Living in Sicily - Move To Italy Now

How to Take the Train in Italy: Palermo Airport to Sicily Made Simple

Our step-by-step guide to Italy train travel, from booking on Trenitalia to riding from Palermo airport into the Sicilian countryside.

Medieval Hilltop Home vs Beachfront Sicily: Motta d’Affermo & Torre Muzza

Tour a medieval stone home with sea views in Motta d’Affermo and a modern beachfront apartment in Torre Muzza, Sicily, plus what foreigners need to buy in Italy.

Italy Travel Secrets Most Tourists Never Learn: Jet Lag & Packing Tips

Real Italy travel secrets from two Americans living in Sicily, covering jet lag, packing light, local phrases, and avoiding rookie travel mistakes.

Where Locals Actually Shop in Sicily: Malls, Ikea & Outlets

Curious what shopping is really like in Sicily? We break down Catania’s malls, Ikea, Leroy Merlin, factory outlets, and why the island is so self-sufficient.

A Day Trip to Palermo, Sicily: Ballarò Market & Palatine Chapel

Join us on a day trip from our Sicilian village to Palermo, exploring Ballarò market’s street food and the Palatine Chapel’s Norman mosaics.

Inside a Hidden Mountain Village in Sicily: Wild Asparagus, Local Hospitality & Real Estate

Explore a hidden medieval mountain village in Sicily, meet a local forager offering wild asparagus, and see what abandoned homes reveal about real estate here.

Escaping the Rat Race: Our First Days Moving to Italy from California

We left California for Italy chasing la dolce vita. Here is what really happened during our first chaotic, magical days landing in Lecce, Puglia.

Why We Sold Everything and Moved to Italy from California

We sold our home, business, and belongings in California to move to Italy. Here’s the real story of why we left it all behind for a new life abroad.

Moving to Italy: Our Journey to Sicily Begins

Follow our move to Italy story, from a pandemic-era property purchase in Sicily to renovating a seaside villa and medieval ruins, plus what’s coming next.