Moving to Italy Solo: Stefanie Reilly’s Leap at 40

What does it really take to move to Italy on your own later in life?In this episode of Italy Answered, Lisa Morales speaks with Stefanie Reilly, an Italian-Australian communications professional who made the bold decision to move to Italy solo shortly after turning 40.What began as a personal journey to reconnect with her Italian heritage eventually led Stefanie to build a new life in Lecce, in the region of Puglia, and launch To Italy and Back, a relocation service helping others navigate Italian citizenship, visas, and the realities of starting over in another country.Stefanie shares what it was like to leave a successful career in Australia, face the complexities of Italian bureaucracy, and arrive in southern Italy without knowing anyone.In this conversation, we explore:• Moving to Italy as a single woman• Navigating the citizenship process• Why Lecce in Puglia became home• Building friendships and community abroad• The emotional and practical realities of relocating later in lifeFor women considering a new chapter in Italy, Stefanie’s story is both inspiring and refreshingly honest.Read the full article and transcript: https://liveinitalymag.com/moving-to-italy-solo-at-40-chat-with-stefanie-reilly/We’d love to hear your feedback. Email us at lisa @ liveinitalymag.com