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Italy Guide
Learn what members have to say about living in Italy.

Italy Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Italy on our Italy forum - meet people, get advice and help others.

Italy Index
An index of all of our site's Italy information.

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Help others in Italy by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Italy.

Healthcare & Health Insurance in Italy

Expats in Italy offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Italy.

Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Italy

Expats in Italy offer advice about healthcare in Italy.

Best Places to Live in Italy

Italy is beloved by expats, global nomads and retirees. We've compiled a list of the 12 best places to live in Italy based upon expats' recommendations. They include Liguria, Puglia, Rome, Le Marche, Abruzzo, Sicily and more.

Real Estate in Italy

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Italy.

Guide to Real Estate in Italy

Advice for people renting and buying real estate in Italy.

Pros & Cons of Living in Italy

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Italy.

Cost of Living in Italy

Digital Nomads & Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Italy.

8 Incredible Hidden Gems in Italy

Where should you move in Italy? 8 hidden gems in different regions of Italy from Chiavari on the Ligurian Coast to Locorotondo in Puglia to La Morra in the Barolo region of Piedmont.

12 Best Places to Live in Italy 2022

Italy is beloved by expats. global nomads and retirees. We've compiled a list of the 12 best places to live in Italy based upon expats. recommendations. They include Liguria, Puglia, Rome, Le Marche, Abruzzo, Sicily and more.

Healthcare in Italy 2021

An overview of the healthcare system in Italy - public and private hospitals, Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN), getting your Tessera Sanitaria (healthcare card), Covid-19 entry requirements, vaccinations for Italy, prescription medication availability and more.

5 Expat Moms Talk about Having a Baby in Italy

5 expat moms offer candid insight into what it's like giving birth in Italy - from bringing towels and toilet paper with you to the hospital to being refused pain medication. And, like most advice in Italy, word of mouth is the best way to find a good OB/GYN.