{"id":2623,"date":"2013-04-08T12:29:49","date_gmt":"2013-04-08T12:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mycurrencytransfer.com\/blog\/?p=2623"},"modified":"2022-09-21T13:43:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T13:43:46","slug":"top-10-websites-for-expats-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mycurrencytransfer.com\/blog\/top-10-websites-for-expats-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 websites for expats in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Up next in the Expat Star Awards<\/a>, the ‘Oscars of the online expat world’\u00a0\u00a0a truly \u2018bella\u2019 category: our Top 10 websites for expats in Italy.<\/p>\n

Well done, to Italy Chronicles, Parlafood and Girl in Florence which are our top three winners and, as always, to our remaining top 10 \u00a0in this round<\/p>\n

Now for the rundown of our top 10 winners. Drumroll please:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Gold<\/a><\/p>\n

ItalyChronicles.com<\/a> found tweeting @italychronicles<\/p>\n

Our number one star in this category is Italy Chronicles \u2013 a blog which is very deserving of our Gold honour. In his own words, Italy Chronicles is a window to \u2018the Italy you don\u2019t know\u2019 according to author Alex Roe. \u201cIf you want to know what life in Italy is really like, \u2013 beyond the pizza, pasta and mafia stereotypes \u2013 then Italy Chronicles is for you,\u201d he says. And we couldn\u2019t agree more. Originally entitled \u2018Blog from Italy\u2019, this well-penned account of expat life has been going since 2005 \u2013 testament to its readability and success. In short, it reveals the real Italy \u2013 warts and all.<\/p>\n

\"Silver<\/a><\/p>\n

ParlaFood.com<\/a> found tweeting @parlafood<\/p>\n

This blog comes a very close second and has a classic continental feel about it. It could be described as \u2018foodie heaven\u2019 because a large part of its namesake and author Katie Parla\u2019s musings centre on food and wine (hence the name) \u2013 both of which the majority of we travellers \u2013 whether expats, tourists or seasoned wanderlusters \u2013 love, of course. Parla Food covers all manner of restaurant reviews, offers an insight into Italian culture and certainly whets your appetite for Mediterranean foods. There\u2019s even a \u2018Rome for Foodies\u2019 app which can be downloaded or bought on iTunes. It\u2019s so good, it almost has us heading for Tony Macaroni\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\"Bronze<\/a><\/p>\n

GirlinFlorence.com<\/a> found tweeting @ggnitaly84<\/p>\n

This round\u2019s Bronze winner is Girl in Florence \u2013 which is exactly that… an American girl in<\/i> Florence, featuring her take on the whole Italian experience. Georgette\u2019s blog is contemporary and well designed \u2013 making each visit a pleasurable experience and a place where you can truly lose hours of your life. The blog is so upbeat, friendly and packed with great info on travel, food and events. But perhaps what\u2019s so great about Georgette\u2019s blogging is that she takes the time to read and respond to each and every comment on the site. Because of that, and the quality of the content, this site exudes warmth and makes you wish that, should you find yourself in Florence, you\u2019d like no one better to show you around than our blogger number three.<\/p>\n

\"Finalist<\/a><\/p>\n

ExpatsinItaly.com<\/a><\/p>\n

For practical advice on living and getting by in Italy, this blog gets a badge of honour. It covers topics many of us might not have anticipated being a problem in such a beautiful European country. Its forum thrashes out the more obscure questions and subject matters, from \u2018How do I get rid of squatters?\u2019 to \u2018Help! Someone else is using my business name\u2019 and \u2018How do I find an English-speaking psychologist in Venice?\u2019 We can\u2019t think of another blog where you might find such informed conversations and advice.<\/p>\n

Lavitabellablog.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow this young family\u2019s account of living in Florence for an unrivalled snapshot of Italian life in terms of parenting and running a business \u2013 you won\u2019t be disappointed. There are many aspects of the site which are pure strokes of genius, such as their \u2018New Arrivals\u2019 page for first time visitors to the blog. You couldn\u2019t ask for a warmer welcome.<\/p>\n

Katiebailward.com\/drivinglikeamaniac <\/a>found tweeting @katja_dlam<\/p>\n

Meet Katja – aka Kate Bailward \u2013 a self-professed \u2018cat-loving, trifle-hating Englishwoman in Sicily\u2019, who\u2019s already won countless expat blog awards \u2013 and it\u2019s easy to see why. Her writing is second-to-none, making her personal tales such a pleasure to read. We shouldn\u2019t be surprised, however, as Katja is multi-talented to say the least \u2013 having added a fair few strings to her bow, including teaching, acting and narrative writing, or storytelling to you and I.<\/p>\n

Ilbelcentro.com<\/a> found facebooking at\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IlBelCentro<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a nice diarised blog, which spans a year living in Spello through the eyes of Michelle, a freelance writer and food lover who describes it as: \u201cA window into my attempt to dig deeper, to really live, to create space to discover the things that matter to me. A year to strengthen our family, which can often seem fractured in the wake of our too-busy American lives. A year to learn a language and stretch my brain circuits to capacity; a year to remove what is known and see what lies beneath. A year to find ways to the beautiful centre.\u201d Consider us inspired!<\/p>\n

Sunshineandtomatoes.blogspot.it <\/a>found tweeting @britinitaly<\/p>\n

If we were handing out awards for aptly named expat blogs, then this would have been in the top three. After all, what sums up life in Italy better than sunshine and tomatoes? But that\u2019s not all we love about this young and funky blog, which is penned by British expat Lucinda, who\u2019s not only a teacher but a keen traveller and foodie (making the name even more apt). We really dig her style and love that she\u2019s \u2018discovering Italy one gelato at a time…\u2019 Oh, and we might be slightly jealous too.<\/p>\n

Msadventuresinitaly.com\/blog<\/a>\u00a0found tweeting @rosso<\/p>\n

Now here\u2019s another blog with a killer name \u2013 genius, in fact. This lady \u2013 Sara Rosso, to be precise \u2013 is also one hell of a seasoned traveller \u2013 spending almost half of her time on the move, flitting from country to country thanks to her exciting job role with Automattic \u2013 the blogging aficionados behind WordPress.com, Akismet, Gravatar, JetPack and more. So where better to find top notch content on all things food and travel related? Forget Nigella, Sara Rosso is the next big thing!<\/p>\n

Italymag.co.uk <\/a>found tweeting @italymagazine<\/p>\n

Anyone with a penchant for all things Italian will be no stranger to this great portal which links life and style with food, drink, arts, culture and sport. For events, recipes and fun features, such as Italy\u2019s top five cheeses, it\u2019s well worth checking in from time to time.<\/p>\n

Once again, hats off to each and every one of our featured blogs which made it into our top 10. Keep up the good work and don\u2019t forget to upload your badge of honour.\u00a0Our ten Expat rockstar winners and finalists are invited for an interview on\u00a0MyCurrencyTransfer.com<\/a>\u00a0& eligible to upload their badges of honour from the main\u00a0Expat Star Awards 2013<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n

Tell the world how good you really are!<\/p>\n

Are you looking for the best way to send money to Italy<\/a>? We can help you find the fairest and cheapest deal.<\/p>\n

So.. what do you think of our top 10? All your comments, thoughts and tips are welcome!<\/p>\n

Dan Abrahams on\u00a0Google<\/a>\u00a0+<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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