Gary and Tam Holm
Gary and Tam Holm being interviewed by Business Insider.
  • Tam and Gary Holm were drawn to Sicily by the one-euro home promotion.
  • Auctions for the homes started at one euro, but the couple ended up spending a lot more.
  • They told BI they fell in love with Sicily, leading them to buy two properties.

This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with Tam and Gary Holm, a Californian couple who bought homes in Sambuca di Sicilia, Italy.

It's been edited for length and clarity, and timed to be released with a YouTube documentary.