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the Sicily Adventure
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Road trip to the Sicilia Outlet Village, largest outlet mall in Sicily.
Check out these high-end stores. 30 to 70% discounts.
#outletmall #shopping #sicilia #sicily #expatinsicily
#outletmall #shopping #sicilia #sicily #expatinsicily
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Remodeling house in Sicily, Italy... Do you have what it takes???
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Remodeling our Sicilian house. The joy and stress of doing a remodel, not being here full time. Do you think you could do it? #expatinsicily #expat #sicilia #sicily #houseremodel
A month of remodeling a house in Sicily, How much have we got done?
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Our ongoing house remodel in Sicily, Italy. How far have we gotten? #expat #sicilia #expatinsicily #houseremodel
Our Sicily house update! Remodel has begun!
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Update on our house remodel progress. Walls are going up! #expat #sicilia #expatinsicily #expatsinitaly #italy
Our House in Sicily, remodel update!!
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demo has started on our house. See how much they have done. #sicily #sicilia #sicilyhouse #expatinsicily #italy #houseremodel
Eat for under $20 bucks a day. Tirana, Albania
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Can we eat three meals for under 20 bucks in Tirana, Albania? #expat #tiranaalbania #travel #albaniantrip #budget #expattips #europe
Walk through new bazaar, Tirana Albania.
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A walk through the market in the New Bazaar neighborhood. Tirana, Albania #tirana #newbazaar #expat #expatinalbania #market
Tanner bridge and Berlin wall in Tirana, Albania
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Free sites to see in Tirana, Albania. Tanners bridge and Postbllok Memorial. A piece of the Berlin wall gifted to Albania to remember there is no walls. After the fall of communism. #expat #travel #albaniantrip #berlinwall #spacprison #tirana #albania
Apps and Hacks you need to know for travel!
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Apps and hacks you need to know before you travel. How to convert your money, How to get around, What cell phone provider, Protect your identity. and more. #expat #travel #apps #travelhacks #traveleurope #bestapps
Tirana, Albania. Our first impression!
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Our first impression of Tirana. Shocks you will find. #tirana #expat #slowtravel #albania #expatlife #medicaltourism #travel
Why we left Sicily, Where are we now?
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Why we left Sicily, follow our journey to new lands. #expat #travel #sicilia #slowtravel #expatlife #sicily #livingabroad #tirana #leavingtheunitedstates #balkan
We are leaving Sicily, 10 culture shocks!
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We are leaving Sicily, Italy. Culture shocks you should know. Where are we going now? What does the future hold? #expatitaly #expat #sicily #expatlife #slowtravel #lifedecisions #movetoitaly #movetosicily
A ride down Madonna del Ponte
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As we go down the main via in town, you will see shops, restaurants, fish vendor, bars, and the main church. At both ends of town are the grocery stores. At night, most of this road is closed to vehicles. During the day, it is a one-way. #sicilia #balestrate #siciliabedda
Italian Citizenship by Descent: How I Qualify
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Italian Citizenship by Descent: How I Qualify
How to sell everything and move to Italy: plus life update
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How to sell everything and move to Italy: plus life update
Balestrate Sicily in February. Carnevalandia 2024
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Balestrate Sicily in February. Carnevalandia 2024
Click baiting sucks, whoever does it. People want honesty .
@@paulmitchell5349 not really click bait. If you read the title.
You can take the American out of Missouri but you can't take Missouri out of the American.
So much nicer than when I was there is 2008. The whole country seemed covered in trash.
@@cyoungso oh really? It's really nice now.
@@theSicilyAdventure Yes, the river through town was full of trash, mostly water bottles
You traveled, not knowing language or customs. That's on you.
Could you please contact me...i live Next to you and I am really fed up with your Videos and breaking data protection
@@lw646 lmao. 😆
Slow but sure! Looking good!
Sarajevo
WELL DONE GUY NICE RELAXED DO YOU EVER GET MAD /?
@edzukich if it’s warranted we might. But we came here realizing that it’s on their time. Things in this country work differently than in the US. We are acclimating to the new culture.
I am also a dual U.S.-Italian citizen. We are planning to move there when we retire. Still looking to determine where. We do love Sicily and especially Palermo and that area.
@@Freddels1 it's a great area. Alot to do and see. Plus not that far to go to the other side if we want.
Looks like it is coming along nicely. I have an apartment in Sicily and similarly the contractors work fast when they come! Luckily last spring it only took three weeks to finish a large bathroom. Honestly, in the states construction can be slow too. I speak Italian but my obstacle is I don’t have a car. I am sure place will be beautiful.
@@lisaarezzi8274 thanks, yes it's coming along. Hopefully done in next week or so. All the furniture is scheduled to deliver, so they better be done. 😆
What city?
@@mariademasi1760 the outlet is in Agira. We ate lunch in Enna.
Oh, what a fantastic place! We will be visiting Enna at some point in 2025. The castle, and we appreciate the restaurant recommendation. We'll definitely go see John when we head that way. I'm always surprised to see all the names in English (Outlet Village). I think it's unreal! 🤣 What a great mall! Gotta go for sure. Thanks for sharing, Joe and Diana! 💕
@@TheSicilianLife thanks for watching. We found alot we want to see in Carini when we get time.
Emma looks awesome. Did you guys buy a car or do you do one of those long term rentals?
@@cnldad6076 we are renting one for now.
That place looks like the outlet stores we have in Castle Rock, Colorado. Good to know there are places like this in Sicily.
@@tonimariehurley yes. We have found several malls and stores for shopping.
The mall looks modern and safe… have you yet visited an indoor mall in Sicily, for comparison?
@@salvatoreemma yes. We've been to one in Palermo and one in Carini. Both are nice. They where packed. Both new and modern.
@@salvatoreemma sicily is safe! Ive driven all over and fell in love
@@mariademasi1760 thanks for commenting. I hope you have subscribed to follow our adventure. Do you live in Sicily?
@dianamartin9558 i live in Canada but have family there
@@mariademasi1760what town is your family in?
Looking good! Will they put a “cabinet” around the outdoor gas tank? I have heard the fuel lasts longer when it’s not directly exposed to the weather. In a past apartment I had two large tanks side by side. It was really helpful to always have a back up tank ready to go!
@@jodidelucca4190 i don't think they planned on a cabinet. But you are right. I think it would be a good idea. May be something we do later.
Ameri cani....
@tommasoromano5031 what’s that suppose to mean?
Just to say hello! We are your neighbours who just bought number 69. Perhaps meet in Balestrate!
Super-boring, drawn out and slow - I doubt anyone ares where you going, other than your immediate family. I feel like I have wasted 20 min of my life. But... it helps the channel, so yunkies are in the green
@AnnaElsi-y4k well that’s your opinion and thanks for watching. We have many subscribers that have given us their support and maybe our channel isn’t for you. ✋ ciao
Good luck guys! Seems like its going to be a super nice place! Greets from Latvia!
@@vikentijslauruts2153 thanks for watching!!
@vikentijslauruts2153 thanks for watching and commenting. We hope you subscribed to see more.
Such a great kitchen view! I might be willing to forego a countertop in order to not cover up any of that view (just kidding). But seriously, I wouldn't mind doing dishes if I got to overlook that every day. It would be so amazing to be living there at the end of December, but admittedly, the lifestyle of Italy and the pace is wildly different than in the US (and that is some of its charm-except when you're anxious to be living there full time in your own place)! I like my panettone with marscapone!
@@FindingGinaMarie mmm. We'll have to try the marscapone. Hopefully you guys can get by here sometime.
@FindingGinaMarie thank you for the nice words. I really hope to moving in by Christmas. Would be a nice gift!
@@dianamartin9558 I agree! We'll cross our fingers and toes for you. I'm not sure when work stops in Sicily and vacation time begins, but hopefully it will be once everything is finished for you! Happy holidays!
@@theSicilyAdventure We hope so, too!
Which town is that?
@@13cicc Balestrate
Nice to see you back in Sicilia. Show us some videos of the stores you guys shop at. Especially the furniture and cabinets stores. Those dam Sicilians like my self everything there is on there time. Wishing you guys all the best.❤
@@annapiazza1557 thanks for watching. Yes we need to video some of these stores. Some of them are huge.
Great to see your progress and your terrazza will be epic! Oh we laughed at your description of Palermo driving with the unmarked lanes, we just experienced in September. Would love to see a panetonne tasting!
@@reneeoconnell4606 thanks for watching. It is definitely an experience. Lol
@reneeoconnell4606 thanks for watching and commenting. I can’t wait to be out on that terrace with a glass of vino enjoying life!
Hey, guys! The place is starting to look very nice! But everything is done with the Sicilian pace as you understood it already 😊 We are still without a car as paperwork is not done 😢
@@SomethingLikeThis1 thanks for watching. Yes it's a slow pace. Lol. But will be worth it.
Thank you for commenting! Can’t wait to meet up this week!
@dianamartin9558 We are looking forward to ❤️
Slowly slowly. 👏🏻
The house looks like it’s coming along. I can hear the frustration in your voice from the lack of speed. I also built a house in Balestrate, it will take 3 times the amount of time they originally say, but it will be worth it when it all done. Congratulations. Maybe we can meet up next time we are there for a coffee.
@@JoeElitetile thanks for watching. Yes, definitely let us know when you're in town.
Is your house in palermo?
@@sonyaarcidiacono746 we are close to it. In Balestrate.
@kristenandscott Anywhere with you Kristen in Sicily She is spending a few months in Sicily in Cacamo pursuing her Italian Citizenship there because her family is from there too! She is from Pennsylvania her husband and son are visiting her now so she’s prob busy but this is her UA-cam channel her husband is Scott but it’s her story right now If you contact her or just go visit Cacamo and ask around it is a small town re everyone knows everyone so if you get in touch you may be able to find info on your fam and she is a wealth of info on the process so you won’t have to leave every 3 mos really first watch her videos they are short and she is pretty funny and has been fortunate to do so many activities with extended family she just met. Have fun Victoria working on my citizenship but still in California
Do yous have a problem finding good contractors to do renovations?
@@ellmiller2013 no. The timeframe is our only issue. And it may be because we're not here full time right now.
P.S. You guys will have some amazing views from your house!!! Good luck on all the restorations! Perhaps you can show me everything in person in February?
I think we will have to leave in February. That stinks. Hopefully we can meet up soon.
Ciao! I will be back in Castellammare in February. Perhaps we can meet sometime? I would like to ask some questions about your ER Visa process. Grazie, Paul
Sounds good. I hope we can meet up.
Well, darn it… we have to leave again the last few days of January for 3 months.
@@dianamartin9558 Shoot! Well I'll be there until the beginning of April, perhaps the stars will align?!? Lol
@@paulfreitag7772where do you go when you leave Sicily?
@@dianamartin9558 Typically back home to Wisconsin to spend time/help my mom but recently I have been thinking of other places to visit. Possibly Tunisia, Montenegro, Sri Lanka, Amazon, idk?
Wonderful to see you guys back in Sicily~! Looking forward to meeting you all when we get back. It's getting exciting, guys ~ so beautiful!! 😍 Ciao, Croce & Carol Amato
Carol-We found your mall, in Carini. It’s super! We can’t wait to meet you all. We have so many questions regarding living in Sicily.
Thanks, We are looking forward to getting together too!
@@dianamartin9558 Fantastic!! It will be so nice having y'all so close. 💚 Can't wait! Ciao Ciao
@@theSicilyAdventure Wonderful 😍😍
@@TheSicilianLifeis there any stores in carini or other towns close that sell good pots and pans?? Stoneware? Or cast iron? Thank you!
Americani😂 Next Holidays in Northern Italy Piemonte, Lombardia or Emilia-Romagna. That's next level culture shock and much more culture than in any american place.
I've been to Italy many times. While there are things to adjust to, it is such a lovely, and wonderful country. The people are so kind. Many of the things we become accustomed to here in the US are not really good/healthy for us. Americans are a consumer driven society, and Italy is an experience based society. They are family/friend oriented. Don't dwell on little things that bother you. The overall experience is gold!
@@niceone1020 this is all the reasons we moved to Sicily. We love everything about it.
Sounds like you do not belong in Italy. You belong in the US
What? No coke fountains is a problem?🙄
@lisaarezzi8274 we didn’t say the shocks were for us. They are for people that have never been to Sicily. We love Sicily and weren’t complaining. It was just a UA-cam hack to get views. If you love Sicily and want to watch videos about our house renovations, subscribe.
You no belong ina da sicily, ciao ciao
You are not ready to live abroad.
@@marcioandreazzi6223 lmao 🤣 we already do. Sicily is our home. We love everything about it.
@@marcioandreazzi6223 where is it you live? If you have even traveled, you didn't find any differences?
Just lived in six countries so far in my 64 years. Italy one of them. Now I hop between Miami and Italy. Plan to live more time in Bergamo in 2025. I learned not to compare "culture shocks". I accept them and adapt.
@@marcioandreazzi6223 we have no problem with the "shocks" it's everything we love.
@@marcioandreazzi6223the shocks were for people who haven’t been to Sicily. Don’t you ever watch other UA-cam channels. They use the title to draw people in. LEAW today said it was their last video in Sicily. It’s not!
Y'all sound like you're better off staying in the States. Sorry you're having such a rough time.
@@marypihlak1681 lol. We never said we was having a rough time. Sicily is our full time home.
@maryphihak1681 you are way off…. These shocks are for American who haven’t traveled to Sicily. We love the shocks and want people to know before they come here. Sicily is our home and we will have more videos out soon of our home we are renovating in our beach town. Hope you will continue to watch and not be so judgmental! ✋ ciao
Wow the American hate is real lol! Most of us Americans haven't had the time or money to travel the world and we appreciate UA-camrs who are brave enough to share their experience. America is also a melting pot so in our country we have the unique opportunity to come into contact with a variety of cultures so some never feel the need to move. We have been in a bubble but social media has helped many Americans to think outside of the box and yes many of us will experience culture shock when we leave that bubble suprise suprise. The ignorance and hate in the comments is telling. You really can't speak in general of any nationality of people because we are all individuals... especially Americans because we come from so many different backgrounds. So to say Americans are dumb, Americans are whiny....seems like you have chosen to associate with an annoying group of Americans lol! Choose your American friends better and be kind or stop judging a whole country based on what you've seen in the movies.
@@uncommon1170 thanks for watching and the comment. Thanks for understanding our intent. We were simply trying to describe things Americans would find different. I didn't think we were complaining but some thought we were.
@theSicilyAdventure Thank you both for being candid. I found this video to be helpful. I've watched several videos about the pros of living in Sicily and it's helpful to hear your take on what you experienced.
Typical whiner. A tat doesn’t give you a man card. You both are definitely a match. Lol
How's your house coming?
@@tonimariehurley we got pictures once since we've been gone. We'll be back next week to see how much they have gotten done
Thanks, guys! Super content! What are the pros/cons, comparison/contrast compared with Sicily?
@@taraann-ms1oi thanks for watching and the comment. We will try and do a video on that soon.
@ looking forward to it! 👍🏻
Americans are shmucks.
Ok from Sicily to Albania 😮
WOW ~ I applaud you for your tenacious persistence! That's amazing ~ loved hearing your story. I got Italian citizenship back in 2006, and two of my kids did too. This was through Croce, my husband, who was born and raised in Sicily. So our process was fairly straightforward due to that. Question: Did the law change at some point about not allowing dual citizenship? Croce did not have to renounce his Italian citizenship when he naturalized in the U.S. Also, do you have to pass a language test for your citizenship or does Diana? Thank you. 😊 Very interesting hearing your story! Ciao ~ Carol Amato
@@TheSicilianLife thank you for your comment. I think at one time they did not allow dual citizenship. I believe it changed in the 90's, but don't quote me. I don't need a language test but Diana will to get hers. I am waiting on the judge right now to assign a case number and a court date. It has been hard to be patient especially with the house renovation and everything else going on.
@@theSicilyAdventure bless your hearts. I know it's a long process. You're going to be greatly rewarded very soon, so that will be all worth it! You're building your dream place with a gorgeous view. Will say a prayer that the judge will assign it soon. ~ Ciao, Carol
This video is for ignorant people !!! Why would you want Sicily to be like Walmart ? 😂
@@ruskiexpatsreviews2683 no one said Sicily should be like walmart. People in the US are used to going shopping all hours of the day or night. Simple stating you won't be able to do that in Sicily.
White lotus series and others distort Americans outlook of Sicily. So we felt it was a good way to explain some of the differences. We ❤ Sicilian life!
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Wow, my great grandfather came from Caccamo, too! I want dual citizenship, but now that Italy is requiring my grandfather to have been 21 when my great grandfather became a citizen, i no longer qualify :'(
@@tonimariehurley wow. What was his name? I'm sorry to hear it effected you. Maybe you can get an ERV visa, if you want to move there.
@theSicilyAdventure Luigi Guagenti or Guagluti I'm not sure which is the real last name because at Ellis Island, it was Guagenti. He came to NYC, later on moving to upstate NY. He had my grandfather and became a citizen when he was 12. He died the next year at age 48. So sad. He was a tailor and had his own shop in Palermo. There are Guagenti in Palermo and surrounding areas so that's probably our real last name, not the other name.
@@tonimariehurley i have some Guagenti from Caccamo that I'm related to. I think one married one of my Venturella ancestors.
@theSicilyAdventure wow, no way! That's crazy! There's a man who does research on family history in Caccamo, but I don't know his name or how to contact him. Do you know who he is? I want to find out more about my great grandfather. BTW, he was born 1877
@@tonimariehurley yeah I do. He knows the Guagenti and is a shirt tail relative of mine. Email me at thesicilyadventure@gmail.com
How do your adult children feel about you moving out of the country?
@@tonimariehurley mostly ok with it. I think they are excited to Hopefully come visit us.