Halloween in Italy
Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by admin If you’re going to be in Italy at the end of October, you might be wondering if Italians celebrate Halloween. The answer is yes and no. Some Italians think it’s an import and has no place in Italy, while others have embraced…
Remote worker friendly cafes in Rome: a guide for digital nomads
Last Updated on December 30, 2024 by admin If you’re familiar with traditional Italian coffee culture, you’re probably aware that getting coffee is a ritual that’s generally kept short. People don’t tend to linger over coffee for hours like we do in the US or elsewhere – meeting for coffee…
Halloween in Rome: the ten creepiest places to visit during spooky season
Last Updated on October 13, 2025 by admin The popularity of celebrating Halloween in Rome has grown in recent years, with events, parties and trick-or-treating happening much more frequently now than when I first moved here in 2005. That said, Halloween in Italy as a whole is still not quite…
Everything you need to know about Italy’s digital nomad visa
Last Updated on April 9, 2024 by admin It’s finally here! After two years of waiting and wondering, the requirements for Italy’s digital nomad visa have been released! Read on for everything you need to know. Everything you need to know about Italy’s digital nomad visa The digital nomad visa…
The ultimate guide to renting an apartment in Italy
Last Updated on October 17, 2023 by admin Moving to Italy and need to sort out accommodation? Already here and overwhelmed by apartment hunting? I’ve got you covered! Sit back and jump into my ultimate guide to renting an apartment in Italy! The ultimate guide to renting an apartment in…
Five myths about teaching English abroad
Last Updated on April 24, 2023 by admin Teaching English abroad is a great way to live overseas, or to get yourself there in the first place if you want to move. I see lots of posts, ebooks, and info about how to do it, so I wanted to write…
How to survive the holidays away from home
Last Updated on November 23, 2020 by admin I’m gearing up for my 12th Thanksgiving abroad. I can’t believe it! In this post, I thought I’d share some of my tips for how to survive the holidays away from home, based on my experiences over the years. I’m going to…
Countries that offer working holiday visas for Americans
Last Updated on September 10, 2021 by admin If you’re familiar with Luggage and Life, you know that in addition to travel, one of the main things I talk about is moving abroad. Doing this obviously requires money, and if you’re like me, you can’t afford to stop working and…
10 Tips for Dealing with Culture Shock
Last Updated on October 13, 2025 by admin Culture shock can be a the most difficult part of traveling or moving abroad. After over twelve years of living overseas, I thought it might be useful to write a list of the things that have helped me to deal with it….
Teaching English in Italy: What’s it like?
Last Updated on April 28, 2025 by admin I’m often asked what teaching English in Italy is like. If you’re curious, then this is the post for you! I started teaching English in Italy out of financial necessity (read: I had been living here for three months with no job…
How to get a permesso di soggiorno
Last Updated on May 27, 2025 by admin If you’re a citizen of a non-EU country and you move to Italy, you’ll have to get a permesso di soggiorno. What is a permesso di soggiorno, exactly? It’s basically a residence permit that you’re required to get after you’ve been granted…
