I Bought A Home In Sicily For $62,000 - Now I Live In Both America & Italy

Stephanie Synclair, 41, owns her own business and makes $80,000 a year. She lives in Atlanta but made Sicily her home away from home in 2022 when she bought a house there for around $62,000.

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I Bought A Home In Sicily For $62,000 - Now I Live In Both America & Italy

[GlennJag]

'Financially it's better to actually be wealthy than to look wealthy'. Best quote ever!

[Icelandlover]

She's magnificent. No wonder everyone that meets her in Sicily is nice to her. Everyone loves being in the company of someone emenates sunshine energies!

[demoscratos]

As a Sicilian, I love that you love our island ! You are a beautiful soul and we are privileged to have you. Welcome !

[WendiWalm]

the opening sentence is GOLD. she left the corporate industry as she was not hungry at 12, she was hungry at 2pm LOL brilliant!!!!

[Gladiator]

For those wondering why the eggs are not in the refregirated section, is because they don't remove the natural coating on the eggs in Europe, so they don't need to be refrigirated.

[brianzamparelli]

I don’t know this woman at all and yet, here I am happy for her. As someone else commented, she is a vibe. Thanks for sharing!

[Kbarboza]

She absolutely SLAYED this episode. Her energy is radiant and she gave me a tour and we got a side by side comparison of the US and Sicily.

[ogdondadda]

I’m a black man. When I was in the Navy we ported in Naples Italy. They had an adopt a sailor program at the time. I went to an Italian families house for dinner. They were the sweetest and most welcoming people. I didn’t feel that undertone of racism or phoniness that I feel here in the States . I’ll never forget that experience for as long as I live

[WhoisBANE]

I’m 100% sure the food is better quality there and the fact that it’s more affordable is crazy I’m happy for her

[croguy]

This makes me happy and sad at the same time. The lunch thing really hit home. We are all running lives on someone else's clock.

[MelaniePhoenix]

We left ATL in 2020 because of how expensive things were getting. This lady is definitely making all the right decisions and is an inspiration. Also, can she have her own show? She hosted this episode like she's been on TV all her life.

[WW-tgpu]

She is absolutely right. I went to Sicily on holiday and cried when I was about to board the flight to return home. It is a stunning place…..FOOD is divine, WINE is divine, WARMTH OF THE PEOPLE is divine…! I so wanted to stay permanently

[felipeiglesias]

She lives in Mussomeli which is pretty near to Palermo (the capital), the airport and many beaches and countryside. That's an excellent choice and it's obvious her quality of life in the elderly years will be much, much better. I completely understand her reasoning and I think is pretty wise: being part of a community it's great, and having a nice, well decorated house will make you incredibly happy. Kudos!

[elisabisignano]

As a Sicilian, I'm glad she feels at home here and that the people have embraced her and her family in the community ♥️ she seems like such a sweet and kind person, I bet they love her.

P.S. that terrace is beautiful oh my god!

[anthonystitt]

From an Italian - thank you for coming to Sicily - Sicily loves YOU!

[elisabetta]

As an Italian, let me say that we are proud to see you happy here, Sephanie. I'm from a caotic city of the North and I confirm : Sicily is paradise ; it'd deserve more. I'm glad you feel home there. They indeed are beautiful people, the scenery is magnificent, food so good and so is the sea...:) .

[Boomdizzle]

Goes to show America is NOT the land of dreams and freedom anymore. Not enough people like her honestly. Very smart woman who followed her dreams! Very inspiring story!

[kristellebatchelor]

I love the way she hosted this episode! She killed it ❤ it’s like watching a travel show

[aldralee]

She's hilarious. The lunch at 2pm. ahahahhaah "I wish it was deeper than that."

[Caminoteacher]

I bought a house in Spain on the Camino de Santiago. Best decision ever. I enjoy my time every time I go. Mine was only 26, 000 euros, plus 5000 in improvements.