Posts By Carla Bastos
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620TravelCarla Bastos: Traveling to, from and around Italy in these crazy times
On a recent visit to the States, I was struck by the ever-evolving challenges of travel today. Chatting up fellow travelers from...
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598News & Buzz
Carla Bastos: Is there still a place for expats in Italy’s economy? It’s complicated ….
Italian unemployment and housing issues have been discussed and debated endlessly, here at Dispatches Europe and among the expat community at large....
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629News & Buzz
Carla Bastos in Italy: Creating my normal expat life
I was recently reminded once again that many people see the expat life as a never-ending vacation. Even after living in Italy...
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775Expat Essentials
Permesso di soggiorno: Navigating the labyrinth of Italy’s long-stay visa bureaucracy
It’s no secret that there are headaches involved with acquiring a long-term visa to live here in Italy. It can get complicated,...
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784Expat Essentials
Carla Bastos: My expat tips on how to avoid being a victim of hustlers, grifters and cyber thieves
(Editor’s note: You can read more here and here in Dispatches’ archives on how to avoid becoming an expat crime victim.) Having...
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916News & Buzz
Carla Bastos: Meeting Google’s Roy Lin, and finding out what city limit signs really mean in Italy
Tourists and aspiring expats know to expect challenges when navigating unfamiliar places. Fortunately, because of the need for tourism revenue, most popular...
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776Lifestyle & Culture
Carla Bastos: My ‘joyous and eye-opening’ first Christmas in Florence
After more than a week of nonstop rain and chilly temps in Tuscany, I decided I couldn’t wait any longer to visit...
