Thanksgiving Away from Home
Finding Gratitude and Belonging in Milan For many Americans living abroad, Thanksgiving is the hardest holiday to be away from home. It’s not just the turkey or the football; it’s the feeling of toget...
Finding A Sense of Community in Milan
Moving to a new city can be both exciting and daunting. One of the most challenging aspects is navigating the culture and finding your place within its community. If you’re an expat looking to find yo...
Free Online US Tax Preparation Software Options for Americans Abroad
Earlier this month, the IRS announced the 2024 tax filing season will open on January 29, I’ve already received emails from people asking about how to file their US tax return for this year. For Ameri...
Voting in 2024 US Federal Elections
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. federal elections for the House of Representatives and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? A...
Security Alert – WorldWide Caution
October 20, 2023 Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Depart...
Welcome to the New US Consul General Douglass Benning
Douglass Benning joined the Department of State in 1996 and is a member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Counselor. From 2021 to 2023, Mr. Benning served as the Principal Deputy...
Thanksgiving Message from Robert S. Needham, U S Consul General in Milan November 2022
Thanksgiving Message from Robert S. Needham, U S Consul General in Milan, for EasyMilano.comNovember 2022 It brings me great joy to wish the readers of EasyMilano a very happy Thanksgiving on behalf o...
2022 Independence Day Message to Readers of Easy Milano
Dear fellow Americans and Friends, Happy 4th of July! The United States’ Independence Day celebration is one of our country’s most beloved. And though many of us are far from our home shores, if you...
Living in Italy is great, but it’s not always ‘la dolce vita’
Living in a new culture presents challenges and surprises. Mary Catherine Holcomb, writer, teacher and seasoned expat is now living in Milan, Italy. In this article, she shares her views and insights ...
The Octopus and the Wedding Proposal
“How did Salvatore propose?” a friend asked recently, referring to my Italian husband. When I told her that we’d decided to get married in Positano, she said that sounded breathtakingly romantic.Littl...
