Dating in Italy is something that of course many individuals have in mind when moving to Italy to make a new life in Italy for themselves. Living in Italy as a dual citizen expat in Italy has taught me about some of the cultural differences between dating in Italy vs America. Learning about the cultural norms and expectations, going through my own experiences, and hearing about the experiences of others has greatly shaped this episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter. I get into a discussion abo...
Jul 30, 2021•21 min
The Italy Green Pass guidelines and future use has been announced. Even though I haven't been the most optimistic regarding what things would be looking like going forward for life in Italy, I was truly hoping the next update on what's going on living in Italy would be that this is finally all over... Unfortunately, we're not out of the woods yet. It has been announced what things will look like in Italy with the new "Italy green pass" at least until the end of 2021 for individuals who would lik...
Jul 23, 2021•19 min
This is my moving to Italy checklist.... well at least part 1 of it. These are some of the major steps that a person would want to do if they have Italian dual citizenship by descent (via Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis). Because of cultural/mentality differences, there are various steps that many of us would never even think of doing for their move to Italy from the USA. I receive questions such as "how much does it cost to move to Italy?", "how much money do I need to have to move to Italy?" an...
Jul 16, 2021•21 min
Living in Italy to enjoy the dolce vita is the dream of many around the world. But, only after moving to Italy is when you truly become acquainted with the realities of expat life in Italy. There are so many wonderful aspects to life in Italy, but when you live in Italy and not just enjoying a vacation in Italy, the daily realities of what things are actually like here become much more noticeable. Does that mean every single aspect of what it's like to live in Italy will affect you? More than li...
Jul 09, 2021•14 min
Adam decided with his wife and children to move to Rome Italy to build a new life for themselves seeking what the Mediterranean lifestyle has to offer. Living in Rome Italy didn't go to plan for Adam and his family due to the events of 2020 and Adam eventually being laid off. After that major life change, Adam and his wife decided that they would build a language school as well as a consultancy business. I've found Adam's situation leading him to teaching English and Italian in Italy fascinating...
Jun 25, 2021•34 min
Italy is often looked at for a very surface-level understanding of what it is actually like to live in Italy. It's true most people around the world only have an interest in knowing as much as what will be relevant for their Italy trip. But Italy has so much more than just the food, wine and travel that it's popular for. Recently, while thinking about this subject and realizing that many of the greatest "Italian" accomplishments and contributions to the world are mostly from before Italy was wha...
Jun 18, 2021•26 min
What do you need to do before you move abroad? I've been receiving more messages recently from people who are thinking about moving abroad and I wanted to respond to an Instagram message I received asking about the top 5 things to do before you move to Italy. Because many of the tips I would share would be the same as I would give to anyone wanting to move to another country and live abroad... I also mixed in some stories that I've never shared before in an expat podcast episode of Not Your Aver...
Jun 11, 2021•34 min
I often receive messages from individuals who want to buy a house in Italy and want to move to Italy or buy a home in Italy to be able to rent out as an Airbnb / Holiday Rental. Recently I received an email that summed up a number of these questions from an Italian-Canadian thinking about purchasing property in Italy to be able to live in Italy part-time. In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I recorded my answer to this email at a cafe in the streets in the small Itali...
Jun 04, 2021•17 min
Now that Italy is finally opening up, it's time for an Italy travel update and to talk about what things look like right not for Americans who are ready to start traveling to Italy again. Even though there is a light at the end of the tunnel and Italy is open to US travelers. life in Italy is still not back to normal yet and it's important to understand what is happening in Italy and what travel to Italy looks like at this moment in time. I've been contacted by many people wanting to move to Ita...
May 28, 2021•16 min
Would you study abroad in Italy? Is it something that you've been thinking about? In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I had a great time speaking with Brian Apfel, the host of the Dynasty of Dads podcast. He has been working in higher education for the past 15 years and working with students who wanted to study in Italy. Studying in Italy can be an amazing life-changing experience and in this episode, Brian shared recommendations based on his experiences working on st...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 9 min
To move to Italy or not to move to Italy, THAT.... is the question… In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I'll answer a question from Pascal who is thinking about moving to Italy with a friend, buying a home in Italy and going to university in Italy. Regardless of studying in Italy or whatever stage of life you are in, many of the choices to consider will be the same. Convenience, location, lifestyle and how you see yourself wanting to live in Italy.
May 14, 2021•25 min
What's happening in Italy? In this expat podcast update episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll talk about what has been buzzing around the internet this week: the possibility of traveling to Italy coming very soon. It seems as though the Italian government is very motivated to get travel to Italy started back to allow people to come and spend the summer in Italy this year with the help of the Italian travel pass/green pass. This is also huge news for those of you who have been wanting t...
May 07, 2021•18 min
With dating apps like Bumble and Tinder, you would think dating would become simplified and much more efficient... no? In this expat audio-only exclusive episode of Not Your average Globetrotter, I'm going to get into another topic that I normally would never talk about on YouTube. The world of dating online has become overly complicated especially with all of the scammers and catfish out there. After recently speaking with Leslie Grant host of the Interstates and Heartbreak Podcast, I decided I...
Apr 30, 2021•38 min
What's happening in Italy? In this expat podcast update episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll go over a major update to the lockdown rules in Italy that will again allow for some travel around Italy. As per usual we are seeing debates in the Italian government regarding the specifics of some of the new rules that we will be seeing moving forward. Along with the ability to travel in Italy again, we are also seeing the introduction of a new travel document called the 'Green Pass' which m...
Apr 23, 2021•20 min
After having tested the covid-free flights in Italy and the covid tested flights between the United States and Italy, we are now also seeing covid-free train travel tests introduced on Italy's high-speed rail system. This is allowing covid-free travel to some travelers going between Rome and Milan. In this expat podcast update episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll go over this new travel method being tested and also talk briefly about what may be coming to lessen the lockdown in Italy ...
Apr 16, 2021•14 min
Growing up Italian, what does that look like for a first-generation Italian American? What does it mean to be Italian-American vs Italian? In this episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll get to know Sabino Curcio part of The Growing Up Italian Crew. 'GUI' is a family-run project serving the Italian American community through podcasts, video podcasts as well as memes and more that touch on life as an Italian in America, pop culture, and interviews with noteworthy Italian Americans. In thi...
Apr 09, 2021•52 min
Are cruise ships banned from Venice finally for good? What's going on with the lockdowns in Italy? In this expat in Italy episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I'll go over these subjects as well as talk about mandatory vaccinations for some Italians. For years the locals of Venice have been pushing for a city without the monstrous ships towering over the city putting it at risk of damage to the foundations of the city as well as the buildings and docks. There have been movements such as 'No...
Apr 02, 2021•21 min
I've been talking about working in Italy and living in Italy for years now, but in this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we will speak with Mattia Morelli the host of the Practicamente Inglese podcast, one of Italy's top podcasts. Mattia is from Pescara, Italy and lived in London, England for 6 years. After his life abroad he and his family decided to move to Italy, back to his home town. In this episode, Mattia and I spoke about not only what it's like to live in Italy an...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The 2021 Italy lockdown has been very much at the forefront of my thoughts for quite some time, especially since I live in Italy. With lockdown fatigue becoming part of daily life, there has been plenty of time to notice what's been going on this year during lockdown vs last year during the lockdown in Italy. This year we've seen more clarification regarding the rules here. This becomes quite apparent when noticing the easing of tension when walking down the street. As an expat living abroad, th...
Mar 26, 2021•27 min
Working remotely in Italy or living the digital nomad lifestyle anywhere can be wonderful, but it's also worthwhile considering the challenges that can come along with it. In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll go over some digital nomad lifestyle tips and pointers that can help to keep a realistic idea of some of the most important aspects of living abroad and working remotely abroad. I often receive questions from people who want to work in Italy or live in Italy...
Mar 19, 2021•29 min
Lockdown Italy 2021 and going back into lockdown as well as the covid-tested flights that Delta and Al Italia will be testing is what we will discuss in this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter and I will do my best to answer a common question I've been receiving over the past year... 'is it possible to travel to Italy now'. I will also talk about the reality of what traveling to Italy during Covid might look like for the time being and my personal take on the current situatio...
Mar 12, 2021•24 min
Living in Italy as an expat is what we'll be diving into in this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter with Rafael Di Furia / @RafaelDiFuria and special guest Claire / @MsBritaly a former London police officer who is now living "La Dolce Vita" in Salerno Italy. Claire is now teaching English in Italy and enjoying all of the ups and downs of expat life in Italy. Life as a British expat in Italy is something that Ms. Britaly owns and makes her dreams into her reality.
Mar 09, 2021•52 min
Traveling around Italy after lockdown is something I've been thinking about a lot recently. Given the current situation, it's been a pleasant yet frustrating diversion to ponder. I often receive questions about traveling to Italy, especially for recommendations of where to go. In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll go over some of the places that I would like to visit, and what I might recommend if I were to visit Italy. As someone who can say 'I live in Italy'.......
Mar 05, 2021•15 min
n this audio-only expat podcast exclusive episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I'll talk about some of the subjects that I don't get into on my YouTube channel and why I don't discuss them. In the first part, I'll cover some topics such as where I lived before living in Italy and what I was doing there. Why I left Alto Adige. Where my family is from and why I don't get into the specifics about some aspects of my personal life such as dating.
Mar 03, 2021•30 min
Living in a favela of Rio de Janeiro and talking about expat life in Brazil is what we will be discussing in this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter hosted by Rafael Di Furia (@RafaelDiFuria) with special guest Henry 'Rio' Montalto aka @experience.rio on Instagram. Henry is an American who moved to Brazil and made Rio de Janeiro his home in the Vidigal community, one of the most famous Brazilian 'slums'. Henry has made a full life for himself in Rio and lives there with his B...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Living in Italy has changed me in more ways than one. In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I'll go into just some of the ways life in Italy has made a difference for me. Moving to Italy was the start of an adventure that I never could have imagined, even after having moved abroad a number of years before arriving in Italy. Moving abroad is a unique way of learning more about yourself and finding out what your boundaries are. The many challenges you face as an expat or ...
Feb 26, 2021•28 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I wanted to talk about whyI love Italy, and why I love to live in Italy and feel blessed to be able to call it my home. Living in Italy has changed the way I look at many aspects of life and how I look back on life in the USA. Life in Italy vs USA is one of the purest forms of comparing apples and oranges, but nonetheless, I do feel as though it's important to highlight some of these differences. Expat life in Italy does come with c...
Feb 19, 2021•24 min
Unfortunately, so many expat problems can come from miscommunication. In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we will discuss how important it is to know your 'audience' as an expat living abroad. In your expat life, you will cross paths with many different kinds of individuals. It's important to know what topics and subjects are worth discussing and which ones may be worth holding back. From my experience as an American living abroad, I've come to realize that based on m...
Feb 12, 2021•24 min
In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll talk more about the cost of living in Italy. In the last episode on this subject, we spoke about Italian cell phone and internet costs. In this episode, I'll go over some prices you might be able to expect and I will also talk about some background information regarding utility bills in Italy, rent in Italy, and the cost of food in Italy. For the individuals thinking about living in Italy, it's worthwhile considering what life...
Feb 05, 2021•25 min
Expat life, mine has definitely had both it's ups and downs. After living abroad, I can say that I always feel like I'm learning something new, not only about where I am but also about myself and how my life abroad has changed over the past 12 years. In this expat podcast, we'll touch not only on expat problems but also I will quickly touch on living abroad as a digital nomad and why I am not a fan of it. There are people who know that working as a digital nomad is the right choice for them, but...
Jan 29, 2021•26 min
