Episodes

Retiring to Italy in 2026? Here’s What I Would Do BEFORE Selling Everything
June 3, 2026

Retiring to Italy in 2026? Here’s What I Would Do BEFORE Selling Everything

Thinking about retiring to Italy in 2026? Before you sell everything and book the one-way ticket, this episode is your reality check. In this episode of A New Life in Italy, Samantha Wilson breaks down what she would personal...
Buying Property in Italy: What Smart Buyers Are Doing in 2026
May 20, 2026

Buying Property in Italy: What Smart Buyers Are Doing in 2026

The world feels uncertain right now, and for many people dreaming about Italy, that uncertainty is creating one very big question: Is this actually a smart time to buy property in Italy? In this episode, I’m taking a realisti...
How to Make Italy Work for You (Instead of Against You)
May 6, 2026

How to Make Italy Work for You (Instead of Against You)

Well hello there, and welcome back to another episode of A New Life in Italy. I’m your host, Samantha Wilson. Today’s episode is one of those that might completely change how you see Italy. Because if you’ve ever tried to app...
Italy 7% Tax Regime Explained (2026 Update): New Towns, Rules, and Who Qualifies
April 22, 2026

Italy 7% Tax Regime Explained (2026 Update): New Towns, Rules, and Who Qualifies

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...
How to Teach English in Italy and Build a Real Income
April 8, 2026

How to Teach English in Italy and Build a Real Income

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...
The First 90 Days in Italy: What No One Tells You
March 25, 2026

The First 90 Days in Italy: What No One Tells You

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...
Why You Feel Healthier Eating Pizza in Italy
March 11, 2026

Why You Feel Healthier Eating Pizza in Italy

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...
From Burnout to Palazzo: How to Take Back Your Time and Start Living Now
Feb. 25, 2026

From Burnout to Palazzo: How to Take Back Your Time and Start Living Now

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 ...
Getting Sick in Italy: What Actually Happens, Where to Go, and How Not to Panic
Feb. 11, 2026

Getting Sick in Italy: What Actually Happens, Where to Go, and How Not to Panic

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...
Visa Mistakes That Can Keep Your Family Out of Italy
Jan. 28, 2026

Visa Mistakes That Can Keep Your Family Out of Italy

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...
Can You Afford Not To Move To Italy?
Jan. 21, 2026

Can You Afford Not To Move To Italy?

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...
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