Episodes

Thinking about retiring in Italy or reducing your tax burden? Italy’s 7% tax regime sounds almost too good to be true… and for some people, it is incredible. But for others, it can lead to the wrong move for the wrong reasons...

Thinking about moving to Italy but not planning to retire? Then at some point, probably soon, you'll face the question: what am I actually going to do for work? In this episode of A New Life in Italy , Samantha Wilson sits do...

You’ve planned it, dreamed about it, and finally made the move to Italy. But what happens next? In this episode of A New Life in Italy , Samantha Wilson shares the real experience of the first 30, 60, and 90 days after arrivi...

Have you ever noticed something strange when you visit Italy? You eat pasta. You eat bread. You eat pizza. And somehow… you feel better. People say this to me all the time. The bread doesn’t bother their stomach. The pasta do...

What if you are not actually short on time… you are just investing it in the wrong places? In this episode, I sit down with international time management specialist, best-selling author, and life designer Kate Christie for a ...

No one really talks about this until it happens to you. You wake up sick in Italy and suddenly everything feels heavier. New system. New language. New rules. And a lot of what you think you know about healthcare no longer app...

Planning a move to Italy with your spouse or children can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to visas. One of the biggest mistakes families make is assuming Italy offers an automatic family visa or that loved ones ca...

How much does it really cost to move to Italy? In this episode, we break down the real cost of moving to Italy so you can understand what to expect financially and emotionally before making a big decision. Not the Instagram v...

This season finale is a look back at the questions that mattered most. The ones you saved, shared, and replayed because they helped you make smarter decisions about moving to Italy. In this episode, I revisit our most popular...

In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really happening in Italy’s rental market right now — the good, the bad, and the red flags you need to know before you commit to a property. More people are searching for rentals from...

In this episode of A New Life in Italy, I’m diving straight into a topic I know so many of you are curious about. Opening a business in Italy. Living here. Working here. Figuring out how to blend the life you want with the wo...

In this episode of A New Life in Italy , I, Samantha Wilson, explain why a visa is much more than just an entry ticket—it’s your first step toward long-term residency, EU rights, and even Italian citizenship. I start by break...

In this episode of A New Life in Italy , Samantha Wilson explores one of the biggest questions for anyone thinking about a move to Italy: Is now a smart time financially? With global economic and political uncertainty, it’s n...

In this episode of A New Life in Italy , I’m pulling back the curtain on what really happens after you get your Elective Residency Visa. Everyone celebrates when that visa finally arrives in their passport — and rightfully so...

Before you even start a visa application for Italy, it’s important to know what to look out for. This episode explores the often-overlooked complexities of choosing the right visa and how to avoid frustration, delays, or unex...

You don’t have to move to Italy to start living like an Italian. In today’s episode of A New Life in Italy podcast, I’m joined by Amy Laparelli, travel planner and founder of Away to Italy . Amy has created a step-by-step app...

Ciao a tutti! In this episode of A New Life in Italy, we’re delving into a crucial topic that often causes hesitation for those dreaming of moving to Italy: finances. From money management to taxes, investments, and retiremen...

Ciao, friend—and welcome back. This week’s episode is a special one, because it follows our biggest event of the year—the Move to Italy Bootcamp. Thousands of you joined me, and let me tell you... reading your stories, your f...

In this episode of A New Life in Italy , I’m back with something really exciting — it’s Bootcamp season! Every year around this time, my inbox fills up with questions from people just like you who are dreaming about making th...

Ciao a tutti and welcome back to A New Life in Italy podcast! With today’s special topic and guest, it’s only fair that we bring some Italian words (parole) into the mix. Have you ever wondered how to combine travel with lang...

Ciao a tutti! Samantha here. I’m thrilled to announce the latest episode of A New Life in Italy podcast, which is dedicated to those of you who dream of calling Rome home or simply want to experience the city in a more authen...

In this episode of A New Life in Italy , I sit down with Jaid, a fellow Canadian who traded life in Toronto for a fresh start in Bari just one year ago. Jaid opens up about her solo trip to Puglia in 2023 that completely chan...

Hey everyone, it’s Samantha Wilson with a special breaking news episode of Your New Life in Italy . On today’s show, I’m unpacking a landmark court ruling that could completely change how families apply for one of Italy’s mos...

Ciao friends — it’s Samantha, and in this episode of A New Life in Italy , we’re talking about something that no one tells you enough about when buying property in Italy: how to actually move your money… without losing your m...