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Jan 2025
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Episode 566: How to Move to Italy (with ...

Expat, Repat, Travel, Rome, Seattle, Books, Art, Italy, Wonder
About this episode
 

So you want to move to Italy but... HOW???

Today we are joined by a guest who happens to have all the answers.

Thea Duncan is the self-described "fairy godmother to people's dolce vita dreams." She's the founder of Doing Italy, where she and her team help people gain the knowledge and resources they need to move to Italy as well as buy property in Italy with ease, all while avoiding many of the pitfalls that negatively affect other expats when moving abroad.

She answers all our questions, including: Is it really true that you can buy an Italian villa for $1?

And, what is the thing most people get wrong when attempting their big move?

As well as the most basic: what are the easiest ways to move to Italy legally?

If moving to Italy is a dream for you, don't miss this interview!

Find Thea at her webite, or on Facebook or Instagram.

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