Episodes

S2 EP 13 Planning Your Move to Italy: Learn, Evaluate and Apply
May 15, 2024

S2 EP 13 Planning Your Move to Italy: Learn, Evaluate and Apply

In today's episode, we are going to start from the beginning, and talk about how you can plan your move to Italy. There are five stages of moving to Italy: Learning, Evaluating, Applying, Arriving, and Settling In. However, t...
S2 EP 12 The Insiders Guide to Italy's Digital Nomad Visa: Eligibility, Application, and Insider Tips
May 8, 2024

S2 EP 12 The Insiders Guide to Italy's Digital Nomad Visa: Eligibility, Application, and Insider Tips

Today we are diving deep into the new Italian Digital Nomad Visa. This visa is a game-changer for highly skilled professionals dreaming of blending work with the Italian way of life. Italy has rolled out this new visa specifi...
S2 EP 11 Moving to Italy With Kids:  From Language Learning to Choosing Schools
May 1, 2024

S2 EP 11 Moving to Italy With Kids: From Language Learning to Choosing Schools

In today's episode, we explored the exciting yet daunting prospect of moving to Italy with children. With the introduction of the new Digital Nomad Visa, the dream of immersing your family in a new culture has become more acc...
S2 EP 10 Living in Venice: Discover Local Life Beyond Tourism with Expert Monica Cesarato
April 24, 2024

S2 EP 10 Living in Venice: Discover Local Life Beyond Tourism with Expert Monica Cesarato

Welcome back to another episode of "A New Life in Italy." I'm your host, Samantha Wilson, and today we're taking a special journey to Venice. But we're not talking about the Venice you're used to seeing on social media or in ...
S2 EP 9 The Expat's Playbook for Renting a Home in Italy
April 17, 2024

S2 EP 9 The Expat's Playbook for Renting a Home in Italy

Welcome back to A New Life in Italy. In today's episode, we tackled the often challenging task of finding a rental property in Italy, a crucial step for those planning to move here, whether for visa applications, citizenship,...
S2 EP 8 The Best and Worst Places to Apply for Italian Citizenship in Italy
April 10, 2024

S2 EP 8 The Best and Worst Places to Apply for Italian Citizenship in Italy

Welcome back, dreamers and doers, to another episode of "A New Life in Italy." I'm your host, Samantha Wilson, the Chief Dream Maker at SmartMoveItaly.com . Today, we're diving into the exciting world of Italian citizenship, ...
S2 EP 7 Navigating Italian Healthcare as an Expat
April 3, 2024

S2 EP 7 Navigating Italian Healthcare as an Expat

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...
S2: EP 6 The Truth About Italy's Elective Residency Visa: Qualifications and Financial Requirements
March 27, 2024

S2: EP 6 The Truth About Italy's Elective Residency Visa: Qualifications and Financial Requirements

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 ...
S2: EP 5 La Dolce Lingua:  Boosting Confidence in Your Language Journey
March 20, 2024

S2: EP 5 La Dolce Lingua: Boosting Confidence in Your Language Journey

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 t...
S2: EP 4 Living La Dolce Vita in Sicily: A Taste of Tradition
March 13, 2024

S2: EP 4 Living La Dolce Vita in Sicily: A Taste of Tradition

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 Sici...
S2: EP 3 Savoring Italy's Culinary Charm – A Veggie, Vegan, and Celiac Guide for Gastronomic Bliss!
March 6, 2024

S2: EP 3 Savoring Italy's Culinary Charm – A Veggie, Vegan, and Celiac Guide for Gastronomic Bliss!

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 restricti...
S2: EP 1 Culture Shock: Fitting Into Your New Life and Overcoming Lonliness
March 1, 2024

S2: EP 1 Culture Shock: Fitting Into Your New Life and Overcoming Lonliness

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 ...
S2: EP 2 My Favorite Visa: And Why It May Be Your Key to Italy
March 1, 2024

S2: EP 2 My Favorite Visa: And Why It May Be Your Key to Italy

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 ...
A New Life in Italy Relaunch March 2024
Feb. 25, 2024

A New Life in Italy Relaunch March 2024

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 t...
The First Time
June 22, 2022

The First Time

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 V...