Expat Stories

From Michigan to Florence: how Shelby Canon quit nursing, moved to Italy, and found where she belongs.

Experience the captivating journey of Federico Faggin, the Italian-American visionary who invented the first microprocessor, as he returns to Vicenza. Faggin explores profound questions about technology and consciousness, blending his scientific insights with a deep philosophical quest.

Anita Fordin-Giese shares how she rediscovered herself after moving to Italy. Learn how she rebuilt her identity and now helps other expat women do the same.

Explore how Imelda Hertono’s global journey—from Indonesia to Italy—inspired her to found WEAPN, empowering women in Italy’s vibrant business scene.

Meet an American expat who left California to embrace life in Veneto, part of our series on expats who now call the region home.

Australian Sara Shepherd shares her move to Fabriano, creating Fritto Misto Comune, and advice for expats considering life in Le Marche.

From North America to Rome, then Sardinia: how Charlotte Fortier-Mutzl found her place in the world.

Explore historian Michael Knapton’s unique insights on life in Italy, his journey from the UK to the Veneto, and his reflections on cultural evolution.

Discover how Jesse Andrews turned a chance summer teaching job in Calabria into a thriving career documenting and promoting Italy’s hidden gems.

Discover Kathy Jackson Christ’s inspiring journey from Florida to Italy, driven by a quest for warmth, adventure, and a new life chapter on the Adriatic coast.