Not everyone loves chaos, or a place packed with tourists all year round. That’s what pushes so many expats to choose mid-sized towns or cities, places where you can still “breathe.” Well-connected cities, with more job opportunities, but also a good range of schools, especially if you’re moving here with kids. That’s why this week, for our “What People Say About Living in…” series, we’re taking you to Parma, a university city of 200,000 people just an hour from Bologna. A place rich in history, but above all a paradise for anyone who loves food. It’s a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, and the reason Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma exist. But what’s it actually like living in Parma year-round? To answer that, we’ve combined our data with reviews from people who live here full-time. FIND OUT WHICH ITALIAN CITY IS RIGHT FOR YOU Life in Parma: What People Say Parma is becoming an increasingly popular choice for expats, from students to families to couples. That’s because it’s a quiet, human-scale place, but still organized and lively enough in terms of events – especially anything food-related. “Parma is a beautiful city, small and very calm. The surrounding countryside is…<\/p>\n