No car? Reliable train/transport ? I have just the place for you then ! Liguria! ...amazing coast, fab climate, mountains (you can ski in winter) beautiful towns and villages, food (focaccia! pesto!) not to mention the authenticity and beauty of Genoa. The train is the life-blood of the region, so easy to hop on and off where you want.. I lived there for 2 years without a car and had a fine time. Plus..... it's very popular with Americans if you get a little homesick... think Christopher Columbus :-)
We have a property in Lombardy... just east of Bergamo actually, in a little town on Lake Iseo. It is the most pretty, well-ordered, friendly place...we feel safe, secure and welcomed in the whole area...I'm not aware of any crime as such.... the local police are friendly and helpful.... just a really nice place to live. I have lived also in Genova and although I love it I can honestly say that this area is a world away !
Hi there, I agree with Steve about Milan. I'm not sure about routes from the U.S but considering there are 3 airports in Milan you might find this location an interesting option. Having said that Linate is the only one of the three very near the city... Malpensa is to the west and Milan-Bergamo (my "local" airport) to th east. Bergamo itself is a beautiful place but, in addition to that, flying in here gives you great, easy access to The Lakes, Brescia, Verona, Venice.... :-)
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No car? Reliable train/transport ? I have just the place for you then ! Liguria! ...amazing coast, fab climate, mountains (you can ski in winter) beautiful towns and villages, food (focaccia! pesto!) not to mention the authenticity and beauty of Genoa. The train is the life-blood of the region, so easy to hop on and off where you want.. I lived there for 2 years without a car and had a fine time. Plus..... it's very popular with Americans if you get a little homesick... think Christopher Columbus :-)
Hi! My daughter has just completed a year living in the historic centre of Perugia.. because of the Uni's its fabulous, lively place :-)
We have a property in Lombardy... just east of Bergamo actually, in a little town on Lake Iseo. It is the most pretty, well-ordered, friendly place...we feel safe, secure and welcomed in the whole area...I'm not aware of any crime as such.... the local police are friendly and helpful.... just a really nice place to live. I have lived also in Genova and although I love it I can honestly say that this area is a world away !
Hi there, I agree with Steve about Milan. I'm not sure about routes from the U.S but considering there are 3 airports in Milan you might find this location an interesting option. Having said that Linate is the only one of the three very near the city... Malpensa is to the west and Milan-Bergamo (my "local" airport) to th east. Bergamo itself is a beautiful place but, in addition to that, flying in here gives you great, easy access to The Lakes, Brescia, Verona, Venice.... :-)