Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to uproot your whole life and move your family to a small island in the middle of the Irish Sea? Or what would make someone leave the warmth and familiarity of South Africa for a place where summer might only last a few days?In this episode, I chat with Alicia and Silvano Pizzocaro, a South African couple who decided to search for a safer environment and better future for their children, and chose the Isle of Man as their new home. We talk about everything from the notorious weather and the world-famous TT motorbike race, to what it really means to feel settled and build a new sense of community far from home.I truly enjoyed hearing Alicia and Silvano’s story. Their honesty about the ups and downs of life abroad, as well as the humour in their day-to-day experiences – like walking home at 2am with a pizza in hand, something they’d never do in South Africa – was inspiring and relatable. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed our conversation.“There is a better life out there than what South Africa has to offer.” - Alica Pizzocaro00:00 Introduction02:15 Experiencing the annual TT races05:38 When and why they left SA07:22 Lockdown on the Isle of Man11:21 Their daughter was an alien14:05 Visiting SA16:31 Finding friends and community abroad20:49 Feeling isolated22:27 Sharing funny stories 24:02 Considering safety and loadshedding26:01 Settling into their new life27:41 Advice for anyone emigratingThis podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com

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