Author Archives: biowrite

About biowrite

I am a writer specialising in non-fiction, particularly in assisting people with their biographies.

Guardia Sanframondi walk

It only takes an hour and a half to walk up the hill behind Guardia Sanframondi. The landscape is magnificent, and there are some interesting plants and wild creatures, if you have an eye for small things. Nature also strays … Continue reading

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Un messagio per i Guardiesi

House Hunters International, un programma TV con milioni di spettatori in tutto il mondo, ha mostrato l’arrivo di un’artista scozzese nella vostra bellissima città. Guardia Sanframondi, con il suo incredibile centro storico e molte case vuote ed a prezzi accessibili, … Continue reading

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Sport

Please read the Disclaimer before consulting this page. Below you will find information about the large ‘Arcobaleno/Centro Polisportivo Sannio’ complex, and here is its Facebook page. Please see the sports section on the ‘Useful and interesting websites’ page for other info, and … Continue reading

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Orientation – practical introduction to Guardia Sanframondi

Please read the Disclaimer before consulting this page. This page is intended to give you a quick idea of the town’s layout and flavour.  I am grateful to Clare Galloway for contributing to the information. Where is Guardia Sanframondi? Guardia Sanframondi is … Continue reading

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Codice fiscale – you’ll need this if you plan to stay or work in Italy

You need to get a codice fiscale, the equivalent of the UK’s National Insurance number, if you plan to stay in Italy, work here, access health services, etc. If you are a EU citizen, this is very easy. Scroll down … Continue reading

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ATMs/cash machines

As far as I know there are only three ATMs/cash machines in Guardia Sanframondi. See below for photographs and directions. To find this one, walk west along the Corso Umberto from the town centre. It’s on the left just beyond … Continue reading

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Out and about – things to see and do in the vicinity of Guardia Sanframondi

Please read the Disclaimer before consulting this page. There are many wonderful places within a short distance of Guardia Sanframondi. Below you will find just a few of them. With the kind permission of Sergio Desiato of Guardia Renaissance, I have drawn … Continue reading

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Recommendations

Please read the Disclaimer before consulting this page. Below you can find services recommended by incomers. If you have appreciated an architect, been pleased by a plumber or are ecstatic about an electrician, let me know and I’ll post the information below. … Continue reading

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Cultural exchange

Please read the Disclaimer before consulting this page. This page focuses on artistic and cultural events in and around Guardia Sanframondi. Arthouse Guardia As mentioned elsewhere on this site, Clare Galloway’s Arthouse Guardia project has attracted international attention, and it is drawing … Continue reading

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Seen House Hunters International? Coming to Guardia Sanframondi to look for a property? Speak no Italian? Perhaps I can help.

***Unfortunately this service is suspended until further notice. Unforeseen circumstances compel me to return to Edinburgh.*** What do I offer? I can: put you in touch with key local contacts, and help translate while you are shown properties. I do … Continue reading

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