UPDATE Dec.2023: After doing some research we find that Italy is actually doing something to clean up Calabria and other parts of Southern Italy. But there's MANY MORE where they came from. www.voanews.com/a/verdicts-expected-in-italy-s-mafi-syndicate-trial/7362188.html ---- People should do their research and know this stuff, especially if moving there! ---- www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12800541/Inside-horrific-world-Calabrian-Mafia-widow-fed-pigs-man-dead-dolphins-dumped-property-didnt-pay-protection-shocking-stories-Italys-biggest-gangster-trial-30-years.html ---It's not over-Italy's infiltrated. The Italians have negative and sometimes fatal encounters with them every single day. They don't talk about it, they're afraid and expats are oblivious to it. I get it, the food and the gorgeous landscapes are distracting. Take CARE!
Speaking as an American myself, much of this seems more than a bit rich coming from a citizen of the USA, the land of underfunded and poor-to-nonexistent mass transit, tens of millions of citizens w/o health insurance or the means to afford it, drug price gouging, government capture by corporate monopolies, rampant gun violence, high rates of violent crime, suicide and opioid abuse, asphalted suburban sprawl, lousy air and water quality, industrial food, white privilege and de facto segregation by race. Too many instances in this video of anecdotal claims followed by "I won't go into the details...." BTW, China's largest trade partner is the dear old USA.
It sounds like you need to make a video about your country, the usa, you'd get more views if you made a video rather than a comment on someone else's channel that is talking strictly about Italy, not the usa and how bad it has become. We hear you loud and clear but this is not the place to go off on your hatred of your country. Btw, if people weren't so lazy and did their own research my anecdotal claims as you say, would be readily apparent to the reading eye. The video is not about the Italian mafia and what they do and have control of in Italy. Do some research, learn and be enlightened. Have a good day.
1. What makes you think I'm a citizen of the USA? What if I told you I was not a citizen of the USA. Yes, my English is perfect and that is the deceiver. I'm NOT a citizen of the USA I have not lived in the USA for 12 years. 2. Yes, the USA has it's problems but the video is not about the USA. 3. Almost everything you speak of is comparing the USA to Italy. I'm not sure why you are comparing Italy to the USA. What's the purpose? Did I say the USA was better than Italy? I must have hit a hot button on this one.
@@louisdangelo9375 In Mexico they also have a drug cartel and people love to say, if you stay out of their way nothing bad will happen to you. That's true for the most part but people forgot that indirectly they control many facets of the country that affect the citizens, such as agriculture and food, crime, business culture, elections. etc, etc they've embedded themselves into the govt. in Mexico. Southern Italy is no different. Sooner or later it affects everyone, whether they know it or simply are still sleeping their life away unaware of what's going on around them.
@@louisdangelo9375I think most people who speak the truth have good reason to be wary and aware of these mafia types which is in all of our governments. I think the mafia is probably just the cabal who are ruling the world. A very evil lot. And I for one am glad to be made aware and their collaboration with China speaks volumes!
@@HMFamilyLifedefinitely and when they control the farming thry control the crops and ensure they are sprayed with poisons. The food shortages that are coming soon will all stem from these mafia groups all around the works who are obviously just working for the world's governments. It is true though it's everywhere. But some countries definitely worse than others and it's good to be made aware then make your own choice
If you are able to be a dual citizen of Italy/USA you will find you have better healthcare in italy and cheaper than the USA and also senior discounts in Italy. I've travelled to many countries in Central America. Yes, there is also crime and ripoffs. BTW, Costa RIca's beauty is being ruined by their GMO and pesticide use. Unbelievable.
I used to live in Italy in early 2000’s, right at the transition to Euros from the Lira. I bet it’s a different world out there now. I’ve been back for brief visits since, still better than France.
@@yannip2083 first of all a true italian does not have his nose stuck up a place where the sun dont shine ,to be sure to be sure .italians have been there and back mean while the french are half way to there.
I want to purchase some Real Estate there with the Seaview. It’s very pretty in Italy and I love the old school place. It’s the way the ceilings are arched in the floors are beautiful in the big windows.
There are 1000s of people that move to italy from the us yearly most like it there and will never come back. There are many you tube videos like calabria dreaming l, you me sicily, and 100s more. Best thing to do is spend a few months where you want to move to before you do it.
Yes, it looks like Italy is finally doing something to clean up Southern Italy. Namely Calabria. Before that the gangsters were infiltrating the agriculture, hospital systems, pharmacies, even in the parliament, etc....etc...Most people are afraid to talk about it lest they become a target, and they do....hopefully it's getting cleaned up. Why don't people know this? Do some research, best to do it in Italian.
Strange comments. You call people and shopkeepers who are forced to pay high fees to maffia no crime? It is probably only safe it you play by their rules. What a weird place to live in if criminals determine the rules not people (through some type of democracy).
@@mradventurer8104 Yes, we always get the naysayers and those who sweep crime under the rug. they're usually the folks that have vested interests in the place like property for sell or rent. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts.
Excellent video! Very entertaining, great sense of humor, reminded me of Leonardo Sciascia (he's from Sicily, by the way) LOL Thank you a biiiig lot! Next time I'm in an Alitalia flight I'll tell 'em your opinion of them (and give them the link, that'll boost your ratings).
The south has a lot of history, duh so does centrale and northern Italy. The weather is great everywhere in Italy .. the biggest Reason not to live in the south Is the hospitals schools and all essential services people need dont work. The northern hospitals are inundated with southerners who come to get treatment here in Milan Torino Bologna. P.S ROME Is in the South not the North.
Yes and unfortunately with the advent of what's happening post 2020 staying healthy has become much more challenging and difficult for many people, if you know what I mean. Thanks for watching! Take care.
I'm 76yo American, agnostic, with moderate liberal politics. I've been considering moving to Nice, France. But I loved visiting Italy. I would rather not have to need a car. I would have to rent, as I can't afford to buy in Nice. Do you think Nice would be better suited for me?
Hello there. We've never been to Nice so you might want to check out some forums about Nice. The stranglehold of the people is pretty darn rough over there though. You might want to check into that as well, if your personal freedom means anything to you. Thanks for watching the video. Take care!
Good afternoon James, I hope you’re having fun, about Nice, I lived there for 8 years, lots of problems, deliberately made by people, French do not want foreigners permanently, only visitors for few weeks. But I learned a lot, love my local beach , bar in old town Shapko , train and buses are great. Beautiful city run by mafia. Regards
@@HMFamilyLifeI think you'll find that now we've entered the age of Aquarius with pluto moving into Aquarius on January 20th, that the French are already revolting. Do you know the last time pluto moved into Aquarius? In the 17th century, and what happened then? The French revolution! 😀⚡🔥 This is happening all around the world now - it's already started with the farmers in Europe. 😀 Although the illuminate owned media won't show that. The French hate being repressed and dictated to so they are one of the first to fight back. But this will happen all over the world this year it's avery exciting time to be alive and witnes! 😀 Viva la Revolucion!
good video, im really suffering this place right now, ive had neighbours trying to steal my land, then take ME to court for stopping them. they now tell me i cant access the medical system here, ive no doctor and i just had 2 strokes, 2 2weeks in hospital, and they now tell me i have to pay for it all stuck at home with no medicine or medical support. it doesnt seem a pretty place to me anymore. be very careful about living here.
There is a reason why the Italians that can leave. I would add how overwhelming cheap most are and see Americans as an opportunity to rip them off. It might seem you will pay less taxes but for most, this is not the case. There are areas in Italy the police won’t even go into. Do your research guys. Your on point with all.
The EU is the biggest trading block in the world. There are problems but the benefits out weigh them. What place dose n't . Look at the USA, UK, China etc. PS Italy has the second best health system in the world.
The EU has already forfeit that claim. The UK leaving and joining the TPP has transformed the situation. In fact, most of the EU is in or rapidly heading for recession. It's the old story: "socialists always run out of other people's money". I think Italy would leave the EU too - if it could. I don't agree with a lot of this video, but on the subject of the EU he's dead right!
@@fredflintstone9963 Yes, the EU is transferring a lot of money and investment from the rich northwest to the south and east. Is that so bad? At the same time it is doing big improvements when it comes to the environment. Eastern Europe is very happy with the EU I think, because they know they are getting lifted up to a better standard. People love complaining, forgetting the benefits. The UK is learning this the hard way.
You all are in for a big surprise. It's not ITALY of yesteryear it's the EU. It's just another UN that has power and control over the countries. A lot is going on in Italy right now and if you're not there, you should do some research and studying in the Italian language papers to get the real news.
And the cost of living is Very High, I can see you just eating calzone and the flag if Italy eh? When you go to the bathroom IT'S AN INSULT for the Italians, They see their flag inside The toilet see? Not Nice 🙂
The superstition comment hit home. I traveled long business over the years to Italy and yes it is true. Think of the evil eye. Goes back millennia. Plus all the saints and processions, just seems a morphing of Roman mythology into modern Catholisism.
Thanks for the information that was actually very helpful, the fact that alot of the elderly were in fear about getting the "virus" and dying most likely explains why so many elderly in Italy died, because of the proganda, we tend to realise our fears. Alsovthe fact that they are collaborating with China tells you how this beautiful country could go. Although I think all that will end this year as people finally wake up to the truth of what's been going on during this plandemic. But interesting info thank you.
Most people died in Italy because they were the first city to get hit as they are actually direct flights from Wuhan to Italy - A lot of rich Chinese have houses in North Italy. So when China new the virus was released from the lab they waited several months before they even reported the virus. So by the time Italy figured what the virus was and how it was transmitted the damage was all ready done....the Government of China actually has a lot of blood on there hands for this.
UPDATE Dec.2023: After doing some research we find that Italy is actually doing something to clean up Calabria and other parts of Southern Italy. But there's MANY MORE where they came from. www.voanews.com/a/verdicts-expected-in-italy-s-mafi-syndicate-trial/7362188.html ---- People should do their research and know this stuff, especially if moving there! ---- www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12800541/Inside-horrific-world-Calabrian-Mafia-widow-fed-pigs-man-dead-dolphins-dumped-property-didnt-pay-protection-shocking-stories-Italys-biggest-gangster-trial-30-years.html ---It's not over-Italy's infiltrated. The Italians have negative and sometimes fatal encounters with them every single day. They don't talk about it, they're afraid and expats are oblivious to it. I get it, the food and the gorgeous landscapes are distracting. Take CARE!
Speaking as an American myself, much of this seems more than a bit rich coming from a citizen of the USA, the land of underfunded and poor-to-nonexistent mass transit, tens of millions of citizens w/o health insurance or the means to afford it, drug price gouging, government capture by corporate monopolies, rampant gun violence, high rates of violent crime, suicide and opioid abuse, asphalted suburban sprawl, lousy air and water quality, industrial food, white privilege and de facto segregation by race. Too many instances in this video of anecdotal claims followed by "I won't go into the details...." BTW, China's largest trade partner is the dear old USA.
It sounds like you need to make a video about your country, the usa, you'd get more views if you made a video rather than a comment on someone else's channel that is talking strictly about Italy, not the usa and how bad it has become. We hear you loud and clear but this is not the place to go off on your hatred of your country. Btw, if people weren't so lazy and did their own research my anecdotal claims as you say, would be readily apparent to the reading eye. The video is not about the Italian mafia and what they do and have control of in Italy. Do some research, learn and be enlightened. Have a good day.
1. What makes you think I'm a citizen of the USA? What if I told you I was not a citizen of the USA. Yes, my English is perfect and that is the deceiver. I'm NOT a citizen of the USA I have not lived in the USA for 12 years. 2. Yes, the USA has it's problems but the video is not about the USA. 3. Almost everything you speak of is comparing the USA to Italy. I'm not sure why you are comparing Italy to the USA. What's the purpose? Did I say the USA was better than Italy? I must have hit a hot button on this one.
@@louisdangelo9375 In Mexico they also have a drug cartel and people love to say, if you stay out of their way nothing bad will happen to you. That's true for the most part but people forgot that indirectly they control many facets of the country that affect the citizens, such as agriculture and food, crime, business culture, elections. etc, etc they've embedded themselves into the govt. in Mexico. Southern Italy is no different. Sooner or later it affects everyone, whether they know it or simply are still sleeping their life away unaware of what's going on around them.
@@louisdangelo9375I think most people who speak the truth have good reason to be wary and aware of these mafia types which is in all of our governments. I think the mafia is probably just the cabal who are ruling the world. A very evil lot. And I for one am glad to be made aware and their collaboration with China speaks volumes!
@@HMFamilyLifedefinitely and when they control the farming thry control the crops and ensure they are sprayed with poisons. The food shortages that are coming soon will all stem from these mafia groups all around the works who are obviously just working for the world's governments. It is true though it's everywhere. But some countries definitely worse than others and it's good to be made aware then make your own choice
High taxes? Australia says hold my beer
If you are able to be a dual citizen of Italy/USA you will find you have better healthcare in italy and cheaper than the USA and also senior discounts in Italy. I've travelled to many countries in Central America. Yes, there is also crime and ripoffs. BTW, Costa RIca's beauty is being ruined by their GMO and pesticide use. Unbelievable.
All I know is that if I saw a crowd assembling in the US I would walk the opposite way.
lol good idea!
I used to live in Italy in early 2000’s, right at the transition to Euros from the Lira. I bet it’s a different world out there now. I’ve been back for brief visits since, still better than France.
It's a whole new ballgame. Thanks for commenting.
I am interested to know in what way/s Italy is better than France?
@@yannip2083 first of all a true italian does not have his nose stuck up a place where the sun dont shine ,to be sure to be sure .italians have been there and back mean while the french are half way to there.
You are 100% right with your comments, there are more, but the last ones are the worst.
I want to purchase some Real Estate there with the Seaview. It’s very pretty in Italy and I love the old school place. It’s the way the ceilings are arched in the floors are beautiful in the big windows.
We agree, Italy is so lovely.
Are you a millionair?
don't come, last thing we need is a bunch of murican to gentrifry us, stick to Costa Rica and leave us the fuck alone.
I love that u add what u guys make to eat😊I always fantasize abt living in Italy..Thank u for all ur info on Italy🥰
There are 1000s of people that move to italy from the us yearly most like it there and will never come back. There are many you tube videos like calabria dreaming l, you me sicily, and 100s more. Best thing to do is spend a few months where you want to move to before you do it.
Lol, Mafia?! I guess you never lived in NYC or Chicago. Any "mafia" area I've lived in had no crime. I felt very safe.
Yes, it looks like Italy is finally doing something to clean up Southern Italy. Namely Calabria. Before that the gangsters were infiltrating the agriculture, hospital systems, pharmacies, even in the parliament, etc....etc...Most people are afraid to talk about it lest they become a target, and they do....hopefully it's getting cleaned up. Why don't people know this? Do some research, best to do it in Italian.
Strange comments. You call people and shopkeepers who are forced to pay high fees to maffia no crime? It is probably only safe it you play by their rules. What a weird place to live in if criminals determine the rules not people (through some type of democracy).
@@mradventurer8104 Yes, we always get the naysayers and those who sweep crime under the rug. they're usually the folks that have vested interests in the place like property for sell or rent. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts.
And these mafias are Italian-Americans.
@@LolaRamos-ox3gu lol
I use Iberia often and although it is very much criticized it must be way better than Alitalia.
Yes we've used Iberia several times. Not within Italy though. Thanks for commenting.
Get your act together Italy! Get rid of the CCP, lower your taxes, get rid of corruption! Vote for Salvini and I will move there.
I think it's funny how you tip-toe around giving your honest opinion on a place. Just bust on Italy like the mob will bust your knee caps, lol. Liked.
That's my natural inclination, to bust on it, but youtube may not agree... thanks for commenting.
great video ty
Thank you for coming to our channel and watching. Take care!
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So number 10 makes it just like Australia! Thanks mate for helping me cross it off the list of maybes. Yes I remember Italy fondly from 1989…
Excellent 👌
which country will you retire or are retired in?
Excellent video! Very entertaining, great sense of humor, reminded me of Leonardo Sciascia (he's from Sicily, by the way) LOL Thank you a biiiig lot! Next time I'm in an Alitalia flight I'll tell 'em your opinion of them (and give them the link, that'll boost your ratings).
lol....Unfortunately you're too late. They went bankrupt last year! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@HMFamilyLife The ghosts of Alitalia must be on your tail at night? LOL
@@HMFamilyLifefunny 😂😂😂😂😂
The south has a lot of history, duh so does centrale and northern Italy. The weather is great everywhere in Italy .. the biggest Reason not to live in the south Is the hospitals schools and all essential services people need dont work. The northern hospitals are inundated with southerners who come to get treatment here in Milan Torino Bologna. P.S ROME Is in the South not the North.
Rome is in the CENTRE of the country
How bad are the hospitals in the south? I want to move to Sardinia, or the south part of the mainland. For me it is important to have good hospitals.
I really want to go back but just to visit. It would be like closure for me...but I would never
Live there.
Italy is great if you remain healthy
Yes and unfortunately with the advent of what's happening post 2020 staying healthy has become much more challenging and difficult for many people, if you know what I mean. Thanks for watching! Take care.
thanks
I stayed there for a while and I experienced the same things. I like Albania much better.
It’s good to find the right place
Wow, those empanadas look delicious.
Thanks, yeah we love to cook.
I'm 76yo American, agnostic, with moderate liberal politics. I've been considering moving to Nice, France. But I loved visiting Italy. I would rather not have to need a car. I would have to rent, as I can't afford to buy in Nice. Do you think Nice would be better suited for me?
Hello there. We've never been to Nice so you might want to check out some forums about Nice. The stranglehold of the people is pretty darn rough over there though. You might want to check into that as well, if your personal freedom means anything to you. Thanks for watching the video. Take care!
Good afternoon James, I hope you’re having fun, about Nice, I lived there for 8 years, lots of problems, deliberately made by people, French do not want foreigners permanently, only visitors for few weeks. But I learned a lot, love my local beach , bar in old town Shapko , train and buses are great. Beautiful city run by mafia. Regards
For affordability I would say forget Nice. Stay out of big cities.
@@HMFamilyLifeI think you'll find that now we've entered the age of Aquarius with pluto moving into Aquarius on January 20th, that the French are already revolting. Do you know the last time pluto moved into Aquarius? In the 17th century, and what happened then? The French revolution! 😀⚡🔥 This is happening all around the world now - it's already started with the farmers in Europe. 😀 Although the illuminate owned media won't show that. The French hate being repressed and dictated to so they are one of the first to fight back. But this will happen all over the world this year it's avery exciting time to be alive and witnes! 😀 Viva la Revolucion!
good video, im really suffering this place right now, ive had neighbours trying to steal my land, then take ME to court for stopping them. they now tell me i cant access the medical system here, ive no doctor and i just had 2 strokes, 2 2weeks in hospital, and they now tell me i have to pay for it all stuck at home with no medicine or medical support. it doesnt seem a pretty place to me anymore. be very careful about living here.
I'm so sorry, wishing you the best
yes they don't tell you those things in those videos trying to sell you a dream; people are ruthless especially in southern italy
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How's that Ecuador thing working out?
Ecuador? Haven't been in Ecuador for a long time now.
Italian foof=d is phenomenal...if you have the taste of a 10 years old
There's a reason why our cuisine is appreciated all over the world, but obviously you're a moron who at most eats mad cow hamburgers.....
Decrepit real estate ? Have you been to Detroit ?
There is a reason why the Italians that can leave. I would add how overwhelming cheap most are and see Americans as an opportunity to rip them off. It might seem you will pay less taxes but for most, this is not the case. There are areas in Italy the police won’t even go into. Do your research guys. Your on point with all.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
The EU is the biggest trading block in the world. There are problems but the benefits out weigh them. What place dose n't . Look at the USA, UK, China etc. PS Italy has the second best health system in the world.
The EU has already forfeit that claim. The UK leaving and joining the TPP has transformed the situation.
In fact, most of the EU is in or rapidly heading for recession. It's the old story: "socialists always run out of other people's money". I think Italy would leave the EU too - if it could. I don't agree with a lot of this video, but on the subject of the EU he's dead right!
@@fredflintstone9963 Yes, the EU is transferring a lot of money and investment from the rich northwest to the south and east. Is that so bad? At the same time it is doing big improvements when it comes to the environment. Eastern Europe is very happy with the EU I think, because they know they are getting lifted up to a better standard. People love complaining, forgetting the benefits. The UK is learning this the hard way.
You all are in for a big surprise. It's not ITALY of yesteryear it's the EU. It's just another UN that has power and control over the countries. A lot is going on in Italy right now and if you're not there, you should do some research and studying in the Italian language papers to get the real news.
Do you know what happened in their hospitals during the covid 19 outbreak? WAKE UP!
Prozac helps ....
And the cost of living is Very High, I can see you just eating calzone and the flag if Italy eh? When you go to the bathroom IT'S AN INSULT for the Italians, They see their flag inside The toilet see? Not Nice 🙂
where in italy did you stay where you felt the presence of the mafia
We lived in southern Italy.
@@HMFamilyLifeDo you know how mafia is in Sardinia?
Calabria?
The superstition comment hit home. I traveled long business over the years to Italy and yes it is true. Think of the evil eye. Goes back millennia. Plus all the saints and processions, just seems a morphing of Roman mythology into modern Catholisism.
Stop spreading idiocy! Maybe it’s a superstition of a little part of southern Italy. By now it should be clear that Italy is a very diverse country
Thanks for the information that was actually very helpful, the fact that alot of the elderly were in fear about getting the "virus" and dying most likely explains why so many elderly in Italy died, because of the proganda, we tend to realise our fears. Alsovthe fact that they are collaborating with China tells you how this beautiful country could go. Although I think all that will end this year as people finally wake up to the truth of what's been going on during this plandemic. But interesting info thank you.
Thank you, glad you liked the information.
Most people died in Italy because they were the first city to get hit as they are actually direct flights from Wuhan to Italy - A lot of rich Chinese have houses in North Italy. So when China new the virus was released from the lab they waited several months before they even reported the virus. So by the time Italy figured what the virus was and how it was transmitted the damage was all ready done....the Government of China actually has a lot of blood on there hands for this.