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 make living in Italy easier, more beautiful, and a lot more fun.
From my go-to Italian language teachers to where I escape the summer heat (spoiler: not Florence), the restaurants I return to again and again, and even the apps I use daily — this episode is full of real, honest recommendations. No sponsors, no affiliates — just what I actually love and use.
I’ll also talk about how I shop for furniture, which real estate sites I trust, and why the Smart Move Italy app is always open on my phone. Plus, I answer your questions about healthcare, taxes, and budgeting for a home here.
Grab a coffee and join me — this one’s all about making life in Italy a little smoother, a little tastier, and a lot more fun.
Ciao for now!
Sam
Resources:
Download the Smart Move Italy APP
My Favorite Language Teachers
Lorella Frederico (Private Italian teacher)
Italy Made Easy (Language membership)
Italian Matters (Language courses)
My Favorite Services
Subito (Italian craigslist)
Pronto Pro (Italian Angies list)
Facile (Insurance)
My Favorite Furniture
Maison du Monde (furniture)
Westwing (furniture)
Redute (furniture)
Tikamoon (furniture)
My Favorite Places to Eat
L’Ortone (Florence where to eat)
Osteria Merlo (Cetona where to eat)
Newbridge Pizza (Florence pizza)
Ristorante Cateni (Orgia where to eat)
Vanelli (Best cappuccino)
Trattoria Toscana (Cortona where to eat)
La Loggetta (Cortona where to eat)
La Puntabella (Best Veggie Lago Trasimeno)
Sotto Vento (Seafood Passignano)
U Curdunn (Locorotondo Puglia - must go!)
La Tavernetta (San Teodoro Sardegna where to eat)
My Favorite Sites for Real Estate
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