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There is no perfect country — only different imperfections arranged in new ways. From U.S. burnout to European bureaucracy, here’s a candid look at what it really means to retire abroad, why politics sting less when you can’t vote, and how to decide which flaws you’re willing to live with.

How to apply for the Permesso di Soggiorno, Tessera Sanitaria, set up banking, and get your life started in Italy as an ERV visa holder.

Think moving abroad means you’re done paying U.S. state taxes? Think again. If you’re leaving California, New York, or another high-tax state, you need more than a plane ticket—you need a paper trail that proves you’re gone for good. From surrendering your driver’s license to scrubbing your digital footprint, this guide breaks down how to legally and permanently cut tax ties before you move abroad.

If you’re applying for a visa to Italy (or basically doing anything official across borders), you’ll run into this mysterious word: apostille. It’s not a pasta. It’s not a neighborhood in Florence. It’s a bureaucratic stamp of approval that tells a foreign government your documents are legit. In this post, I break down what it is, when you need it, and how not to screw it up — because nothing says welcome to Italy like your FBI background check being rejected over a missing s

Everything you need to know about applying for the Elective Residency Visa (ERV) to Italy. Checklist Included!