Affordable Italy: Living la Dolce Vita on a Bootstring Moving to Italy: On Work Visas to Soriano nel Cimino, Lazio
Dec 15, 2023
Zeneba Bowers and Matt Walker, Grammy-nominated musicians and co-founders of Little Roads Europe, share their captivating journey of relocating to Italy. They discuss the unique challenges of acquiring work visas during uncertain times and how they adapted to the Italian lifestyle. Listeners will enjoy insights into living in small towns, the joys of purposeful travel, and the cultural nuances surrounding body image in Italy. The couple also touches on the local agriculture and community dynamics of Soriano nel Cimino, painting a vivid picture of their new home.
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Drops Everything And Moves To Soriano
- Matt and Zeneba sold everything and moved to a 500 sq ft apartment in Soriano on work visas after 48 trips to Italy. They arrived just before COVID and still built a life with cats, music, and guidebooks.
Small Towns Offer Authentic, Cheaper Italy
- Small towns in Italy offer authenticity, lower costs, and thriving local shops unlike U.S. chain-dominated small towns. That appeals to travelers seeking 'real Italy' and affordable stays.
Found Soriano On A Budget Stay
- Zeneba and Matt found Soriano after spotting a week-long apartment for $300 and cheap car+flight deals. Those early affordable stays shaped their focus on small-town travel and later became Little Roads Europe.