The Italian retirement dream is achievable for Americans, but it requires deliberate, early financial and tax planning to avoid costly pitfalls.

Editor's note: There are many reasons why an American may seek to relocate to Europe, chief among them retirement, work opportunities or simply a better work-life balance. This is the second article ...

Using research and simple tools, I made my decision to move to a place without visiting it. Now I'm an American happily living in Florence, Italy.

For a long time, I've dreamed of moving to Italy — and finally, I'm feeling ready to take that step. Before I get a more permanent visa, I'm doing a 90-day trial run in my favorite city, Naples.

Cassandra Tresl and her husband Alex Ninman made their official move to Abruzzo, Italy in 2022.

Sometimes, relocating abroad can feel like a gamble, a leap into the unknown. For Caroline Chirichella, a 36-year-old New Yorker, the move to a quiet corner of central Italy was more than an escape.

I've always believed that if soulmates exist, mine is not a person; it's Italy. Ever since I first set foot in Venice over 10 years ago, I felt a pull that I couldn't explain. Fast forward to now, and ...