Some Americans dream of moving to Italy, but it takes more than a plane ticket and spunk. Just ask Patrizia Di Gregorio, an Italian-American who founded the international social network Expats Living in Rome. She's lived in Italy for 23 years."Americans want to come and don't understand that you can't just move to Italy," Gregorio, 52, told Business Insider. 

Expats Living in Rome has become a lifeline for many potential and current expats navigating the sometimes confusing and arduous process of moving overseas. While the network provides resources for financial advice and immigration services, it also offers something crucial every expat needs: community.