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

I've traveled to Italy annually for the past 13 years. This under-the-radar city is my favorite spot to visit.

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The author in Polignano Mare.
After spending nine days in Bari, I recommend the capital of Puglia to all travelers.

Mark Marino

My favorite gem in Italy is just an hour from Venice. It's packed with stunning scenery and feels like stepping into a fairy tale.

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Colorful buildings and a covered bridge over a river in front of mountains.
I visited Bassano del Grappa, a less-visited city in Italy.

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Many rave about the gondola rides in Venice, but they paled in comparison to another water-based activity from our trip

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jamie in a boat in a canal in venice Italy
My family did a gondola ride in Venice, but preferred our rowing lesson.

Jamie Davis Smith

I've been to 18 European countries. These are the 5 underrated cities I'd return to in a heartbeat.

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Kayla Brock (author) posing in Lucca, Italy
I visited Lucca, a city in Italy's Tuscany region.

Kayla Brock

Laid off, priced out, and restless: Why 4 women over 50 retired abroad

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Sheahan on a rooftop terrace of the Duomo di Milano in Milan.

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I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy — but I'll always return to this one in the south

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The writer walking down a cobblestone street in Matera, Italy in 2021.
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Kaitlyn Rosati

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