Living in Italy - Mistakes I Made (& More)

Published: March 1, 2024, 5:30 p.m.

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Moving to Italy unveils a journey far beyond the allure of its famed pizza, pasta, and amore, introducing newcomers to a society where the stability of one's job overshadows credit scores in the housing market, and long-term commitments in both personal and professional spheres are deeply valued. The choice between the authentic charm of smaller towns and the dynamic opportunities of larger cities presents a significant decision, further complicated by the unexpected, often chilly weather in the north, challenging the stereotypical sunny Italian climate. Moreover, the linguistic landscape is rich with diverse dialects, making even fluent Italian speakers pause as they navigate local variations. This transition to life in Italy is a complex maze of cultural, climatic, and linguistic challenges, blending the dream of dolce vita with the reality of navigating a deeply rooted and intricate Italian society.\\n\\nIf you find my videos helpful, entertaining and/or if you feel as if I've helped you save time, headaches, or legal fees, please consider making a monthly pledge on Patreon and becoming a monthly patron to help make more videos like this possible: \\n\\U0001f449\\U0001f3fd http://RafaelDiFuria.com/patreon\\n\\nOr, if you would like to help in a different way and make a one-time donation you can visit:\\n\\U0001f449\\U0001f3fd http://RafaelDiFuria.com/support\\n\\nNYAG Gear - \\nhttp://store.rafaeldifuria.com\\nhttp://RafaelDiFuria.com/nyaggear\\n\\nIf you would be interested in dedicating a video to a loved one and/or sponsoring a video, feel free to send a message through the following link:\\n http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/\\n\\n\\U0001f4ec Let's connect \\n\\U0001f535Instagram: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/instagram\\n\\U0001f535Facebook: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/facebook\\n\\U0001f535Twitter: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/twitter\\n\\U0001f535Email: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/\\n\\n\\U0001f4b0 Save on your first stay with AirBNB\\nhttp://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/airbnbsave (referral link)\\n\\n\\U0001f4e6Recommended Products:\\nhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/rafaeldifuria\\n\\n\\U0001f4b8Transfer money around the world with Wise (Formerly Transferwise) (referral link) :\\nhttp://www.rafaeldifuria.com/transferwise\\n\\n\\U0001f4e9 Business Inquiries and Collaborations:\\n http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/\\n\\n\\U0001f399Want me to be the voice of your business?\\nhttp://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact\\n\\n#expatlife #movingtoitaly #lifeinitaly \\n\\nTopics & Timestamps:\\n00:00 - Opening Thoughts & Intro\\n00:31 - Renting an apartment in Italy\\n05:13 - An expectation of social norms\\n08:51 - Unrealistic expectations when it comes to the weather\\n11:58 - Living in a big city\\n14:12 - I avoided expat enclaves\\n16:18 - Access to healthcare and services\\n19:17 - Learning Italian, and not being prepared for dialect\\u2026\\n21:54 - Closing Thoughts & Outro

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