Everyone dreams of owning a home in Tuscany and experiencing village life, and a few brave souls actually make the move. Like any great change, it requires a new mindset, and the cultural learning curve can be steep, but the reward is worth it. Italy, like anywhere, has its contradictions — but it is also profoundly human and more beguiling than you can imagine.
Angela Correll and her husband Jess first began traveling to Italy twenty-five years ago, drawn by the same calling that has inspired countless others — a fascination with the country’s art, beauty and slower way of life. What began as curiosity evolved into something deeper: a desire for a more intentional way of living — and eventually, a new home.