With 2024 already upon us, the allure of Italy's rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes is drawing many to consider a life under the Italian sun.

As buying a home becomes more difficult, rental needs are becoming more varied, from residential to tourist and student use. Parliament and the government are introducing rules for short-term rentals but there are no changes to medium-term leases.

Looking for a bigger, cheaper house in Italy? Well, you're not alone. With more people working from home, having a spacious place has become a big deal.

Italy is a country with very varied landscapes: from the crystal-clear sea of southern Italy to the imposing Dolomites. Travelling to the northern extremes of the country, today we're taking a trip to the northernmost village in Italy.

There are approximately 1.57 billion self-employed workers worldwide, corresponding to 46.6 per cent of the global workforce. Those who make a living as freelancers have to consider many factors when choosing the best city to move to, from the average salary to the number of available jobs.

They are millennials or highly-skilled tourists and come to Italy to treat themselves to a moment of relaxation, opting mainly for Rome, Milan and Venice: the average expenditure is $2,424 of which $970 (40%) is spent before the trip and the remaining $1,454 (60%) in Italy.

According to an analysis by Bankitalia, based on ECB statistics, 5% of Italian households own 46% of the country's wealth. Wealth, about half of which, on average, consists of housing.

Verona is a city of art that absolutely must be discovered. Amid the medieval quarters, Roman remains and Scaliger buildings, there is really a lot to see.

In recent years, WhatsApp has become the world's leading means of communication, increasingly taking over from text messaging and even email.

Hotel Passalacqua in Moltrasio on Lake Como took first place in the list of The World's 50 Best Hotels in 2023, a contest that compiles a ranking of the most renowned hotels on the planet based on their structure and services offered.