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In the Nest Journal we share stories, guides, and honest takes on coliving, remote work and life in the Italian countryside.


What Dolce Far Niente Actually Means (We Had to Live It to Understand It)
Dolce far niente means the sweetness of doing nothing. It is one of those Italian phrases that sounds beautiful in theory and slightly suspicious in practice. Marlotte arrived at Nesting Away as exactly that kind of person. She is a Dutch online teacher, a self-described city girl, someone who needs activity around her to feel okay. She booked a month at our countryside coliving in Italy near Rome with some genuine doubt about whether the location would work for her. One mo

Federico, Co-founder of Nesting Away
7 days ago4 min read


Best Places to Work Remotely in Italy in 2026
The best places to work remotely in Italy in 2026 are Lazio, Tuscany, Puglia, Sicily, and the Lake Maggiore area, each offering a different balance of cost, connectivity, community, and access to the rest of the country. Italy has become one of the most popular remote work destinations in Europe, not just for the lifestyle but because the infrastructure has genuinely caught up: Starlink has reached most rural areas, direct train connections make city access easy from the cou

Federico, Co-founder of Nesting Away
Aug 206 min read


Coliving Near Rome, Italy: Countryside Living for Remote Workers
Nesting Away is a seven-room coliving villa in Orte, Lazio, 45 minutes from Rome by direct train from main Roma train stations. It is the closest rural coliving option to the capital, with direct connections to Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina, and even Roma Fiumicino Airport from the local station a short drive away. If you are looking for coliving near Rome that gives you the Italian countryside during the week and the city on weekends, this is what that looks like in practice.

Federico, Co-founder of Nesting Away
Jul 234 min read


How Much Does Coliving Cost in Italy? (2026 Breakdown)
Coliving in Italy costs between €600 and €1,400 per month for a private room, depending on the region, the type of accommodation, and what is included in the price. Shared rooms can start as low as €33 per night for short stays. If you are trying to figure out whether coliving makes financial sense for a month of remote work in Italy, this breakdown covers the real numbers across five different spaces spread from the Italian Alps to Sicily. What does coliving typically cost p

Federico, Co-founder of Nesting Away
Jul 25 min read


What Is Coliving? Coliving vs. Hostel vs. Hotel
Coliving is a furnished, all-inclusive living arrangement where you get a private bedroom but share the kitchen, workspace, and common areas with other residents, usually remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads staying anywhere from a week to several months. It sits in between a hostel and a hotel: more privacy and structure than a hostel, more community and longer-stay value than a hotel. What exactly is coliving? At its core, coliving is built around three things: a

Federico, Co-founder of Nesting Away
Jun 183 min read
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