WHAT'S EVERYDAY LIFE IN ITALY REALLY LIKE?
The time for answers is now!
If you’ve always dreamed of living in Italy, then you’re absolutely in the right place. If you’re here just for curiosity’s sake, then we’re so glad to have you.
Either way, this series of interviews with wonderful people who’ve made Italy home could be a simple Mediterranean escape while travel is limited, or it could be the start of something more. Perhaps it’s the point where you begin turning your long-held dream of Living in Italy into a reality. It might even spark the very beginnings of that same dream!
No matter why you’re here though, we can’t wait to dive in and explore the realities of what it is really like to live in Italy.
So, without further ado, let’s dive in!
LE MARCHE WITH PASCALE
Originally from Paris, Pascale has lived in Italy for over 30 years. After having their kids Pascale and her husband decided to open their own agriturismo (a hotel with a working farm) called Tenuata San Marcello. They now host guests and make sustainable low impact wines.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT ON THE CALL
- Why is Le Marche is such an amazing region to live in
- The process of opening an agriturismo in Italy
- Cities, towns, and villages to discover in the Le Marche region
LAZIO WITH HANNA
A freelance graphic designer turned book publisher originally from Finland, Hanna has been living in Italy for 22 years. During that time she has worked with small, local customers as well as bigger, international companies.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT ON THE CALL
- What are the differences in the lifestyle between Rome, Florence, and Milan
- The importance of having an open and positive perspective on life
- On finding a community of likeminded women
- Places to visit in Lazio
SICILY WITH LAURA
Born and raised in Turin, Italy, Laura moved to San Diego in 1992. She moved back to Italy, with her American husband four years ago, but opting for the warmth of Palermo, Sicily instead.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT ON THE CALL
- Moving to Palermo with young children
- Laura’s considerations on how to choose where to live
- Different places Laura likes around Sicily
FRIULI-VENEZA GUILIA WITH ANNIE
Originally from the States (New Hampshire), Annie has lived in Udine for almost 7 years. After studying neurobiology for a year, Annie realized that pre-med was not for her, and instead went to culinary school.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT ON THE CALL
- How to cope up with new experiences in Italy
- In-depth information about Friuli-Veneza Guilia
- On womens rights in Italy
TUSCANY WITH MARIE
Recording of the live interview with the wonderful Marie from Authentic Tuscany. Marie and her husband are living the life so many of us dream of after renovating a dreamy 12th Century Medieval Tower house in Tuscany.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT ON THE CALL
- What it’s like to renovate a 900 year old building house in Tuscany
- Life in a small Medieval Italian Town (including on how to make friends)
- Areas she likes in Tuscany
UMBRIA WITH CARIDAD
Originally from Southern California, Caridad has been living in Italy for 30 years now. She spent the first 15 years in Veneto and the last 15 years is in Umbria, about an hour north of Rome. Caridad is a professional painter specializing in live events covering destinations around Italy from Lake Como to Rome (and beyond).
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT ON THE CALL
- Learning Italian
- Things to consider in choosing where to live in Italy
- Factors to think about when moving to a smaller village in Umbria (Caridad's village has a total population of 150 people!)
- Marketing her business in Italy
