A New Life in Italy
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A New Life in Italy
A NEW LIFE IN ITALY – THE PODCAST THAT takes you behind the scenes of what it's really like to move and live in Italy and shows you how starting a new life in the bel Paese is possible for you. This weekly podcast is hosted by Samantha Wilson, Italy’s top relocation expert and chief dream maker at...
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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.
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...
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.
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 Ita...
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, pr...
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 ep...
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 actua...
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 th...
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 incr...
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...
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, Sa...
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 fe...
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 m...
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...
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 m...
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 exp...
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 d...
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...
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...
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...
Why Moving to Italy Could Be the Smartest Financial Decision You Ever Made
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 smar...
You Got the Elective Residency Visa, Now What?
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 celeb...
Are You Applying for the Wrong Visa?
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 complexiti...
From Dreaming to Doing: Amy’s Real-Life Move to Lucca
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 Lamparelli...
Money Matters: How to Secure Your Financial Future in Italy
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...
How a 101-Year-Old Nonna Taught Me to Slow Down
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...
Bootcamp Special: Real Answers to your 8 Biggest Move to Italy Questions
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...
Am I Too Old to Learn Italian? It’s Time We Debunk This Myth!
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 (p...
Beyond the Tourists: Insider Tips for A New Life in Rome
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...
Taking the Leap: How One Canadian Found Love and Adventure in Puglia
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...
Special Report: Elective Residency Visa Income Rules Just Changed
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 cou...
Don't Lose Your Dream House Over a Wire Transfer
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...
Stop! Don’t Move to Italy This Summer—Do This Instead
Hey there, it’s Samantha!
In this episode of A New Life in Italy, I’m digging into something that surprises a lot of people: why summer is actua...
How Fast Can I Move to Italy
How Fast Can You Really Move to Italy? Let’s Talk Timing.
Hey there, it’s Samantha! If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how soon can I actua...
My Favorite Things — Life in Italy Edition
Ciao! It’s Samantha, and in this episode of A New Life in Italy, I’m sharing my personal favorites — the tools, places, and little life-savers that ma...
You Got the Visa—But Can Your Family Come Too?
In this episode of A New Life in Italy, I’m diving into a question I get all the time from clients, members, and listeners: “If I get the Digital Noma...
Buying a Home in Italy (Without Losing Your Mind)
Ciao friends—Samantha here!
In this episode of A New Life in Italy, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the biggest (and most confusing)...
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 si...
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...
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 p...