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Relocation support & guidance for people moving to Italy, with a focus on southern Italy and Salento

Welcome to To Italy & Back

We support people relocating to Italy — from citizenship pathways to settling into real life once you arrive. Based in Salento, we help make the move clearer, calmer and more manageable. If you’re exploring life in Italy, you’re in the right place.

12/10/2026

I’ve been a little quieter on here lately… but for a lovely reason! ❤️🇮🇹

My parents have been visiting me from Australia, so I’ve been taking a little time away from work and social media to enjoy having them here.

This was their second visit to Puglia, and it was so nice to show them more of the region I’ve called home for almost two years now.

We spent time wandering around Lecce, visited beautiful Polignano a Mare and enjoyed plenty of long lunches, aperitivos and, of course, incredible food!

Last time they were here, we explored Bari, Monopoli, Ostuni and a few other places, so it was lovely to experience somewhere different together this time.

We also headed north for a few nights in Bologna, with a day trip to Verona — which they absolutely loved! 🥰

I think one of the nicest parts of living abroad is getting to share your new life with the people you love. Showing my parents the places I’ve discovered, my favourite little spots and what everyday life in Italy looks like for me was really special.

Of course, saying goodbye is never easy. The apartment feels very quiet now that they’ve gone home. 🥹

But I’m back, and I’ve got lots to share!

**And for all my fellow foodies…** 🍝🍷

I’m putting together a post with exactly where we ate in Lecce while they were here.

Some seriously good food was involved, so keep an eye out for that one!

It’s been a lovely reminder that while moving abroad comes with its challenges, being able to share these experiences with family makes it all the more meaningful. ❤️

09/10/2026

Should we talk about your move to Italy? 🇮🇹

Maybe you’ve been dreaming about it for years. Maybe you’ve already decided you’re going to make the move, but you’re not quite sure where to start.

Or maybe you’ve spent hours researching visas, residency, rental properties and different Italian cities… and somehow ended up with more questions than answers. 😂

I get it. Moving to another country is exciting, but there’s a LOT to navigate, and it’s not always easy to know what applies to your particular situation.

That’s exactly why I offer **€50 Clarity Calls** through To Italy & Back. ❤️

It’s a chance for us to have a chat about your plans, where you’re at in the process and what you might need to consider next.

Whether you’re wondering which part of Italy might suit you, what your relocation options are, or how to start putting a plan together, we can talk it through.

Having made the move myself, and now helping others do the same, I know how valuable it can be to have someone to bounce your questions off.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before we speak. That’s the whole point!

**So, shall we talk about your move to Italy?** 🇮🇹

☎️ Clarity Calls — €50

Book yours via the link in my bio.

30/09/2026

“I don’t need help moving to Italy. I’ve done loads of research online.”

And honestly, you probably HAVE.

You’ve read the blogs, joined the Facebook groups, watched the videos and spent far too many evenings Googling Italian bureaucracy. 🇮🇹

The problem usually isn’t finding information, it’s working out which information actually applies to you. Your citizenship, visa, work, family situation and where you want to live can completely change the process. And sometimes you’ll find five different answers to one very simple question.

That’s a huge part of what I do at To Italy & Back - helping you cut through the noise, figure out your options and turn all that research into an actual plan.

Can you move to Italy without help? Absolutely.
But if you’d rather not do it with 37 browser tabs open and a Facebook group as your relocation consultant… we’re here! 🇮🇹 Book a Clarity Call to get started.

13/09/2026

It’s been about a year since I got my Italian citizenship and I fear I’ve made dual citizenship my entire personality. 🇮🇹🇦🇺

Things that have changed:

I now say things like “Which passport should I take?” Not for anyone to answer but just to really cement the option to those around me.

I experience an unreasonable amount of joy every time I get to use the EU passport queue and bypass the long lines 🤣

I sometimes catch myself complaining about tourists despite moving to Italy approximately five minutes ago.

I’m personally offended by bad Italian food and have somehow appointed myself custodian of carbonara.

I refer to both Australia and Italy as “home” and expect everyone else to work out which one I mean.

And I quite literally built a business around helping people move to Italy.

So yes. Perhaps I have made dual citizenship my entire personality. 😂 On a scale of 1 to 10, how annoying am I?

13/09/2026

Could you live in Pigneto, Rome? 🇮🇹

After falling pretty hard for Prati, I wanted to explore a completely different side of Rome… so next up was Pigneto.

And honestly? I’m glad I explored it… but I don’t think it’s for me. 😂

Pigneto is younger, grittier and much more alternative. There’s street art everywhere, independent bars and restaurants, a great aperitivo scene and a real neighbourhood energy, especially around Via del Pigneto, which comes alive in the evenings.

It’s also noticeably more affordable than areas like Prati, particularly when it comes to rent, while still being well connected to the rest of Rome.

But spending time here made me realise something about what I’m looking for: I like my Rome a little more polished. 😂 Pigneto felt slightly too alternative for me and a little further out than I’d ideally want to be.

So while Prati scored a 9.5/10, Pigneto gets a 4.5/10 from me.

That doesn’t mean it’s a bad neighbourhood — actually, I can completely understand why someone else would choose it. It just shows how differently Rome’s neighbourhoods can feel, and why exploring them before deciding where to live matters so much.

I’ve put the practical stuff — rents, prices, transport, who lives here and what the neighbourhood feels like — in the slides 👆

And I’ll have a full Pigneto neighbourhood guide coming to the To Italy & Back blog soon.

Would you live in Pigneto? Or are you more Prati like me? 🇮🇹

10/09/2026

Moving to Italy often starts as a dream. 🇮🇹

Then, at some point, the questions start.

Where could I actually live? What does my budget look like? Do I need a visa? What about citizenship? Renting? Healthcare? And what should I be doing now if I want to make the move next year?

It can be hard to know where to start — especially when every Google search seems to lead to another 15 tabs.

That’s why I created my Clarity Calls.

They’re a relaxed, one-on-one conversation where we talk through your individual situation, what you’re hoping to achieve and the questions you have about making a move to Italy.

And importantly, it’s not a sales call. It’s 30 minutes of personalised advice, tailored to you and your plans. For some people, that might be all the help they need to feel confident about their next steps. For others, we can talk about further support if and when they need it.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you book. In fact, that’s kind of the point.

Sometimes the first step isn’t having a perfect plan.

It’s simply getting some clarity on what comes next. 🇮🇹

Clarity Calls | 30 minutes | €50

Book via the link in bio.

09/09/2026

Could you live in Prati, Rome? 🇮🇹

I spent a few days exploring Prati not just as a visitor, but with the question I’m always asking: what would it actually be like to live here?

And I have to say… I get the appeal.

Beautiful tree-lined streets, elegant buildings, great cafés and restaurants, proper shopping, Metro A on your doorstep — and you can walk across the river into the historic centre. It feels central without feeling quite as chaotic as the centro.

The catch? Rent. Prati is definitely one of Rome’s pricier neighbourhoods, and a nice furnished apartment can climb very quickly.

But for someone who wants a polished, walkable neighbourhood where everyday life is easy? This one would absolutely be on my list.

I’ve put some of the practical stuff — rents, prices, transport and what the neighbourhood feels like — in the slides 👆

And I’ll have a full Prati neighbourhood guide coming to the To Italy & Back blog soon, with a much deeper look at renting, where to live, getting around and who I think the area suits best.

Would you live in Prati? Stay tuned for another Rome neighbourhood next!

06/09/2026

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Italy has turned me into a beach person 🏖️

Before moving here, two hours at the beach was about my absolute limit. 😂 My friends at home can attest to this 🤣

But this summer I’ve spent whole days at beach clubs, long afternoons in the water, eating, having a coffee or a w**e in the afternoon and doing absolutely nothing… All with some of my favourite people here.

And I’ve loved every second of it.

Maybe it’s the ridiculously beautiful clear Salento sea. Maybe it’s because beach days here feel less like an activity and more like a way of life.

And, as an Australian, not worrying quite so much about sharks, crocodiles or being taken out by a rogue wave definitely helps. 😂

I’m still a city girl at heart — apparently I just need the city AND the sea now.

And to the special people here who have shown me this version of Italian life: thank you. You know who you are. ❤️🇮🇹

06/09/2026

An Asian dad, helping to make Italian passata at my nonni’s in Australia. ❤️🍅

It’s a pretty perfect little snapshot of the family I grew up in.

Italian traditions from Mum’s side, Asian heritage from Dad’s, and an Australian upbringing that somehow made space for all of it.

So much of what I love about culture, food, family and belonging comes from growing up between different worlds — and realising they don’t have to compete. They can all be part of who you are.

Happy Father’s Day Terry ❤️

Indirizzo

Lecce

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