A New Life in Italy

Day Two: Where & How You'll Live
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Finding your place in Italy
The regions of Italy: north versus south, and what fits you
What EU residency actually gives you day to day
Renting versus buying, and what the process really looks like
A first look at renovating, including the €1 house path

In This FREE 3-Day Bootcamp, You Will Learn:
The one secret to following through with your move and really living the life you dream of. (Hint: it has nothing to do with visas, budget, connections, or time.)
A full breakdown of the cost of moving and living in Italy. Surprise, Italy is more affordable than you think! No huge budget necessary.
What to do if you don’t feel like you’re “ready” to move to Italy full time, plus how living part time can be good enough.
How to choose the perfect place to live so you can save thousands of euros and gain massive lifestyle benefits. You’ll know where the best places are for you in Italy and whether you should rent or buy.
Discover the fastest, easiest pathway to Italy for YOU and how to avoid the biggest mistakes people make early on.
A small but mighty mindset shift that will transform the way you think about moving to Italy. It’s the same one that has helped thousands of people go from dream to reality.
The phrase “it’s not the right time” will never stop you again.

Clarity
You’re Tired of the Misinformation Online
Confusing and misguided information online can leave you feeling uncertain about your plans.
You deserve clear, actionable, and truthful information to make a decision as big as moving to a new country.
You’re ready to learn the truth about what it’s really like to live in Italy, so you can have the confidence and clarity you need to decide if moving to Italy is right for you.
Guidance
Know You’re Doing the Right Thing
Let’s face it, we are all better together than apart.
Knowing that I have helped thousands of people evaluate, plan, and make the move to Italy successfully means that you are in good hands.
You want to uncover your current stage in the journey and learn how to confidently move forward, equipped with the right knowledge to steer clear of any missteps.
Positive Change
You Know It’s Time to Take the Next Step
You know that life is short, and that you are the only person holding you back from your next big adventure and living your best life in Italy.
You understand that taking baby steps and learning as much as you can will help you make a decision with confidence.
Now is the time to start living your best life.
Here is what I know...
YOU CAN move to Italy.
Here is what else I know…
You need a plan, and you need help.
I know this because I have been where you are and made more mistakes than I will ever admit.
I also know this because I have helped hundreds of people evaluate, plan, and make the move to Italy.
And I can help you too.
www.smartmoveitaly.com
Mentioned in this episode:
Move to Italy Bootcamp 2026
Listen Vivace
A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/
Vivace Media Network
Listen Vivace
A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/
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Day One: Get Clarity
Join Our Move to Italy Bootcamp: www.smartmoveitaly.com/themovetoitalybootcamp
What It Costs to Live in Italy
Cost of living: How you can afford the lifestyle you want in Italy.
Timing is everything: Why now may be a great time to move to Italy.
Tips to success: The #1 reason people struggle to make the move and how to avoid it.

In This FREE 3-Day Bootcamp, You Will Learn:
The one secret to following through with your move and really living the life you dream of. (Hint: it has nothing to do with visas, budget, connections, or time.)
A full breakdown of the cost of moving and living in Italy. Surprise, Italy is more affordable than you think! No huge budget necessary.
What to do if you don’t feel like you’re “ready” to move to Italy full time, plus how living part time can be good enough.
How to choose the perfect place to live so you can save thousands of euros and gain massive lifestyle benefits. You’ll know where the best places are for you in Italy and whether you should rent or buy.
Discover the fastest, easiest pathway to Italy for YOU and how to avoid the biggest mistakes people make early on.
A small but mighty mindset shift that will transform the way you think about moving to Italy. It’s the same one that has helped thousands of people go from dream to reality.
The phrase “it’s not the right time” will never stop you again.

Clarity
You’re Tired of the Misinformation Online
Confusing and misguided information online can leave you feeling uncertain about your plans.
You deserve clear, actionable, and truthful information to make a decision as big as moving to a new country.
You’re ready to learn the truth about what it’s really like to live in Italy, so you can have the confidence and clarity you need to decide if moving to Italy is right for you.
Guidance
Know You’re Doing the Right Thing
Let’s face it, we are all better together than apart.
Knowing that I have helped thousands of people evaluate, plan, and make the move to Italy successfully means that you are in good hands.
You want to uncover your current stage in the journey and learn how to confidently move forward, equipped with the right knowledge to steer clear of any missteps.
Positive Change
You Know It’s Time to Take the Next Step
You know that life is short, and that you are the only person holding you back from your next big adventure and living your best life in Italy.
You understand that taking baby steps and learning as much as you can will help you make a decision with confidence.
Now is the time to start living your best life.
Here is what I know...
YOU CAN move to Italy.
Here is what else I know…
You need a plan, and you need help.
I know this because I have been where you are and made more mistakes than I will ever admit.
I also know this because I have helped hundreds of people evaluate, plan, and make the move to Italy.
And I can help you too.
www.smartmoveitaly.com
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen Vivace
A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/
Vivace Media Network
Move to Italy Bootcamp 2026
Listen Vivace
A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/
Vivace Media Network

Moving to Italy changes a lot more than your address.
It changes your routines, your relationships, your sense of belonging, and even the way you see yourself.
In this episode, Samantha sits down with psychotherapist Camilla Jackson to talk about the emotional side of building a life abroad. They explore why expectations can make adjusting harder, why it's normal to feel out of place even when you've achieved your dream, and how understanding Italian culture, building community, and giving yourself time can make all the difference.
If you're planning your move, or you've already arrived and are wondering why it feels harder than expected, this conversation will remind you that you're not doing it wrong. You're simply doing something that takes time.

Guest:
Camilla Jackson is a UK-trained psychotherapist who has called Italy home for more than 16 years. She works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationships, major life transitions, and the emotional challenges of living abroad.
Learn more about Camilla
Find Camilla on Facebook
Follow Camilla on Instagram

Resources:
Samantha's free Move to Italy Bootcamp takes place September 15, 16, and 17.
www.smartmoveitaly.com/movetoitalybootcamp
Smart Move Italy offers guidance on visas, Italian citizenship, residency, and building a life in Italy. Learn more and start planning your move to Italy today.
www.smartmoveitaly.com
Want to keep the conversation going? Join Vivace, a place for people who are curious about life, open to change, and haven't decided that the most interesting part of their story has already happened.
www.vivacenetwork.com
Ciao for now!
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen Vivace
A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/
Vivace Media Network
Move to Italy Bootcamp 2026
Listen Vivace
A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/
Vivace Media Network
Move to Italy Bootcamp 2026

If you want to move to Italy in 2027, now is the time to start figuring out what would actually have to happen to make that possible.
In this episode, Samantha breaks down the five things you need to figure out first, and what you can leave for later.
Because you don't need to know everything. You just need to know what to figure out next.

Resources:
Samantha's free Move to Italy Bootcamp takes place September 15, 16, and 17.
www.smartmoveitaly.com/movetoitalybootcamp
Smart Move Italy offers guidance on visas, Italian citizenship, residency, and building a life in Italy. Learn more and start planning your move to Italy today.
www.smartmoveitaly.com
Want to keep the conversation going? Join Vivace, a place for people who are curious about life, open to change, and haven't decided that the most interesting part of their story has already happened.
www.vivacenetwork.com
Ciao for now!
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen Vivace
A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/
Vivace Media Network
Move to Italy Bootcamp 2026
Move to Italy Bootcamp 2026
Listen Vivace
A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/
Vivace Media Network

Twenty-two years ago, Samantha came to Italy with her mother, who was turning 60. She had no idea that the trip would change the course of her life.
Now, one week away from turning 60 herself, Samantha is thinking about that first trip, the life she built in Italy, and what it means to reach an age you once thought meant you had already lived most of your story.
Because she doesn't feel finished. Not even close.
In fact, this is only just the beginning...
Resources:
Smart Move Italy offers guidance on visas, Italian citizenship, residency, and building a life in Italy. Learn more and start planning your move to Italy today.
www.smartmoveitaly.com
Want to keep the conversation going? Join Vivace, a place for people who are curious about life, open to change, and haven't decided that the most interesting part of their story has already happened.
www.vivacenetwork.com
Buon Ferragosto, friends. And happy birthday, Sam!
Mentioned in this episode:
Move to Italy Bootcamp 2026
Listen Vivace
A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/
Vivace Media Network
Listen Vivace
A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/
Vivace Media Network
Move to Italy Bootcamp 2026