Season 3
April 23, 2025
Why Moving to Italy Might Not Fix Your Life
In this episode of A New Life in Italy , I’m getting honest about something I think too many people overlook when planning a big move: the emotional side of starting over in a new country. Yes, Italy is beautiful. Yes, the li...
April 16, 2025
Think Italy Is Cheap? Here’s What It Actually Costs to Live Here
In this episode of A New Life in Italy , I’m digging into one of the most common—and important—questions I get: how much does it really cost to live in Italy? Now, I know it’s easy to fall in love with the idea that Italy is ...
April 2, 2025
SPECIAL REPORT: Italy's Citizenship Law Shake-Up: What You Need to Know
Ciao amici! In this special report episode of A New Life in Italy , I’m diving into something that’s been creating a lot of buzz (and a little bit of panic, if we’re being honest)—the big changes Italy is proposing to its cit...
March 26, 2025
Bringing Your Pet to Italy? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever wondered what life in Italy is like with a pet—this episode is for you. Hey, it’s Samantha, and in today’s episode of A New Life in Italy , we’re talking all about bringing your furry (or feathery!) family memb...
March 12, 2025
How To Plan A Property Buying Trip To Italy
Alright, let’s get real about buying property in Italy. In this episode of A New Life in Italy , I’m breaking down exactly how to plan a successful property viewing trip—because trust me, just showing up and hoping for the be...
March 5, 2025
How to Save Big on Taxes as a New Resident in Italy
iao, my friends! If you've been dreaming about moving to Italy but keep hearing horror stories about high taxes—take a deep breath and stick with me. Because today, I’m breaking down some incredible tax breaks that most peopl...
Feb. 26, 2025
Taking the Leap—How Tanya & Davide Moved to Italy and Built a New Life
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, One day, I’ll move to Italy ? You’ve got the dream, but maybe you’re waiting for the perfect moment—retirement, more savings, or just the right timing. Well, today’s episode is going to...
Feb. 12, 2025
The Hard Road to Italy: One family's battle for the Digital Nomad Visa
Moving to Italy is a dream for so many people—but let’s be real, getting here isn’t always smooth sailing. Italian bureaucracy is a beast of its own, and whether it’s consulates, comune offices, or the questura, every office ...
Jan. 29, 2025
From Toronto to Torino: How One Canadian Took the Leap to Live in Italy
In this episode of A New Life in Italy, I’m diving into the thrilling, sometimes nerve-wracking experience of packing up your life and moving to Italy. Hi, I’m Samantha Wilson, and today, I’m joined by Vanessa Reid, a Canadia...
Jan. 22, 2025
Elective Residency Visa vs. Investor Visa—Which Is Right for You
Hey there! It’s Samantha here, and today we’re diving into a question I hear all the time: Should you go for the Elective Residency Visa or the Investor Visa when moving to Italy? Whether you’re planning to retire under the T...
Jan. 15, 2025
3 Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Elective Residency Visa
Hey there! Welcome to Season 3 of A New Life in Italy ! I’m Samantha Wilson, and I couldn’t be more excited to kick off this season with a topic that’s on so many of your minds: the Elective Residency Visa (ERV). Or, as some ...