Six years ago, I took a leap of faith and moved to South Italy. Reflecting on my journey, I realise just how much this beautiful, complex country has taught me.

Since moving to the South of Italy, my relationship with food has undergone a transformation I could never have anticipated.

Here’s a little secret: to truly experience real Italy, you need to ditch the typical tourist itinerary and dive deeper into the local culture.

When I made the bold decision to move from London to South Italy in 2018, I was full of excitement and anticipation, but as with any major life change, there were challenges I hadn’t anticipated.