5 Towns in Northern Italy With a Strong Expat Community

When we talk to you all in our consultations, there’s a clear split: people who want a 100% Italian spot, no expats around, and people who’d rather land somewhere with an already-established community. And that makes sense, especially if you’re moving on your own. The thought that comes up over and over is: if something goes wrong, at least I’ve got someone around who speaks my language. Thing is, we’ve noticed there’s a lot of misinformation floating around on this. Everyone’s mind jumps straight to the South, places like Puglia and Sicily. But there are plenty of towns in Northern Italy too, where you can find an expat community that’s already solid or growing, while still living somewhere with good services, close to an airport and a decent hospital. So which places are we talking about? Let’s get into it. FIND OUT WHICH ITALIAN CITY IS RIGHT FOR YOU 1. Conegliano, Veneto Conegliano sits in the Prosecco hills above Treviso, an area I visited recently, and it never fails to leave me speechless for its views (and of course, its wine). This is a town of about 34,600 residents, a good chunk of them foreign. More specifically, there’s a recognisable...