A New Life in Italy

Welcome back to another episode of "A New Life in Italy." I'm your host, Samantha Wilson, and today we're diving into a topic that's crucial for anyone considering a move to Italy—healthcare. Moving to Italy offers a plethora of delights, from the weather to the food, but it also comes with the need to understand the practicalities of living here, such as healthcare. As we age or encounter unexpec...

Ciao, friends! In today's episode, I am tackling the intricacies of the Elective Residency Visa (ERV), a topic that's both my specialty and a common source of confusion for many aspiring expats. The ERV is Italy's invitation to those who can support themselves without working in the country. It's perfect for retirees or anyone with a steady stream of passive income. However, it's not a one-size-fi...

Have you ever felt like a complete idiot when you try to speak Italian? Made a mistake and were quickly (or aggressively) corrected, causing you to feel like you will never succeed? Learning a new language is difficult and there are common struggles learners face, such as feeling like an outsider, embarrassment, and the feeling of defeat. But making errors is a natural part of the language learnin...

In our latest episode of "A New Life in Italy," we dove into the mesmerizing world of Sicily and explored the phenomenon known as Stendhal syndrome, which is considered only found in Florence - but my episode happened in Sicily! What is the Stendhal syndrome? It's the euphoric feeling that can make your heart race and knees weak when faced with profound beauty. I remember my own experience in Sici...

Hey there, dreamers and foodies! It's your host, Samantha Wilson, back with another episode of "A New Life in Italy." This week, we're diving into a topic that's close to my heart (and stomach) – living with dietary restrictions in Italy. As a reluctant vegetarian myself, I get the struggle of drooling over dishes you can't indulge in. But fear not, my fellow food-sensitive friends, Italy's culina...

Hey there, dreamers! It's Samantha Wilson here and I've just wrapped up another episode of our podcast, "A New Life in Italy." This week, we took a deep dive into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with relocating to the sunny climes of Italy. In this episode, I shared a bit about my own journey, from the dreary days in Vancouver that led me to seek out the Italian sun, to the mental health ch...

Hey there, dreamers and doers! It's your go-to guide for all things Italian,we are back with another episode of "A New Life in Italy." This week, we dove deep into the golden opportunity that is the Italian Investor Visa. If you've been fantasizing about sipping espresso in a quaint piazza or exploring the rolling hills of Tuscany, but you're not quite ready to retire or don't have that sweet pass...

What if you could make a few changes to your lifestyle that include eating delicious food, taking long lazy walks in the sunshine, making new friends, starting new hobbies, and finally doing those things you never have time to do? What if you could wake up in the morning and for the price of a Starbucks, you can take off to a sunkissed Mediterranean island and spend the day wandering through thous...

You must visit Italy only once, to know there is something special about this country.  From top to bottom, heal to toe, every region has something better than the next.   Most people visit the big three Rome, Florence, and Venice, and completely miss the star of the south - Puglia.    Join me as I take you with me on the first (and definitely not last) visit to the heal of the...

If you are considering getting a mortgage in Italy to buy your dream home, you won't want to miss this special episode of 5 in 10. We speak with Armando Bechi, who is a mortgage broker in Italy that specializes in foreign mortgages.  He is a wealth of knowledge but we have him for five questions in ten minutes or less. Todays questions are: 1:  From Romina I live in the US and want to buy a p...

This week our 5 in 10 is with Avv.  Arturo Grasso an Italian lawyer specializing in Wills and Estate law based in Rome.   We ask Arturo your top questons about Wills, Inheritance and Taxes in Italy. Visit us at www.smartmoveitaly.com or contact  Avv. Grasso @ www.mylawyerinitaly.com  Mentioned in this episode: APP Link Sentire Media Website Sentire Media Website APP Link

If you are planning to rent a long term, residential property in Italy you don’t want to miss this episode – because it will change everything.  We are going to talk about the newest trend in rental properties in Italy.  And although it has been around for years, it is becoming the standard for many owners, especially in the cities.  Owners are becoming more and more nervous to rent their properti...

Today my special guest expert is Certified Italian Commercialista Paolo Rigo who is based in the beautiful city of Verona.  Paolo specializes in foreigners tax needs, and has a wealth of knowledge to share about the tax system and how he can help you find the best way forward Our questions today are: Question #1 is from Sarah   I own a house in Canada that I will be renting for income when I move...

Have you met someone who has moved to Italy and wondered how they did it and if there were any problems?  In between the dreamy stories and motivating tv shows there are often mistakes that no one likes to talk about.  These are the oops – the jackpots that some foreigners get themselves into.  Some are small and easily fixed, others take a little more help to clean up.  In this episode, I am goin...

Do you find yourself questioning whether moving to Italy is a good idea?  Do you worry about making a mistake, missing your family or whether it will live up to your expectations?   Listen to today’s episode to hear one person’s story about hanging onto your dreams and pushing through the fear.  Mentioned in this episode: Sentire Media Website APP Link Sentire Media Website APP Link

In this episode of five in ten,  Italian Property Lawyer Alessandro Clemente from the Clemente Law Firm in Milan, answer your questions about buying property in Italy. Five in Ten is a monthly mini-series where our experts answer five of your questions in ten minutes or less about all things Italy. Ask your questions at https://smartmoveitaly.com Contact Alessandro at http://www.clementelawfirm.co...

This week we have a special treat.  I have invited my friend, and 100% Florentine Elena Fulceri from Florence with Flair, to share some of the ways that Italians celebrate the holiday season, and what is happening in Florence this year.   We also talk about traditions, festivities and of course….food!   If you want to be transported to romantic Florence this holiday season, spend the next 20 minut...

If you have ever thought ….I would love to move to Italy but I have no idea where to begin, how to do it, what it will cost or if it is even possible – don’t go anywhere because in this episode,  I am going to share the 7 key decisions you need to make before moving to Italy and how they will help shape your plans and keep you on track.  Ciao everyone – Samantha here from beautiful Tuscany, and I...

Well my friends, this is the first episode of  A NEW LIFE IN ITALY – THE PODCAST that I created to help you find your new life in Italy - with a little help from our expert friends.  Tune in to here all about what's to come. Mentioned in this episode: Sentire Media Website APP Link Sentire Media Website APP Link