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Moving to Italy: A Relocation Rollercoaster

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English
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Independently published (1 April 2024)
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0.37 KG
Publication Date
01/04/2024
Pages
275 pages
ISBN-13
9798321585436
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15.24 x 1.57 x 22.86 cm
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9798321585436
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Stef Smulders (Author)
Stef is a Dutch expat who moved to Italy, accompanied by his husband and dog, to start their bed and breakfast Villa I Due Padroni in the Oltrepo Pavese wine region, just 50 km (30 miles) south of Milan. "Living in Italy: the Real Deal" is his first book, about the hilarious (mostly) and horrendous (sometimes) adventures in Italy. Experience his rollercoaster ride in trying to find a house, buy it, renovate it and turn it into a beautiful b&b, beating bureaucracy, bad builders, ridiculous real estate agents, eerie electricians, pathetic plumbers and arrogant architects.Winner of a range of awards like the Readers' Favorite 2017 Award and the Reader Views Award in travel, memoir and humor categories.For lovers of Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun and Tim Park's Italian Neighbours.For a sneak preview of several chapters visit http://italiaanse-toestanden.duepadroni.it/index-UK.htmlIt starts like this:"When we bought our home nine months ago it was ready to move into. And now?We are shipwrecked in the kitchen of the downstairs apartment. A single sheet of plastic between the hall and the sitting room is the only thing that protects us from the heavy dust of the building site. All day, we are assaulted by the sound of workmen shouting, drilling and hammering. A couple of hours ago the electricity cut out and it’s starting to get chilly in here. Every evening we escape upstairs via the dusty, grimy staircase, where we try to find solace by watching TV in our future living room. The living room is also separated by a sheet of plastic from the kitchen, the bedroom and the office. There are gaping holes in the walls in all of these three rooms, made weeks ago in preparation for the doors and a new window. Now they are serving as tunnels bringing in the draught and the cold. Exhausted and numbed from the endless turmoil surrounding us, we are staring out into space in silence. We are hardly aware of what’s on the screen. WHAT HAVE WE LET OURSELVES IN FOR?"Read more about this authorRead less about this author
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🇮🇹 Discover the wonderfully funny adventure of two Dutch people who decided to completely change their lives and emigrate to sunny Italy! 🇮🇹In "Moving to Italy - A Relocation Rollercoaster" Stef and Nico take you on their crazy journey full of funny situations and unexpected twists. From the risky adventure of buying a dilapidated Italian villa to the comical scenes during renovation, where no project is without comical consequences.

With a good dose of humor and self-irony, Stef and Nico masterfully describe how they assert themselves between the temperamental Italians and the delicious but sometimes frustrating Italian bureaucracy. "Moving to Italy - A Relocation Rollercoaster" is a heartwarming book full of amusing moments and recognizable situations for anyone who has ever dreamed of a life under the Italian sun.

Embark on this unforgettable adventure full of humor, friendship and pasta!Perfect for anyone who has ever dreamed of moving to Italy, Go to Italy is a must-see for expats and travel enthusiasts. And for those interested in practical advice on how to buy a house in Italy there is useful information along the way, pleasantly presented within the short stories.

Glossary of Italian words included! Learn the true meaning of Italian phrases and expressions like "non ci sono problemi", "di fiducia", "persone serie", "tutto a norma" and many more. Learn a bit of the foreign language before going to Italy.

Buon divertimento!Moving to Italy - A Relocation Rollercoaster is a true story about life in Italy by Stef Smulders. It is an engaging and insightful memoir that takes readers on a journey through the author's experiences of relocating to Italy with his partner, Nico.

From navigating the intricacies of Italian bureaucracy to adapting to the country's vibrant culture, Smulders shares his candid observations and amusing anecdotes about life as an expat in Italy. "a greatly entertaining story.

Fans of short stories, humor, travel, and different cultures will all find something endearing to take away from this impressive five-star read" ReaderviewsRecognition:Reader Views 2016/17 Literary Awards WinnerReaders Favorite 2017 Award Winner Travel categoryEric Hoffer Award FinalistIAN Book of the Year Finalist Travel & Humor/Comedy/Satire categories2017 ELIT Award Winner Travel categoryNew York & Amsterdam Book Festival Honourable MentionsExamples of Reviews"a comical, often downright hilarious account" Reader's Favorite Review ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️"Smulders' storytelling artistry is wildly entertaining" Blogcritics/Reader Views ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️"Stef Smulders . .

. does what a good writer does: He writes what he observes and leaves the judgement to you, the reader.

No constant bellyaching from Mr. Smulders.

I like that. I really like that.

" James Martin, Italy expert, wanderingitaly. com"Fantastico! I am a tough critic and have nothing but kudos for this book.

Buy this book!!" Elliana on Amazon"There is more of the flavor of Italy in this book than in . .

. Frances Mayes' 'Under the Tuscan Sun'" Amazon review by Grady Harp HALL OF FAME TOP 100"now I can add Stef Smulders to the list of my favorite expat authors" N.

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