I lived in Italy in the 70's, 80's and 90's for six years. I lived in Milano, Roma and Napoli. Each had their own pros and cons. Basically I found northern Italians less friendly than folks in the south most of whom have relatives in the US with whom I grew up with. I have been looking for the right region to reside. I will rent, I love to travel by train, I dislike hot weather, prefer the coast and am looking at Pescara on the east coast and along the Ligurian coast. I am over 80, single, in good health but not very active. I speak Italian and French, so I am also considering France as well. I spent two years in Paris, prefer Italians but that is probably unfair because Parisians are as cold and unfriendly as Milanese and I know they are the exceptions. Based on all of the above, where should I focus? Not seeking an ERV, just 60 days at a time every six months.