Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,This week we open with a farewell to Giorgio Armani, who has passed at 91. Armani was the epitome of quiet elegance, and his life was deeply tied to Italy’s towns and cities. From Piacenza to Milan, we trace t...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,Overtourism could well be voted Word of the Year for 2025. But beyond the headlines and resident protests, it has two very real consequences for anyone planning a move to Italy: rising property prices and pres...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,This week we take you from Viareggio to the Alps, share an inspiring expat story, and show just how much cheaper property gets once you step away from the Instagram hotspots.🎧 Podcast: Living in the Mountains...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribersIf you're in Italy, hope you're enjoying the Ferragosto long weekend. We've escaped the heat and the crowds for the stunning mountains near Valdagno. River swimming might not be everyone’s idea of summer bliss,...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribersThanks for reading this week’s update. We go from modern Italian etiquette to quiet elegance in Pavia, to seaside retirement in Puglia. And a new perk for our annual subscribers.🎧 Podcast: 21st Century Italian...

Wishing you a happy weekend from Italy, where August brings much of the country to a standstill. Not so for us at Magic Towns.This week’s newsletter is a full one - from Lucca to Lecce, citizenship rulings to language hacks. It’s all about strategy,...

Happy weekend, and welcome to this Saturday's issue of Magic Towns Italy weekly.Everyone’s talking about “coolcations” - the rebranded name for an age-old habit: escaping the summer heat. We’ve listed over 900 Italian towns where the climate stays fr...

Can I do without a car?Can I do without speaking Italian?Can I do without (ahem) paying tax?This week, we’re answering some of the most common questions we get from people thinking about a move to Italy.Got something you'd like us to cover? Just repl...

A very summery update from Magic Towns Italy.This week we’re sharing six unusual experiences (think open-air cinemas and llama rides), a guide to unforgettable July festivals, and our city of the week – one we’d happily move to ourselves (especially...

Whether you’re poolside, hillside or stuck behind a desk (on a weekend? you have our sympathies) - here’s a little Italian inspiration for your week.This week on Magic Towns Italy:📍 5 Towns Where You Can Still Buy Property in Italy for Under €1...