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“It was one of the best days of our lives”

The first time Mark Eley went on a family holiday to Lake Como he was smitten with the place, and after two more trips to this scenic corner of Italy, it was just a matter of time before he realised his dream of buying a home there.

The man who said arrivederci to Jamie Oliver and ciao to a one-euro home in Italy

We’ve all heard about Italy’s one-euro homes, but in practice, does anyone ever buy one? And many of us have imagined starting afresh in a new country and making a real difference in the world. One man who moved from a flat in north London to Sicily shows just what opportunities are out there, at minimal cost, if you’re willing to be bold.

Moving to Italy? With the “man with a van” you can

We spoke to the “man with a van” who has been moving people’s belongings to Italy for the past 12 years. He kindly shared what he has learned about moving and driving in Italy.

“We loved our trulli so much we bought the villa next door too!”

What a wonderful world we live in when we can maintain a career in London but spend a third of the year in Italy. I caught up with one of our readers who ‘trulli’ has the best of both worlds!