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The Anthony in Italy Podcast

Anthony Calvanese
Perugia
Italy
Travel
Bureaucracy
Italian
Italian Language
Russian Language
LGBTQ Community
Bars
Italian Citizenship
American Culture
Afghan Refugees
Culture Shock
Food Culture
Expat Community
Military Deployment
Language Learning
Health Care In Europe
Education Benefits In Europe
Immigration Process

This isn’t your postcard version of Italy. No gondolas and gelato clichés here—unless we’re calling them out. The Anthony in Italy Podcast dives into the real stuff: conversations with expats, locals, travelers, and anyone who’s got something honest to say about life and travel in Italy. We get into culture shocks, small-town obsessions, regional quirks, unexpected lessons, and the occasional espr... more

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Andrea grew up in Perugia, Italy. He left for Madrid at 18, then New York in his 20s. Not for a job, not for money. He left because he couldn't be himself in Umbria.We talk about what it's actually like to build a life in New York as an Italian. The ... more

Margherita Berti has a linguistics degree, runs an online Italian language school with thousands of students, and has been teaching Italian for over five years. In this episode, we get into what it actually takes to learn Italian — not the theory, bu... more

In questo episodio parlo con Kyrios, un sassofonista della provincia di Napoli che oggi vive e lavora a Perugia.

Parliamo della sua storia con la musica, di come ha iniziato a suonare il sax da bambino e del percorso che lo ha portato a studiare al ... more

Note: there were some audio issues during this recording - for best experience, watch it in YouTube with subtitles.

In this episode, I sit down with Harry to talk about life between cultures — growing up British, spending time in Greece, and living ... more

In this episode, I sit down with food historian Zach Nowak (PhD) to dig into the real history behind iconic Italian dishes — and why so much of what we think we know is wrong. This is a conversation about culture, migration, nationalism, and the stor... more

Nate and I sat down for one of those meandering, no-rush conversations about what it’s actually like to live in Italy—not the Instagram version, but the messy, funny, frustrating, sometimes absurd day-to-day stuff. We talked about learning Italian (a... more

Talking taxes in Italy is no picnic — especially if you're a foreigner trying to navigate the system. I sat down with Giovanni Cervini to dig into some of the stuff that trips people up the most: tax residency rules, what happens if you own property,... more

In this episode, Erica gets real about what it’s like to pack up your life, move your family across the ocean, and start over in Italy. We dig into why they did it, the hoops they had to jump through for citizenship, and what it’s actually like navig... more

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An Italian teacher who has taught Italian to Chinese students and has lived in various regions of Italy and China.
Episode: EP2: From Italy to Beijing: An Italian Teacher’s Unexpected Path

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EP2: From Italy to Beijing: An Italian Teacher’s Unexpected Path
Q: What challenges do you face as a language teacher?
She mentions that students often struggle with verb conjugations and the gender of nouns, particularly for beginners, and that discipline from students is crucial for effective learning.
EP2: From Italy to Beijing: An Italian Teacher’s Unexpected Path
Q: What is it like teaching Italian to Chinese students?
Giulia explains that Chinese students tend to be more focused on theoretical knowledge, especially grammar, and often require encouragement to practice speaking.
EP4: From Afghanistan to Italy: Travel, Dual Citizenship, and Smart Tips for Aspiring Italian Citizens
Q: Do you need a lawyer to get Italian citizenship?
Do you need a lawyer? No, you do not need one. Is it beneficial to have a lawyer? Yes.
EP4: From Afghanistan to Italy: Travel, Dual Citizenship, and Smart Tips for Aspiring Italian Citizens
Q: How long does it take to get an Italian passport?
A good estimate is between two to five years.
EP4: From Afghanistan to Italy: Travel, Dual Citizenship, and Smart Tips for Aspiring Italian Citizens
Q: Why do I even want my Italian passport? What's the benefit?
The benefits are, one, you have a door of opportunities, literally and figuratively open to you.

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This series centers on authentic, bite-sized conversations about life, travel, and culture in Italy, with a strong emphasis on expat experiences, language learning, and navigating local bureaucracy. Episodes highlight real journeys—from adjusting to Italian norms and food culture to pursuing dual citizenship and building small businesses—while often sprinkling in frank takes on stereotypes, regional quirks, and everyday challenges. A notable throughline is the mix of personal storytelling and practical tips for living in Italy, making it appealing to prospective travelers, current expats, and anyone curious about the country beyond glossy tourist arcs. A few episodes stand out for their candid discussions about navigating bureaucracy, the v... more

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