A New Life in Italy

It is possible to live your dream life in Italy - yet there’s so much misinformation out there that most people end up confused, frustrated, and stressed out. A New Life in Italy aims to change that, by teaching you how you can make the move with confidence, and clarity, and thrive in your new life in Italy.

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Best Podcast for Moving to Italy

"The amount of pertinent information this show provides is staggering. Samantha is a lovely and knowledgeable host and well worth a listen. Once you listen you’ll subscribe."

jeirbwjhwb | Jan. 2, 2025

Helpful and inspiring

"I love this podcast. I’m considering a life in Italy at some point, and your show is both inspiring and helpful with practical information. Thank you!!! I can’t wait for more episodes."

portenagirl | Feb. 14, 2021

Warm, honest and inspiring

"Sam knows her stuff and always shares such valuable information. Highly recommend for anyone thinking about moving to Italy… Or anyone who loves Italy."

Bajelcovich | March 1, 2024

Ls Dolce Vita

"Anyone thinking/dreaming of moving to "Il Bel Paese" should listen to this podcast."

Mark Pirritano | March 15, 2024

It’s what I was worried about

"The episode on being lonely after a move was so helpful. As an introvert (but lover of Italy) the day-to-day reality of such a move on my own was what I was concerned about. I didn’t want to revert b…"

Anna Celestino | March 16, 2024

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Recent Episodes

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July 8, 2026

Thinking About Moving to Italy? The Real Questions People Google Before They Change Their Life

Most people don’t start by making a plan to move to Italy. They start with a Google search. Questions about Italian visas, cost of living in Italy, healthcare, residency, and whether moving to Italy is actually possible. But those aren’t the real questions. In this episode, Samantha breaks down the stages people move through before deciding to relocate, and what they’re actually trying to figure out at each step. If you’re somewhere between dreaming and doing, this will help you understand wh

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June 24, 2026

The Italy Dream Is Easy at 60. What About 80?

Can You Grow Old in Italy? The Question Nobody Wants to Ask Most people spend years planning how to move to Italy. They research visas, property, healthcare, taxes, and where they want to live. But very few people ask the question that may matter most: What happens twenty years later? In this episode, Samantha tackles a topic that is rarely discussed among expats and future retirees: growing older in Italy. What happens if you can no longer drive? What if your spouse passes away? What if y

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June 3, 2026

Retiring to Italy in 2026? Here’s What I Would Do BEFORE Selling Everything

Thinking about retiring to Italy in 2026? Before you sell everything and book the one-way ticket, this episode is your reality check. In this episode of A New Life in Italy, Samantha Wilson breaks down what she would personally do right now if she were planning a retirement move to Italy from scratch today. Not the fantasy version. Not the Instagram version. And definitely not the “figure it out later” version. After a recent situation where a client became completely derailed by misinforma

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May 20, 2026

Buying Property in Italy: What Smart Buyers Are Doing in 2026

The world feels uncertain right now, and for many people dreaming about Italy, that uncertainty is creating one very big question: Is this actually a smart time to buy property in Italy? In this episode, I’m taking a realistic look at what’s really happening in both the U.S. economy and the Italian property market, why foreign buyers are still purchasing homes in Italy despite global uncertainty, and how buying property in Italy is often more about lifestyle than speculation. We’ll talk honest

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May 6, 2026

How to Make Italy Work for You (Instead of Against You)

Well hello there, and welcome back to another episode of A New Life in Italy. I’m your host, Samantha Wilson. Today’s episode is one of those that might completely change how you see Italy. Because if you’ve ever tried to apply for a visa, buy a home, or deal with a comune… and walked away thinking “what is going on here?”… you are not alone. So today we are unpacking why Italy feels so complicated and what is actually happening behind the scenes. This episode is for anyone who is pl

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April 22, 2026

Italy 7% Tax Regime Explained (2026 Update): New Towns, Rules, and Who Qualifies

Thinking about retiring in Italy or reducing your tax burden? Italy’s 7% tax regime sounds almost too good to be true… and for some people, it is incredible. But for others, it can lead to the wrong move for the wrong reasons. In this episode of A New Life in Italy, Samantha Wilson breaks down exactly how the 7% flat tax works, the recent expansion that added 74 new towns, and the lifestyle trade-offs most people don’t consider until it’s too late. This is not just about saving money. This is

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About the Host

Samantha Wilson

Chief Dream Maker at Smart Move Italy

Samantha Wilson is considered the top relocation expert for Italy. She is a British/Canadian who fell in love with Italy over 20 years ago. She lives in Florence with her husband and family. Since founding Smart Move Italy, an international relocation company, she has helped thousands of people live their dream lives. Today, Samantha and her team of experts help her community of 100,000+ Italophiles, plan, prepare, and make the move to Italy through her relocation company Smart Move Italy(www.smartmoveitaly.com), Buyers Agency Smart Move Italy Property, and Podcast Network Sentire Media

Samantha is the author of Puglias Best 7% Towns and Abruzzos Best 7% Towns and hosts her annual 3-day Online Move to Italy Bootcamp, which is attended by over 20,000 hopefuls every year that join her premium membership A New Life in Italy. She's a top expert guest on the topics of Visas, Citizenship, Relocation, Business in Italy, Travel, and how expats can live a fulfilling life in Italy. If you are planning to move to Italy, Samantha, is “the” person to know.