Irene, I don't know if this is a duplicate. I have a travel agent who lives here in italy, Who is American - speaks English and knows Italy like he lives here 'cause he does! His name is Chris Russo, chris@alternativetravelservices.com. I think he can tell you how to put the Orvieto - great town incidentally, plan at least 3 ydas there... minium - then back to your other towns. I think yuo might drive. but you can certainly bus or train as well. Chip

I am so glad you enjoyed yourself! How wonderful to find your family owns vineyards! That would keep me here even if there was nothing else. Congratlations.

Hi Trisha, that is a great question. First i would say yu need to go there and see the possible apartments. Second, go to: www.immobiliare.it, or to www.gate-away.com, or to www.idealista.com. Switch to English and look in that area. Each platform will have a place for you to put in Rent or Buy and to use English. You will still need to go there as to rent you will need a Codice Fiscale unless you are doing a short stay rental. If you want something longer than three months you will need a visa. If I can help further, please email me at info@thelaughingretirement.com. Remember RE agents here don't represent you or the seller the represent themselves and thier agency. Let me know how you progress and I will giveyou what help I can. But again, I would say the best thing to do is to travel there and see for yourself. Chip Stites, IL Italy Correnspondent.

Yes I can. His name is Christian Gulizzi. He is both a CPA and a Commercialista so he can give you comparisons of US and Italian Taxes. Here is his email address: please tell him I gave you his name an address.

christian.gulizzi@gulizzi-consulting.com

Good luck and we are excited to welcome you to your new home! Chip Stites, Italy Correspondent, IL Magazine.

Hi, I would suggest you decide where you want to live by doing some research first. www.internations.org is a large expat organization that charges a small fee, is very active and is in many cities. Then you can just Google "Expats in Florence and follow up on your leads. I would suggest you decide where want to lve as most larger cities, will have an expat community and the flavor of the city from one to another is generally very different. For instance, Rome, Florence, Naples and Milan have very differnce characters. The food is different the cost of living is different and the activities are different. Maybe a discovery tour would help but doing your research beforehand can save you alot of time. If you were to Google Expats in Florence, you have a wide range of answers. Good luck on your search. Chip Stites, IL Italy Correspondent.