Stefanie Reilly is an Australian writer and relocation consultant based in Lecce, Puglia. After moving to southern Italy in 2025 to pursue citizenship by descent, she now supports English speakers navigating visas, residency and structured relocation planning. Find her at www.italyandback.com and on Instagram @italyandback.
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Living Abroad
A Beginner's Guide to Living in Lecce, Italy
Dream of moving to Southern Italy? This is a practical look at cost of living, visas, daily life and building a life in Lecce, Italy.
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