Buyers from all over the world are snapping up charming old houses in isolated villages in Italy. They’re all motivated by different goals, but they have one thing in common: They all seek a retreat, somewhere they can escape to and live the rural idyll.
Chicago-based saxophonist Joshua Shapiro, 48, embarked on the quest for la dolce vita as the first step toward a change of life.
His long-term goal is to move away from the United States, which he believes is taking a broad political shift that troubles him.
In 2022, he bought a small, abandoned apartment in the village of Latronico, deep in the southern region of Basilicata, for 22,000 euros (roughly $23,600).
After reading CNN Travel’s article about the clever housing program launched to attract migrants and stop depopulation.
For now, he drops in and out as he finalizes his home’s makeover.
In the future, he can see himself making the big leap to relocate permanently.
“I’m ready for the next chapter in my life.”
This classic Italian destination will get its own airport.
He has spent $10,000 so far in rehab.
He also had to chase 3 nuns out who were squatters.
Well, there you have it.
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