youth unemployement figures - very worrying!  40.5% in Italy (20.7% in UK)  which will only lead to more youngsters leaving the country to find work.  Ireland lost 400,000 15-24 year olds in last 3 years. 

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 05:49

Did anyone see the programme on BBC4 last night - Good Italy Bad Italy - very interesting if not depressing.

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 06:53

I remeber a few weeks back someone said they couldn't have an electric kettle on at the same time as water heater. Is this something that only happens in rural areas or is it everywhere?

Sun, 10/14/2012 - 11:19

I am appealing for help please. My great nephew 8 year old Jude is now really disabled with Muscular Dystrophy. He is a really happy little boy but due to his deterioration finding things to keep him busy is becoming more difficult.

Wed, 11/09/2011 - 14:55

I just booked 2 seats Bournemouth to Pisa return for £28 all in. I just love Mr O'Leary. x

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 18:57

Thought it might be interesting to know why people chose the area they now live in. Whether its because you have family there, just like the area etc.

Sun, 05/22/2011 - 17:14

We havent visited Rome yet so have decided that's where our next visit will take us!

Sun, 08/01/2010 - 11:13

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Sun, 10/11/2015 - 09:22

Apparantly a lot of people move abroad without ever having visited the country!  I would find that really scary but then US, Oz etc would never have been populated without those very brave people.We have thought for quite a few years that when we retire we would move to Italy but I still have a lot to check out before we do it.I like to ask other peoples opinions as they could come up with something I hadn't thought of.  We don't want to be in the position of moving then regretting it because of not thinking it through first.I know people that have returned from Spain and even here in Dorset as they think their family will come for regular visits.....but they don't!For us we want it to be a final home and not to return back to UK so we hope to get it right (if we can!)

Sat, 10/10/2015 - 15:07

Sorry don't know anything about pools!  Can I ask how you came to choose Sesta Godano?  Is this a holiday home or permanent?  My family came from Zeri so I have travelled through Sesta numerous times.  Hope you are settling in well.

Sat, 10/10/2015 - 14:57

We have been thinking of retiring to Italy for years so find your comments LL very interesting.  I don't like the area where my family came from as it is too remote and quiet for us :(  which is a shame so we (I) keep looking so when the time arrives hopefully we can make a good decision. Do you know why so many people decide to return to UK?

Thu, 02/05/2015 - 13:51

You will find a lot of help on www.italiangenealogy.com  most on there are from US and are very helpful and knowledgeable.  Good luck with your search.

Thu, 11/13/2014 - 17:26

That's great.  Someone may take a fancy on seeing it and you will maybe find an investor / buyer.Good luckJoy

Wed, 11/12/2014 - 13:06

I visited there in September!  Have you a picture?

Sun, 10/19/2014 - 17:23

Go to 'italiangenealogy.com' it's a really good site and very helpful, knowledgeable people on there.  It is mostly for US citizens but don't be put off as they can help UK folk just as well.Good luck smiley

Mon, 10/06/2014 - 04:25

I notice Stacey has not come back on this...or anything else.  Seems to be a lot that lately wink

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 05:19

HaHa and so true Badger!

Sat, 09/27/2014 - 16:30

So there you have it Stacey!  Easy to hire a car - driving it another matter :(You will find the Autostrades between major cities are ok as not too busy (unlike the UK)  smaller roads, mountain roads and in towns not so good.  They do drive faster than speed limits and show no manners to other road users.  Pedestrians have to force their way across the roads and make them stop or they would wait at a crossing all day!!  Good luck but most of all enjoy your visit.