Life after paradise: building a new family story in the Netherlands

In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, I talk with Hilly and Cristian Cassetta. Cristian is Italian and Hilly comes from South Africa. They met in London, built a life together in Italy, and raised their children in what many people would describe as paradise: the beautiful, protected surroundings of Tuscany. Life was good, safe and full of beauty. And yet, something started to shift. As a family, they felt the need for more challenge, more possibilities and more space to grow.So, they made a bold decision: to leave paradise behind and move to the Netherlands.In our conversation, we talk about what it means to choose growth over comfort, how an international move affects family life, and why the Netherlands became the place where they wanted to build their next chapter. Cristian and Hilly share openly what this move has meant for them as parents, for their daughters, and for their family as a whole.We explore the reasons behind their choice, the impact of Dutch life on their family dynamics, and what they have gained by stepping out of a familiar and beautiful environment into something new.If you are curious about family life abroad, the courage it takes to start again, and the unexpected gifts of leaving your comfort zone, this conversation is for you.Christian writes a blog about their experiences. You can read it here: https://www.casspeople ettas-reboot.xyz/en/===More information about our courses, coaching and support you can find on www.yourmovertothenetherlands.nl