Ten years ago, I was enjoying overpriced cocktails at trendy bars in San Diego. These days, you can find me sipping 1-euro beers while watching old-timers play card games in the mountains of Italy.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Transformative Travel: I look at how travel can change lives. Have you ever imagined living under the Tuscan sun? If so, your ...

Enjoy cafe culture in Italy's great cities, with the world's most famous museums, cathedrals, and architecture at your fingertips... Retiring in Italy is a dream for many Americans—and for those who ...