The Trip That Changed Everything

The Trip That Changed Everything

November 2016.  American Thanksgiving week. That was the week my life changed forever, even though I didn’t fully realize it at the time. It was my first trip to Italy. I had always been in love with Italy. Ever since I could remember, I was captivated by the history,...
Homesick for Italy: The Journey Begins

Homesick for Italy: The Journey Begins

I returned home from my glorious trip to Italy in December 2016. I was not the same person. I had left a piece of my heart in Italy, and deep down, I knew my life would never be the same. The holidays came and went, but my mind remained thousands of miles away. While...
Enter Sophie: The Beginning of My Transformation

Enter Sophie: The Beginning of My Transformation

By the end of 2017, I had spent nearly a year researching Italy, connecting with expats, and searching for every possible way to turn my dream into reality. What I didn’t realize at the time was that moving to Italy wasn’t simply about changing countries. It was about...
One Step Closer to My Dream of Moving to Italy

One Step Closer to My Dream of Moving to Italy

By 2019, my dream of relocating to Italy had become more than just a passing thought, it had become my mission. I was still applying for overseas positions, networking, and doing everything I could to make the move happen. That part hadn’t changed. What changed was...