I love it!!! Those tomatoes and the fresh greens! OMG! So many ramps! I could wheel around in my chair. Thank you for showing us that wonderful little village.
OMG! That is Amazing! I have to get you in touch with Tabatha! She just purchased the house and will be renovating! I am sure she would love for you to see it! Can you come over?
Ciao Chris, Ciao Bonnie 🙋♀️It’s Amazing How You Two get around every Corner of the Village and as you go People Know you and if they don’t they Greet You! That says a lot How Kind and Friendly every one is. That Palazzo is Beautiful Place for Great Venues Your Friend got a great Vision!! Thanks for Taking us along on this Tour! Enjoy the Rest of the Day! Much Love Noriko
This is the sort of video that not many people make. Thank you! I tried asking many years ago to enquire about buses to and from SDTalao to towns like Scalea, and also buses to the nearest beach (maybe summer-time only?) but only heard reference to there being some buses. I wasn't sure if they were just school buses on school days?
I enjoyed watching your video, as I’m visiting Santa Domenica in a little over a week, l’m one of the jazz artists from North America coming to play at the International Tyrrehenian Jazz Festival. In your video you mentioned you know a “Wilma”; I’m wondering if that’s the same Wilma I’m staying at her palazzo and she and my good friend from Hawaii/Portland Elena, started the jazz festival a few years ago. And you mentioned an BnB I’d love to learn more about it and get a look while I’m staying in Santa Domenica. Again, enjoyed the video showing me the town I’ll be staying at for about a a week. I’m traveling from my home in NW Alabama; I live in an area know as “The Shoals” aka Muscle Shoals, the hit recording Capitol of the world. Anyway, I’m really looking forward to my visit in just over a week (July 23, 2024). Thanks again for the tour! - Ed Bisquera, Pianist/Composer
Hi Chris, thank you for this wonderful video. I loved hearing the anecdotes as you walked. It brought up so many questions such as what colour will you paint Casa Christina? Why did the couple Bonnie spoke about move away from SDT? Is the pretty blue house for sale? Do those huge tomatoes at Nuncia's taste as good as they look? Can we watch more walks about the village? I can see why you love it so much! Many thanks! P.S. I love the house tours too😊
Hi Susan, your comment made me laugh. I left in the commentary because I thought it was interesting. I’m glad you caught it. In answer to your question I think we are going to paint Casa Christina blue like a light blue with white trimming I think that will look really nice. The couple Bonnie was talking about is moving back to the US because they have grandkids and apparently they miss them a lot.And yes the tomatoes at Nunzia store taste as good as they look. All of the produce here tastes amazing. This walk through the village has been very popular so I will do more. In fact next week I intend to go to Praia Mare and Diamante and do the same thing. Stay tuned. And happy Mother’s Day!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Hi Chris! Thank you for answering my questions. After I posted I wondered if I'd crossed the line from curious to nosy😁. I've always been intrigued about why people sell properties and their plans moving on from there. I'm really looking forward to seeing Casa Christina when all the renos are finished. I know she will look really beautiful. The tomatoes are the stuff dreams are made of😋. Please keep your wonderful and inspiring videos coming. I can't get enough of them!
I’m falling in love! I’m so glad you did a tour! I’m wondering: how many restaurants? Bars, cafes, gelato? BAKERY? What is the nearest big town? Thank you!
Hi Terri! We hav a restaurant (Soon to be 2), a butcher shop, two grocery shops where they can order you what you need, 2 couple of hairdressers, a pharmacy, doctor's office and a bunch of other services. It is a smallish village but we have everything we need here. Scalea is 6 km down the hill from us and it has the huge grocery store with everything you could want. It is a tourist town so there are many restaurants and shops. It is very convenient!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Wow! That’s great! Thank you for replying back to me. What about a short video with train times and costs and/or drive times to Florence etc. for day trips or overnight?
That was great. thank you. It reminded me of some of the "Pro Walk Tours" that I watch on UA-cam. They take me all over Italy! Check them out. you might pick up some tips too.
I know this video is a few months old now but I have noticed in many videos as you walk around, the dark stain at the bottom of all the buildings. Is that mould..? I know they weren't aware of damp courses back when these building were built but it is a bit concerning. Such a shame the buildings have been rendered over, or how do you call it, stucco I think. Some towns have stripped their buildings back to the the original stone and it looks amazing..
These are just water stains but could be mold in some cases, particularly on northern-facing walls. We are close to the sea so the air is fairly humid. Many buildings have been rendered over with stucco, but when renovating them, in some cases you can easily chip off the stucco to expose the original stone construction ... it's a matter of personal choice.
Hi Joseph, We researched earthquakes here and we are aware form the major faults. That said Italy has earthquakes and they are a fact of life like in California. Our house is over 300 years old so we are not too worried.
Where are all the people? Or do they come out after 4? And is there a large population of migrants there? I know they were coming in by the boat load at one time, & overpopulating Southern Italia.
Hi Jan, There were people out and about. they are working but you can hear us great people as we go. There has bene no issue with overpopulation or violence.
You have to ensure that certain measures are implemented. Our architect is a master at this. Some of these properties had been abandoned when we did this video. Happily many have been sold to new owners who are fixing them up.
Seeing your video puts me there as if I'm walking around in the town- nice experience. Thank you.
This is great! Several people have asked do I thought I would make a simple one.
Thanks for a wonderful video. I felt like I was walking next to you and enjoying the town. Just lovely.
Oh how great! I am so glad!!
So peaceful and beautiful!
It really is!
I love it!!! Those tomatoes and the fresh greens! OMG! So many ramps! I could wheel around in my chair. Thank you for showing us that wonderful little village.
Hi Belinda! Yes! It is lovely here! I hope you can come over!
Beautiful walking tour! Thank you! ❤️
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
So lovely! .. the birdsong with the views 🥰
These are the swifts. I love those birds. They sweep around in the morning catching bugs and playing with you.
This popped up in my UA-cam somehow. Just caught a glimpse of our new home. I do love this video!
Oh FUN!!!!!
Amazing 🙌 Thanks loved the walk thru, hopefully one day soon we meet 👍😀🙏🇮🇹
Yes! I would love that!
Video carino, semplice e spontaneo 💝🌷
Grazie Paola!
Oh my gosh I was looking at this because my family ancestral home is here and you mentioned it!!!!!! I'm from the Pezzotti family!!!
OMG! That is Amazing! I have to get you in touch with Tabatha! She just purchased the house and will be renovating! I am sure she would love for you to see it! Can you come over?
What a lovely video, Chris! A clever idea to walk through this sweet little town! Grazie!
Thank you Catherine! I am so glad you liked it!
Incredible… really helps you appreciate the village atmosphere. Thank you
You are welcome Pat! We walked past your house in the upper village! Did you see it?
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Fingers crossed. Love the location and the whole vibe
Ciao Chris, Ciao Bonnie 🙋♀️It’s Amazing How You Two get around every Corner of the Village and as you go People Know you and if they don’t they Greet You! That says a lot How Kind and Friendly every one is. That Palazzo is Beautiful Place for Great Venues Your Friend got a great Vision!! Thanks for Taking us along on this Tour! Enjoy the Rest of the Day! Much Love Noriko
You are so welcome Noriko! Can't wait for you to experience it!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC As Soon as I can Travel I will Join You!
Beautiful! Felt like I was there. Would so love to explore all the little vias. ❤️. Happy Mother’s Day 💐
Hi Tobi! Exploring is one of the joys of this village! It is like Hogwarts until you get used to it! It is also great exercise!
This is the sort of video that not many people make. Thank you! I tried asking many years ago to enquire about buses to and from SDTalao to towns like Scalea, and also buses to the nearest beach (maybe summer-time only?) but only heard reference to there being some buses. I wasn't sure if they were just school buses on school days?
No they are regular buses. I will see if I can get a schedule.
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Thank you so much. That would be so kind.
Greetings from Canada. I will be definitely staying at your b&b.
Fantastic Lucy! Can't wait!
What a trip!! Thank you for taking me to Italy for free😂💕
You are so welcome!
Thank you! Grazie!
Prego Laura!
I enjoyed watching your video, as I’m visiting Santa Domenica in a little over a week, l’m one of the jazz artists from North America coming to play at the International Tyrrehenian Jazz Festival.
In your video you mentioned you know a “Wilma”; I’m wondering if that’s the same Wilma I’m staying at her palazzo and she and my good friend from Hawaii/Portland Elena, started the jazz festival a few years ago.
And you mentioned an BnB I’d love to learn more about it and get a look while I’m staying in Santa Domenica.
Again, enjoyed the video showing me the town I’ll be staying at for about a a week.
I’m traveling from my home in NW Alabama; I live in an area know as “The Shoals” aka Muscle Shoals, the hit recording Capitol of the world.
Anyway, I’m really looking forward to my visit in just over a week (July 23, 2024).
Thanks again for the tour!
- Ed Bisquera, Pianist/Composer
Hi Ed,
Can you please send me an email at info@supersavvytravelers.com? I can address your questions there. Thank you.
This is lovely and relaxing. Thank you, again. Heidelberg had market days. Is there the same thing, here?
Hi Kevin, Yes Wed morning in teh parking lot is market day! I love it because Tony from Morocco always has sorting for me!
That was fun!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Marvelous place
It really is!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC I just put in an offer for a home in Sambuca
Hi Chris, thank you for this wonderful video. I loved hearing the anecdotes as you walked. It brought up so many questions such as what colour will you paint Casa Christina? Why did the couple Bonnie spoke about move away from SDT? Is the pretty blue house for sale? Do those huge tomatoes at Nuncia's taste as good as they look? Can we watch more walks about the village? I can see why you love it so much!
Many thanks!
P.S. I love the house tours too😊
Hi Susan, your comment made me laugh. I left in the commentary because I thought it was interesting. I’m glad you caught it. In answer to your question I think we are going to paint Casa Christina blue like a light blue with white trimming I think that will look really nice. The couple Bonnie was talking about is moving back to the US because they have grandkids and apparently they miss them a lot.And yes the tomatoes at Nunzia store taste as good as they look. All of the produce here tastes amazing. This walk through the village has been very popular so I will do more. In fact next week I intend to go to Praia Mare and Diamante and do the same thing. Stay tuned. And happy Mother’s Day!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Hi Chris! Thank you for answering my questions. After I posted I wondered if I'd crossed the line from curious to nosy😁. I've always been intrigued about why people sell properties and their plans moving on from there. I'm really looking forward to seeing Casa Christina when all the renos are finished. I know she will look really beautiful. The tomatoes are the stuff dreams are made of😋. Please keep your wonderful and inspiring videos coming. I can't get enough of them!
Bellissima Chris!
Grazie!!!
Super cute 😍
Thank you Maggie!
Love!
Thank you Leyvin!
I’m falling in love! I’m so glad you did a tour! I’m wondering: how many restaurants? Bars, cafes, gelato? BAKERY? What is the nearest big town? Thank you!
Hi Terri! We hav a restaurant (Soon to be 2), a butcher shop, two grocery shops where they can order you what you need, 2 couple of hairdressers, a pharmacy, doctor's office and a bunch of other services. It is a smallish village but we have everything we need here. Scalea is 6 km down the hill from us and it has the huge grocery store with everything you could want. It is a tourist town so there are many restaurants and shops. It is very convenient!
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC Wow! That’s great! Thank you for replying back to me. What about a short video with train times and costs and/or drive times to Florence etc. for day trips or overnight?
Good video, thought I was right there.
This is wonderful! So glad you liked it!
Was the palace sold?
Yes. I was just with the new owners going through planning the renovations!
Hi Chris , lovely video! Is Casa Cristina open for business?
Thanks! We're targeting to have Casa Cristina open next May.
That was great. thank you. It reminded me of some of the "Pro Walk Tours" that I watch on UA-cam. They take me all over Italy! Check them out. you might pick up some tips too.
Hi Joseph! Thank you! I will!
Assuming some kind of Cosentino as first language, what come second in Santa Domenica, English or Italian ? :-)
Italian is spoken throughout the village. English is a bit rare although some speak enough to help you out.
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC just a silly joke to underline how many welcoming friends you got there
Oh, my God.... I had memories in this place... By the way, are you American or Italian?
Oh how cool! I am American but I love Santa Domenica Talao.
@@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC
Great, You are most welcome, in fact Inotice this from your Prononcuiation
I know this video is a few months old now but I have noticed in many videos as you walk around, the dark stain at the bottom of all the buildings. Is that mould..? I know they weren't aware of damp courses back when these building were built but it is a bit concerning. Such a shame the buildings have been rendered over, or how do you call it, stucco I think. Some towns have stripped their buildings back to the the original stone and it looks amazing..
These are just water stains but could be mold in some cases, particularly on northern-facing walls. We are close to the sea so the air is fairly humid. Many buildings have been rendered over with stucco, but when renovating them, in some cases you can easily chip off the stucco to expose the original stone construction ... it's a matter of personal choice.
Let's see the inside of the church! 🙂
OK!!!!
I have ? Are you worried about earthquakes I know they had some in the 80s
Hi Joseph, We researched earthquakes here and we are aware form the major faults. That said Italy has earthquakes and they are a fact of life like in California. Our house is over 300 years old so we are not too worried.
What size of shirt do you and Bonnie wear? You have my email if you want the answer private.
Hi Laura! I am a medium to large depending and I have to ask Bonnie. She is probably smaller than me.
Where are all the people? Or do they come out after 4? And is there a large population of migrants there? I know they were coming in by the boat load at one time, & overpopulating Southern Italia.
Hi Jan,
There were people out and about. they are working but you can hear us great people as we go. There has bene no issue with overpopulation or violence.
Thank you!
All the building suffer from dampness.
You have to ensure that certain measures are implemented. Our architect is a master at this. Some of these properties had been abandoned when we did this video. Happily many have been sold to new owners who are fixing them up.