Letters from Salento
A blog about moving to Italy to get Citizenship, by someone who has done it!
Welcome to Italy & Back. I’m Stef, an Australian who somehow turned a holiday crush on Italy into a whole new life. This space is where I share the real story behind moving here; from the gentle joys to the messy bureaucratic bits that no one warns you about. If you are dreaming of Italy, planning a move or simply curious about what life looks like in the south, you’ll feel at home here.
Stef xx
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