I moved to Italy once at 20 and again at 30. The second time, I entered with a new approach that made all the difference.

Tricia Patras (shown here) learned how to immerse herself in Italian culture and stop feeling like a tourist.

Courtesy of Tricia Patras

• I moved to Florence, Italy once when I was 20 and again at 30.
• The second time I moved, I found a way to immerse myself in Italian culture.
• It completely changed how I view Florence. I now feel like it's a place where I belong.

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