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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

Thu, 08/20/2009 - 04:27

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. I did this route again a couple of weeks ago, but found the roadworks on the Dunkirk-Lil

Tue, 07/28/2009 - 09:32

 I 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. [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], from Calais, I almost always drive up towards Dunkirk and then head East towards Luxembourg.   The 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.  Its useful for deciding where to fill up. Note - in Luxembourg, [where I always fill up - its worth the minor detour from Cal

    Thu, 07/02/2009 - 05:32

    Terrible accident in Viareggio. 

    Tue, 06/30/2009 - 04:50

    .     I heard this today on Radio 4.  I 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

    .   I'm considering handing over ownership of my ½ûÂþÌìÌà Holiday Home to my kids. Does 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 0  ÌýÌý.

    Thu, 06/18/2009 - 18:08

    Comments posted

    Thu, 01/12/2012 - 18:20

    Look through this lot - there are a few bread machine recipes in here;-  

    Thu, 01/05/2012 - 05:49

    They look dead - no movement, but the people below do move. They appeared yesterday afternoon, but I think there was a camera change as what you can see of the 'view' appears different from the nice view of the ski slope.  This camera seems to be pointing down onto the ground below it. I suppose the 'insects' got into the housing last autumn and have died out over winter - but as usual, I could be wrong

    Thu, 01/05/2012 - 04:49

    They may switch to another camera if they have one - so if all you see is snow, thats what they've done

    Mon, 12/19/2011 - 05:04

    Visit the HMRC website - unless things have changed, there is a 'tax category' for people who visit friends/ family regularly in the UK [not even owning property] - its all about having 'ties' with the UK - If you fall into that category, they'll tax you  [what they tax? - I'm not sure.  visit the website]   EDIT Just visited website - clear as mud - so talk to a UK tax expert

    Sat, 12/17/2011 - 13:39

    I know the AA used to do it - you need to speak to them to check whats available these days -  try 0800 316 2456

    Answer to: ICI Tax
    Sun, 12/11/2011 - 15:40

    If you do a search on ICI you should find plenty of info However, the easiest way is to go to your Comune and ask them how much it should be is - it worked for us, but may depend on which Comune you live in

    Thu, 12/01/2011 - 05:54

    Article 892  of the Civil Code contains rules that apply to the siting of trees.  They are often contained in the local Building Regulations - see;- look at Page 129 para 3 The book quoted is "½ûÂþÌìÌà private law"   By Guido Alpa, Vincenzo Zeno-Zencovich I suggest you ask at the Comune and/or seek legal advice

    Thu, 12/01/2011 - 04:38

    ".... and ½ûÂþÌìÌà badger beauty brushes are considered the best! ..."   Not if you're a badger!

    Mon, 11/28/2011 - 07:59

    Cheapest option is definitely Dover Dunkirk from where you are  We travel from Northampton, so I think that your biggest problem will be avoiding the M1 & M25  morning rush hours - so it's either an early start - about 5 am at the latest, or a later one about 8.30am onwards.  I'd definitely consider a late crossing with the overnight near Dunkirk as your starter.

    Mon, 11/28/2011 - 07:47

    If in doubt - ask the Comune