Cassoeula Recipe
Cassoeula specialty typically from Milan, Lombardy. It is considered a ‘poor man’s dish,’ prepared with Savoy cabbage and pork, in fact it uses less choicer parts of the latter, but makes for a heart...
Val Tidone – a castle on every hilltop
You know you’re in Val Tidone when you see a castle on practically every hilltop, when you find yourself surrounded by a literal sea of vineyards, and when the road winds lazily through one hamlet aft...
British Embassy Recommendations for Citizens Abroad
Following the most recent Embassy Town Hall meetings with British Nationals in Italy, this is a reminder of our advice and guidance. We recommend UK Nationals should apply for residency and healthcare...
Tracy Roberts talks about new international crowdfunding project
With over 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and over 48 million visitors per year, who doesn’t love Italy? It is this passion for Italy that has prompted Tracy Roberts fellow expat living in Italy for 33...
Day trips from Milan for families with kids!
Ten destinations only one hour away by car from Milan. The best choices when you run out of ideas in town. Castello di Gropparello 80 km from Milan Travel back in time for a fantastic family adventur...
Relocation: A Chance for Reinvention
There are times in life when we all wish we could have a clean slate, a kind of “do over.” For those of you who have moved abroad and begun a whole new life, you know that’s exactly what you get: a co...
News from the South African Consulate-General Milan, Italy
Sharing news from Titi S. Nxumalo, South African Consulate-General Milan, Italy Dear Readers, I would like to take the opportunity to welcome everybody back from the August holidays which I hope bro...
Understanding Italian coffee
In Italy drinking coffee is a ritual. Italians love going to cafés for their coffee and if skipped they won’t survive the day. Before you order a coffee, let’s clarify first the difference between caf...
Sea bass baked in a salt crust – “Branzino al Sale”
Many of the recipes that Italian’s are most fond of are the simplest ones, like pasta al pomodoro e basilico (pasta with tomato sauce and basil), caprese di bufala (buffalo mozzarella topped with toma...
Cooking with Laurel Evans
Easy Milano had a quick chat with Laurel Evans, American foodie who’s been busy cooking up American treats in Milan since 2004. Evans a seventh generation Texan, followed her curiosity across the Unit...
Italy: What’s Your Game Plan?
As part of my expat coaching program, my aim is to assist individuals who are relocating to Italy to gain as much clarity as possible, so that they can map out the most successful life possible for th...
What is Town Hall Registration and Why Do You Need It
Regardless of whether you are an EU or a Non-EU citizen, if you are planning on living in Italy full-time, you will need to register at the Town Hall as a resident where you live. This is a vital step...
I Knew I Had Become Italian When…
As an American who has lived in Italy for over 30 years, my Italian friends and family often say to me “ah, you are Italian now.” My mental reply is always “nope, I’m not.” The July 4 celebrations in ...
Feeling Italian – Sentirsi Italiani: Più di un libro fotografico
More than a photobook about what it means to feel Italian today . 89 photographs selected by an international jury show images of the Italy of today. A country in transformation in a global context, i...
Milan: Mixing Old with the New
As an American, one thing that strikes on your first trip to Europe is the history. The relative age of North America is nothing compared to that of the European continent. Buildings of historical sig...
Arrivederci – How to Leave Italy Stress Free!
So, the time has come to leave Italy – maybe your assignment here has finished, or you may have decided to move somewhere else. In either case, certain steps must be taken to wind down your life in It...
The Lure of Italy: Where is the best place to live?
The almost definitive guide to where to live in Italy. The lure of Italy is indisputable. History, culture, culinary tradition, stunning landscapes… and naturally so many beautiful people. You’re smit...
Language Matters
A month or so ago, I found myself wandering the streets of an unfamiliar town in northern Italy as I checked Google Maps on my phone for a specific address. As I rounded the corner in proximity to my ...
Relocating to Italy – The Essential First Steps
Whether it has been your dream to move to live in Italy for a lifetime, or if you are moving here for another reason, below you will find a series of steps that you should ideally do before you arrive...
Relocating to Italy – The Essential First Steps
Whether it has been your dream to move to live in Italy for a lifetime, or if you are moving here for another reason, below you will find a series of steps that you should ideally do before you arrive...
Kristin Engvig, founder of WIN speaks on Gender Diversity
Decades ago courageous women in various parts of the world broke the silence and started a fight against a social norm that prevented women from having access to professions and right that were prerog...
SOUTH AFRICA: INSPIRING NEW WAYS – (from NEWSLETTER 01/2019)
Dear Readers, We have reached the end of the 2018-2019 financial year and as a Mission we begin to take stock of our achievements that have been made through the year, and we look forward to our activ...
History, wine and nature in a glass… or two!
As they say, life’s too short to drink bad wine, which is a perfect reason for visiting Val Tidone! Just an hour’s drive south of Milan will put you in the center of a landscape that is characterized ...
SOUTH AFRICA: INSPIRING NEW WAYS – (from NEWSLETTER 04/2018)
Dear Readers, The year has gone by quickly and we already find ourselves at the conclusion of a very busy but fruitful 2018. Although not the end of the financial year and with still many activities f...
Issue No. 6 – A Message from HM Ambassador Jill Morris, British Embassy
A Message from Jill Morris, Her Majesty’s Ambassador British Embassy Rome From Issue No. 6, 14 September 2018 newsletter to British nationals in Italy. Following the publication of the UK’s White Pape...
Queen’s Birthday Party: toast in honor of Her Majesty for the 100th anniversary of the British Consulate in Milan
Welcome to GREAT Britain · After three years, the event to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Milan returns to Villa Necchi · Together with Ambassador Jill Morris and Consul General Tim Fle...
British Council
The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations. In Italy we have offices in Rome, Milan and Naples and we are active in many other cities with our progra...
Biometrics Expansion in Canada
Starting in the summer of 2018, when you apply for a visitor visa, study or work permit (except U.S. nationals), or permanent residence you will need to give your fingerprints and a photo. To facilita...
Democrats Abroad Italy Meets in Milan
Americans Living in Italy Advocate Moving from Apathy to Activism Democrats Abroad Italy is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) from May 26 -27, 2018 at Hotel Raffaello in Milan. Leadership and m...
The Women’s Global Leadership Journey
Mobilizing Women Rome 18:00-20:30 • 24 May 2018 • LUISS University Empowering, Connecting and Developing Leaders: Global, Feminine and Authentic This is WIN’s classic network with purpose, passion and...
