THE COST OF MOVING TO ITALY & LIVING WELL AS AN EXPAT: Budget Plan, Finding a Home, Motivation
Hello again! I made this episode in response to all the emails from those of you dreaming of moving to Italy. In this video you will find how to move to Italy, plan a budget, the cost of living, how to find an apartment, monthly expenses, furnishing an apartment on a budget, get through the visa process and much more. You can find many more videos on my channel about how I learned Italian and moved to Italy. Making these episodes alone is very time consuming and expensive and if you would like to support my work, you can find my Patreon page here:
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Thanks for what you say about Italy. Better struggle in a beautiful place, than struggle in a bad one. - An Italian (Francesco)
So agree with you!!!!
When you don't have economic problems or you're a rich ex-pat is a lot easier to don't give up on Italy. A realistic perspective 😉
Achille Conte Does this lady have a lot of money? What’s her job?
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Yes, the gist of the video is given here...
2:36 "Life can be hard everywhere, you can be lonely, bankruypt, insecure, heartbroken, unfairly judged or treated anywhere in the world so you know what, you might as well do it in a country where there is such a cultural and natural and culinary beauty" My thoughts exactly!
I'm a Brazilian and I have been living in Italy for 3 and a half years. It's not easy. The Italian bureaucracy is infuriating and can drive you insane. It's hard to find work and make friends. Italians take their time to call someone a friend, because normally they know their friends from their "paesino" since they were kids. But now after I persevered, I have a job, doing something that I love, I've met incredible people and I have no intention of leaving Italy ever. I've just fell in love with this country. 🥰
Hi! Eu sou brasileira também! Could you elaborate more on how your experience in Italy has been like? I really need some guidance. I’m a student right now and want to make sure Italy is the right choice for me! Se você preferir falar em português, tudo bem! Obrigada!
@@randomspam2719 Oi, voce vem pra qual regiao da Italia? Toscana? O que mais vc gostaria de saber? Eu gosto muito daqui. Eu moro em Livorno na Toscana, perto do mar. Aqui as pessoas sao bem mais relaxadas e sem frescura comparado com as outras regioes.
"It's hard to find work and make friends. Italians take their time to call someone a friend, because normally they know their friends from their "paesino" since they were kids." THE BEST DESCRIPTION EVER. I'm italian, I didn't study in my home region and I did an Erasmus. I came back last year and it's so sad, but terribly true. People in "paesini" create their group when they are young, they grew up together, and die together. Nothing else, no possibility to open to the rest of the world (of course, there are exceptions!). Congratulations, sincerely, for you foreigners who did it, because it's difficult for me, even if I know the language and the culture: we need to break this scheme. Martina (Italy)
Olá, você tem cidadania italiana ou europeia?
Where I’m from the lifestyle is very similar to Italian living.
i don't even know you but i'm so happy for you ❤️❤️❤️
❤️ I keep seeing u under vids I watch
My 2 favourite expats in Europe 💕
hey damon ily😭❤️
Wtf.. I see ur comments everywhere
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"There are two types of people in this world. Those who think they can and those who think they can't. They are both right." - Henry Ford
I spent two weeks house hunting in rural Southern Italy, alone, in 2018. I don’t speak the language. I managed to ride trains, rent and drive a car, explore the rural countryside and villages. In retrospect, I don’t know how I even did all of that. I’m now 54. I just absolutely fell in love with Italy and have been obsessed ever since. It was one of the most challenging trips of my life - and I’m very well-traveled. We have to chase our dreams. Life is too short not to.
Inspirational!!! 🌷
CB, very well said✨
Some of us aren’t fortunate enough to have the money to chase dreams. 😕
@@MariVictorius I know how that feels; I’ve been there, too. Sometimes it helps to have a change in perspective. For example, I live in one of the most expensive areas of the country and the pressure is high. However, there are so many other more affordable places to live (I’m here due to work.) in the U.S. and abroad. We often feel trapped where we are. It can be freeing to look beyond your current circumstances and contemplate big changes. If we’re willing to let go of what holds us in a place a world of options opens up. Good luck. Don’t give up on your dreams.
Please tell if a single retired woman can live in ITALIA and be happy I am dreaming of a simple life in a warm climate ... I live now in US
I lived in Italy from 2017 to 2020. At first life in Italy was difficult. I had a hard time adjusting to how things were done compared to Texas where I'm from. The crazy driving, non queuing in line, speed cameras, and many other things. After a while I got adjusted to the culture and how things are done in Italy. I miss it every day and my friends in family get annoyed because every other sentence I say begins with "when I lived in Italy"🤣. Much love 🇮🇹
I’m an American, specifically a New Yorker. I believe this city has easily taken 10 years off my life because of how incredibly difficult it is to live here. Now even though I have zero connections to Italy, there is something about that country that calls me, draws me. I look at your video and I want to be there. NYC, with all it’s allure, has over prepared me for just about anything. I too am a pragmatic dreamer and I strangely dream of Italy. I can’t wait to start that part of my life.
My sentiments exactly. Except i would replace “NYC” with “modern western society”, and “10 years” with “20 years”.
@@TheAlibabatree no he shouldn't because NYC is in a whole different ball game compared to the rest of America/west
Hi. Did you go? I’ve been a New Yorker for 15 years and moved to Cannes bc I was not certain which part of Italy to go to. I’m still undecided and still not sure how I’d get my paperwork, apartment etc. also the language barrier, I speak some French so I opted for France. It’s my dream and I’m doing as much research as I can to make a decision. Thanks
@@fallonwallace7050 … did you make the move ?
You are right. Italy is also my dream to live or maybe a vacation home😊❤
Hi Kylie, as an Italian, I don't feel annoyed at all by your poetic concept of dolce vita. I think we need more people like you sharing the beauty of Italy while keeping it real at the same time. I loved when you said "i can't give up on Italy". I hope more and more people won't give up and give the language, the people and the land a try. Much love to you
Grazie cara! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Assolutamente! I agree! Not anoyed at all...anzi..ci fossero più persone come te a valorizzare il nostro bel Paese 🙏🏻
Italian Classes With Angi I’m an Italian too and couldn’t agree more with your comment. ❤️
Hi, i am learning italien and looking for a good school in Firenze,for crash courses of 3/4 weeks,I can not stay longer,but I need to start talking ,do you how of any reputable school ? Thks
No! You can't give up you have come too far and your on your way, your so uplifting and philosophical, " poetic concept of the dolce vita" your making people happy especially in the time of COVID! Your work will evolve naturally into to something you will be happy with so forget the naysayers go with us. we love what your doing. Keep up the good work! :)
I'm half Italian, lived in and traveled to so many different countries and whenever I come back to Italy I feel truly alive
I’m saving money to move out of the United States, my goal is to save $30,000 I’m half way there, I have $16000 so far, thanks for this advice
I wish I knew how to invest like warren buffet
I am doing the same! I am currently at $15,000. How funny, how we are on the same journey. I have been spending this time during the pandemic studying language and doing plenty of research. I am born and raised in Hawaii and planning to move to Italy. Where are you from? I wish you the absolute best on your journey!!!
@@brandybodhi I’m moving to Vietnam with my older son. I have 3 boys who just graduated from college and now it’s my time to find my way. I started saving in September, I had a $1000 and I wanted to also take advantage of this down time, so I saved the money I would of spent on gas from commuting to work, I stopped my insurance on my car because I stopped driving and I stopped eating out during the pandemic, this was not easy, but I wanted to challenge myself and I’ve saved $15000 so far! I’m so happy we’re on the same journey, it’s not easy, but so well worth it. I started saving late in life because I had to put my boys through college. I wish you the best of luck in Italy. Living in Vietnam will allow me to travel the world because the rents are so cheap and you get so much for your money. Keep in touch! I’m from California born and raised, I’m Veteran/Navy!
@@patricksweeney5308 so funny you said this! My oldest has plans to move to Vietnam after getting his Masters this year...I’m going to Join them for about a month just to see if I like it
@@yvettemorris7295 I was living in Vung Tau, Vietnam for 9 months in 2020. I had a great time there. I will be moving to Malta hopefully this year with my Vietnamese girlfriend.
Thank you. I went to Italy 10 years ago at age 45 and felt as If I had finally arrived at home. Every day since then I feel like I’m marking time until I can get back home. I WILL live in Italy before I die.
Et in Arcadia ego 🤞
As an Italian, I don't think it's annoying to hear you speaking about the beauty of our country or the Dolce Vita style.. I really appreciate that there's still someone enjoying all the wonders that Italy has to offer.. Probably we're just too stressed out by daily life, bureaucracy, and so on, to appreciate what we were given as Italians.. my self included sometimes ❤️😋
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder If you are Italian and lived in Italy everything seems like the norm since it’s normal for you I lived and born in Canada for like all my life until 17-18ish my mom is Chinese so a lot of Asian culture my dad was Australian and he had to go overseas for business Until I enrolled in Switzerland eth Zurich , I still am studying 3rd year right now. I went around Europe basically when I can sometimes alone sometimes with friends I went to Italy and many other places everything looked like a fairy tale to me
Hi Kylie! As an Italian, I love your videos. The concept of "la dolce vita" is not fake. It exists. Sometimes it's just hidden behind what we call "reality" as Italians. When you live something (or somewhere) everyday, you get used to it eventually. And that's a pity! Your videos and the passion that you have really show up, and they remind me of the beauty of our country and the beauty of life in general. You are gold ❤
Grazie Giulia. I agree with you completely on the dolce vita. Thank you for your encouragement.
Thank you for saying this. I agree with what you say When we live somewhere we get used it and don't see the beauty past the reality that it is. I'm from Ecuador and now live in Southern California. I have learned to love the unique beautify that both locations have and have learned to survive the reality that is living in both places.
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Agree too. Italiana anche io, ma vivo in Germania. :-)
Good english. How the hell are you doing it? I've been to italy a couple of times. I dont pick up languages easily. I would feel like an total outsider. Other than a good place in Northern California so not too desperate to go to Italy
I’m from the Caribbean, I’ve had a sad life and I’ve been making up safe spaces in my mind Italy is so beautiful so I imagine myself living there.. I just want peace... I’ve given so much love to the world and all I’ve gotten back is heart break
Happiness is not in the world. Its inside of you
Geography is only external. I visited it twice in the last two yrs. I cried when I left my old home town but was so anxious to be back with my family. Home is where the heart is.
So sorry for you.Hope your life is improving and that your dream may come true.
Who can break your heart their not worth your tears.
I do the same thing
"don't write it on your phone, write it using pen and paper, it's lovely..." I love this!! And I hope the very best for you, dear, joyful young woman!
Yes. Loved that little part. Loved the entire video.
@jesus is a biscuit ? I don't understand.
As an American who has made 13 trips to Italy in the past seven years, logging about 30 months in the country and working assiduously at learning the language, I think your observations are remarkably accurate and worthwhile. Much of what you report I have also found to be true, and much of what you report I had not known. What a great outlook you bring us.
Thank you so much Kylie, I am here in Australia for lockdown, can't wait to get back to beloved Sicily and start househunting again. Thanks for those revelations on how cheap the rent can be down there. You are great, keep up the good work x
how have you been able to afford a flight to italy all those times?
wow, have all those trips been for leisure? I visited the Tuscany region and fell in love. I could easily see myself living much happier there than here in the U.S.
Fantastic video! Thanks for these tips :)
Been looking to move to italy in next 2-3 years. I rather struggle in Italy than struggle here in usa. Thank you for your great videos.
Would you mind letting me know your progress? Im in a similar headspace, and im curious if this is the right decision for me.
your hapinness is in yourself, doesn't matter where you are. If you think you'll find it somewhere else, you'll fail.
If you can’t be happy in the usa, Italy is going to be hell for you. But good luck
Struggling and being happy are two different things. It's more of needing a change
@@TheAlibabatree progress report. I'm doing a scouting mission next may. I'm working on getting my italian citizenship to make it easier. Great grandparents where both from Italy.
I have only known of Kylie's existence for about five minutes, yet she is one of the sweetest people I know of.
Hello from California I just discovered you Kylie and I must say I think you're a breath of fresh air! I'm so proud of you that you're living your best life and you're where you want to be. I've never felt at home in the US I always felt that I belong somewhere else in the world. It was my goal to move out of the u.s. by the time I was 45 years old. My two sons were grown and gone I felt free as a bird. Then they started having children and required my assistance to help. Which I gladly did I love these little munchkins. So then I said when I'm 55 I'll try and move away from here. Then my mother fell ill and I love her deeply so I started assisting her because no other family member would step up. I'm now 63 years old my mother is 91 years old suffering with Alzheimer's. I often think about writing a book I think I would title it an unfulfilled life. I followed you and a few other people all over the world I'm living vicariously through you and them. thank you for your positive outlook and your beautiful spirit! 💙
Dearest Karin. Thank you for sharing a little of your story with me. Think twice about that book title - it sounds like you have achieved many things which I dream of - having children, living long enough to see them have children and being around to care for a beloved parent in their old age - although I’m so sorry for how tough Alzheimer’s must be. The interesting thing about Italy is that it seems to provide beauty for all ages so there never is an expiry date for enjoying its magnificence. You never know - you might get here yet. I never felt at home in Australia so I do understand your yearning. Sending you much love. 🌸
@@KylieFlavell thank you Kylie for your kind words you just never know I might make it to Italy one of these days. At least now I'm only two years away from receiving my social security benefits so I wouldn't have to pursue employment.
Hello Karin. My husband and I we live in Italy, but for a while we have been dreaming to move to California. ☺️ So, please don't be sad. You have a wonderful life....and who knows.... you never know what the future brings . I am so sorry about your regret....
Karin Kissinger in 2018, having never even been to Europe, I moved to Italy at age 67. My message: you are never too old, so long as your finances and health allow. I’m a native Californian; lived in the SF Bay Area my entire life. I live here very comfortably, albeit without a car, which I don’t need, living in Florence. I have zero regrets.
Riley Hamilton Great to hear Riley you realised your dream and enjoying life in Italy, i hope Karin Kissinger takes something from that and realise it is never too late to do what you want, you just have to make a plan and do it 💕
Kylie, let me say this, I'm South African, I have traveled to Italy eight times, when I watch your videos of Italy, one thing becomes abundantly clear, "You Get Italy"!! Like my wife and I do, it's the only place I want to be, and I'll keep going back until the end. We love every nuance of the place. People who rattle on about this country or that country, simply do not understand. Italy is an immersive experience unlike any other. I'm not a bucket list person, to me the idea is trite. I don't want to go to a hundred places, just to say I've been there, knowing that 98 of them were crap. Italy never disappoints, in fact it delivers in spades! The fact of the matter is, if you don't get Italy, you don't get me! People who don't like Italy are like people who don't like animals!
I am a black South African womanly..I moved to the US in 1996. US is the best....move to the US
@@Futhi.Johnson I've been and it sucks! The definition of fake!
I lived 15 years in South Africa, just loved it, best period of my life. Due to the circumstances we all know, I returned to Europe. I’ve been to the US on a number of occasions, I did genuinely enjoy every bit of it. BUT, when I retire, it will be in Italy, going there again on holidays in 3 weeks time.
I lived in northern Italy (Friuli Venezia Giulia) from 2000 - 2004 and it was one of the best times of my life. I could drive an hour in the wintertime and go snow skiing, or 45 minutes to the beach (Bibione, Lignano). Despite leaving there 16 years ago, I still have frequent conversations with the friends I made there. Lovely people, delicious food, beautiful art, incredible culture... I've been all over Italy, and can't think of a single place I didn't enjoy.
To those who wish to move to Italy: if your first destination turns out to be too expensive, don't give up, just look into other options. For example, the Piemonte region is very underestimated but it's just as pretty as the rest of Italy and probably more convenient for many reasons. But above all, it's much cheaper than Tuscany, Rome, Milan.
Don't be bothered about what others say on KZhead. I've seen lots of you tubers say that just ignore it and carry on with what they do. 88K subs says it all Kylie you don't have to worry about 0.5% of haters. Soldier on stay strong!
kylie - i think you're fantastic. I love how frank and how clear you are about everything. don't stop doing what you're doing.
looking at the practicalities you show so clearly doesnt overwhelm me it actually makes it feel *POSSIBLE* thanks so much!
Thank you Kylie. It's hard to get practical advice about living in Italy that is also optimistic. I think Italy is fabulous including the challenges, it's a cultural superpower and so many Italians are beautifully educated and passionate about the land and its history. I would just wish for the Italian people, better leaders who respect and care for them properly. Keep up the good work!
I so badly want to see Italy for myself! The people are awesome! 😩❤️🥺
Your video came just at the right time today; I'm feeling unmotivated and frustrated with myself. Seeing your work and hearing your voice really helps me realign. Thank you for all that you do xx
Ohhhh this is great to hear that it might be helpful. Thank you Brooke. 😘
Thanks for the information...love your videos. 😘
Americano here St Augustine Florida USA, Lived in Gaeta Italy for almost 6 years 1980 - 1986, best years of my life, I will be back soon for good. Lived all over the world as well, my heart has always lived in Italy.
It should cost a dollar to leave a shitty comment on someone’s creative expression haha that would shut people up. Beautiful helpful video that made me feel better just to watch. Thanks!
That’s actually a great idea, would stop the automated troll companies over night too. Good thinking 👍
Ha ha yes!! 😁
Hi Kylie. As italian I want to apologise for all the scammers out there, haters or just people who might be unfortunate here in Italy and say bad things to you, That's unfair. Everyone has a different experience and letting people down just because of their enthusiasm about something it is just sad and evil. I actually feel good listening to your point of view about my country, because it's helping me understand that the struggle we might live somewhere might be the same elsewhere. Makes me feel part of a bigger crowd of brave people who want to follow their dreams exploring life abroad. Thank you, actually, for the strength you gave me through this video. It really helped a lot seeing this place as beautiful too, going over its bad sides and appreciate what offers instead, by your prospective. Thank you really.
I am about to move to Italy in August. Anytime it starts to feel overwhelming - planning, budgeting, organizing - I hop over to your channel and dive into your poetic videos. They always help remind me why we're making this move. They motivate, inspire and comfort. Thank you Kylie! (Ignore the haters, eh?)
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would love some tips. im moving to paris next year
Me too Serbian in Canada (laber camp )
No way! That is so awesome!
In which region/city if i may ask?
Spending two years of my life living in Italy still counts for one of the best things I’ve experienced 🙂
i have never seen someone with such a great personality. thank you so much for this! it’s always been a dream to live in italy one day and you made it feel like it can one day be a reality for me
Sometimes a foreigner can remind natives of the beauty of their country. They have lived in the country probably their whole life, and you see it in it's freshness with brand new eyes, and remind them of the unique beauty of their country that they live in.
Ciao Kylie, I'm italian and I started watching your video proprio perchè you talked about italy in such an enthusiastic way. Credo che tu abbia received several negative comments but i hardly understand why; when someone parla bene about your country you should be proud of questo. I started watching your video when you where in Positano se ricordo bene. You were waiting for the bus and una macchina stopped and the guy said "I'll give you a passaggio the bus is always late". You said: people here in italy are so gentili. I thought: buses are often late. 😁 This is the difference and i like listening to someone who makes me appreciate something that i take for granted. Ciao
Grazie Marco. I’m always worried about being respectful to Italians and honouring my adopted home so I appreciate your words.
I just love come scrivi a little in Italian e un po' in Inglese. I do exactly the same con mio figlio in Italy. 😂😂😂
Wow. I love how you mixed italiano é english. So fun to leggere.
I really needed this video. Italy has always been a huge dream for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You truly have such a kind and beautiful soul.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and sharing your passion for the country and lifestyle! It's not a question of it being hard, it's how much do you want it? Ignore all the negative and just focus on the positive!!!
I couldn't agree more. You're giving YOUR perspective. YOU see the beauty. I moved to the arctic and I'm not 'selling' moving up here, I'm simply sharing my experiences as you are. Keep it up Kylie.
Hello Kylie, I, myself have lived in several countries, including Italy and I now live in the US. Many Italians don't realize how lucky they are living in such a beautiful country. People like to be frustrated and feel they have no power. They have one of the best health systems in the world. Living in America, life is hard! The social system is bad, and the health system really bad. Unless you are rich, this country is tough. Don't change! Your videos are inspirational. Stay true to yourself, and yes, we need many more pragmatic dreamers, and people who are not afraid to follow their dreams. Yes Italy is sooooo backwards in many ways, but it also is exceptional in many ways.
Totally agree The US is great. If you have money. If not it's nasty.
@Drom Assault Yeah.. Broke Country but have better Health System than the Super Power USA... wow
@Drom Assault pls jump out from the propaganda newspapers... this is the usual words you can listen from people who don't know how to write/say... or maybe are u a troll?
@@leisureclub_ I fully agree with you. I don't know whether you are italian but I'd like to share this story with the people who read. The first people we, in Italy, detected with covid were two Chinese tourists. We know for sure they didn't spread the virus just to be clear. We took care of them in Rome without asking who will pay the bill. We saved both their lives. We took care of them for 50 days. They went back to China, they said a huge thanks to our health-care system, to our doctors and to all the other people who helped them. The day before yesterday I read they donated 40.000 euro, more than 40.000$ to the hospital. We didn't expect this. I know that there are a lot of problems here in italy, more than in some other country, less than in some other. I live in Lombardia where the virus hit the most and our local leaders took really bad decisions, I don't have words to describe their poor leadership but everyone should think that next time he could be one of the two Chinese tourists (everyone hope not) and I guess you feel safer in italy than in USA. Proud of italy.
@@marcodicesare6716 Yes, you should be very proud of your country, your region and your health care workers. I think everyone has seen the footage of the doctors and nurses in the Lombardy region. I was so moved to see how hard they were working and how much they cared for their patients. Such dedication and kindness!
I lived there in the North for 11 years and absolutely loved it. i think your video is encouraging in a very constructive way and people should listen carefully to someone who is living their dream and making it work. That says it all, for me.
We need a lot more optimists like you in this world, I have just started watching your videos and enjoy them very much.
I’ve been watching videos about Italy for a few months, and this was extremely helpful and I enjoyed it so much. Thank you so much for your perspective on everything! Sorry you’ve encountered some negative people. I think you’re amazing!!! Love from the US ❤️
I love that you actually showed the different apartments and prices! Super helpful!!!! Thank you!
Thank you Shelby!
Kylie I must say I truly enjoyed looking at this, I'm in the USA and surly looking towards getting a property in Italy, I know they'll be hardships etc but the worst is to have the dream and not follow through, nothing but the best and so much success and happiness daily.
Loved the video Kylie, including your comments, your cinematography, your truthful advice, and most of all your friendly beautiful face and voice with your accent . . . both in Australian and Italian!! You are truly incredible and one of a kind!!!
Kylie, I am so happy that I discovered you today! And I know what you mean about the trolls as they’re all over the Italian groups on Facebook. But what you offer is so much more than anyone has offered us before and we have been doing a lot of homework on moving to Italy. You are so refreshing and I love that you give the ups as well as the downs as that’s life. Can’t wait to watch all the rest of your videos!
We love you Kylie!! Thank you for always being real with us! You inspired me to move to Italy 3 years ago and I can't wait to be back.
😘😘😘😘 Thank you Taylar!!!!
I enjoy your content and conversation. Ignore the negativity, this So. California resident loves your creativity. Thank you for sharing.
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Love how much you love Italy (as do I) and your positivity is inspiring. 💜
This is a fantastic reality check. It is just unbelievable how much good information you share for free! Mille grazie, Kylie!
Who could hate you? You are a gem! You are living most peoples dream! Unless they are cowards! :)
I think the whole place is a cultural archeology museum . It's great she has the opportunity and budget to explore it .
Saddened at onset to hear of trolls and negativity thrown at you when all you're doing is spreading joy, inspiration and the love of life, food, global travel and constantly depicting the common thread that ties together people from every corner of the world. You make us happy!
Hey Kylie! Thank you so much for that video. I just found your channel in a sad Sunday, and it helped me feel so inspired. I'm Brazilian, and I've lived in italy a couple years ago. Since then, I try to figure how to come back to Italy. I'm truly happy with this video
Great video, Kylie - I am from Italy and moved back here after 7 years in the US and I'm appreciating all the beauty we have again. Thank you!
Italy is beautiful in every possible way. Art and culture in every direction.
Right . The place is chock full of art and culture . More than you have time in this world to experience .
I live in Italy and have done so for many years. It is an easier country than most to somehow survive in, but extremely difficult to become successful in. Even for many Italians, success stays out of reach unless you have the right connections. If you do, it's all open doors. Another hard part is that the society values taking things easy and being crafty is seen as a plus whereas a more responsible attitude is often seen as something to exploit. Italians seem to be very friendly but real friendship is nearly impossible to find. There seems to be a lack of commitment outside of the family. Also, there is a general lack of community spirit so it's very much each unto himself. It's a wonderful magical place but can wear you down over the years.
As an italian from North , i fully agree ❤️ dove abiti ?
You have just described most people in many countries all around the world. REAL FRIENDS are hard to find ,anywhere 😪
First timer here... not even half way thru your video and already love your message + attitude. I’ve been dreaming of living in Spain 🇪🇸 for years. I SO appreciate this lovely, inspiring video.
Great Video Kylie, educational! Stay strong, stay positive! You got this!
Hi Kylie, I'm just at minute 10 or so of your video and you can't even imagine the level of inspiration and admiration I am feeling for you. I'm an Italian expat in the UK who's wandering if it's worth or not going back home and living with the many pros and many cons of Italy, and I kind of have the feeling you will help me in this decision,one way or another. Thanks in advance and keep on going with your pragmatic dream. You're such an inspiration!
Italian expat in the UK - what are you, crazy?😂 I know, not all is as it seems to the outside observer.
As a fellow Aussie living in Melbourne and having visited Italy many times I too have dreamed of living in Italy. I have not been able to realise that dream so your excellent videos are definitely the next best thing and make me yearn to return the country I love ( apart from OZ ) time and time again. Grazie 🇮🇹
oz is a new world wasteland though its dull thats why they come to the uk
Thank you so much for making this video. Love the content, the music and your comfortable vibe. Keep making these videos to help us to get to Italy one day. ❤️🇮🇹🙏🇮🇹❤️
Thanks for the enlightening video. I lived in Venice and was fortunate to enjoy life fully within my budget. You make a lot of valid points for planning and anticipating the little bumps in the road. A positive attitude and a little creativity go a long ways. Thanks again!
In a word: "Inspirational" ... thank you! Getting ready to go to Sicily for a field trip (when Boris lets me!) to scout out properties, hopefully in July. Thanks again!
'Don't write it on your phone, write it with pen and paper, it's lovely'- my new favourite quote haha! I'm so happy that I found your channel :) x
I LOVE THIS!!!! I so needed this video today. I am so proud of you and am so inspired. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
@KylieFlavell, thank you for sharing this video with us. I had such a good time watching it and momentarily living vicariously through this video. In times like this, it's very difficult for people to travel, and watching this video gave me a momentarily escape from my daily routine. Thank you so much
Hi Kylie, I love the way you structure your thoughts regarding planning. it is important or we are destined to fail. though you are correct and some make it by sheer luck. Being pragmatic is real and we need not play with our hopes and dreams. I so, LOVE your passion. Hugs! David
You and your films are so refreshing on KZhead, Kylie. A breath of beautiful fresh air! I am an American but I left my life in NYC and moved to the countryside in France and have been planning to make a similar video for those wanting to move to France. Leaving the USA and moving to Europe was the best decision I ever made. It was difficult and challenging - and still is with all the visa paperwork - but SO worth it all! Totally agree with you. :)
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Please do show us France, one of my fav countries, the food, the scenery- all of it.
Brave soul you are! French government agencies are not for the mortal but for patient saints, according to a friend of mine who moved to South of France after marrying a French dude.
Kylie .... you are a pleasure to watch and delightful to listen to. Your energy is high, you love what you are doing and want to share it. I am going to continue to watch and learn.
I love what you do. Keep up the good work Kylie!!
Pragmatic Dreamer, your footage is always like poetry, as is your immaculate use of language - just listening to you is an aesthetic experience. I especially enjoyed your compassionate articulate regard for the grumpy ogres and trolls, exemplifying how thoughtful politeness really is a virtue, that anyone should aspire towards. All of your videos are full of substance - variety in your content only makes it more valuable, as everything you do seems authentic - inspiring others as an example. All great accomplishments require a great level of detailed thought and endless hours of committed hard work and sacrifice - I’m glad you made that clear, yet again. Moving to another country is a major change with a lot of pitfalls, especially when from another continent - this is very helpful information on the reality of it. It’s always a pleasure to watch your progress
Outstandingly kind. Your unswerving belief in my work motivates me more than a triple shot of espresso. Thank you!!!
@@KylieFlavell My unswerving belief is in you, Kylie. Go easy on the espresso, to stay grounded yet clearheaded while your mind is up connecting the clouds.
Sounds like someone has fallen over the moon for Kylie, I enjoy the beauty but wonder how ordinary ppl can afford some of the locales incl ur present place which seems like something out of a movie set.
Why is it an aesthetic experience?
@@wolfthequarrelsome504 The immediate thought might be due to her immaculate use of language, tone and timbre of voice - they seem to resonate the values she portrays in much of her work - here (further) exemplified by her reasoned display of polite compassion towards ogres and trolls. So, I'd even include her attitude to that aesthetic experience. Aesthetics is always a value judgement, usually subjective (sometimes universal).
Hi! I’m an American, while my grandmother is from a very Italian family. Despite that, her grandparents had immigrated to the United States and never taught their children or family anything Italian, no language or stories from their time, and she’s resented it. She wanted to be a part of that world. It’s my dream to reconnect that past with my family and with myself, even if it seems stupid! This makes me all the happier. It’s so nice to see this, I know it won’t be a dream, all dreams have a different side, but knowing someone is describing this life makes me want it even more! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the little editing Kylie note. I'm in a less then ideal situation I never thought I would be in and to have the pain and frustration of that acknowledged but still gently encouraged to persevere literally made me cry.
Don’t be put off by negativity. As someone going through rough patch and wants to move abroad, I found your video so inspiring. You are gifted. Wish you all the happiness . Hope I can be brave enough to do what you have done and hope it’s not too late. Best wishes to you. Ps - your Italian sounds so beautiful x
My family and I are moving to Milan in August for work as teachers at an international school. I’ve enjoyed your videos and I feel your pain about Italian bureaucracy! I had to fly to Quito during the pandemic just to sign a document. Upon return to my home, I found out the consulate gave me the wrong document (after I had presented them with the correct one and they said it was not official and they wouldn’t legalize it). Their solution, just fly back and we’ll sign the original one that I had brought the first time!!! I was amazed that after much back and forth though email, they agreed to let me mail them the document for legalization!!! Keeping my fingers crossed that they don’t throw up a major roadblock like you mention in this video. Thanks again for your insights.
The perfect antidote to a wet afternoon! Even a practical video like this is a thing of beauty in the way you construct it and sharing your experiences is always helpful. Ignore the haters; they are clearly unhappy people. Being the lucky recipient of an Irish passport (via my late father), I am planning to spend some time in France and Italy in the next few years, with a friend who also has an Irish passport, so this is all very useful. I know I am very lucky to be able to have freedom of movement that my friends and family in the UK will be losing and your videos are definitely keeping me motivated to fulfil my dream! Look forward to Sunday's episode and hope your allergies are not causing you too much discomfort.
You’re so lovely, Ann. Thank you.
Why’s the UK losing it!? Sorry I’m from America
TheDarkPhoenix16 Brexit 🇬🇧✋🏻🇪🇺
That's nice. But I've been dreaming on living in one of those little Irish cottages with a greenery view from my window.
I love your attitude, it’s wonderful watching and listening to you. You’re head strong and you base your goals as a realist🌺 -Love you
Thank you for sharing all this helpful information. I have always dreamed of living in Italy 🇮🇹 and have done lots of research, but this video is so informative! Thank you again for taking the time to put this video together. Keep doing what you’re doing I love your channel.
Just found your channel. I’m a Canadian who moved to France so I can relate to so much of what you say, especially the administrative and bureaucratic nightmares. Wonderful videos and advice.
Thank you Kylie for your insights on this. I live in Latin America and life here is so hard that everywhere else seems like a dream. I pray for the day where I can finally live in Italy, even it is for a short period of time, it literally fills my eyes with tears , just thinking about it. I do need a plan to get there and saving is on it's way. My hope is to find a job over there even before going to Italy but I know it's quite hard, so I am looking for more realistic options.
I appreciate you going outside of your creative zone on this series! It really helps me dream! I'm going for my masters in communications to get my career options broadened. It will allow my family to have locational freedom and these types of videos of positivity, dreams, goals, and encouragement are so helpful! I know Italy is on our to do list at some point. Not sure about living there, but I will say visiting there needs to happen for us. My family on my mom's side is from northern Italy. Thanks again for the tips and positive content and also the content of keeping it real. It really does make a difference.
Thank you for your courage to speak on this topic again after the negative responses you mentioned receiving in the past. The visa process for France has been RIDICULOUS. I feel like I've gone through labor after every step. Thank you for all the clear information and beautiful videos.
Dear Kylie, I was waiting for your video:)
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Your Italian sounds beautiful... I’m sure your teachers, neighbors, and others that helped your pronunciation are proud of you.
Your a great inspiration!! Keep doing what your doing! Do not pay any attention to the negatives, they are unhappy and just want to spread it to others. Do not empower them with acknowledging them. I just found your channel and will start to listen to your past videos to get up to speed. Thank you so much and take care!!!!
I love how you talk , the way you pronounce stuff and articulate words is absolutely marvelous.
The universe is answering my prayers by putting this video on my feeds! Its been weighing heavy on my mind especiallyduring quarantine.. Im giving myself a plan to eventually move to Sicily. I know i belong there ❤
You look Sicilian
I am very impressed that you stuck it out and followed your dream, I moved to Italy just over 8 years ago because the UK was 'Going to the dogs' and its much worse now, I was however in a position to buy a property and don't need to work, if your not in my position then take note of the advice Kylie gives you, my only advice is, even if your only vaguely thinking of coming to Italy start your Italian lessons immediately as it will make things easier when you arrive.
This is the most helpful video, I appreciate the details & honesty:), best wishes!
Great, and informative video! 😁👍🏽 I have loved living here in Italy the last few years, and still have lots to see! Thank you, and enjoy your day!
Thank you so much for making this video! I visited Italy two years ago and I fell in love with this country! 💖 It’s also my dream to live there one day :)
I love your spirit. Don’t change. You’re a beautiful lady.
Kylie, you are lovely, generous, and so very inspiring. Thank you for this series of videos! I don't foresee myself moving to Italy anytime soon, but it remains a fantasy, a dream. So thank you...this is wonderful!
I became a patron today to keep you posting these amazing videos. Thank you for living your life the way you do and to be yourself. I really adore your dreamy style.
rendezvous0000 thank you
Would love to live in Italy because I am German and it feels like Italy is my second home! ❤️❤️❤️
Omg. When you showed the rental prices, I was in awe of how much bang for your buck you are getting in Italy! But then again, I remember that I live in Hong Kong... our real estate prices are absurd
I loved this video so much! My husband and I want to travel around the world but 2020 isn’t great lol but having the mindset and goals you talked about made my day! I grabbed my notebook and wrote everything down, thank you for your help! Just subscribed 💗
You are the sweetest person! I’m glad I came across your inspirational videos. Italy is a beautiful country, enjoy your dolce vita.