I moved from NYC to Italy without speaking Italian or having a job. Now, I'm married with 2 kids, and I love my life here.

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 05:08

Young person wearing backpack, hat, and yellow jacket standing on street in Italy enjoying view of building. — Caroline Chirichella (not pictured) moved to Italy from New York City at the age of 24.
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I moved to Italy from NYC with no plan, job, or friends in the country.
It was exciting, and a little overwhelming.
It also ended up being the best decision I've ever made.

When I was 24 years old, I spontaneously decided to move to Italy from my hometown of New York City. I was tired of life in the city and wanted to slow down and experience something different.