My 5 favorite things about living in Italy. There is so much to love about Italy so I chose the things I look forward to every day: Italian coffee, Italian food and wine, the pausa (or siesta), a strong sense of community, and the beauty and diversity of Italy. Read about my 5 Favorites and some expats and locals who have inspired me.
Read MoreThis little restaurant was truly found by “Getting Lost.” I was with a couple of friends trying to find another restaurant and we got lost! But what a delicious and special little find. Please go check it out and the little town of Fragneto. Beautiful views!
Read MoreLike many places in Italy, they speak a dialect specific to this town or region. It’s called Guardiolo here in Guardia Sanframondi and is very distinct. Let’s learn a little dialect!
Read MoreThe first thing the locals ask you when you tell them you have moved here permanently is “Perche?” “Why?” That’s not always an easy answer for me because I knew nothing about the Campania region or Guardia before my move. I had planned to move to Sicily or the Marche region in the North, but never Campania.
Read MoreCalifornia girl moves to a small village in Italy to test her strength and endurance and survives!
I'm Susie, an adventurous traveler from California who always had a love for Italy. After 30 years of dreaming, I decided it was time to move to Southern Italy and start a new life. With my two dogs, Mack and Sweetie Pie, I moved to a traditional, Southern Italian village in the Campania region.
