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Forum: Italy
May 12th 2017, 5:04 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,178
Posted By lindanoto

Re: TV Service in Italy

We installed Linkem in our place in Ortigia after getting tired of Tim/Telecom offers that were either expensive and spotty or never worked ( try getting reimbursed, I'm 3 years waiting on some offer...
Forum: Italy
Mar 17th 2017, 4:27 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,083
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Etna erupts..

Etna and her many effusive eruptions make it safer, not building up pressure.
Those people yesterday had no business being where they were , " experts" , more like idiots . By their own video you...
Forum: Italy
Feb 1st 2017, 8:20 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Holiday to Sicily

Just to add- if you are moving on from Ortigia or choosing to use as a base the rental car companies are all within walking distance or a you can ride the electric bus service to them ( though we...
Forum: Italy
Feb 1st 2017, 3:28 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Holiday to Sicily

http://www.interbus.it/

If you are coming directly from the airport take the Catania airport to Siracusa direct bus right from the airport. 6.50 each and reliable .
Forum: Italy
Jan 25th 2017, 10:43 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Holiday to Sicily

Fly into Catania and concentrate on the south east corner for this trip.
Siracusa and Ragusa provinces have good infastructure, you can see many different things without being trapped in your car...
Forum: Italy
Nov 20th 2016, 9:12 pm
Replies: 92
Views: 30,125
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Retirement to Sicily

Driving in cities like Catania or Palermo then driving anywhere outside of them in the rest of Sicily is like comparing driving in NYC versus the rest of the State of New York . I find driving here...
Forum: Italy
Aug 28th 2016, 11:16 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Internet Cafe

I have had good luck over the years but just like anywhere in the world, if they get snarky with me I kill them with kindness.
Forum: Italy
Aug 28th 2016, 6:55 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Internet Cafe

I think they get flustered if you don't speak the language. Customer service is also a relatively new concept here
Forum: Italy
Aug 26th 2016, 5:26 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,335
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Living in Sicily

Sounds great! Take a look down our way when you are here!
Forum: Italy
Aug 25th 2016, 10:41 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,335
Posted By lindanoto

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?
Forum: Italy
Aug 24th 2016, 9:59 am
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Internet Cafe

There is a Mail Boxes ETC right on the corner near the Chiesa Madre ( in Piazza Umberto)
Or in Siracusa on via Trieste 11 near Piazza Pancali there is an Internet point, printer
Forum: Italy
Jul 30th 2016, 9:32 am
Replies: 92
Views: 30,125
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Retirement to Sicily

Avola is between Noto and Siracusa ( the city) . Seaside, on all the public transport lines and has some of the best beaches around. I live under comune di Noto but nowhere near the town and we do...
Forum: Italy
May 17th 2016, 11:15 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Palladian villas

I cannot use the language I would like to use to describe idiots like this.
Run from anyone touting themselves as " experts".
Sicily is being invaded in droves by the "insider tour" " expert"...
Forum: Italy
May 15th 2016, 10:23 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Move to Ciaciana?

Just come to the island and try different spots. Do not buy anything unless you have lived here at least a full year thru all seasons. Other English speakers in the area needs to be the least of...
Forum: Italy
May 15th 2016, 6:32 am
Replies: 92
Views: 30,125
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Retirement to Sicily

Try the house sitting sites like Trustedhousesitters. You can save a lot of money with a working housesit. Usually no cost at all in exchange for cat/ dog sitting.We use them when we go away for...
Forum: Italy
May 14th 2016, 9:04 pm
Replies: 92
Views: 30,125
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Retirement to Sicily

You really have to be here for some time to make an informed decision. It is easy enough to rent short term in several different areas before having to commit to one spot without having any knowledge...
Forum: Italy
Feb 25th 2016, 4:58 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,376
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Hummus?

. MigsAngel did you get the pm I sent with some store names?
Thanks Pica, I have a bit of free time on my hands at the moment, laid up with a bad hip that is due to be operated on next month in...
Forum: Italy
Feb 24th 2016, 9:08 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,376
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Hummus?

Isn't that like Vegemite? Some Australian house guests tried to feed some to the Sicilian husband, didn't go down well!
Forum: Italy
Feb 24th 2016, 9:05 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,376
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Hummus?

Uncharted territory for me, but now that the gauntlet has been thrown...http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-3sjM5Dw6awD5p6z5uYW0Lj6rjw_os1
Forum: Italy
Feb 24th 2016, 8:52 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,376
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Hummus?

http://youtu.be/ksIHlV9T17U
Golden syrup. He has a good recipe for condensed milk too, I would be lost without YouTube!
I love the honeycomb candy but humidity makes it...
Forum: Italy
Feb 24th 2016, 8:19 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,376
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Hummus?

Amazon.it has many versions of tahini and it comes right to my door. If all else fails in Eastern Sicily - head to http://www.cristaldi.it/ in Catania. They have anything and everything . There was a...
Forum: Italy
Feb 24th 2016, 5:46 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,376
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Hummus?

Auchan, Iperspa, the outdoor market in Ortigia- it's everywhere.
Forum: Italy
Feb 24th 2016, 6:34 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,376
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Hummus?

You can get everything you need to make it in the Moroccan run stores in Cassible. Same guys can probably get you the types of lamps you are looking for. They speak more English than your average...
Forum: Italy
Jan 9th 2016, 12:23 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 6,639
Posted By lindanoto

Re: UK couple 55 - where to live in Italy?

Sicily. Direct flights, better weather, better food, better beaches, better prices ,and safe
Forum: Italy
Jan 6th 2016, 7:28 am
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By lindanoto

Re: Selling property w/o agent?

I have bought/sold properties here with and without an agent. My experience has been that for the 3% I was paying the agent ,it was a bargain. Let them deal with the coddling of clients , time...
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