The Aperitivo Lounge

The community for people building a real life in Italy

Resources, masterclasses, live calls and a genuinely supportive community. It's everything you need to prepare, plan and build your life in Italy, from someone who has done it.

Nearly 8 years living and working in South Italy · 13,000+ YouTube subscribers · Real experience

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'We've found in The Aperitivo Lounge a wonderful community to connect with like-minded people on their own journey to living a fuller life in Italy'.

- Andres & Karen, members of The Aperitivo Lounge

This community is for you if...

You’re planning your move and trying to make sense of everything involved.
You're in the middle of it, setting things up and figuring it out as you go along.
You're already here living in Italy but still trying to find your way.

On the surface these stages look different, but the feeling underneath is almost always the same. You know what you want, you just don't always know what to do next or feel supported enough to actually do it.

Inside The Aperitivo Lounge, you'll find members at every stage from people who've already navigated what you're facing to others who are right there beside you. You get real answers to the questions you're actually asking and the kind of connections that make this whole thing feel possible and genuinely exciting.

Wherever you are on the journey, you've found the right place.

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Does this sound familiar?

"It will be difficult to move to Italy"

If you've spent time in online 'expat' communities, you know how quickly advice turns into discouragement. Instead of support, you're met with negativity, especially when you share your plans to move to Italy. The thing is it is possible, you just need to educate yourself. Inside The Aperitivo Lounge, you'll find the education and perspective that makes it feel achievable.

"I feel overwhelmed by the process"

Italy is notorious for its bureaucracy and so its no wonder that the process of moving to and setting up your life in Italy, feels so overwhelming. There are specific areas you need to focus on and with the right support, you can absolutely navigate this aspect. The Aperitivo Lounge breaks it down so you always know what to focus on next.

"Living in Italy is harder than I thought"

You're not in this alone. The Aperitivo Lounge provides you with the resources and community you need, to prepare, plan and build your life in Italy and form connections with others who have the same goal as you. Life in Italy really is better, together!

Hi, I'm Claire aka Ms Britaly

I moved to South Italy in 2018, solo, in search of a life that felt more balanced. Nearly eight years later, I'm still here and I've spent most of that time sharing the reality of what life in Italy actually looks like, both the beautiful parts and the harder ones.Through my YouTube channel, now home to over 13,000 subscribers, I've heard the same thing over and over. No matter what stage people are at in their dream of moving to Italy, so many of them feel the same way in that they're uncertain, overwhelmed and like they're figuring it all out alone.The Aperitivo Lounge came from that and from my own struggles when I first arrived.It's the space I wish had existed in 2018 and it's where I want you to have the support, answers and connections that I had to find the hard way.

Inside, you'll find everything you need to prepare, plan and build your life in Italy.

📚 Downloadable Resources
Practical guides on the real aspects of life in Italy, updated monthly, so you always have something concrete to act on.🎓 Monthly Masterclasses
Deep-dive sessions on specific topics with people who actually live here, so you understand what to expect before you arrive, not after.🍸 Live Aperitivo Hours
Two monthly video calls where you can ask your actual questions, hear from other members and feel like you belong to something real.💬 Community Chats
A space to share wins, ask questions and stay up to date, without the negativity you find everywhere else online

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Here's what some of our members say

Katherine

What I love about the Aperitivo Lounge is that it’s a small community of like minded people supporting each other with vital information everyone needs at one point or another in their quest to live a beautiful life in Italy. It’s so great to have this group just a message away, and the monthly calls are the icing on top! 🎊

Elizabeth

I love that it's an opportunity to talk and share with people working towards the same goal. We can share experiences and I like all the helpful tips and "classes" you give us. Its nice to have a bunch of them at the same place instead of getting lost on the Web. I also like the way you see things! :)

Paula

The benefits of this community are twofold: 1) it's a window, from a distance, into daily Italian life (through the members that already lived there and through you, of course); and 2) it's a support group for the rest of us who are slowly working towards the jump.

Andres & Karen

We've found in The Aperitivo Lounge a wonderful community to connect with like-minded people on their own journey to living a fuller life in Italy. The Classroom and associated tools Claire creates have helped us organize our minds, plans and actions in ways we have struggled to do on our own.

David

I have found the Aperitivo lounge a very supportive and welcoming community! It’s great to meet like minded people and the resources provided are fantastic to help with making the move to Italy one day!

Veronica

It’s been an absolute joy to find community through the Aperitivo Lounge as well as a sort of “base camp” for the journey to Italy. Though nobody’s path is exactly the same, enjoying each other’s company, experiences, and insights make the adventure feel much more accessible. Claire’s mission to create a sense of collective empowerment and clear understanding is heartfelt and true. I couldn’t be happier to recommend this subscription!

Choose your plan

Every plan includes:✓ Monthly masterclasses with guest speakers
✓ Downloadable resources updated every month
✓ Two live Aperitivo Hour calls with Claire and the community
✓ Active community chats with questions answered
✓ Full access to the resource library from day one

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Jennifer

I'm enjoying this community very much. Everyone is serious about their passion for Italy and realistic about the actual move to Italy and creating a life there. As someone who hasn't yet done it, I'm finding the mix of people in the community able to provide a range of questions and answers. As for Ms. Britaly herself, she is providing a wealth of information, from master classes to news updates, from specific lessons she's learned throughout her time in Italy to a friendly environment to discuss it all.

FAQs

What makes this community different from the free ones?

There are plenty of free forums online but often with varying levels of attention and value. This community is paid because it's packed with value, from the guest speakers I bring in to deliver masterclasses, to the resources I create, and the fact that I'm in the community every single day responding to comments and answering questions. I have plenty of free content available through my YouTube channel and Instagram, but this is for those who want to go deeper and really feel supported along the way.

Is this community like the normal 'expat' groups?

Absolutely not, at least not like the ones I've been in. This is not the place where dreams get trodden on based on a person's negative experience, or where people recommend a service that's really a paid referral in disguise. Everything posted here is genuine and supportive. That doesn't mean I'll feed you unicorns and rainbows, you'll be educated on the realities of Italy because you need to be, but without the judgement. There's so much negativity in the world. We don't need it here too.

How active is the community?

Like any community, you get out what you put in. Members have met in person, helped each other find homes in Italy, and formed real friendships, and that's happened in just a few months. This community will always be kept intentionally small, so that genuine connections can form and it never feels overwhelming.

How do I access the community?

The Aperitivo Lounge is hosted on the Skool platform, which is easy to use with both website and app access. Once you join, you'll receive a link to set up your Skool account and you'll be inside within minutes.

Can I cancel whenever I want?

Of course. I understand that life changes and whilst I'm almost certain you won't want to, you can cancel at any time. Your membership will remain active until your next billing date, no awkward conversations, no questions asked.

If I have questions, how can I reach you?

You can find me through my Ms Britaly social channels on Instagram and YouTube, or drop me an email at [email protected]. I'm always happy to answer any questions before you join.