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Replying to @JusTIkTokering I’m not sure how long this rule has been in place, or how often it’s enforced but I’ve heard of people getting extra fines for not having the International driving permit when they got pulled over in a rental car, so it does happen. But I know that many tourists are also unaware, as well as recent immigrants like me!
It’s not expensive and I believe you can get it at AAA, so may as well get one if you’re planning a trip. Hope this answers your question!
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It’s not expensive and I believe you can get it at AAA, so may as well get one if you’re planning a trip. Hope this answers your question!
#italytravelplanner #traveltoitaly2023 #italytravelplaning #internationaldrivinglicense #internationaldriverslicense #internationaldrivingpermit #movedtoitaly #movingtoitaly #italiandualcitizenship
It’s impossible to know everything before you move abroad, no matter how much you research. These are 3 of the things I wish I had known, but there were reasons they weren’t at the top of my mind.
I’m not sure if or when I’ll ever have a car again, but I think getting an Italian Driver’s license would be a fun challenge anyway.
I managed to get an apartment despite the challenge. It was all about timing. And I hope I figure out how to invest for when I do have something extra to put away!
#adultingabroad #movingabroadtips #3thingsiwishiknew #movedtoitaly #italiandriverslicense #apartmentinitaly #italianapartment #investinitaly
I’m not sure if or when I’ll ever have a car again, but I think getting an Italian Driver’s license would be a fun challenge anyway.
I managed to get an apartment despite the challenge. It was all about timing. And I hope I figure out how to invest for when I do have something extra to put away!
#adultingabroad #movingabroadtips #3thingsiwishiknew #movedtoitaly #italiandriverslicense #apartmentinitaly #italianapartment #investinitaly
I had the chance to do the exact same type of exam in a public health clinic that I did before at a private clinic here in Italy, so I thought I would share what the differences were between the 2 experiences.
Let me know in the comment a if you have any questions about the healthcare system in Italy. It is definitely a change from the US system, and so far I’ve been pretty happy with it (it is much less stressful not having to deal with insurance companies and random/outrageous costs, that’s for sure!).
#italianhealthcare #publichealthcare #universalhealthcareforall #nationalhealthcare #americanimmigrant #livinginitalybelike #movedtoitaly #lifeinitalytip
Let me know in the comment a if you have any questions about the healthcare system in Italy. It is definitely a change from the US system, and so far I’ve been pretty happy with it (it is much less stressful not having to deal with insurance companies and random/outrageous costs, that’s for sure!).
#italianhealthcare #publichealthcare #universalhealthcareforall #nationalhealthcare #americanimmigrant #livinginitalybelike #movedtoitaly #lifeinitalytip
I have to commend whoever selected the art for this hallway/waiting area.
I’m not much of a connoisseur but I recognized some classic pieces, and it seems they found a depiction of one of the earliest breast exams…
The process hasn’t improved much, but it’s what we’ve got! If you’re curious how it went, I’ll post another video.
#italianhealthcare #universalhealthcareforall #mammogramssavelives #americanimmigrant #movedabroadsolo #healthinsuranceisascam
I’m not much of a connoisseur but I recognized some classic pieces, and it seems they found a depiction of one of the earliest breast exams…
The process hasn’t improved much, but it’s what we’ve got! If you’re curious how it went, I’ll post another video.
#italianhealthcare #universalhealthcareforall #mammogramssavelives #americanimmigrant #movedabroadsolo #healthinsuranceisascam
Replying to @arthurdicrescento I’m not sure where you got the idea that I “hate my country,” but no, I love both my countries (USA and Italy). No country is perfect, and Italians will be the first ones to tell you all the things that could be improved here. But in most countries, you don’t have to prove your patriotism by hanging a flag on your truck, or reciting some allegiance pledge every day as a child. We can all have different opinions, feel free to make some videos to share yours!
And yes, of course I never said every person in the US drinks the same way, but in my experience there is a lot of it, and young people use alcohol to overcome social anxiety/fit in a lot, maybe more than you think.
Here’s my video about things I miss from the US, if you still need proof that I don’t hate everything about it! @rozeinitaly
#patrioticamerican #thingsidontmiss #americanpatriotism #pledgeallegiance #americanimmigrant #dualcitizencheck #movedtoitaly
And yes, of course I never said every person in the US drinks the same way, but in my experience there is a lot of it, and young people use alcohol to overcome social anxiety/fit in a lot, maybe more than you think.
Here’s my video about things I miss from the US, if you still need proof that I don’t hate everything about it! @rozeinitaly
#patrioticamerican #thingsidontmiss #americanpatriotism #pledgeallegiance #americanimmigrant #dualcitizencheck #movedtoitaly
If you missed part one, it’s my last video. These may seem like trivial things to point out, but the longer I’ve been gone, the more I feel like I can clearly see the absurdities of my home country, and I’m embarrassed by it.
We all think we make our own choices but in reality there’s so much out of our control, there’s a lot working against us, and we just aren’t aware because we’re in it and everyone else we know is too.
It’s the things you don’t think twice about, the things that just seem like normal parts of everyday life, that you can’t really see objectively until you’re in a different place. You just think that’s how life is, how the world is, and then you see more of the world and realize how small of a bubble you lived in this whole time.
I hope things are changing now that we have some amazing tools to see and learn and understand other cultures without actually having to go there and experience it firsthand.
I can’t wait to see how people interpret this one.
#thingsidontmiss #movedabroadsolo #movedtoitaly #leavingamerica #leavingusa #americanimmigrant #italiandualcitizenship #livinginitalybelike #alcoholculture #normativealcoholculture
We all think we make our own choices but in reality there’s so much out of our control, there’s a lot working against us, and we just aren’t aware because we’re in it and everyone else we know is too.
It’s the things you don’t think twice about, the things that just seem like normal parts of everyday life, that you can’t really see objectively until you’re in a different place. You just think that’s how life is, how the world is, and then you see more of the world and realize how small of a bubble you lived in this whole time.
I hope things are changing now that we have some amazing tools to see and learn and understand other cultures without actually having to go there and experience it firsthand.
I can’t wait to see how people interpret this one.
#thingsidontmiss #movedabroadsolo #movedtoitaly #leavingamerica #leavingusa #americanimmigrant #italiandualcitizenship #livinginitalybelike #alcoholculture #normativealcoholculture
I’m sure there will be more in this series, but here’s the first of the things I don’t miss from the USA after moving to Italy.
The longer I’ve lived in Italy, the more strange my home country seems. People always say that the US has no culture, but we do: toxic consumerism. It’s hard to see how dangerous it is, how much of our lives are shaped by it until we get away for a while and see how others live.
Opinions are my own, and for fun, it’s not a personal attack. So keep that in mind before commenting. Part 2 coming tomorrow!
#thingsidontmiss #movedtoitaly #movingabroadvlogs #leavingusa #moveabroadasap #americanimmigrant #whyileft
The longer I’ve lived in Italy, the more strange my home country seems. People always say that the US has no culture, but we do: toxic consumerism. It’s hard to see how dangerous it is, how much of our lives are shaped by it until we get away for a while and see how others live.
Opinions are my own, and for fun, it’s not a personal attack. So keep that in mind before commenting. Part 2 coming tomorrow!
#thingsidontmiss #movedtoitaly #movingabroadvlogs #leavingusa #moveabroadasap #americanimmigrant #whyileft
Replying to @PattiK you know it’s ok to just keep scrolling without leaving a comment, right? I understand, my content isn’t for everyone. I hope you find other videos that bring you joy! Of course moving to Italy isn’t for everyone, but there’s a whole world of possibilities out there. Who knows what tomorrow will bring for you?
#movingtoitaly #movedtoitaly #americanimmigrant #italianlifeproblems #moveabroadalone #dualcitizen #clapback101
#movingtoitaly #movedtoitaly #americanimmigrant #italianlifeproblems #moveabroadalone #dualcitizen #clapback101
It’s not too late to live your dream, whatever that is. I never thought I’d decide to move to Italy in my 40s, and starting a new career (or restarting one I’d almost given up).
I was never into New Year’s goals, as the calendar is really just an abstract concept. But I don’t know, I think we’ve all been through a lot in the last few years. It can’t hurt to have good things to look forward to, and be grateful for all we have accomplished so far.
We made it! Let’s keep going. Find the beauty wherever you are today.
#newyearsgoal #newyeargoals2023 #movingabroadsolo #movingabroadvlogs #lifeafter40plus #movedtoitaly #startingoverafter40
I was never into New Year’s goals, as the calendar is really just an abstract concept. But I don’t know, I think we’ve all been through a lot in the last few years. It can’t hurt to have good things to look forward to, and be grateful for all we have accomplished so far.
We made it! Let’s keep going. Find the beauty wherever you are today.
#newyearsgoal #newyeargoals2023 #movingabroadsolo #movingabroadvlogs #lifeafter40plus #movedtoitaly #startingoverafter40
Replying to @alex163824 I would have gladly bought private insurance if it had been required (I think it is for non-EU citizens who move here), but one of the reasons I decided to move to Italy is because healthcare is a human right for all citizens, as it should be.
I know it’s not a perfect system, but I come from a country where I’ve been paying taxes for a bunch of wars I didn’t believe in, I would have much rather that money gone to something that benefits everyone, and that we all need at some point in life—like universal healthcare.
#italianhealthcare #movedtoitaly #dualcitizen #nationalhealthcare #healthinsuranceisascam
#healthcareforall
#universalhealthcareforall
#universalhealthcareplease
#healthcareisarightnotaprivilege
I know it’s not a perfect system, but I come from a country where I’ve been paying taxes for a bunch of wars I didn’t believe in, I would have much rather that money gone to something that benefits everyone, and that we all need at some point in life—like universal healthcare.
#italianhealthcare #movedtoitaly #dualcitizen #nationalhealthcare #healthinsuranceisascam
#healthcareforall
#universalhealthcareforall
#universalhealthcareplease
#healthcareisarightnotaprivilege
One of the things I love about living in Italy is how easy (and economical) it is to travel by train.
I live in a fairly big city, but it’s nice that I can just take a train for an hour or two and explore other cities and towns in the area.
I’ll post more day trips if you want to see them, leave any requests/questions in the comments!
#italianmarkets #christmasmarkets2022 #italychristmasmarkets #christmasmarketsineurope #italiantown #italiantowns #italianvillage #aostavalley #movingabroadvlogs #livinginitaly🇮🇹
I live in a fairly big city, but it’s nice that I can just take a train for an hour or two and explore other cities and towns in the area.
I’ll post more day trips if you want to see them, leave any requests/questions in the comments!
#italianmarkets #christmasmarkets2022 #italychristmasmarkets #christmasmarketsineurope #italiantown #italiantowns #italianvillage #aostavalley #movingabroadvlogs #livinginitaly🇮🇹
Replying to @junosantos just wanted to expand on my response about why I wasn’t able to make Italian friends right away. Spoiler: it was a wild time to be moving around the world and trying to settle into a new country, let alone develop new friendships.
But aside from all the pandemonium of 2020, immigrants throughout history have formed micro-communities to help each other integrate and get through the various steps you need to become a “local.”
Back in US I knew so many people who hung out with others from their home country or who spoke the same language. I think it’s great, we all do what we need to do to feel most at home.
As humans we seek comfort in the familiar, and while some love to throw themselves into the deep end, others prefer to hold hands with someone we trust and wade in slowly. There’s no right or wrong way, we all learn to swim eventually.
#immigrantamerican #americanimmigrant #movingabroadtips #movingabroadalone #movedtoitaly #bureaucracy #makingfriendsasadults #makingfriendsasanadultishard
But aside from all the pandemonium of 2020, immigrants throughout history have formed micro-communities to help each other integrate and get through the various steps you need to become a “local.”
Back in US I knew so many people who hung out with others from their home country or who spoke the same language. I think it’s great, we all do what we need to do to feel most at home.
As humans we seek comfort in the familiar, and while some love to throw themselves into the deep end, others prefer to hold hands with someone we trust and wade in slowly. There’s no right or wrong way, we all learn to swim eventually.
#immigrantamerican #americanimmigrant #movingabroadtips #movingabroadalone #movedtoitaly #bureaucracy #makingfriendsasadults #makingfriendsasanadultishard
Replying to @dress.to.k @zappithustra I need your help to settle this, I won’t be able to sleep until I know the answer—is there one definition of a caffè macchiato, or is it different depending on which region of Italy you’re in?
I thought for sure I knew, but now I think I’m wrong, but maybe I don’t even know what foam is! Please help a dumb American, I don’t want to be spreading macchiato misinformation…
#caffemacchiato #caffèmacchiato #caffèitaliano #italianespresso #coffeeinitaly #italiancafe #italiancaffe
I thought for sure I knew, but now I think I’m wrong, but maybe I don’t even know what foam is! Please help a dumb American, I don’t want to be spreading macchiato misinformation…
#caffemacchiato #caffèmacchiato #caffèitaliano #italianespresso #coffeeinitaly #italiancafe #italiancaffe
I’m sure there are more, but these are 4 things I don’t buy anymore after moving to Italy. Some I expected (insurance), but others I’m surprised I don’t miss (like iced coffee drinks—they just taste like watery sweet milk to me now).
I had no idea how many different wines are produced in Italy. I keep trying new ones and I haven’t been disappointed yet. Sorry Napa, you can’t compare.
#thingsidontbuyanymore #thingsidontbuy #moveabroadtips #movingabroadtips #italianwines #coffeeinitaly #noinsuranceneeded #livinginitalybelike #movingtoitaly #movedtoitaly
I had no idea how many different wines are produced in Italy. I keep trying new ones and I haven’t been disappointed yet. Sorry Napa, you can’t compare.
#thingsidontbuyanymore #thingsidontbuy #moveabroadtips #movingabroadtips #italianwines #coffeeinitaly #noinsuranceneeded #livinginitalybelike #movingtoitaly #movedtoitaly
Replying to @nap making friends as an adult is hard, especially when you work from home and don’t have any coworkers to socialize with.
All the groups I mentioned were through FB, but I’ve also met some friends through TikTok, believe it or not!
The first meeting is always pretty awkward, and I’m not a big fan of huge group events. But it helps if there’s a common interest or activity involved.
#makingfriendsasanadult #makingfriendsasadults #makingfriendsabroad #movingabroadtips #movingtoitaly #americanimmigrant #americanlivinginitaly #movingabroadalone #movingtoanewcountry #leavingusa #leavingamerica
All the groups I mentioned were through FB, but I’ve also met some friends through TikTok, believe it or not!
The first meeting is always pretty awkward, and I’m not a big fan of huge group events. But it helps if there’s a common interest or activity involved.
#makingfriendsasanadult #makingfriendsasadults #makingfriendsabroad #movingabroadtips #movingtoitaly #americanimmigrant #americanlivinginitaly #movingabroadalone #movingtoanewcountry #leavingusa #leavingamerica