New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 - Italy forum

New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder05 January 2026 04:30:11

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Hi all,

Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start?

This thread is for you

We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country,
or to tell us more on your expat projects in Italy if you are planning to move there.

It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.

Welcome on board!

See also

Living in Italy: the expat guide

triciahart New member

Member since 18 January 2026

triciahartNew member18 January 2026 21:12:34

Hi, my name is Patricia Hart and I鈥檓 usually called Pat or Tricia.聽 I have lived in the countryside outside Casarano for the last 16 years.聽 We moved here just after my husband retired and have enjoyed ourselves ever since.聽 We did have family, my husbands daughter married an Italian, which probably encouraged us to think about moving so far south.聽 My husbands daughter鈥檚 family are all grown up now and have moved away and so has his daughter.聽 But we have embraced the community we live in and have made many friendships both Italian and British.聽