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Susanna Cherubin-Delisi, Global Council Board Member and Consulate Liaison to Italy, recently ventured back to her beautiful home country of Italy. Read about her trip and investing abroad.
A successful trip to Italy must always begin and end with a cup of coffee. Upon arriving, I always take a few minutes to enjoy an espresso, slightly macchiato. The blissful notes of the aromatic coffee remind me that I have arrived home, and prepare me for the rest of the trip.
Visiting Italy for me means that I get to see family, friends and indulge in the food, wine, art and architecture that fueled my growth into the person I am today. A typical Italian day for me may be as simple as spending it with my family, reminiscing and eating fresh cheese, fruits and vegetables from the market nearby. Or it could be as extravagant as watching the world go by with an Aperitivo in hand on a busy early evening in Piazza San Marco, Venice.
Each time that I go, I make sure to do my favorite things. I enjoy walking around my hometown, Padova, and looking at the beautiful architecture that has been there for centuries. I love going to eat pizza, or maybe a plate of seafood pasta, followed by a nice gelato – a quintessential end to every Italian meal.
I also try not bring work on my Italian vacation, but it is inevitable that I look at new construction. Most of the new buildings are very modern, alternative energy-efficient and filled with finishes made of recycled materials. I find myself browsing real estate window displays to see the prices of homes, which in some areas have been decreasing. In other areas, such as more touristic destinations, luxury places have attracted many foreign investors who then decide to invest in commercial places like hotels, giving the market more stability.
So next time you visit Italy, why not think about investing there? It would be a great excuse to go back and live like a local, sipping that glass of vino al fresco perhaps in your own Italian terrace or garden!
Author: Susanna Cherubin-Delisi