Month 12 | Our first month back in Toronto, Canada
Moving back to Canada after a year spent living in Italy on the Amalfi Coast. This month has been full of reverse culture shocks, reunions with loved ones, and moments of readjusting to life back in Toronto. We’re back for about six months while we replenish our savings and begin the process for our next visa application.
Month 11 | Our Last Month Abroad in Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Welcome to the 11th and final monthly update from the Amalfi Coast! Between new countries, more Campania exploring, and lots of time with friends, we tried to savour every moment. And days before we left, we finally picked up our permesso di soggiorno cards (IYKYK)!
Month 10 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Dive into month ten of living in Southern Italy. Tys returned for his trip back to Canada, the warm weather and sunny days are back, we’re currently in the middle of a two week trip, and we’re getting ready to move home with our visa almost up.
Month 9 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Read all about month nine living on the Amalfi Coast. We finally had our permesso di soggiorno appointments, we visited Palermo, and Tys headed to Canada for a couple weeks while I stayed here on my own.
Month 8 | The Holidays in Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month 8 was spent experiencing the holidays the Italian way: Christmas Eve dinner at our friend’s family home, struscio — Salerno’s social tradition, and navigated loss while being far from home.
Month 7 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
After six months away, this month was about coming home… and then leaving again. From re-entering Italy mid-permesso process to winter patios, old friendships, and learning what “routine” looks like in a new season abroad, Month 7 captures the calm after the chaos — and the quiet work of maintaining a life split between countries.
Month 6 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Quiet moments, bookish escapes, and family time: Month 6 of living abroad in Vietri sul Mare, Italy, reflecting on routine, culture, and connection.
Month 5 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month five in Italy was about slowing down. Based in Vietri sul Mare, we stepped out of a hectic summer and into routine — reading more, studying Italian, rebuilding daily rhythms, and enjoying quieter side trips to Rome, Tuscany, and Pompeii before the season fully shifted.
Month 4 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month four in Italy was filled with movement, visitors, and meaningful reunions. Based in Vietri sul Mare, we spent our days hosting friends and family, exploring new corners of Italy, squeezing in a trip to Croatia, and finding small moments of calm between arrivals and departures as summer slowly came to a close.
Month 3 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month three in Italy brought heat, visitors, side trips, and a growing sense of rhythm. Based in Vietri sul Mare, we navigated public transport chaos, hosted friends from home, explored beyond our doorstep, and leaned into the slowness of summer along the Amalfi Coast — with a quick hop to Rome and London along the way.
Month 2 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month two in Italy: settling into Vietri sul Mare, embracing small-town life, and finding rhythm on the Amalfi Coast. From salty swims and gelato experiments to new friendships and slow days, follow our journey as we continue navigating life abroad.
Month 1 | Salerno, Italy
Month one in Italy: navigating bureaucracy, settling into Salerno, and finding rhythm in a new life abroad. From first espresso mornings to unexpected swim cap lessons, follow our journey as we begin a year of adventure, learning, and small wins.