One last Pizzazza – properties with a view of Italy’s village scene
In Italy, life doesn’t begin in the streets – it begins in the piazza. Where children play football, old men shuffle cards, and the aroma of freshly baked pizza wafts…
Seaside properties in Italy – dream or investment trap?
The longing for the sea – and what really lies behind it. A house by the sea in Italy – for many people, this is the epitome of a lifelong…
Be careful, you could lose your heart to Burano!
Who doesn’t know Venice and its lagoon? The very fact of how Venice came into being and was built is beyond our imagination. The city stands on wooden beams? Along…
 Maremma all its villages and coastline
The name Maremma indicates an area of over 5,000 square kilometres. It is mistakenly thought to include only the Tuscan territory, but in reality there is also part of upper…
Buying a house in Italy: Which type of property is right for me?
When buying a property in Italy, the type of building affects the architecture and style, as well as the running costs, whether it will be approved and how suitable it…
Siena’s Palio: The Historic Race Fueled by Passion and Tradition
The Palio di Siena is one of the oldest and most heartfelt events in Italy, a symbol of passion and tradition that spans the centuries. This horse race, held twice…
Lucchesia – Where it is located and what it includes
Lucchesia is a historic area of Tuscany. It has no political, economic or geographical significance, but reflects an area united by history, culture and dialect. The area corresponding to Lucchesia…
Insider tip: property in Italy’s mountain villages – affordable, charming, quiet
Italy is famous for many things, like it’s amazing food, its long history and its beautiful scenery. While crowds of tourists go to popular cities and coastal areas, many small…
Viareggio in the rain: tips for bad weather on the Versilia coast
Viareggio is usually synonymous with sunshine, a light breeze carrying the scent of salt, sunglasses glistening on tanned noses and that almost kitschy lightness of being that Italian coastal towns…
Marina di Massa: the turtles are back
Caretta caretta in Tuscany: why turtles are suddenly nesting in Marina di Massa, what volunteers are doing – and how beachgoers can help protect a small natural wonder. A picture-perfect…