Antonio Russo,
your bridge to Italy.
"Not just relocation. A return to identity, roots, and lifestyle."
BackToItaly is the premium relocation platform for Italian-Americans, Italian-Canadians, foreign retirees, remote workers and international families moving to Southern Italy and embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle.
Antonio Russo
Expat Strategist • Relocation & Lifestyle
After years of building international experiences, navigating different cultures, and helping people connect opportunities across borders, I officially launched my new journey as an Expat Strategist. My mission: to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and international talents relocate, adapt, and thrive — abroad and back in Italy — with clarity, strategy, and confidence.
Living internationally is not just about moving country.
Living internationally is not just about moving country — it's about building a new life, understanding systems, creating networks, and unlocking opportunities that many people don't even know exist.
Italian-Canadian by background, I built an international career across Canada, the UK, Switzerland and Dubai. BA in Political Science, Master's in Supply Chain & Logistics, corporate background, years as an English teacher and today a full-time strategist for people moving between worlds.
Through BackToItaly I focus on: expat lifestyle and relocation strategy, international business connections, cultural and professional adaptation, opportunities for remote workers and entrepreneurs, and practical guidance for living and working in Italy (and abroad).
In a world that is becoming increasingly global, the ability to navigate internationally is no longer a luxury — it's a competitive advantage. The journey starts now. 🌍
10+ years across four countries.
Canada, the UK, Switzerland and Dubai: the international experience I now bring to those returning to live in Italy.
Studies and first international experience
BA in Political Science in Italy, first years of experience between Italy and Canada as English teacher and in early corporate roles.
Canada, UK and Switzerland
Master's in Supply Chain & Logistics and international operational roles in Toronto, London and Zurich. Direct experience of cross-border relocation dynamics.
Dubai and relocation consulting
Corporate experience in Dubai. In parallel, my relocation strategist practice begins, serving Italian-Canadians, Italian-Americans and foreign retirees moving to Italy.
BackToItaly is born
Permanent return to Calabria. BackToItaly becomes a premium platform for relocation, return immigration and heritage services with a multilingual team and a professional network across Italy.
"I don't sell paperwork.
I organize your return to Italy."
Every family that trusts BackToItaly gets personal attention, set timelines and access to a professional network curated over more than ten years of work on the ground, in Italy and abroad.
How we actually work.
Full transparency
Clear quotes, third-party costs always disclosed up front. No surprises, no legal jargon.
Bilingual, always
All documents, calls and communications in both Italian and English. You don't have to translate anything.
A single point of contact
You get a dedicated account manager. No more calls to different offices without getting answers.
Four areas, one partner.
North American mindset
I've lived and worked across Italy, Canada, the UK and international contexts: I truly understand the expectations, concerns and standards of US and Canadian clients — something many local competitors lack.
Heritage & lifestyle, integrated
I don't just sell paperwork: I combine return to roots, quality of life, property scouting, cultural integration and human guidance into a single premium experience.
Tax & bureaucracy, simplified
Flat tax 7%, AIRE, tax residency, healthcare, property tax and Italian procedures become clear and reassuring for high-net-worth international clients.
Authentic Southern Italy
Access to a network, a lifestyle and concrete local knowledge that large international operators simply don't have. No 'brochure Italy' — real experience, local relationships and Mediterranean authenticity.
The people we walk alongside.
We help those who want to return to their roots, move to Italy, buy a home, obtain residency and live the Italian lifestyle.
Italian-Americans
Return to origins, citizenship, ancestral home, heritage lifestyle.
Italian-Canadians
Full bilingual support, relocation and snowbird lifestyle between Canada and Italy.
Foreign retirees
US, Canada, UK: pension transfer, 7% Flat Tax, healthcare and banking.
Remote workers
Internet, coworking, Mediterranean lifestyle and long-stay relocation.
International families
Schools, healthcare, housing, integration: the complete family package.
A team covering all of Italy.
Notaries, lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, surveyors and bilingual personal assistants spread across more than 20 Italian regions. People I've selected one by one over the years and trust to support the families who turn to us.