Moving to Italy vs. moving to Portugal is a topic I have been thinking about a lot recently after my own move to Portugal from Italy. I can't help finding myself making comparisons to all of the places I've lived and especially Italy. Some things are more attractive about Italy, some others are more attractive about Portugal. Since starting on this new chapter of my expat life in Portugal a number of you have reached out to me and or have left comments about actually trying to decide whether liv...
Feb 18, 2022•20 min•Ep. 257
When looking into moving to Portugal, there seems to be a few destinations in particular that people seem to gravitate towards at the beginning of their research phase. I'll admit in the past I had also considered making the move to Lisbon or making the move to the Algarve and I can very easily understand the attraction to both locations. Each area of the country will have its benefits and drawbacks and it's important to do enough research to be able to answer the questions you have before movin...
Feb 11, 2022•24 min•Ep. 231
During the research phase of looking into moving to Portugal, many people come across the NHR (Non-Habitual Residence) tax scheme that makes it very interesting to those who qualify when thinking about living in Portugal. Before my move to Portugal, I did quite a bit of research into how I would continue the work activities that I do and to be able to legally work in Portugal. Opening a company in Portugal ended up being the best option for me. Thankfully everything has been moving in the right ...
Feb 04, 2022•23 min•Ep. 230
There are always the ‘shoulda’, ‘coulda’, ‘wouldas’ one has when thinking about what could have been done differently. This is what I reflect on in this video; what I would have done differently before moving to Italy. Expat life in Italy taught me a lot which I hope that those of you who are wanting to move to Italy or moving abroad anywhere, might be helped by. I'm so grateful for the time I was able to spend in Italy and am grateful to not be all that far away now in Portugal. Even if Italy i...
Jan 28, 2022•25 min•Ep. 229
Before moving to Portugal, I did a lot of research to make sure I was able to arrive and remain "connected". Because I have been working online for the majority of the past decade and now living in Portugal as an expat in Portugal, I have been able to continue my search to find what is the best internet in Portugal, where to get a sim card and test out some of the various options for getting mobile phone service or even home internet and TV in Portugal. In this expat podcast episode of Not Your ...
Jan 14, 2022•30 min•Ep. 227
I've been living in Portugal for just over a month so far and have been enjoying living in Braga. There are many differences I've come to see when comparing life in Portugal to living in Italy; everything from the people and culture to the food and even opening a bank account in Portugal and renting an apartment in Portugal. Even though moving to Portugal was something I hadn't planned to do, I'm quite grateful for the opportunity I've been given to explore living here. As a expat in Portugal I'...
Jan 07, 2022•31 min•Ep. 226
Living in Italy changed not only my life but also me as a person. Going through daily life in Italy as a dual citizen expat is an experience that I'm so grateful I've been able to have. After almost 5 years since moving to Italy of course, I have plenty to say. As we approach the end of this year, I can't help reflect on these past years in Italy and what I experienced there, the ups and downs, the positives and negatives, and to look at what I can take away from these moments in my own expat li...
Dec 31, 2021•19 min•Ep. 225
Becoming an expat in Portugal has been quite the undertaking. Many of the subjects in today's episode are relevant to expats moving abroad from anywhere but there will also be even more relevant to those of you who may be moving in Europe and/or are a citizen of a European nation. After my move to Portugal, I can say all the headaches have been completely worth it! To live in Portugal there are a number of important steps to take before you move as well as after you are already living abroad in ...
Dec 23, 2021•20 min•Ep. 223
After more than a few international moves, I've come up with a moving abroad checklist that works for me and my needs to help make the transition into a new life abroad just that little bit easier. Living abroad come with many challenges, so why not try to remove some of them and help things to go more smoothly? In my most recent international move I used all of what I talked about in this episode and more to help make my life that little bit easier.... not to say there weren't a few bumps in th...
Dec 17, 2021•31 min•Ep. 222
Living in Italy was a dream come true; to have been able to experience Rovigo, Italy really is what will leave me with positive memories of living in Italy. Having made a life in Italy for myself and having left a week ago, I wanted to take a moment to sit down and reflect on my thoughts regarding my adopted Italian hometown. Living as a dual citizen expat in Italy, has truly influenced my view of the world and even after moving abroad, I find myself constantly comparing where I now live to wher...
Dec 10, 2021•29 min•Ep. 221
I truly never thought I would ever have to make a episode like this. I’ll admit, while editing the montage section of this episode, it was quite surreal to look back on my time after moving to Italy. Living in Italy is something I always dreamed I would do, making a life in Italy for myself is a goal I can say with great joy that I’ve accomplished. Nearly 5 years ago I got Italian citizenship by descent and left everything behind to finally live out a dream to move to Italy. Expat life was nothi...
Dec 03, 2021•20 min•Ep. 220
Expat life is simply not what so many of us build it up to be in our minds. Many seem to think moving abroad and living abroad are life choices that guarantee a beautiful life where every moment is "Instagramable". It's important to consider that expatriation is a choice in life that will make a major impact on the day-to-day goings-on that you will live through as an expatriate. However, deciding to live in another country, as different as it can be, is still living life. Not every moment is pe...
Nov 26, 2021•31 min•Ep. 219
Recently we've gone over why NOT to move to Italy as well as why you SHOULD move to Italy... In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I wanted to expand the discussion and zoom out to the rest of Europe. Regardless of where you would like to live your expat life, there is plenty to think about. Moving to Europe can present a person with plenty of wonderful things that life may have to offer but living in Europe also comes along with a few "caveat emptors" that may be worth...
Nov 19, 2021•29 min•Ep. 218
Last time I spoke about what you SHOULD NOT move to Italy, but in this expat podcast, episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I want to balance things out and talk about why you SHOULD in fact consider moving to Italy and only some of the reasons why I love living in Italy and in a small city. I wanted to share 9 of my favorite things about living life abroad as a dual citizen American expat in Italy. Regardless of where you are from, life as a foreigner in Italy presents so many wonderful mom...
Nov 12, 2021•25 min•Ep. 217
To move to Italy or not to move to Italy.. that is the question. Whether you want to live in Italy or simply move abroad somewhere else, there are a multitude of factors to consider. In this episode, I wanted to speak about some of the "breaks" of the ‘make it or break it’ factors that people often overlook when they consider living abroad in Italy or just simply expat life in general. In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, I wanted to focus on 9 points to think about th...
Nov 08, 2021•23 min•Ep. 216
Like many places in the world, online shopping in Italy is very much available including plenty of options from all around the country. When shopping online in Italy, you also have the ability to purchase from domestic sellers which opens up the possibilities of what is available to you when living in Italy. Life in Italy may move at a different pace than many places, however, you do often have fast shipping options available to you which can be quite convenient. Shopping in Italy is a subject I...
Oct 29, 2021•20 min•Ep. 215
I continue to feel blessed to be living in Italy. Even before moving to Italy full time, I noticed many differences between the country I grew up in and this particularly beautiful country. Life in Italy very quickly starts presenting you some of the differences between what it's like to live in Italy vs living in The USA. There is nothing bad or wrong about the differences, it's just simply a different way of life. In this expat podcast episode of Not YourAverage Globetrotter I'll talk about ho...
Oct 22, 2021•14 min•Ep. 214
Life abroad has lead me on a journey I never could have imagined. After 12 years of living abroad, I've found there are fewer and fewer things that I miss from my "old life". But then there are some aspects that I still think about or even miss. Even though moving abroad or even specifically moving to Italy can present many wonderful new things in your life, not every aspect of living in Italy or any country is perfect. I can say though that I'm grateful for what my life in Italy has put in fron...
Oct 15, 2021•16 min•Ep. 213
Leaving America for good is a consideration more Americans think about each year. While moving to another country may be more possible than most people think, there are still many details to take into account when moving abroad. Before you can even consider planning out your expat life, it is necessary to lay down some foundational work. Since having left America over 12 years ago, I've been blessed to have traveled and to have moved to a number of countries and learned a lot along the way. In t...
Oct 08, 2021•29 min
The Green Pass (certificato verde) in Italy is something that you will find is necessary for some situations but not others... for the time being... While life in Italy still retains some level of normal, there are simply some new aspects that are quite different than this time two years ago. For those living in Italy without the need to work in Italy, some of the new rules may not be as apparent in day-to-day life. Those who work in Italy in many if not most cases will need to have the green pa...
Oct 01, 2021•8 min
Living in Italy has been something that I've seen as a blessing to have been able to do. During my time making my life in Italy, I couldn't help but make some obervations about the differences between living in The USA vs living in Italy. I'm in no way saying one is better than the other, I just simply enjoy seeing what the differences are and to learn from the strengths of both ways of life. While in some cases, you do find many aspects of life to be the same after moving to Italy, you will als...
Sep 24, 2021•17 min
Living abroad is an adventure that takes you on twists and turns. Over time it changes you, who you are and maybe even your daily routines may change too. There have been a number of American habits I've lost along the way. There have been other changes to my daily life I've picked up that have been influenced by my life abroad and especially living in Italy. I noticed many of my habits shifting away from what was once part of my lifestyle. Although I must say the even after moving abroad more t...
Sep 17, 2021•28 min
Living in Italy can present many challenges... but none of the topics in this video could even remotely be considered among them. Yesterday I was quite surprised to find that one of my videos had received a video response, from someone who I'd never had any contact with before. It just so happens the episode in question has been one of the most misunderstood episodes I've ever made "What I Hate About Italy... well... sort of" . But I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Sonia Candy (@SoniaC...
Sep 10, 2021•38 min
Yes, I've said it, living abroad is completely overrated! I will never understand the glamorization of living life abroad and expat life as well as the digital nomad lifestyle. Yes, the individuals may be embracing new places and cultures, but how it's seen as glamorous is baffling to me. I realize it may not be an easy decision to make, and for many moving abroad can seem difficult to make happen. But many people would be surprised at the realities of what it really is to live abroad and work a...
Sep 03, 2021•16 min
Living in Italy and remaining in Italy can offer many wonderful possibilities in a person's life. But just like every other country, Italy isn't perfect either with a large number of people considering or wanting to leave. But for someone who has both the possibility of living in Europe or living in England, what are the reasons why a person might stay in Italy? In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, we'll meet Italian podcaster and host of A History of Italy, Mike Corra...
Aug 27, 2021•53 min
Expat VS Digital Nomad; a discussion I often find myself a part of with other expats as well as future expats wanting to move abroad or even specifically to move to Italy, move to Portugal, move to Japan or wherever their hearts are called to. When researching information online, unfortunately, a lot of the information and terminology for expats living abroad and digital nomads seem to get confused and misused. I would argue that the digital nomad life is not the same as expat life and that the ...
Aug 20, 2021•21 min
Life as a Digital Nomad In Italy is something that so many people dream about. It can come with challenges but in spite of that, it's not impossible and many people are very happy and successful with the countless ways of achieving this goal. Nick, from the Bold Perceptions Podcast, has figured out a way that that works for him where he can live abroad in Italy for the majority of the year and have the ability to live the digital nomad life. I often hear of different ways to move abroad and make...
Aug 13, 2021•31 min
In a followup to the last episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter (EP 203) I wanted to briefly speak a little bit more about what things are looking like in Italy. Instead of this update existing as just an regular audio only podcast exclusive... I wanted to try out adding in the video element but on instagram. As I've said so many times, even though many things move so slowly here in Italy, what's going on regarding covid, the laws, updates and so on are always moving at a million miles an hou...
Aug 08, 2021•7 min
Since uploading my last episode on the Italian Green Pass (certificato verde), I've continued to receive questions such as "What is the Green Pass in Italy?" "How do I get the Green Pass in Italy?" and about the details regarding where and when it is necessary. Today the green pass has come into effect and in this episode, I would like to continue with the discussion I had on the previous Green Pass episode and what some of the newest updates are as well as talk about how to get the Italian gree...
Aug 06, 2021•18 min
After living abroad for more than a decade I can't imagine what my life would have been like if I had stayed in my country of birth. It is now just shy of 4 years since I began posting and more than 6 years since originally embarking on creating Not Your Average Globetrotter. I can say I'm quite proud that I have been able to accomplish the original goal that I set out to do which was to make a difference and help people avoid some of the situations that I dealt with during my dual Italian citiz...
Jul 30, 2021•20 min
