Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,From all of us at Magic Towns, our best wishes for the year just begun.For this first issue of 2026, rather than new material, we wanted to look back at what mattered most in 2025 for people planning a move to...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,First of all, on behalf of all of us at Magic Towns, the very best Christmas wishes. And our thanks to you, our readers, for sticking with us throughout this 2025. We’ll be taking next weekend off to recharge,...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,Italy’s charm is undeniable, but beneath the surface the country is changing fast. The number you saw - 630,458 - represents the young Italians who have left the country since 2011.This week we begin a new ser...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,A rare thing in Italy this week: a genuine second chance.In this week's podcast, we cover a new pathway for those cut off by the 2025 citizenship reform - a quota-free work visa for descendants of Italian emig...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all who celebrate.The major news of the week is Italy’s launch of a new work visa aimed at Americans, Canadians, Australians, and a handful of other nationalities. For those with...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,This week we’re looking at how Italians actually experience life. From regional satisfaction data to the story of one of Italy's star expats coming back from the United States, from strategic 7% tax towns to S...

Dear Thank you for being a Magic Towns Italy subscriber.I’m writing with a short but important update regarding monthly subscriptions. We won't make it a habit of it! In fact, it's the first time ever we send more than one email a week.Over the past...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,What could be more Italian than a quick espresso at the bar? Yet, the humble caffè al banco is becoming a small luxury. This week, we explore Italy’s coffee culture, from the rising cost of your morning shot t...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,Italy is a land in constant renewal, from the countryside’s changing face to the careful restoration of centuries-old homes. This week, we explore both: how modern development is reshaping rural Italy, and how...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,This is a special issue of our Saturday morning newsletter.After a summer of research, interviews, and analysis, we’re releasing what we believe is the most complete, unbiased, and practical Guide to Buying Pr...