At 49, I quit my lucrative tech job in Texas for a quieter, happier life in Tuscany. I lost 42 pounds in the process.

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Angie Smith left the rat race in Texas for Tuscany in the fall of 2023.

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At 48, I left my teaching job in Virginia and moved to Italy. Now I run a business with my husband in Tuscany.

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After 25 years of teaching kindergarten, Linda Meyer was ready for a change and moved to Tuscany.

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I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for almost 20 years. Skip the crowds in Positano and stay in one of these 5 towns instead.

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I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for almost 20 years and know of lots of great places to stay.

Laura Thayer

After 2 layoffs and a breakup, I left my life to travel full time. 3 cities helped my anxiety — and one overwhelmed me.

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Macie Strum traveled across Asia, Australia, and Europe — certain cities made her feel calm and one gave her anxiety.

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I've visited all 20 regions in Italy. Skip the big cities and head to one of these 4 small towns instead.

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Kaitlyn Rosati

I moved to a resort town in the Italian Alps 8 years ago. Living here has perks, but it's no vacation.

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Gemma Johnstone

A viral video convinced me to buy a cheap home in Sicily. It cost less than a year of my rent in LA, but renovating it isn't easy.

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Kiki Leigh bought a 17-room house in Mussomeli, Italy, after being inspired on social media.

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I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Tourists should avoid making these 7 mistakes while visiting.

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Laura smiles near the water on the Amalfi Coast. There are buildings in the mountains behind her.
As a local of 17 years, I know there are some things you should never do on the Amalfi Coast.

Laura Thayer

I moved from Texas to Italy to retire. I'm saving over $20,000 a year on healthcare, and life is cheaper and calmer overall.

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Brad Allan decided to retire in Italy instead of the US.

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I lived in Italy for 8 years. These 6 places in the US make me feel like I'm back in my favorite Italian cities.

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The writer on Catalina Island in California.
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Amy Bizzarri

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