Maarten van Erd
Maarten van Eerd (1967) has been visiting Italy every year since he was born. He emigrated to Italy with his wife Dominique Stol in 2019 and now lives in the Apennines between Bologna and Florence. After an adventure as B&B owners, they now focus on their passions, writing and counselling. Maarten published his first novel 'Virus' under the pseudonym Martin Deer in 2021. In addition, he offers writers shelter and advice in The Writer's Tower. He shares his passion for Italy, the people, the culture, the cuisine and life as an immigrant through blogging and writing articles.
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in LevenGreetings from Boot part 16: Xandra and Rolf in Costigliole d'Asti
'I'm definitely not one for getting up before dawn to make breakfast for guests.' The years of experience that Xandra Derks has gained as a hostess at De Vergaderie speak a clear language. Pouring a nice glass of Barolo in the evening is of course a completely different story.' Xandra, a cheerful, very blond, Burgundian Brabant woman, does not like […] More
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Greetings from the Boot part 15: Marlouk in Treviso
'I was sitting in the garden of a friend in the Netherlands and I asked myself, what do you actually want?' The answer was as clear as it was surprising. 'I actually want to live in Italy all my life.' Marlouk was 37 and enjoyed her free freelance life, flexible and no longer tied to a workplace. […] More
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Greetings from the Boot part 13: Janneke and Jacob in Verona (part 2)
This is the continuation of part 1 We are back in the garden after the tour of Janneke and Jacob's Casa della Vita, near Verona. The apartment is beautiful, ideal for a family holiday. Their own rooms are still a bit spartan, as if they haven't received the most attention. The gigantic attic becomes a […] More
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Greetings from the Boot part 13: Janneke and Jacob in Verona (part 1)
A statue of Mary flanks the gate that gives access to the courtyard of the 16th century farm. The artificial flowers underneath have discolored a little in the sun. It can hardly get more Italian. So close to Verona, a watery sun breaks through the mist that covers the Po Valley. Enthusiastic, Jacob, 39, with mischievous eyes, beard […] More
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Buying a house in Italy, 6 things you will definitely encounter (part 2)
You decide to buy a house in Italy, because you are going to emigrate like we did, or because you want a little more stability in your favorite holiday country. Houses in Italy are relatively cheap, especially outside the big cities and the real top tourist locations. Of course you can hire a Dutch-speaking real estate agent who will […] More
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