Meet Stephen (an American) and Ricardo (from Portugal), who swapped successful careers in the United States for a ‘slower’ life in Italy. They talk about their passion project which is buying and restoring homes in Italy and their newest project, a B&B named Villa Giara in Piemonte. Stephen and Ricardo talk about their lives, offer some helpful tips about buying a home in Italy, adapting to a new country, and much more.
0:00 – Introduction
3:12 – Working for Versace in Milan
5:09 – How did you meet?
8:26 – Do you speak Italian?
11:37 – Why did you move to Italy?
17:48 – Leaving the careers to buy and renovate properties in Italy.
25:13 – Thoughts about 1 Euro Homes.
30:51 – Restoring homes in Piemonte and Puglia.
38:48.- Italian bureaucracy – is it real?
43:19 – Home purchase tips Italy.
50:20 – Villa Giara – luxury B&B vacation rental in Piedmont.
57:14 – What is your definition of an expat?
60: 25 – What do you miss from the United States and Portugal?
66:00 – Future plans and conclusion.
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Piemonte region is one of my favourite place.i was there a lot of years ago to make a wonderful trek and hiking trip on the Alps visited Cuneo ,Limone and other gorgeous place.there's a great tradition of wine and food in piemonte(as usual in all the country)but i like particulary this region!thanks for this episode,so good like all the others,bye!👋