PCS Italy

How to Use Google Maps to Figure Out Bus Schedules

Peg Crippen — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:38:24 +0000

Once you get to Vicenza and spend a couple of days getting adjusted and in-processed; you will probably start to feel a bit claustrophobic living in a small hotel room. Many of you will still be waiting for your car to catch up with you. One option is to use the Vicenza public transportation system. […]

Some Inspiration from Italy

Peg Crippen — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:19:59 +0000

I’ve been here for a few years now. Daily life seems to take all my energy and I don’t notice all the amazing sights and beauty that surrounds us all in the Veneto Region of Italy. Soon, I will have visitors from the states. I am getting excited all over again about living in Italy. I […]

A Video About Vicenza, Italy

Peg Crippen — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:07:57 +0000

A video blogger that has some great travel information has done a video about 5 Things You Will Hate and 5 Things You Will Love about Vicenza. This video is directed toward all the military personnel who will PCS to Vicenza, so I thought it fitting to share it here. At times it drags a bit, […]

In Italy, Already? Attend the Blessings Bonanza.

Peg Crippen — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:08:45 +0000

I just learned of a cool event that I want to attend, but I am sure you might be interested in it too. The Blessings Bonanza is basically a big swap meet. Only, everything is free. You bring your stuff, Others bring their stuff. Take what you want, leave the rest. For those of us […]

Places for Military Personnel to Rent a Car in Vicenza, Italy

Peg Crippen — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:36:00 +0000

So, you make it through the paperwork, the flight and have managed to settle into your cramped hotel room in Vicenza. There are so many things to get used to when you arrive, but if you are anything like I am all you can think about is getting some wheels so you can learn about […]

Things Not to Do in Italy…

Peg Crippen — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:32:09 +0000

Occasionally, I read a blog post that is just too good not to share. When I read this post on the Fodor’s travel blog, it struck a chord with me. We hear a lot about how to act when in Italy, but sometimes it is good to hear what we should avoid doing! My two […]

Video of Military Housing on Villagio in Vicenza, Italy

Peg Crippen — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:07:17 +0000

I stumbled upon this video some kind person did to show others what the post housing looks like here in Vicenza. I thought it would be helpful to anyone moving. If you want to know more about housing, you can check out this post or this post. I am past due for writing another post on […]

Where to Get a Haircut in Vicenza

Peg Crippen — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 07:56:29 +0000

Every time you move, one of the challenges is finding someone to cut your hair. That challenge is even bigger when you move to another country. Where is the best place to go to get your hair cut in Vicenza? Just like any other place, it depends on your personal preferences. However, there are several […]

Where to Buy A Car in Vicenza

Peg Crippen — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:51:25 +0000

One of the hardest things about moving overseas is figuring out whether or not to ship your car. If you decide not to ship the car; then you need to decide how you will get from place to place. You can choose to take public transportation (i.e. the bus and trains) and walk a lot. […]

Where to Find Wi-Fi on Post in Vicenza

Peg Crippen — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:37:19 +0000

When I first arrived in Italy, one of the first things I wanted to do was let everyone know I arrived safely. The only problem was finding a place to get on the internet and do it. My husband already had housing for us, but we were weeks away from having internet installed. So, I […]