Marco Marconi, a 57-year-old from London, rents a small house in Calabria for less than £150 a month - but says the real improvement is in his lifestyle
Marco Marconi, a 57-year-old from London, rents a small house in Calabria for less than £150 a month - but says the real improvement is in his lifestyle
Mr Marconi says his rent is extremely low in comparison to the UK, but the biggest benefit of relocating is the healthy, outdoor lifestyle “At night, I look up and see the stars. It’s so clear I can see all the constellations from my home. It’s beautiful.”Mr Marconi is still looking for a house to buy, but has not yet found one that suits him. Considering his low rent and the burden and paperwork of purchasing a property, he thinks staying where he is remains his best option for now.
He is still working as a full-time screenplay writer for the entertainment industry, and says that, at 57, he has to wait 10 years for his UKIn this corner of Calabria surrounded by nature, he has found an idyllic lifestyle, occasionally camping in the wilderness, exploring waterfalls and going for long walks in the woods with his dog, Dallas. The year-round warm weather, translucent waters and deserted, powder-fine sandy beaches were a major factor in pushing him to leave London for good.
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