8legs: Lisa la valle

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A New Jersey native moved to Paris in 2018 at age 57 to pursue a life abroad after divorce.
The Paris experience included Paris Syndrome and feelings of exclusion despite the city’s beauty.
Finances and cost of living influenced the move from Paris to Brescia, Italy.
La Valle found a balance of work and retirement, teaching English and living on a lower cost of living in Italy.
La Valle describes a modern Brescia as less chaotic than the tourist-focused South and more Northern European in feel.
The interview frames relocation as a calculated risk with a safety net, not a reckless leap.
La Valle reflects on America’s dream and the evolving view of life in Europe for retirees.
The piece notes the emotional and social challenges of expat life, including loneliness and forming new friendships.
La Valle’s life in Brescia includes affordable rent and a comfortable, hotel-like living space.
The interview underscores how relocation shaped La Valle’s identity and outlook on life abroad.

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La Valle left New Jersey at 57 to move to Paris in 2018, seeking a fresh start abroad.
She later moved to Brescia, Italy, in 2021 for a lower cost of living and better daily life.
La Valle notes the 'Paris Syndrome' as a reality behind the Paris dream's gap with everyday life.
She highlights the cost difference between Paris rent and Brescia's affordable housing.
La Valle frames Europe as delivering better transportation, healthcare, and lifestyle quality.
She describes moving abroad as manageable with a job, social network, and financial safety net.
La Valle sees herself as a reverse immigrant, choosing a long-term European life.
Her retirement includes Social Security benefits while still working part-time.
She admits the American Dream narrative doesn’t always apply to Europe’s everyday life.
La Valle acknowledges appreciating modern Europe while still comparing it to her previous life.

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