My place is between Lakes Orta and Maggiore, and I have used Flybe in the past to fly from Birmingham to Milan Malpensa.Looking for flights in Sept/Oct, I was disappointed at the high costs - so went to the Easyjet site to look at the Luton to Tur
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I have often advocated swinging up through Belgium when travelling from UK to Italy, on the grounds of the cheap petrol in Luxembourg and toll free motorways.ÌýI did this route again a couple of weeks ago, but found the roadworks on the Dunkirk-Lil
Tue, 07/28/2009 - 09:32
ÌýI thought it might help people not break the law [or get caught breaking it] to some info on speed cameras they might come across in driving down to Italy.Ìý[This really applies to people like me who don’t have a sat-nav that tells them all the in
Sat, 07/04/2009 - 11:03
When driving to Italy, [Lake Maggiore area],Ìýfrom Calais, I almost always drive up towards Dunkirk and then head East towards Luxembourg.ÌýÌýÌýThe reasons for doing so is simple:-
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 12:52
If you are driving down to Italy, this regularly updated AA site gives you the latest info on fuel prices across Europe.Ìý Its useful for deciding where to fill up.ÌýNote - in Luxembourg, [where I always fill up - its worth the minor detour from Cal
Thu, 07/02/2009 - 05:32
.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýI heard this today on Radio 4.ÌýÌýI take it you already know of tough and bough and cough and dough?Others may stumble, but not you,On hiccough, thorough, lough** and through.Well done!
Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:58
.ÌýÌýÌýI'm considering handing over ownership of my ½ûÂþÌìÌà Holiday Home to my kids.ÌýDoes anyone know
- How easy this is to do, and how costly?
- Whether this can be done in the UK - or do I have to do it in Italy?
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 04:54
Egypt 1 - Italy 0ÌýÌýÌýÌý.
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 18:08
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"I also appreciate everyone's feedback about the Michael Thomas cd's and am going to look into ordering them today."ÌýHave a look on EBay and Amazon for 2nd hand CDs
My wife listens to the Michel Thomas tapes when driving to work - her ½ûÂþÌìÌà is much better than mine .[I rely on mime and the languageÌýlevel of a 3 year old]
Is it possible to buy the bombola already installed?
I think the decision on whether you need a TV at all depends upon what the house is used for.ÌýIf its your permanent home, then a TV is probably a good idea.Ìý BUT, if its a holiday home - don't get one!ÌýI was advised by an ½ûÂþÌìÌà friend not to get a TV [especially one that received UK channels] for my holiday home as it encourages people to sit inside and not to go out.ÌýI decided to delay the TV purchase for a year or so, to see whether she was right [I wasn't convinced at the time].ÌýAnd you know what? - she was right.Ìý We do more on holiday [walking reading, watching the sun go down over the Alps etc] than we would have and don't miss the TV at all.Ìý In fact its nice to get back to the UK and ask "Whats happened in the last 2 weeks?ÌýSo try the place without a TV for a year or so.Ìý [You can always go to the local Bar for an occasional 'fix' if necessary"
according to -ÌýÌýit could beÌýoff.ÌýÌý Also lists future datesÌýBUT -ÌýÌýsaysy its still onÌý [probably right]
"One glance at my visa card or my ½ûÂþÌìÌà phone line statements shows where I'm really living"If you are really worried, then have a secondÌýperson on your visa card [say a partner/friend/the dog], then nobody can easily find out who bought what.Ìý [you can always destroy the second card once its issued]The phone bill doesn't say who made the call/used the line - it could be friends staying at the houseÌýI really don't think that there is a real chance of being 'found out' - though, like any 'good citizen', I would never advise people to bend the law.
If you want to ventilate your place when away without leaving windows open, you could consider fitting a couple of solar powered ventilators [used on boats] - such as ;-
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i think that whatever you do will be a bit 'pot luck'In my view - the best thing is to get as much natural ventilation as you can, and if you can safely leave windows open it will be better - dehumidifiers could, as you say, be a bit too fierce.
I have a place near Lake Maggiore, and know Mozzate will prove a fine base for seeing the area, plus shopping in MilanÌýIf flying - Malpensa is bestÌý [Major airlines plus Easyjet], then probably Turin [avoids traffic problemsÌýgoing around Milan] served by Easyjet and Ryanair, thenÌýLinate and finally BergamoÌýDriving down?Ìý- lots of different routes recommended on this forumÌýEnjoy