Brian
@elbruno
American expat in Italy
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About me
American
Lives in Milan
Speaks English, Spanish, and trying to learn Italian.
Registration: 26 October 2010
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I believe you have to gain employment in order to qualify for the public health system in Italy. As soon as you're employed, you are covered. I searched online once and saw some info, but I've forgotten where. Apparently, it is also common for ... Read More
I want to practise English! by antolina
Hi!!! I'd like to know native English or American people because I need to practise English! Thanks a lot...
I'm from California. I speak native English and pretty good Spanish too. Imparo l'Italiano e vorrei praticare anche. Allora, se desidera praticare una, due, or tre lingue con me, mi invia un messagio. Abito vicino a centro di Milano. Read More
NEW IN MILAN! LOOKING FOR FRIENDS! by gatabra
Hi, I'm a girl from Sao Paulo/Brazil. Looking for friends in Milan. I speak portuguese, english, italian and spanish. Anyone for a dinning out or drink? I live in Loreto. Cheers, Gisele
Hi gatabra. I'm new to Milan as well (from California). I speak English and Spanish too and am learning Italian as quick as I can. I live near Porta Vittoria/Romana. Drop me a line if you want to meet up. Anyone else too. Read More
Car, scooter, feet? Where are the big, cheap stores downtown? by elbruno
I just moved from the San Francisco Bay Area, where we had two cars for two of us, despite a good public transit system. Sold them pre-move and now getting settled in here. Was under the impression cars were "not European" and we wouldn't need ...
So far, all I've gleaned from posts here is to go to Ikea or Carossello (in Carugate) for big selection and good prices, both of which are very far from Milan and would definitely require a car. I retain hope that there is some large store tucked ... Read More
Car, scooter, feet? Where are the big, cheap stores downtown?
I just moved from the San Francisco Bay Area, where we had two cars for two of us, despite a good public transit system. Sold them pre-move and now getting settled in here. Was under the impression cars were "not European" and we wouldn't need ... Read More
Where to buy household / home goods in Milan? by elbruno
I am new to Milan from the US. I'm looking for a place, as close to city center as possible, where there's a BIG household goods store with wide selection and competitive prices. I'm hoping for whatever the closest Italian counterpart is to Target ...
Found a great spot on my own: Brico Center and the Simply Market. The first one is like a mini Home Depot plus some Target type stuff. And the Simply Market is a big grocery store, plus household stuff and even a small socks and underwear ... Read More
Cost of living in Italy by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Italy[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Italy. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...
I moved here from San Francisco, but find Milan expensive. Prices seem to be the same as at home in dollars (but in Euros though), so once converting, it's steep! Read More
Where to buy household / home goods in Milan? by elbruno
I am new to Milan from the US. I'm looking for a place, as close to city center as possible, where there's a BIG household goods store with wide selection and competitive prices. I'm hoping for whatever the closest Italian counterpart is to Target ...
> Ikea can be the best to find home things but locate in > periferia, in Trezzano. On the way to go to Ikea, there is LOT > of stores there but without a car can be a job. > Close to centro di Milano, no really cheap places to buy > things!!! > ... Read More
Where to buy household / home goods in Milan?
I am new to Milan from the US. I'm looking for a place, as close to city center as possible, where there's a BIG household goods store with wide selection and competitive prices. I'm hoping for whatever the closest Italian counterpart is to Target ... Read More