Debra Coltune, a former video presenter and food critic, left the hustle of Las Vegas for a quieter life on the Italian island of Carloforte. She made this decision to provide a safer environment for her children, Aiden and Kaiya.

A New Life in Italy

Coltune’s days now begin with a morning stroll to the local market, where she is greeted with a warm “buongiorno.” She has found the island’s pace to be serene and the people friendly. The family has settled into a routine that includes attending the local tuna festival and enjoying the island’s culinary delights.

Coltune has also started working as an event promoter for the annual Girotonno tuna festival and consulting with local restaurateurs. She has made an effort to integrate with the local culture by sharing her own heritage and traditions, including hosting a Thanksgiving meal for her new friends on the island.

Challenges and Rewards

The transition to island life was not without its challenges. Coltune had to navigate the complexities of Italian residency and the local real estate market. However, she has found the cost of living in Carloforte to be a significant improvement from her life in Las Vegas. She has also appreciated the opportunity to spend more time with her children and be involved in their upbringing.

Coltune’s children have adjusted well to their new life on the island. They have made friends quickly and are enrolled in the local public education system. Coltune has noted that the schools on the island seem safer than those in the US, which was a major factor in her decision to move.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.