I moved to Italy without ever visiting. Here's how I chose a home city — and why I don't regret my unconventional approach.

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Author Katie Carson smiling with dog in Italy
It's unconventional to move to a place without ever visiting it, but I'm glad I took a chance on myself and moved to Florence.

Katie Carson

I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy. The whole country has great food, but one region is a step above the rest.

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The writer in a dress, standing in a vineyard in Modena.
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Kaitlyn Rosati

I moved to Italy after studying abroad there. I was shocked by the low salaries, but I don't think I'll ever move back to the US.

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Kaitlin Landolfa moved to Florence, Italy, after studying abroad there.

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I left the US in 2015 and have since lived around the world. Reverse culture shock hit me harder than leaving ever did.

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Kat Smith exploring a Cambodian market.

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I went to the Italian Alps for the Winter Olympics. Here are 6 things that surprised me most about the experience.

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Agnes and her husband pose in front of the ski jumps at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
I attended the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno and encountered lots of surprises along the way.

Agnes Groonwald

A longevity researcher changed his routine after visiting an island 'Blue Zone' where people live to 100

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a seaside town on mountainous terrain in Sardinia Italy
Residents of Sardinia, Italy get plenty of longevity-boosting exercise from walking the region's hilly terrain.

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I'm an American who's lived in Milan for 7 years. Here are my best tips for seeing the city like a local.

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Liz stands on a rooftop at sunset in Milan.
I've lived in Milan since 2019 and know the best ways to see the city like a local.

Tadao Amano

I traveled for a year and hiked in every European country I visited. There are 4 trails I'd revisit, and 3 I wouldn't.

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The writer standing in front of hills at Fairy Glen in Scotland.
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Sierra Newell

I spent 9 days touring Sicily. There are 4 things I'll do differently next time I visit.

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The author posing in Taormina.
I went to Sicily for the first time last year, and I'd do a few things differently on my next visit to make my trip even better.

Kristine Solomon

I thought Venice felt too overwhelming and crowded in the summer, so I visited in the winter and had a way better trip

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Christina and her husband pose in front of a canal in Venice that's lined with colorful buildings.
I visited Venice in the winter and had a great time.

Christina Khalil

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