Discover why enchanting Italian villages and castles often sell for surprisingly low prices. Learn about the hidden costs and challenges of owning these "luxury" properties.

Explore Italy's hidden gems with in this George Laing interview. Discover Mussomeli's one euro homes and their impact on the community!

Discover the latest on Italy's home renovation tax breaks for 2026. Learn how incentives compare to the past Superbonus 110% scheme.

Where are expats and retirees really looking to move in Italy in 2026? This week, Anna and Luca share the most surprising insights from Magic Towns Italy’s analysis, combining search trends with what international visitors actually researched on our Town Explorer.

Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa is finally live—but what does it actually take to get it? In this episode, Luca and Anna break down the real requirements, costs, and pitfalls, and speak with digital nomad Riaan Fourie about life inside Italy’s first digital nomad village in Tursi, Basilicata.

Discover why Italy's population is rapidly shrinking in this insightful Magic Towns Italy podcast episode. Learn about declining birthrates and the impact of emigration.

Explore the opportunities with the new work visa for Italian descendants on the Magic Towns Italy podcast. Discover how these changes impact the diaspora!

Discover the surprising realities of life satisfaction across Italy. From trust in neighbors to struggles with pollution, explore the data that defies stereotypes.

Explore the rising cost of coffee in Italy as Luca and Anna discuss breakfast habits, coffee culture, and the economics behind your morning espresso.

Learn the 3 Golden Rules for renovating in Italy with Luca and Anna. We share the real-life story of restoring a 1600s villa to reveal our hard-won secrets on budgeting, navigating bureaucracy, and avoiding the #1 mistake expats make when hiring an architect.