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Posts by: Lara Bianco

Lara Bianco

Lara is an Italian-American senior writer and content manager at My Dolce Casa. Lara splits her time between Chicago, United States and Puglia, Italy, sharing la dolce vita with her adorable beagle Goldie.

Moving to Portugal
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Portugal ahead of Italy, Spain, France in Google trends for moving abroad and real estate searches

by Lara Bianco on August 8, 2022
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European countries have been long time favorites for moving abroad for Americans, with Italy, Spain, and France at the top of the list for decades. But the most recent Google Trends data reveals the spectacular rise of a new star:…

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Ranking: Valencia tops list of best places to live in Southern Europe in 2022

by Lara Bianco on July 28, 2022
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The interest in moving to Europe from USA has increased tremendously in recent months. Americans are more and more open to relocate abroad motivated by the pandemic, the convenience of remote work, the skyrocketing cost of housing in the United…

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The All-Time Favorite Gifts and Souvenirs from Italy Your Family and Friends Will Cherish

by Lara Bianco on June 21, 2022
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If you’re an expat living in Italy, taking a trip home to visit your family and friends, you’re sure to bring along a few Italian gifts, a little taste of Italy for your loved ones. The best souvenirs from Italy…

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Pros and cons of living in Bordeaux, France as an American

by Lara Bianco on April 2, 2022
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When you think of moving to France, the first city in mind is probably Paris. And why shouldn’t it be? It’s the country’s capital, it’s one of the most well-known cities in the world, and the media is saturated with…

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How to Get an Italy Visa, Residency and Italian Citizenship

by Lara Bianco on December 12, 2021
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Moving to Italy permanently from the United States and obtaining Italian citizenship as an American is a multi-step process. Below is an overview of the steps most U.S. citizens would have to go through, from obtaining your first Italy visa…

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Living in Slovenia
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What is the Cost of Living in Italy Versus 9 Southern European Countries

by Lara Bianco on December 5, 2021
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If you are researching countries in Europe for retirement or to move permanently, there are many options to choose from. Popular destinations like Italy, Spain and France might be the obvious choices, but lesser-known destinations should be considered because they…

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Reasons to Move to Italy
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Living in Italy: Four Great Reasons to Choose La Dolce Vita

by Lara Bianco on August 22, 2021
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Italy doesn’t need much introduction. There is so much to love about living in Italy, whether you’re an arts aficionado, a food and wine gourmand, a history buff, or a fan of lounging in the Mediterranean sun. Many people move…

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American Celebrities Who Own or Rent Property in Italy

by Lara Bianco on August 17, 2021
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Many American celebrities have fallen in love with Italy during a visit or while filming a movie or a show and decided to either buy or rent a home there. The Mediterranean sun, the authentic culture, the charm of centuries-old…

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