Renting an apartment or home in Italy may differ from what you might be used to in other parts of the world and it's important to understand the relationship between the owner of the property and the tenant. When moving to Italy it can be vital to understand the differences between how things work where you are coming from vs the system in Italy. In this epi ... Show More
Sep 2025
Is Italy Safe? Travel and Safety Tips for Visitors, Expats and Homeowners
Italy is quite a safe place to live and visit, but like anywhere, you may occasionally come across unusual situations—especially in busier cities or crowded public areas. From avoiding common travel mistakes to keeping your belongings and home secure, a little extra awareness can ... Show More
16m 17s
Mar 2024
Living the Dream: House Hunting in Italy
Anyone who has ever strolled through the streets of Rome, ridden a gondola through the canals of Venice, or tasted freshly made pasta in Sicily has had this thought: I could get used to this. On this episode, Dan speaks with a quartet of experts on all things Italian real estate: ... Show More
1h 41m
Mar 2021
Irish Citizenship VS Italian Citizenship
In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, in this episode in addition to discussin ... Show More
20m 59s
Apr 2025
"Rent or Buy in Dubai? The Answer Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All"
<p>We talk with Mario Volpi about whether to rent or buy, especially in a fast-changing market. Also, we unpack the signs pointing to a slowdown, the role of new developments, and how the Smart Rental Index is changing the game for tenants.</p>
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15m 13s
Aug 2025
Markets in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep19
In today’s episode, we talk about one of our favorite parts of Italian life – the outdoor market – as well as grocery stores. Elisa gives us extensive vocabulary and cultural tips about what to buy, how and when to bargain, and that it’s usually NOT acceptable to touch the produc ... Show More
31m 32s
Sep 2025
Safety and Theft in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep21
In today’s episode, we discuss tips to keep ourselves and our valuables safe while visiting Italy, and how to avoid theft and pickpocketing, with a special section on women’s safety. Just in case, we also practice a dialogue to ask for help and Elisa tells us about Italy’s variou ... Show More
34m 10s
May 2025
Getting Acquainted | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep4
Today, we begin to connect with Italians, both formally and informally, from exchanging names and phone numbers to basic questions. Elisa also teaches us the difference between the two popular ways of saying “I’m sorry” in Italian, and when to use each one.But to get the most out ... Show More
31m 47s