By: Cherrye Moore

Photo: Mr. Tea on Flickr

Do you want to relocate to Italy, the land of Roman emperors, shining seas and never-ending pasta, pizza and prosciutto? Then read on. Here is a list of the best sites on the web to help would-be expats plan the move of a lifetime.

1. Expats in Italy

This website single-handedly changed my life. I moved to southern Italy with little or no advanced research on the notion that my true love would see me through. (Yes, I am that naive.)

A few months into my bella vita, I stumbled upon this website and ta daaa … I was not alone. Although I no longer frequent the site on a regular basis, the forum introduced me to many of my closest expat-in-Italy friends and blogging colleagues and for that I’ll always love them.

2. Moving2Italy2

Since September 2007, Ben and his wife, Martha have been living the dream in Monte San Savino. This site is chock-full, and when I say chock-full, I mean overflowing, with helpful links and resources for people wishing to relocate to Italy. Thinking about trying out that life in Italy before you make the plunge? Why not visit Martha and Ben at their guest house – and while you are there, pick their brains. They know a lot!

3. Blog from Italy

While Blog from Italy, written by British English teacher and Milan-based expat, Alex, isn’t tailored to future expats, he does feature apartment rentals and offer feature articles on buying an apartment in Italy. He also offers some of the most extensive news coverage in English and I often find myself “lost” on his site for hours, unwilling-or unable-to pull myself away.

4. Burnt by the Tuscan Sun

Think everything in Italy is peaches and cream-flavored gelato? If so, head over to Francesca’s blog and read up on how that marvelous Tuscan sun sometimes overheats and  leaves Italy’s inhabitants feeling, well, burned. This site offers an interesting contrast from other expat in Italy-based blogs and is a must-read for people considering a move to Italy.

5. Ms. Adventures in Italy

In addition to her award-winning photography, recipes and articles, Sara has an impressive list of other expats in Italy, listed along with their blog URL and location within the country to help you select a blogger in your preferred section of the bel paese.

This is by no means an exclusive list of sites that can help you with your move to Italy. What are your favorite sites and why?

Cherrye Moore is a freelance writer and southern Italy travel consultant living in Calabria, Italy. In addition to Affordable Calling Cards, she writes about living and traveling in Calabria at her website, My Bella Vita.

Tags: Calabria, expat in italy, Italy, moving to italy

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