A New Life in Italy

What If the Best Part of Your Life Is Still Ahead?

Twenty-two years ago, Samantha came to Italy with her mother, who was turning 60. She had no idea that the trip would change the course of her life. Now, one week away f

Seeing Italy Through a Local’s Eyes with Martina Arezzini

What does it really mean to experience Italy through a local lens? In this episode of A New Life in Italy, Samantha speaks with Martina Arezzini, a licensed tour guide a

The Reason Italy Makes Us Rethink Everything

Italy has a way of making us see our own lives differently. People visit for a week and come home asking questions they weren’t asking before. Not just about Italy, but

Thinking About Moving to Italy? The Real Questions People Google Before They Change Their Life

Most people don’t start by making a plan to move to Italy. They start with a Google search. Questions about Italian visas, cost of living in Italy, healthcare, residency

The Italy Dream Is Easy at 60. What About 80?

Can You Grow Old in Italy? The Question Nobody Wants to Ask Most people spend years planning how to move to Italy. They research visas, property, healthcare, taxes, and

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 It

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 p

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 chang

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 othe

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

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

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 th

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, bes

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

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 Ital

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 emoti

You Asked. I’m Answering. The Biggest Italy Questions of 2025 (Season Finale)

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 movin

Rental Scams & Red Flags That Can Ruin Your Move

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

Want To Start a Business In Italy? Here's What You Need To Know.

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.

Think a Visa Just Gets You In? Think Again.

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