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Forum: Italy

May 26th 2019, 7:45 am

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Sicilian Karmarino tomato seeds

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Posted By DDP

Sicilian Karmarino tomato seeds

Hi everyone,
I have returned from holiday in Liguria, where I bought some Sicilian Kamarino cherry tomatoes from Carrefore, which were the best tomatoes I've ever tasted. Stupidly, I forgot to save...

Forum: Italy

Nov 14th 2018, 5:32 pm

Replies: 21

A month in Italy in June

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Re: A month in Italy in June

Anywhere in Italy is wonderful, but I loved Ascoli Piceno in Le Marche, and Lucca in Northern Tuscany. Both are small towns with lovely friendly people, lots to see and do, wonderful food and wine....

Forum: Italy

Oct 6th 2018, 7:12 am

Replies: 14

TO BUY OR RENT?

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Posted By DDP

Re: TO BUY OR RENT?

thank you so much Geordieborn and Mrs Teapot!
I love growing my own vegetables, fruit and flowers, I think I'd go mad if I couldn't do that! I think I would feel trapped in an apartment - I lived in...

Forum: Italy

Oct 1st 2018, 3:22 pm

Replies: 14

TO BUY OR RENT?

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TO BUY OR RENT?

Hiya,
i'm wondering if anyone has any experience of renting a house in Italy, as opposed to an apartment? I had been intending to buy when I retire, but am now wondering if it would be more...

Forum: Italy

Jul 15th 2018, 10:50 am

Replies: 19

retiring to le marche?

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Re: retiring to le marche?

hi Gary and David, nice to hear from you! I haven't been on here for a while..I spent a week in Ascoli Piceno from 27th June to 4th July. Loved it! Wonderful town with lovely people and so enjoyed...

Forum: Italy

Jun 10th 2018, 10:00 am

Replies: 8

Italy:the rough with the smooth

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Italy:the rough with the smooth

has anyone read this book by David Eidlestein? I recently bought it from Amazon as it detailed the author's life from 2001 to 2013 in Montottone in Le Marche. It does paint a somewhat dismal view of...

Forum: Italy

May 17th 2018, 4:49 pm

Replies: 19

retiring to le marche?

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Re: retiring to le marche?

thanks to Geordieborn and Philat98,
Yes I would need to take Italian lessons once I move, although I am trying to learn now; thanks for the advice. I wish I had the money to move over now! :)

Forum: Italy

May 15th 2018, 5:22 pm

Replies: 19

retiring to le marche?

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retiring to le marche?

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this site, and wondered if anyone can give me some advice? I'm still working full time in UK but would love to retire soon (in the next 3-4 years) to Italy (Brexit...

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