Cassandra Tresl and her husband, Alex Ninman, made a significant life change by moving from the U.S. to Italy in 2019, seeking a more fulfilling lifestyle for their family. They purchased a two-bedroom house in Abruzzo for 11,500 euros, or about $13,100, and invested an additional 15,000 euros in renovations.
This lower cost of living has provided them with financial flexibility, allowing Cassandra to transition from a tech job to a marketing role with an Italian travel company, which offers her a more adaptable schedule to spend time with their daughter.
The couple appreciates the strong sense of community in their town, where social interactions are more frequent and children play freely in public spaces, contrasting with their experiences in the U.S. Despite some challenges, such as navigating Italian bureaucracy, they value the relationships and lifestyle they have cultivated, which emphasizes connection over material wealth.
Their daughter is growing up immersed in local culture, learning multiple languages, and developing a sense of belonging in her new home