Certain parts of Italy attract more British and international buyers than others. We come for the work opportunities, the convenience of busy airports, or just for the beauty! Whether you want to stay near your fellow countrymen or avoid them, here are six Italian expat hotspots from Lombardy to Sicily.
Excited about your new life in Italy? Maybe a little nervous too? That’s understandable, but you won’t be the first to make the trip. So to prepare yourself, as well as all the ideas and information you get here of course, here are some books and blogs about life in Italy. They offer honest viewpoints from people who came, who saw, who conquered the culture shock!
Farmhouses with vineyards, mountain chalets, city apartments, villas by the lake, castles and palaces… welcome to Piedmont. This corner of Italy is just a day’s drive from the Channel ports, but a world away from chilly England.
The ritual of drinking coffee at a bar in Italy is so much more than just popping in for refreshment. Once you know what to ask for, your local bar will be your sanctuary, meeting place and home from home. Read our insider’s guide to caffè etiquette.
