<strong>Wild life:</strong> Irsina is in the Basilicata region of southern Italy.
Wild life: Irsina is in the Basilicata region of southern Italy.
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<strong>Abandoned: </strong>The village suffered postwar depopulation.
Abandoned: The village suffered postwar depopulation.
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<strong>Better options: </strong>Locals moved to the newer area of town where life was easier.
Better options: Locals moved to the newer area of town where life was easier.
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<strong>Cut off: </strong>In winter, Irsina can be cut off in the snow.
Cut off: In winter, Irsina can be cut off in the snow.
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<strong>Tall tale: </strong>Irsina was originally called Montepeloso, or 'hairy hill.'
Tall tale: Irsina was originally called Montepeloso, or 'hairy hill.'
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<strong>Pioneers: </strong>Sandy Webster and her husband Keith were first to move from abroad.
Pioneers: Sandy Webster and her husband Keith were first to move from abroad.
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<strong>Pink dream: </strong>Webster's house is in the middle of the old town.
Pink dream: Webster's house is in the middle of the old town.
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<strong>Al fresco: </strong>Webster enjoys having long lunches outside for emigrants and Italians.
Al fresco: Webster enjoys having long lunches outside for emigrants and Italians.
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<strong>Rerooting: </strong>Tiffany Day wanted to buy in her ancestral village.
Rerooting: Tiffany Day wanted to buy in her ancestral village.
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<strong>Living the dolce vita: </strong>Day's second Irsina home is a mansion.
Living the dolce vita: Day's second Irsina home is a mansion.
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<strong>Spreading the word: </strong>Day has brought countless Americans over to her ancestral homeland.
Spreading the word: Day has brought countless Americans over to her ancestral homeland.
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<strong>Bathroom with a view: </strong>Day's tub overlooks rolling hills.
Bathroom with a view: Day's tub overlooks rolling hills.
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<strong>Bucolic: </strong>Basilicata is one of the least spoiled areas of Italy.
Bucolic: Basilicata is one of the least spoiled areas of Italy.
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