US Edition‘We’re happy and more united’: Why this US couple say moving to Italy has been life-changing for their young family
The Galellas bought a fixer-upper and reopened their renovation business as they say Italy has made family life more affordable and balanced.
- In June 2024, Gaston Galella and Norma Galella relocated from Miami to Rimini, Italy, with their two children and Australian Shepherd dog Teddy, embracing cycling through the Emilia-Romagna region.
- Seeking a 'real childhood' free from school pressures, the Galellas felt the United States environment wasn't right for raising their family despite professional success.
- Italian citizenship by descent helped 'seal the deal' for Gaston, while relocation costs totaled over $10,000 for airfare and $3,000 for shipping possessions.
- Reopening their renovation company, Duoma Atelier, the couple purchased a fixer-upper for around $545,000 and estimated 450,000 euros in improvements.
- Confirming their permanent move to Italy, the couple sold their Miami home after a year and a half, embraced by locals who created a 'little community.
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By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN. When they lived in Miami, they drove almost everywhere, but since moving to the Italian city of Rimini with their two children and dog, Gastón and Norma Galella have become avid cyclists. The Galellas, married since 2005, quickly gave up their car and love exploring their new city by bike, going to local beaches and the countryside of the surrounding Emilia-Romagna region. Despite its small size, they say Rimini h…
‘We’re happy and more united’: Why this US couple say moving to Italy has been life-changing for their young family
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — They drove almost everywhere when they lived in Miami, but since moving to the Italian city of Rimini with their two children and their dog, Gaston and Norma Galella have become keen cyclists. The couple, who’ve been married since 2005, ditched their car early on and love cycling around their new hometown, riding to local beaches and the countryside of the surrounding Emilia-Romagna region. Despite its smal…
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