Moving To Sicily As An AA
Hey all. I’m an African-African male (33) from the United States. I’ve wanted to move to Italy for years, perhaps even to settle down, specifically to an area in Tuscany or Sicily. As for why, there are several reasons, some deeper than others: my last name has Italian roots, my lifelong fascination with Rome, my love of Renaissance art, my appreciation of their perspective on family and honor. So far as Sicily specifically, I feel like I relate to their being between multiple worlds.
I really just want to know what I would need to expect. To be clear, I know appearance has a lot to do with how we’re (AA) perceived in general and while fully American (post-1780), I actually have been told I have strong African features, which I assume will be a negative based on comments I’ve read. However, I also dress well, am well-mannered and speak articulately, so I assume that will help.
Really would like honest and raw/unfiltered feedback on this, as it’s something I’m seriously considering!