The Moment I Knew Moving to Italy Would Change My Life

Ever dream of starting a new life in Italy and leaving all the hustle and bustle of the North American lifestyle behind to live in a picturesque, art filled town in Tuscany?

Sarah did!

Join Sarah, a Canadian who made the bold move to buy a home in Pitigliano, Tuscany, and start a new life in Italy.

In this full interview episode on A New Life in Italy, she shares her journey, from navigating the paperwork and financial aspects to embracing the cultural differences and learning Italian.

Discover how Sarah's decision to follow her dreams led to a life-changing experience in the picturesque town of Pitigliano.

Don't miss out on her inspiring story!

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00:00 Intro
00:23 How was your life in Canada? And what made you decide to move to Italy?
03:55 Why choose Italy? Why Tuscany specifically?
07:06 What cultural differences do you find between Canadians and Italians?
08:40 Have you noticed any increase in the quality of life since you moved here?
09:23 Have you run into the less positive aspects of moving to Italy?
11:21 How has it been learning Italian and using it in your day to day?
13:22 What does your average day look like here in Pitigliano, Tuscany Italy?
15:30 How did you make the move happen bureaucratically and financially?
18:53 What was Smart Move Italy’s role in purchasing a home in Italy?
20:17 How is the cost of living in Pitigliano, Tuscany, Italy?
23:36 Is it manageable living on an Italian income?

[alemassa]

At a certain point in life you realize that the best gift you can give yourself is "Time". Welcome to Italy, enjoy your new life.

[MiraSilver-mnyg]

I could not be more grateful to the United States of America 🇺🇸 for all the opportunities and dignity ❤ I am a Brazilian Italian immigrant who has worked and lived in Los Angeles since 1987. You have described Italy’s modus operandi and its difficulties but I perceive them as inconveniences in comparison to the barriers we would find in most of the other countries. I am a teacher who is seriously considering retirement in Italia because the US has changed dramatically. It hurts my heart to admit that it has lost so much to hate, greed and selfishness. I lived and enjoyed different times here when most people were truly happy. So I feel we are privileged to have the opportunity to live elsewhere and Italia sounds great. Every beginning is hard and starting a life in another country always requires a new language and a new attitude 😊You have helped me immensely. Where exactly did you choose to live? I wish you health and happiness. 🙌 Make more videos please 🙏

[kndrg]

I left canada after being there 34 years i was born in pescia tuscany my country brought back life in me

[PaulAngelico]

Really a great interview. I’m in the USA and bought a home in Scalea and will move there permanently within a year. You reinforced all of my beliefs about the move.

[giovannigorelli]

I am glad Italy changed your life ! 😊✋🇮🇹

[ilmozzo]

To all the people who have never visited Italy, it must be explained that it is a country with great geographical differences, so the lady lives in a particular part of Italy that is still very tied to ancient traditions (small medieval villages), but at the same time it is possible to find in Italy cities very similar to her native city, with the exact same problems (modern metropolises).

[elxakiltse]

Envious of this strong willed woman. She really made it happen. Great story.

[monicb.]

She' lovely!! Bravissima per aver trovato la forza di scegliere la vita che volevi x te..fantastica! 🎉

[davidtiger]

If you paid close attention to her storytelling she is absolutely authentic. And of course the journalist asked her the right questions. I understand she has experience in story telling as an actor. She was honest about finances, very helpful. And look at her charisma, she will find a man very easy.
After such an explanation no need to scroll through other videos.

[LisaPrestianni-cbws]

Love your story im very happy for you. I just came to reside here and i love it in SICILY. IM FROM SICILIAN DECENT. SPENT 2 YEARS DOING DOCUMENTS BUT WELL WORTH IT. LOVE THE HISTORY OF DIFFERENT TOWNS AND LEARNING LANGUAGE. THIS HAS BEEN MY DREAM. IM LEARNING ON MY OWN MANY THINGS. WISH YOU MUCH HAPPINESS.

[Manu-jibo]

👍Benvenuta in Italia. Ti auguro una vita lunga e serena.

[jeffconley]

That was such a nice interview . And the young lady seems truly happy with her chosen life.
She seems very liberated and free to live a wonderful life.

[TheRecoveringCreative]

My dream for years as well, such an encouraging experience ❤️🙌🏾

[Robert-qcb]

É stata una bella storia. Mi é piaciuto ascoltarti. Grazie ❤️🇮🇹

[janetlombardi]

Very interesting and very enjoyable to hear your story. Tuscany is beautiful. Thank you for sharing 😊

[salvatorecali]

I was born and raised in Sicily and I know and say hello to every single person that lives in my neighborhood, because we know and remember each other’s.

Then I moved to London and not even my next door neighbor want to come to have coffee at us.

[maumas]

Mi sono clamorosamente emozionato totalmente, buona vita italiana ❤🎩🤗

[piergiorgiopiroddi]

Benvenuta in Italia . Grazie per le sue bellissime parole

[EllaSHeath]

Hi there! New subscriber here. I am from Italy but lived abroad most of my adult life. I was there for 3 months to start moving back with my whole family and this was so touching and real. I love when you mentioned being afraid but moving forward. That's exactly where I am now!

[petermclelland]

It helps to be personable, confident & attractive. - That's why I'm sitting on my own, looking through my cold (cobweb) garret widow at a dull, grey, drizzly day, watching clips of happy people making a success of their lives on tube?
BoL - you lucky people xx