ITS Journal
There’s an Italy that moves. An Italy that leaves, that returns, that reinvents itself, that welcomes.
ITS Journal was created to tell its story.
It’s an open-source newsletter — open to anyone who wants to share their experience. Italians living abroad, those who’ve returned, and foreigners who’ve chosen Italy as home are all invited to contribute. We believe in the value of personal stories — honest, unique, and often unexpected — because identity is not something fixed, but something that evolves.
But ITS Journal is more than just a collection of experiences. Alongside these voices, we’ll be sharing updates from our partners, new opportunities to invest in Italy, and ideas for relocating to towns we are actively working with — often beautiful, lesser-known villages, historic provincial centers, and communities in inland areas. This is also a space for highlighting the ongoing contribution of Italians abroad who continue to shape and support the future of their country, even from a distance.
We ask contributors to write in both Italian and English, to honor our roots while reaching outward. But this is not a rule — feel free to write in the language that feels most natural to you. ITS Journal is, above all, a free and welcoming space.
ITS Journal is a shared diary. A place for stories, ideas, and possibilities. From an idea by ITS ITALY.
And for those who are curious: the story of ITS goes back quite a way. Almost ten years ago — on the eve of Brexit — our founders launched ITALIANS Magazine from London. The spotlight was on the “ITS,” and from that moment, the name became a symbol of promoting Italianness and Italy around the world. Since then, the format has simply been known as ITS.
C’è un’Italia che si muove. Un’Italia che parte, che torna, che si reinventa, che accoglie.
ITS Journal nasce per raccontarla.
È una newsletter open source, aperta a chiunque voglia condividere la propria esperienza. Italiani che vivono all’estero, italiani che sono tornati, stranieri che hanno scelto l’Italia come casa: tutti sono invitati a contribuire. Crediamo nel valore delle storie personali — sincere, uniche, spesso inaspettate — perché l’identità non è qualcosa di fisso, ma qualcosa che cambia, che cresce.
Ma ITS Journal è molto più di una raccolta di testimonianze. Insieme alle voci dei protagonisti, condivideremo aggiornamenti dai nostri partner, nuove opportunità di investimento in Italia, e possibilità concrete per trasferirsi in quei comuni con cui collaboriamo attivamente — spesso borghi meravigliosi, centri storici di provincia o aree interne troppo a lungo trascurate. Racconteremo anche di chi, pur vivendo lontano, continua a contribuire al futuro dell’Italia, con idee, energia e visione.
Chiediamo ai contributori di scrivere sempre in italiano e in inglese, per rimanere radicati e allo stesso tempo aperti al mondo. Ma non è una regola rigida: potete scriverci nella lingua che vi viene più naturale. ITS Journal è, prima di tutto, uno spazio libero e accogliente.
ITS Journal è un diario condiviso. Uno spazio di storie, idee e possibilità. Da un’idea di ITS ITALY.
E per chi fosse curioso: la storia di ITS arriva da lontano. Quasi dieci anni fa — proprio alla vigilia della Brexit — i nostri fondatori lanciarono da Londra ITALIANS Magazine. L’accento era su “ITS”, e da quel momento il nome è diventato un simbolo di promozione dell’italianità e dell’Italia nel mondo. Da allora, il format è conosciuto semplicemente come ITS.
And now a few more details regarding ITS ITALY
Don’t just visit. Belong!
Reviving Italy’s Heritage and the Future of Historic Villages.
In a world where fast-paced lifestyles and digital mobility are the norm, ITS ITALY (www.itsfor.it) offers something refreshingly different: the chance to rediscover a sense of belonging—through the regeneration of Italy’s ancient villages and historic centers.
ITS ITALY is a pioneering platform dedicated to breathing new life into some of the country’s most beautiful, yet often overlooked, places. With active projects in Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, and Puglia, and new destinations underway in Le Marche and Campania, the company blends architectural restoration with social innovation.
A New Way to Experience Italy
Guided by the motto “Don’t just visit, belong”, ITS ITALY is rethinking what it means to live in Italy. The company offers hybrid models of hospitality—for those looking for short-term stays, medium-term relocations, or even a permanent move.
From remote workers and creatives to retirees and families, ITS ITALY welcomes anyone seeking meaningful experiences in authentic settings. Digital nomads, in particular, are embraced not as tourists but as temporary citizens—people who can belong even if just for a season, thanks to the welcoming ecosystems the company helps build.
Homes Tailored to You
ITS ITALY offers a range of housing options designed to fit different lifestyles:
Restored homes are available for purchase, ready to live in.
Customizable homes can be designed and renovated around your specific needs, combining tradition with personal comfort.
Flexible living options include properties for short or long-term stays, ideal for remote workers, travelers, or anyone looking for a trial period before committing to a move.
And for those with a truly nomadic spirit, ITS ITALY offers a unique multi-location living program, allowing residents to experience life in different villages while staying in properties across the ITS network. It’s a new way to explore Italy—from the inside.
Ownership, Opportunity, and Community
ITS ITALY doesn’t just renovate buildings—it revives communities. With local financing options, the company helps new residents become owners and participants in a shared vision of rebirth and sustainability.
Every project is deeply rooted in local culture, engaging municipalities, artisans, and businesses to ensure that growth is inclusive and beneficial to the entire community.
ITS ITALY is more than a regeneration company. It’s a bridge between past and future, tradition and innovation, place and person. If you’ve ever dreamed of living in Italy, now you can do more than visit. You can belong.
👉 Discover how at www.itsfor.it