Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,There's a little trick to find undiscovered beautiful towns, practically everywhere in Europe, which I've used time and again. You must find cities that were glorious and prosperous in their heyday, whose fort...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,From tax policy changes to earthquake maps, this week we’re connecting the dots between Italy’s irresistible incentives and the risks that come with them.🎧 Podcast: Living in Italy with Tax and EarthquakesMil...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,Italy’s beauty is timeless - but Italy's future is in the balance. This week we look at Italy’s demographic challenges, how they affect expats and retirees, and what’s being done to keep small towns alive. We...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,As an Italian property auction battle-scarred veteran, I was looking forward to delving into one of my favourite topics. This week we’re diving into one of Italy’s most intriguing (and risky) property markets....

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,Autumn is edging in, and this week we’ve packed the newsletter with everything from weather insights to Sicilian seaside living. There’s plenty to dive into: expat guides to the Alpine city of Trento, changes...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,Welcome back to our Saturday morning weekly recap.This week we take on a big question: is Italy rich, or poor? High life expectancy and enviable lifestyle on one side, sluggish growth and regional gaps on the...

Dear Magic Towns friends and subscribers,This Saturday’s focus is money: from opening an Italian bank account (even from abroad) to Trentino’s new €100k grant aimed at revitalising its Alpine villages. We also look at the weak dollar, and on a lighte...

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...