Travis Neighbor Ward

Published in 2003 by Henry Holt. Second edition, fully revised.

First edition published 1998.

Check out the book's Table of Contents below the reviews

Everything You Need to Know to Live La Dolce Vita

By Travis Neighbor Ward and Monica Larner

"Armed with this thorough and informative guide, Americans can negotiate the challenges of settling in Italy without sacrificing their delight in its surprises and eccentricity ... indispensable."
- TRAVEL & LEISURE


"Think of it as an insurance policy against culture shock, faux pas and bureaucratic snafus."
- USA TODAY


"... a terrific new book ... a wise and witty guide..."
- ABCNEWS.COM


"Anyone planning an extended stay in Italy will be grateful for this book. . . In scrupulous detail, [the authors] show the reader how to handle the vexations of bureaucracy, find accommodations, handle taxes, and so forth. Recommended for public and academic libraries."
- LIBRARY JOURNAL


"The title of Living, Studying, and Working in Italy says it all: this book is intended for would-be expatriates with an eye for Italy. The authors have both had extensive experience living and working in the Bel Paese--Neighbor was in Florence for four years while Larner still lives in Rome, where she is a journalist for Business Week. Together they have pooled their experiences and collective knowledge of living abroad to address the practical side of living, working, or studying in Italy.

The first thing you might notice about this book is that it lacks references to Italy's great art, popular tourist sites, and best hotels. But remember, this is no ordinary guidebook--leave the tourist stuff to others and let Neighbor and Larner take you on a tour of everyday life as an expatriate in Italy. Here you'll find information about taking language courses and teaching English, volunteering for archeological digs, and starting a business. There are plenty of practical tips about visas, banking, residency requirements, and--alas!--taxes. There are lists of language schools, volunteer opportunities, and internship programs as well as information about freelance, part-time, and full-time employment opportunities. In short, this guidebook extraordinaire might just be an expatriate's best friend in Italy."
- AMAZON.COM


"The most complete look at Italy on the Internet I've ever seen. . . I would recommend this book to anyone planning even a short trip to Italy."
- INTERNET WORLD


"This book is a font of useful information. It's also a good read...an invaluable reference."
- WANTED IN ROME MAGAZINE



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Before You Go

1. A Place to Call Home
2. Getting Ready for Take Off

Living

3. Making the Adjustment
4. Understanding Paperwork
5. Money, Banking, and Taxes
6. Setting Up House
7. Salute! Staying Healthy Abroad
8. Lo Shopping
9. Getting Around: Transportation
10. La Virtual Vita: Italian Cyberspace

Studying

11. Student Life
12. American Universities
13. Italian Universities
14. Language Schools
15. Bookstores, Libraries, and Research

Working

16. Getting the Job
17. Business Etiquette
18. Working in the Public or Private Sector
19. Teaching
20. Freelancing and Part-Time Work
21. Starting Your Own Business
22. Internships and Volunteering

For Further Study: Books and Films

Map: Italy By Regions

Appendix: Technical Information You Should Know

General Information
Main Political Parties
Major Media
The Four Branches of Italian Police
Holidays and Cultural Events
Time
General Measurements
Body Measurements
Cooking and Baking
Electrical Standards and Electronics
Numbers
Telephone and Mail

Index