Why I Moved to Italy and How I Made My Move Abroad!
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- In this video I share with you why I moved abroad, how I ended up in Italy, and how taking chances in life that are scary can actually bring the most amazing experiences and people into your life! I share with you my personal story in hopes that you walk away from this video feeling inspired and excited to give yourself a chance in living the life you have imagined for yourself. If you are watching this and thinking of taking the leap of moving abroad, know that you are not alone! We hope you join our growing community because we are kicking off this series of everything Expat - Everything from what you practically need to do to become an expat, to the totally normal emotions that you might experience from this big life change! If you have any questions, leave us a comment below! :)
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0:00 Intro
0:43 My Personal Story
4:46 My Move to Chicago
5:49 My First Taste of Italy
7:04 Intro to Bus2Alps
8:00 Working in LA
9:17 The Move Back to Italy
12:11 Final Thoughts/Advice
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When we were in our early 20’s, chasing our own dreams of living in Europe, we met one night at a pub in Florence...11 months later, we were married! Having been together for 4 years now, we have lived & worked on 3 different continents & even on a cruise ship!
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My wife and I moved from the US to the UK in our 30s with 4 small children, now (in our 50s) we are in the process of moving to Italy starting next year. We also believe we should take every opportunity and everything happens for a reason. Keep living life to the fullest! :)
That’s so awesome Dave, it sounds like an incredible adventure! 😍 and yes I completely agree! I’m sure you will love Italy & I wish you the best of luck with the move! 🤗🇮🇹
I bet your big bro is super proud of you
Thank you so much for your sweet comment Sarah - it means a lot! ❤️
I am a Cuban guy in his thirty nines living in Miami,where I have lived here for almost 17 years.In 2018 my then girlfriend invited me to go to Italy.We visited the typical places people visit on their first time to Italy (Rome,Milan,Florence,Positano) and a couple other places.I came back from that trip totally infatuated for with the country.Started to learn italian,started to cook and buy italian wines,started to read more and more about the culture.Then 2019 came by,and since I was single that year,I decided to visit Italy again,this time with my mother.We had an incredible trip together visiting Emilia Romagna and then Liguria.Three weeks of pure bliss,experiences,awesome lanscapes and the most delicious food.Yet again,at the end of the trip I came back to Miami feeling sad.I felt more at home in Italy than at home.Long story long I have visited Italy multiple times since my first trip.Spent a month in Puglia and Matera last year and this year spent another month in Procida,Ischia,Napoli and Matera again,this time by myself.Everytime I come back home I have this feeling of emptiness,I daydream about moving to Italy all the time,I get goosebumps if I learn certain things about the culture or listen to a certain song.I feel my soul belongs in Italy but I am not brave enough yet to gather all the required information,pack my bags and leave.I dont know where to start.You guys are my inspiration and your videos satiate my thirst for the “Bel Paese”.Thank you!!!
Gabriel...your story is similar to mine! I live near Miami also...my father moved to the states when he met my American mother in 86' and my whole family is Italian and they live in a village an hour from Matera. I just planned my next trip this summer with my sister. I would love to meet you there!
You live near Miami,do you mind if I ask where exactly?
@@gabi7583 Naples
@@stefanielopardo572so in a certain way you are already living in Italy 😅
Oh I have the inspiration! I’m ready to move to Sicily after that series. I need to win the lotto though
Love you Misha. Thanks for sharing your story. I wish you and Matteo the best of luck in life, love and travel. I’d love to pack up and move to Italy xx
Beautiful video! Really touched by all the details you shared and I totally agree with you. Everything happens for a reason. I also go through life the same way...by following my gut even if, to the mind and everyone around me, it sounds crazy!!
Very touched by your testimony of your life experiences! Amazing story as I'm also a firm believer in our destiny meant to happen in our lives for a reason despite some of the tough times when we can't comprehend fully why it's happening or why it happened and/or loosing faith in ourselves. Congrats to you! Very inspiring story! keep on doing what you love and what you believe in!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story to us!
You two are truely an inspiration. Your story really touched me and it's delightful to see how you care and share your audience with personal stories and tips for us to get a better life.
I can't thank you enough. Can't wait to move to Germany soon :)
Such a beautiful story of your life♥️ Thank you for sharing your life experience which I’m a firm believer that our lives are scripted with some changes here and there but mostly destiny is our compass in our lives! Love your story and all your great videos on your adventurous journeys! It’s definitely your destiny and your calling🎉🎉😍😍
Wow, Michelle. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and heart in this video!
It's quite scary opening up & sharing my personal story in such a public way, so thank you so much for your comment Gino, it means a lot!
Well you got me going there. So sorry to hear about your brother. But delighted you’re using the experience and the memories of him in such a positive way.
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me ❤️
You are a (slightly) younger version of my daughter, especially knowing that everything happens for a reason, and the quote about Life. I see her in you.
She is a great person for doing this. !
Aww thank you so much Ben, that means a lot ❤️
That was a great story. We all make decisions as we were running to challenges in those decisions at the time of the right ones.
Thank you so much, and yes that is very true! ❤️
So beautiful and inspirational ❤
Thank you so much! 💕
Great story and insights. Even when great love ends in tragedy, to experience it let’s you know why you are alive push you forward in life if you allow as you did. Ben fatto e’ continua la dolce vita:)
Thank you so much for your comment, Richard, it means a lot 😊 And I completely agree - we can find beauty & meaning in life even in the hardest of situations, and la dolce vita seems to follow 😊
Love your channel
Thank you so much, Mbali! 🥳
What a beautiful and touching story. Thanks for sharing! Love you guys so much. We really enjoy your vlogs.
Cool we have LA in common.
Enjoyed our recent chat on Facebook messenger.
Huge Hugs,
Justin & Michael
Thank you so much guys ❤️ Love having you in our community! ❤️
Thank you for sharing! I will be moving abroad for the 3rd time this year. Can’t wait to start new in Italy!
Wow, that's so exciting! Where in Italy will you be moving to? 😍
@@TheGlobalExpats I’m looking at opportunities in Florence. Right now I’m just trying to get an appointment at the consulate.
@@TheGlobalExpats I should say I didn’t move 3 times this year. It’s just my 3rd time going through this process. I realize my comment didn’t make sense lol
@Sarah Wheelee Ahh wishing you the best of luck! 💯
@@TheGlobalExpats Thanks so much!
I have seen most of your videos. The Florence ones have been very helpful( will be there in Sep 2023). Do you have one for Napoli. As will be there end of Sep 2023.
Thanks in advance.
Misha, I can’ tell you how much I enjoy your videos and especially this one ! I was born in La Vucciria in the city of Palermo. My ancestors is 100 percent Mediterranean including Phonesian blood which is from Lebanon. I grew up in the USA and I have always had Lebanese friends, who I am very close to to this very day. One of my friends was a Marrionite priest and his family and I even went to his church. When I saw your emotion when you spoke of your brother, I cried with you because l lost my brother Santo as well. I wanted him to move back to Citta Palermo with me and now that will never happen, so I am getting my Italian passport renewed and will be going back within two years. I feel more comfortable there and I love being there, it is where my heart is and always has been ! You and your husband are beautiful people and I sincerely hope to meet and become friends with both of you when I return to Sicilia. You both will always be welcome in my home and my heart ! Please stay in touch with me it would mean a lot to me. Sincerely, Pasquale Ventura
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment, Pasquale ❤️ I am so sorry to hear that you also lost your brother 😔💔I’m sure you will have a great adventure when you fulfill your dream of moving back to Sicily & just remember that he will always be with you in spirit ❤️ That is so nice that you are friends with Lebanese people, my mother is also Maronite! It seems we have a lot in common & hopefully we will get the chance to meet you one day in Italy! ❤️🇮🇹
Thank you both for your warm and sincere reply. I feel like I already know you because when you speak an write it is obvious that you have a very warm and beautiful heart ! This is a trait of most Mediterranean People and I am proud to be one of them ! I have 3 beautiful children and they all grew up around Lebanese and Sicilian Families and to this very day they remain very close with each other. When I was in Los Angeles q
OOPS! When I was in Los Angeles with my oldest daughter we found a Lebanese restaurant called Sunnin located in Westwood and let me tell you the food was fresh and authentic and the family that owned it were immigrants from Beirut. They treated us like we were members of their family ( hugs, kisses, beautiful hearts and wonderful food ) what more could you ask for in life ! We ate there many times and will do so again , God willing ! When I was in high school I played in a summer baseball league for the Lebanese Club and won the league championship 3 years in a row. The coach was Sicilian and there were 3 Sicilian players, one of which was me and the rest of the team was made up of the sons of the members of the Lebanese club. The pardoned was Frenchy John and I even worked for his candy and tobacco company in the summer. I loved Mr John, he taught me a lot about business ! Hope I didn’t bore you, I just wanted to let you know why I have such great Love and respect for your culture as well as mine ! Still working on my move back to Palermo and I believe that when I do get there, the three of us will be very good friends ! Please stay in touch and I Love You Both ! Pasquale
You made me cry 😢
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Oh I'm Lebanese .... Very inspirational vlog
Ciao, questa è una fase della vostra vita che dovrete vivere pienamente, poi sicuramente dovrete mettere un punto fermo e trovare una città dove vivere e formare il vostro futuro, magari una famiglia con bambini, in una città che voi sceglierete anche in ragione delle opportunità di lavoro, tanti auguri di cuore.❤
Grazie mille ❤️
will you visit back Lebanon?
Yes, I have been about 6 times & I try to go back every few years!
Why have you chosen to move abroad? What would drive you to move abroad? We would love to hear your thoughts or perspectives ✈😎
My spirit told me to move abroad because America felt too heavy! We moved to Bali last December and it's been the best decision I could have made. also you said something that resonated with me deeply about losing your brother. "I had this sense of urgency to DOING IT NOW" that's me as well...sending you lots of love! proud of you. -Saundra
@Love Saundra Thank you so much for your comment, Saundra, it means a lot! ❤️ I completely agree, America does feel heavy - I am so happy to hear that you took the leap to move and that you are loving your life in Bali! We heard it is incredible there and we hope to visit one day soon! All the best on your adventures!
Your story does appear to have destiny, but it was your desire that made it happen. You took advantage of opportunity. This is where many fail when they fail to grab at opportunity simply because of fear and the unknown...hence the conservative is born.