Helpful information for military families moving to and living in Vicenza, Italy.
Your family is on orders to Italy. You know you will need a passport. You talk to friends or spouses that have been there and do that, but it still seems confusing. Do you need one or two passports? What is the difference between the passport that you apply for through the military installation travel […]
Italy From the Inside: The Definitive Guide for Travelers is an ebook written by Francesca and Paolo Tosolini. The couple are Italians who have settled in the pacific northwest of the United States. Because they are from Italy, the authors understand Italian culture. This knowledge makes the book a very useful not just to travelers, […]
Getting sick in a foreign country can be pretty scary. Most of us don’t think we will ever need to know how to use a pharmacy in Italy. While we have access to the military health clinic, it is not always open. It is not always convenient for those of you living outside of Vicenza […]
“Where will I live?” is a big question when moving to Italy. You may wonder how you will ever find housing or if everyone lives in government quarters. Hopefully, this post will help explain the housing system here in Vicenza. Options for Military Housing in Vicenza For active duty military families, there are three options […]
If you are a beach lover, you can get your ocean fix without traveling far from Vicenza. Each one of these three beaches on the Adriatic Sea are between one and two hours away from Vicenza. About Beaches in Italy Most beaches in Italy are private beaches where you pay to lay in the sun […]
I don’t know how people survived living in a foreign country before all the technology we have today existed. Writing letters and short but expensive phone calls were the norm. Thank goodness that is no longer the case. We now have quite a few options to stay in touch with our friends and family stateside. […]
If you live in Italy very long, eventually someone will ask you for your Codice Fiscale. If you are anything like I was, you will have no idea of what it is or why anyone would need such a thing. Here is a short lesson in yet another piece of paperwork that will be important […]
In Part 2 of the “Welcome to Italy” video, you can learn about driving, health care and Italian culture. Check it out here: If you have not seen Part 1 of the “Welcome to Italy” Video, check it out Here.
Here is what the U.S. Army has to say about Caserma Ederle and Italian bases in its “Welcome to Italy” video! These videos have some good information on them, so take a look! Here is Part 1 of Welcome to Italy, Caserma Ederle Not especially exciting, but very helpful! Check out Part 2 HERE!
Once you have arrived and gotten used to being on post, you will get tired of food from the PX and the mess hall. Ederle Inn has breakfast, but you are on your own for lunch and supper (or dinner or whatever you call the evening meal in your house.) I’m going to help you […]
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