{"id":1003,"date":"2020-06-15T21:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T19:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/?p=1003"},"modified":"2025-02-26T17:26:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T16:26:26","slug":"two-retired-americans-bewitched-by-bari-its-decided-were-moving-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/blog\/two-retired-americans-bewitched-by-bari-its-decided-were-moving-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Puglia from USA: Janice and Nanette\u2019s New Life in Bari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; 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Puglia Over Anywhere Else\">Why Two New Yorkers Chose Puglia Over Anywhere Else<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/blog\/two-retired-americans-bewitched-by-bari-its-decided-were-moving-here\/#How_Their_Puglia_Journey_Began\" title=\"How Their Puglia Journey Began\">How Their Puglia Journey Began<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/blog\/two-retired-americans-bewitched-by-bari-its-decided-were-moving-here\/#Why_Moving_to_Puglia_from_the_USA_Was_the_Perfect_Choice\" title=\"Why Moving to Puglia from the USA Was the Perfect Choice\">Why Moving to Puglia from the USA Was the Perfect Choice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/blog\/two-retired-americans-bewitched-by-bari-its-decided-were-moving-here\/#How_They_Made_Their_Move_Possible\" title=\"How They Made Their Move Possible\">How They Made Their Move Possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/blog\/two-retired-americans-bewitched-by-bari-its-decided-were-moving-here\/#Puglia_A_Place_to_Call_Home\" title=\"Puglia: A Place to Call Home\">Puglia: A Place to Call Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/blog\/two-retired-americans-bewitched-by-bari-its-decided-were-moving-here\/#Thinking_About_Getting_Married_in_Puglia\" title=\"Thinking About Getting Married in Puglia?\">Thinking About Getting Married in Puglia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/blog\/two-retired-americans-bewitched-by-bari-its-decided-were-moving-here\/#You_May_Also_Be_Interested_In\" title=\"You May Also Be Interested In:\">You May Also Be Interested In:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3 data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"404\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Two_New_Yorkers_Chose_Puglia_Over_Anywhere_Else\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"402\">Why Two New Yorkers Chose Puglia Over Anywhere Else<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"764\">BARI \u2013 While many retirees look to <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"461\">Portugal or Spain<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"513\">Janice Haeger and Nanette Castellani Neidhardt<\/strong> made an unconventional choice: they left <strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"567\">New York<\/strong> to start a brand-new life in <strong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"613\">Bari, Puglia<\/strong>. Their decision to move wasn\u2019t just about affordability\u2014it was about <strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"761\">embracing a lifestyle filled with culture, community, and exceptional food<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"965\">Their journey perfectly represents the growing trend of <strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"865\">Americans moving to Puglia from the USA<\/strong>, drawn by the region\u2019s <strong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"962\">low cost of living, breathtaking landscapes, and welcoming atmosphere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1007\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Their_Puglia_Journey_Began\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1005\">How Their Puglia Journey Began<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1069\">Both Janice and Nanette had successful careers in the U.S.:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1282\">\n<li data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1163\"><strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1082\">Janice<\/strong> worked in human resources, recruiting top talent for companies like <strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1160\">Pepsi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1282\"><strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1177\">Nanette<\/strong> was a corporate lawyer for <strong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1230\">Wendy\u2019s International<\/strong> and general consultant for <strong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1279\">Scioto Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1470\">After retiring four years ago, they started researching the <strong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1379\">best places to retire in Europe<\/strong>. That\u2019s when they stumbled upon <strong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1422\">Puglia<\/strong>\u2014a hidden gem that quickly stole their hearts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1672\"><em data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1571\">&#8220;We started looking for a European destination that balanced affordability, beauty, and culture,&#8221;<\/em> they recall. <em data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1670\">&#8220;Then we discovered Puglia, and after just 10 days in Bari, we knew this was home.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1740\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Moving_to_Puglia_from_the_USA_Was_the_Perfect_Choice\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1738\">Why Moving to Puglia from the USA Was the Perfect Choice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1874\">While many retirees choose <strong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1786\">southern Spain<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1805\">the Algarve<\/strong>, Janice and Nanette were drawn to Puglia for a variety of reasons:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2226\">\n<li data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1958\"><strong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1897\">Cost of Living:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1956\">&#8220;We can live comfortably on much less than in New York.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2049\"><strong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1987\">Community and Culture:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2047\">&#8220;The people are incredibly welcoming\u2014it feels like home.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2113\"><strong data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2068\">Food &amp; Wine:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2111\">&#8220;Every meal here is a culinary delight!&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2226\"><strong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2139\">Strategic Location:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2224\">&#8220;Bari gives us easy access to all of Italy, plus Greece, Croatia, and Montenegro.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2480\">If you&#8217;re considering a <strong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2283\">move to Puglia from the USA<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find that the region offers <strong data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2410\">affordable real estate, high-quality healthcare, and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle<\/strong>\u2014all major reasons why more Americans are choosing to relocate here.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2685\">For more insights on <strong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2550\">choosing the perfect place to live in Italy<\/strong>, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-in-italy-the-ultimate-guide-to-your-dream-celebration\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2682\">this guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2730\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_They_Made_Their_Move_Possible\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2728\">How They Made Their Move Possible<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"3015\">During their first visit, <strong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2801\">Janice and Nanette stayed in a local B&amp;B<\/strong>, where they met <strong data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2839\">Filippo Tarantino<\/strong>, who helped them navigate the process of <strong data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2905\">relocating to Puglia<\/strong>. Thanks to his guidance, they found an <strong data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2973\">apartment in Bari Palese<\/strong> in April, making their dream a reality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3247\">If you&#8217;re <strong data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3075\">thinking about moving to Puglia from the USA<\/strong>, it\u2019s important to:<br data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3098\" \/>? Research visa and residency requirements.<br data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3144\" \/>? Understand the cost of living and tax implications.<br data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3200\" \/>? Connect with expat communities for support.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3423\">For a <strong data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3281\">stress-free relocation<\/strong>, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/blog\/things-to-keep-in-mind-before-you-start-planning-your-wedding\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3420\">these essential planning tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3463\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puglia_A_Place_to_Call_Home\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3461\">Puglia: A Place to Call Home<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3750\">For <strong data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3490\">Janice and Nanette<\/strong>, Puglia isn\u2019t just a new home\u2014it\u2019s a place to <strong data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3566\">embrace a new way of life<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3626\">sea breeze, historic streets, and welcoming locals<\/strong> have made their transition seamless, proving that moving abroad can be one of the most rewarding decisions of a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3860\">And if <strong data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3769\">Puglia<\/strong> can inspire two lifelong friends to start fresh, <strong data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3858\">why not choose it for your wedding?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3913\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thinking_About_Getting_Married_in_Puglia\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3911\">Thinking About Getting Married in Puglia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"4028\">Let us help you plan the perfect wedding in <strong data-start=\"3958\" data-end=\"4002\">one of Italy\u2019s most breathtaking regions<\/strong>. ? <strong data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4026\"><a href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4024\">Contact Us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4033\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4074\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_May_Also_Be_Interested_In\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4072\">You May Also Be Interested In:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4824\">\n<li data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4239\"><strong data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4237\"><a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4235\">Flights to New York and Boston to Brindisi: Apulia is Closer<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4240\" data-end=\"4442\"><strong data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4440\"><a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4438\">The Most Amazing 7 Days of Our Lives Couldn\u2019t Have Happened Anywhere But Puglia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4655\"><strong data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4653\"><a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4447\" data-end=\"4651\">Johnson&#8217;s Father Bewitched by Puglia: &#8220;I Will Tell My Son Boris to Come Here to Relax&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4656\" data-end=\"4824\"><strong data-start=\"4658\" data-end=\"4822\"><a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4660\" data-end=\"4820\">What Is It Really Like to Have an Apulian Destination Wedding?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;We Fell in Love with the Food, People, and Warm Atmosphere of the City&#8221; Why Two New Yorkers Chose Puglia Over Anywhere Else BARI \u2013 While many retirees look to Portugal or Spain, Janice Haeger and Nanette Castellani Neidhardt made an unconventional choice: they left New York to start a brand-new life in Bari, Puglia. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":233548,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1004,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/4207788.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1004\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it\/gallery\/newsweek\/1186955\/due-americane-in-pensione-stregate-dalla-puglia-e-deciso-ci-trasferiamo-qui.html?refresh_ce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Janice and Nanette have always been friends, they left New York and chose Bari to spend the rest of their lives: \"We fell in love with food, people and the friendly atmosphere of the city\"<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>BARI - Two retired friends for the skin choose Puglia as their new home: the counter-current idea of ??Janice Haeger and Nanette Castellani Neidhardt, two New York docs who were literally bewitched by our region so much that they decided to give up for always the Big Apple and move to Bari-Palese. While pensioners from all over the world choose Portugal or Tenerife for tax breaks for pensioners, these two cheerful and energetic over-60s have staked their whole future on Puglia, so much so that they changed their residence.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Both successful women in the United States, one specialized in recruiting human resources for large companies such as Pepsi and the other lawyer for Wendy's International firm as well as general consultant for \"Scioto Properties\", once they have completed their careers, 4 years ago, they started thinking about how best to spend their newfound free time.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Janice and Nanette have grown up together and their friendship has lasted a lifetime: hence the decision to start again in a place where you can reconcile the serenity of peaceful existence and their passion for travel. \"We started looking for something similar in Europe and we suddenly discovered Puglia - they tell us - It was a shock. After spending 10 days in Bari, we fell in love with the city. We stayed in a b & b and luck wanted us to meet Filippo Tarantino who helped us turn our dream into reality. Thanks to his help, last April we found an apartment in Bari Palese where we can start this new adventure \u00bb.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>And to the question \"why did you choose Bari as a definitive destination?\", They reply as follows: \"We have abandoned America in favor of Puglia, both for an economic question (here the cost of living is much more affordable) but above all for the warmth of the people and the beauty of the city. The friendly atmosphere you breathe is truly unique. And then food and wine, we don't talk about it. After spending 6 weeks here we fell in love with all this \u00bb. \"Thanks to the favorable position offered by Bari, we can also move around the whole of Italy and discover new places to visit. Not only that, being a port city overlooking the Mediterranean we are one step away from Greece, Croatia, and Montenegro. In short, we have Europe within reach \u00bb.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Puglia, therefore, becomes a place of the heart and a good starting point to start building a new life and new friendships.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>And why not, choosing Puglia as a place to crown your SI is to begin your love story surrounded by wonderful landscapes and extraordinary food. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/princessapulia.com\/contact\"><span style=\"color:#daa520\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Have you decided to get married in Puglia? >>> Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1003","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apulian-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.5 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - 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