Retiring in Italy still has huge appeal in 2026: slower rhythms of life, strong community culture, walkable historic centres and genuinely good food that doesn’t feel like a “treat”.

Italy has a way of getting under your skin. Maybe you picture a small place in the Tuscan hills, a stylish flat in Milan, or a neighbourhood café in Rome where the barista knows your order. For a lot ...

Cassandra Tresl and her husband Alex Ninman made their official move to Abruzzo, Italy in 2022.

While the Swiss Alps have earned their reputation for high costs, these four regions offer the same mountain views, walkable villages, and quality healthcare at half the cost of U.S. mountain towns.