Expat Stories

Magic Towns Italy reports on the voices of expats who have made the journey to move to Italy. Read through dozens of interviews by American, Australian, Canadian, British expats and more who live all around Italy.

Anna Costa

Anna grew up in Bassano del Grappa and knows the Veneto region inside out. As a local, she loves sharing genuine tips with the audience, from relocating advice to hidden spots to explore in Italy. Through MagicTowns, she helps expats and retirees feel at home, making the move easier and more exciting.

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Making it in Sardinia: Charlotte Fortier-Mutzl’s Journey from North America

17/02/2026

Making it in Sardinia: Charlotte Fortier-Mutzl’s Journey from North America

Par Anna Costa

From North America to Rome, then Sardinia: how Charlotte Fortier-Mutzl found her place in the world.

Expat Stories Guides

Turning a Love for Food into a New Life in Italy: Sara Shepherd’s Story from Australia to Fabriano

02/01/2026

Turning a Love for Food into a New Life in Italy: Sara Shepherd’s Story from Australia to Fabriano

Par Anna Costa

Australian Sara Shepherd shares her move to Fabriano, creating Fritto Misto Comune, and advice for expats considering life in Le Marche.

Expat Stories

Betting Everything on a €1 House in Mussomeli – Here’s How Sicily Changed George Laing’s Life

23/12/2025

Betting Everything on a €1 House in Mussomeli – Here’s How Sicily Changed George Laing’s Life

Par Anna Costa

Discover how George Laing transformed his life by purchasing a €1 house in Sicily after hitting rock bottom. Explore his inspiring journey and the realities of revitalizing a new home.

Expat Stories Property

From Vancouver to Italy: How Jesse Andrews Has Spent 20 Years Showing the World Italy’s True Beauty

01/12/2025

From Vancouver to Italy: How Jesse Andrews Has Spent 20 Years Showing the World Italy’s True Beauty

Par Anna Costa

Discover how Jesse Andrews turned a chance summer teaching job in Calabria into a thriving career documenting and promoting Italy’s hidden gems.

Expat Stories Guides

Finding Yourself Again Abroad: Anita Fordin-Giese’s Journey from the US to Trento

20/10/2025

Finding Yourself Again Abroad: Anita Fordin-Giese’s Journey from the US to Trento

Par Anna Costa

Anita Fordin-Giese shares how she rediscovered herself after moving to Italy. Learn how she rebuilt her identity and now helps other expat women do the same.

Expat Stories

Living and Working in Italy as an Expat: Imelda Hertono’s Story from Indonesia to Brescia

19/08/2025

Living and Working in Italy as an Expat: Imelda Hertono’s Story from Indonesia to Brescia

Par Anna Costa

Explore how Imelda Hertono’s global journey—from Indonesia to Italy—inspired her to found WEAPN, empowering women in Italy’s vibrant business scene.

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Kathy Jackson Christ’s Experience Living in Bari with a Digital Nomad Visa

01/08/2025

Kathy Jackson Christ’s Experience Living in Bari with a Digital Nomad Visa

Par Anna Costa

Discover Kathy Jackson Christ’s inspiring journey from Florida to Italy, driven by a quest for warmth, adventure, and a new life chapter on the Adriatic coast.

Expat Stories