A Mini Guide to the Italian Health Insurance Card What is a Tessera Sanitaria? The Tessera Sanitaria is simply a health insurance document issued to residents and citizens of Italy for the purposes of...
Moving to a new country is both an adventure and a challenge—especially when it comes to finding the right school for your children. Expat families in Milan often seek an institution that offers acade...
“Take heart that every single ex-pat you meet was once as green as you are…” There seems to be no perfect label for a role that is both challenging and often overlooked in discussions about expat life...
As an expat, there is no shortage of challenges and stresses to manage and overcome. The logistical considerations of moving abroad – often with children in tow – automatically equal a dramatic increa...
For many international families, moving abroad is as much an emotional journey as it is an academic one. In this in-depth conversation, Rebecca Glover—Principal of the International School of Milan (I...
Milan is known for its efficient public transport system, and whether you’re commuting daily or just exploring the city, getting an ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milano) travel pass is an easy way to simplif...
The Lombardy region is located in the northern part of Italy and is a popular destination for tourists for its museums and impressive architecture. If you are planning on living in Italy, Lombardy has...
Italy has officially legalized the digital nomad visa and, as of April 4, 2024, is now open to receiving applications. The visa enables digital nomads, or those who are remote workers, to travel to di...
The Dos and Don’ts of Traveling Alone as a Woman Traveling alone can be scary, no matter who you might be. It is intimidating to go places when you can only rely on yourself– especially if it is a pla...
The unseasonably wet and windy weather of June has (hopefully) passed: Bring on the sunshine and warm summer evenings! Milan, at this time of year, always has a lot of outdoor events on offer: from mu...
