The cost of living in Italy is made up of many factors. In the last episode, I made about the cost of living in Italy we spoke about going out, but since so many of us have to stay at home, I thought why not talk about home internet in Italy and Italian cellphone service. When looking into life in Italy or living abroad anywhere, even if a phone and internet connection is something that can be quite mundane... I feel as though making sure that you have a solid internet connection is something wo...
Jan 22, 2021•37 min
Going to Italy is a thought on many people's minds. Especially now in this era of being stuck at home, many of us are dreaming and planning our next adventure. In this video podcast, I'll talk about what I would do if I were to plan a trip to Italy. Whether you're going to Italy alone or with a friend or your family it's worth putting in time to plan your trip, but maybe not too much time so that you've still got new things to discover for the first time after traveling to Italy. Which Airport d...
Jan 08, 2021•34 min
What does it mean to be Italian-American vs Italian? I'm an Italian-American who has been living in Italy for more than three and a half years and I find myself facing this question regularly. Even traveling to Italy before moving to Italy was the beginning of this cultural exploration and opened my eyes to a very different perspective than what I grew up with. Especially since moving to Italy as an Italian-American dual citizen, the idea of what it really means to be Italian has been something ...
Jan 01, 2021•31 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll go over some of the locations that I think would be the best places for expats to live abroad, work abroad or even retire abroad. This is something I receive messages/emails about from time to time, and I've been wanting to talk about the idea as if I were to start expat life over again... what would be the places that I would consider. Even though I'm the type of person who likes to live in smaller cities/towns and I live in ...
Dec 11, 2020•34 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter we'll talk about preconceptions and expectations about what living in Italy holds. I know before moving to Italy I had plenty of misconceptions about being an expat living in Italy, and over time I've seen that many of those misconceptions have been shared by others. I've always heard things like "is Italy safe?" "is Naples safe?" is Rome safe?" and "are there pickpockets and do I have to be worried about scams in Italy?". Many peopl...
Nov 27, 2020•17 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter we'll go over some of the things that I hate about Italy... okay, I don't actually hate them, however, a few things that I do find frustrating in Italy and I know many Italians born in Italy also find them frustrating. All in all, I love living in Italy and that's why I continue to live here. Italian bureaucracy can come in various forms and in different areas of life but while you do find things that are very regulated and strict, y...
Nov 20, 2020•26 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll talk about moving during pandemic times, a subject that is very much on many people's minds. Some thinking about a move closer to home and some thinking about a move to Italy. I recently received a question from someone currently living in Milan who is considering a move to a smaller city not far from Milan. In this video, I wanted to also talk about my experience regarding moving during pandemic times and part of the motivati...
Nov 13, 2020•26 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter we'll discuss how the cost of living in Italy can vary greatly depending on where in the country you may find yourself. This is one of the reasons why I've delayed making an episode on this subject for so long. In this video, I wanted to focus on going out to eat in Italy along with going out for drinks in Italy. A bit more of the "Pizza, Pasta and Amore" that I often refer to. This week after receiving a comment asking about this, I...
Oct 02, 2020•18 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we go a little bit deeper into a subject I've touched on in many of my videos. I've talked about finding a town that has a good balance between not being too small and not too large. But in this video, I wanted to go into more detail why moving to a small town in Italy is something that I prefer. When moving abroad there are many details to take into account and how small or large of a town/city can be a major consideration for many...
Sep 18, 2020•23 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter we'll talk about the questions that I often get via email about moving to northern Italy, some wondering specifically about various regions and towns. Because I spent time living in Alto Adige I also get questions about moving to Alto Adige too. In this video, I wanted to answer an email that combined the topics of moving to Italy with a family and moving to Italy to be able to travel around Europe. Both northern and southern Italy c...
Sep 11, 2020•20 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter I wanted to talk about messages I sometimes receive from individuals who are thinking about moving abroad Illegally. Becoming an Illegal immigrant comes with a number of challenges which we'll talk about in this video to try and paint a picture of some potential situations that may arise if you move to another country without a visa or permission of stay. When talking about Italy, if trying to get a permesso di soggiorno for Italy, e...
Sep 04, 2020•19 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll talk about Ferragosto time of year, and this year especially has been quite hot. I wanted to share a little bit about what's going on and what life in Italy has been like this summer and film a video outside this week. Summer in Italy can be a time full of fun and relaxation, and even with the current situation, that has not stopped this aspect of living in Italy. In this video I'll also touch on the questions some people have...
Aug 21, 2020•16 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I'll talk about how moving abroad has been something that completely changed my life. Expat life isn't always easy, which is why in this video I wanted to share with those of you who live abroad or who are thinking about living in another country. Like the saying goes "hindsight is 2020" and now in 2020 I wanted to share some of what I personally would have done differently in hopes that it may help someone else out there. Living ab...
Jul 17, 2020•19 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, it's time to talk about falling in love with someone from another country can be a wonderful and exciting experience. But is it for everyone and will you find your right match? I often get emails and DM's asking about dating an Italian, how to get an Italian man, dating an Italian woman and so on... Having lived abroad for more than a decade there are a few things I've noticed that seem to ring true. Expat life comes with new advent...
Jun 19, 2020•22 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter we will discuss finding work in Italy, can you get by without learning Italian? In this Q&A video about working in Italy, I'll answer some questions I've received about living in Italy, working in Italy / finding a job in Italy and learning Italian as an expat in Italy. These are some of the most common subjects I hear questions about from those of you who contact me wanting to move to Italy. So I thought I'd talk a bit more abou...
Jun 12, 2020•13 min
A 1 euro house in Italy in Italy sounds wonderful, no? Have you always wanted to buy a house in Italy? For those who love a project, these homes can be a great way to move to Italy and enjoy living in Italy. But is a 1 Dollar house in Italy really the best choice to make? In this video, we'll go over why I personally wouldn't buy a home in Italy for 1 Euro. But yes would buy a house in Italy. I think it would in fact be great to buy a home in Italy but I would personally choose to go a different...
Feb 14, 2020•24 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, it's time to talk about one of the first questions many people have when researching Italy and either moving to or traveling here is "Is Italy safe to travel?". While Italy is generally quite safe, some tourists do have complaints about some things that happen in Italy. In this video, we'll talk about what to keep an eye out to help you avoid scams in Italy, avoid scams in Rome, avoid scams in Venice, avoid scams in Florence and avo...
Jan 17, 2020•27 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I'll be answering some more questions about life in Italy, living in Italy and moving to Italy as well as and answer a question from someone who wants to apply for Italian citizenship (Jure Sanguinis) Italy, a question about how to find a place to rent in Italy and a question about 1 euro homes in Italy. Living in Italy as an American (with dual Italian citizenship) my goal is to help share as much info as I can about living abroad,...
Nov 08, 2019•11 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll talk about how life abroad can be an amazing thing. But, unfortunately for many, it comes with some bumps in the road that can come from not fully understanding everything that comes along with the lifestyle change. Even once you are already living abroad there will be plenty that you'll learn as you go. Things which you think might be a big deal when it comes to expat life may end up being the smallest non-issues, and things ...
Jan 04, 2019•16 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll talk about how expat life can be fun, moving to another country can be a new adventure. But even though life as an expat can be quite rewarding, there are some expat problems that are quite common. When thinking about a new life abroad and being an American expat (or expat from anywhere) it's important to remember there are going to be good times and maybe also times that aren't the best just like anywhere else. Life in Italy ...
Dec 28, 2018•14 min
