Living in Sicily
Aug 23rd 2016, 7:55 pm
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Living in Sicily
Hello everyone.
Have just joined this site as I will be arriving in Sicily (Catania region, near Mascali) at the end of September and was wondering whether any of you good people had some sage advice for a newbie about life in Sicily, settling in etc.
I look forward to any replies and your hints and tips will be most welcome.
Regards
Joe
Have just joined this site as I will be arriving in Sicily (Catania region, near Mascali) at the end of September and was wondering whether any of you good people had some sage advice for a newbie about life in Sicily, settling in etc.
I look forward to any replies and your hints and tips will be most welcome.
Regards
Joe
Aug 25th 2016, 3:51 pm
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Re: Living in Sicily
As nobody has replied the few days since you posted, I guess that many of the expats there are visiting UK or elsewhere on vacation.
Never having visited or lived there, my advise is slim. However check out the following links where your same question has previously been addressed.
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You may wish to advise why you choose Sicily, i.e. for work, retirement etc, so the regular forum members who know the island can provide more detailed advise.
My own simple advise is, from day one introduce yourself as Giuseppe, and you should have the locals warming to you from the start.
Enjoy your stay there. It's a place I'd very much like to experience for myself one day.
Never having visited or lived there, my advise is slim. However check out the following links where your same question has previously been addressed.
HERE
HERE
HERE
HERE
You may wish to advise why you choose Sicily, i.e. for work, retirement etc, so the regular forum members who know the island can provide more detailed advise.
My own simple advise is, from day one introduce yourself as Giuseppe, and you should have the locals warming to you from the start.
Enjoy your stay there. It's a place I'd very much like to experience for myself one day.
Aug 25th 2016, 5:29 pm
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Re: Living in Sicily
Thanks so much. Really appreciate the response.
Aug 25th 2016, 10:41 pm
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Re: Living in Sicily
I live in in Sicily ,now going on 12 years but down in Siracusa province. What made you choose that particular area?
Aug 26th 2016, 5:16 pm
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Re: Living in Sicily
Hi lindanoto
A friend has a small house there which I am going to rent for a few months in order to get a feel for the island. If I like it I may well stay as I recently retired from the London Fire Brigade and am looking for a new experience abroad.
A friend has a small house there which I am going to rent for a few months in order to get a feel for the island. If I like it I may well stay as I recently retired from the London Fire Brigade and am looking for a new experience abroad.
Aug 26th 2016, 5:26 pm
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Re: Living in Sicily
Sounds great! Take a look down our way when you are here!
Aug 27th 2016, 8:26 pm
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Yes, I will take a look as I want to explore the island. Would also be great to get the lowdown on life in Sicily from someone who knows, if that is possible.
Feb 5th 2017, 2:50 pm
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Re: Living in Sicily
Hi Joe
I just saw your message in this forum, I am exploring moving to Sicily myself and wondered how you got on? I did live and work in Alcamo some ten years ago and I met some wonderful people. Now I am contemplating actually moving out there, I taught English before so I hope I can pick that back up but I just wondered how you got on/are getting on. Please do let me know how you found the experience, best wishes
I just saw your message in this forum, I am exploring moving to Sicily myself and wondered how you got on? I did live and work in Alcamo some ten years ago and I met some wonderful people. Now I am contemplating actually moving out there, I taught English before so I hope I can pick that back up but I just wondered how you got on/are getting on. Please do let me know how you found the experience, best wishes
