My Life Abroad

 

I´m Paul Wubbe

 

In 2019, my wife and I left the Netherlands to follow a different path in life. We moved to Italy without a fixed destination, only a sense that Puglia might be the right place for us.

Over time, Salento revealed itself as a region where the pace of life feels both culturally rich and refreshingly simple.

We started in Martina Franca, lived for three years in the centro storico of Lecce, and eventually settled in the small town of Cavallino.

Like many expats, we experienced the challenges of building a new life abroad.

What we’ve found over time is not about becoming local, but about creating a balance, staying connected to our Dutch roots while embracing the traditions and rhythms of life here in Puglia.

 

Today, we feel at home, grounded in Salento.

 

 

 

I´m Paul Wubbe

 

In 2019, my wife and I left the Netherlands to follow a different path in life. We moved to Italy without a fixed destination, only a sense that Puglia might be the right place for us.

Over time, Salento revealed itself as a region where the pace of life feels both culturally rich and refreshingly simple.

We started in Martina Franca, lived for three years in the centro storico of Lecce, and eventually settled in the small town of Cavallino.

Like many expats, we experienced the challenges of building a new life abroad.

What we’ve found over time is not about becoming local, but about creating a balance, staying connected to our Dutch roots while embracing the traditions and rhythms of life here in Puglia.

 

Today, we feel at home, grounded in Salento.

 

 

Through Grounded Abroad, I share reflections and experiences around expat life.

I also work with expats who want to explore their situation more consciously through conversation, reflection

and practical insight.

If you recognise parts of this, it might be a good moment to pause and reflect on your own experience.

 

Finding your place abroad takes time, but it can also become one of the most enriching parts of the experience.