John Barlow
@jfbarlow
English expat in Italy
Forum posts
5
Contacts
5
About me
English
Lives in lucca
Speaks English, French, Italian
Registration: 29 December 2010
Your best culinary memory in Italy by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
That's a tall order in a country like Italy.I especially remember some roasted tuna in a restaurant near Tropea in Calabria.This was on a charcoal grill which I don't have access to so difficult to replicate.Otherwise tuna is cooked almost raw on ... Read More
Teaching English in Italy...? by adzbudz
Hi, I'd like to find a job teaching English in Italy, however, I just wanted some advice from anybody who has ever done this before... What was your experience like of teaching English in Italy? Any tips/advice? Thanks in advance :)
As has been said a simple TEFL qualification especially that on line has been superseded by CELTA or even DELTA in some situations. A lot of teaching is still on line and actual college teaching is rare. The schools like teachers who can covers ... Read More
Moving to Italy in August 2016 by Sgtlevine
I am moving to Italy in August of 2016. I would appreciate information on cost of living. I am a retired single college teacher. I am also an Artist/Painter. My income after taxes is $2500. Where are the most afforable areas?
Hello, That sum is perfectly adequate unless you want to hang out in the best areas of Milan/Rome. When I was teaching in Lecce, Puglia, for example rent for a large flat in a palazzo was 600 euros. Best to make private enquiries. Food is similar ... Read More
Moving to Tuscany
Hi Lorraine, Tuscany can be more expensive because its most beautiful towns are popular with Russians and Germans. I spend a few months every year here but stay in my wife's family house on the coast. However most of the English prefer the ... Read More
Wishing to meet photographers in Casa !! by Hija del viento
Hye everyone !!! I'd like to meet photographers in Casa. I am passionate about photography but not very professional (yet!!:D). I'd like to meet someone who could help me taking some nice pics of Casa & cities around. Looking forward to hearing ...
Dear Marie, I am a professional photographer who worked for newspapers in the past and maybe we could meet up to photo the city highlights. Best wishes, John Read More