Living in Italy - Mistakes I Made (& More)

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. If 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: 👉🏽 http://RafaelDiFuria.com/patreon Or, if you would like to help in a different way and make a one-time donation you can visit: 👉🏽 http://RafaelDiFuria.com/support NYAG Gear - http://store.rafaeldifuria.com http://RafaelDiFuria.com/nyaggear If 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: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 📬 Let's connect 🔵Instagram: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/instagram 🔵Facebook: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/facebook 🔵Twitter: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/twitter 🔵Email: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 💰 Save on your first stay with AirBNB http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/airbnbsave (referral link) 📦Recommended Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rafaeldifuria 💸Transfer money around the world with Wise (Formerly Transferwise) (referral link) : http://www.rafaeldifuria.com/transferwise 📩 Business Inquiries and Collaborations: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 🎙Want me to be the voice of your business? http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact #expatlife #movingtoitaly #lifeinitaly Topics & Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening Thoughts & Intro 00:31 - Renting an apartment in Italy 05:13 - An expectation of social norms 08:51 - Unrealistic expectations when it comes to the weather 11:58 - Living in a big city 14:12 - I avoided expat enclaves 16:18 - Access to healthcare and services 19:17 - Learning Italian, and not being prepared for dialect… 21:54 - Closing Thoughts & Outro