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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @adventurefreaksss
    @adventurefreaksss  2 місяці тому +2

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  • @Joycemcnamara
    @Joycemcnamara 5 місяців тому +12

    I’m in castiglione in teverina, Italy right now and am planning my move to Lubriano after I return to San Diego. Going to rent out my beachfront condo, pack up a suitcase and my Pomeranian and move here within the next year. I’ll be 63. I can’t wait!

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  5 місяців тому +3

      Please stay in touch and maybe we can get you on the podcast!! Email adventurefreaksss@gmail.com

  • @MarianDouglasUngaro
    @MarianDouglasUngaro Місяць тому +2

    Healthcare discussion starts about @27:00.

  • @simeonm9780
    @simeonm9780 8 місяців тому +4

    Amazing content, as usual!!!! Thank you!

    • @italianjourney
      @italianjourney 8 місяців тому

      It was great to share our story with Remi!

  • @cheflockdowntuscany
    @cheflockdowntuscany 5 місяців тому +10

    I came to Lucca in 2004 bought my house in 2008 moved here permanently in 2020 I’ll never move back .tuscany is absolutely amazing

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  5 місяців тому +2

      Wow, that's great! Let me know if you want to be on the podcast! adventurefreaksss@gmail.com

  • @ji3946
    @ji3946 7 місяців тому +12

    Been traveling to Lucca since 1993. This is one town that has actually improved over the last three decades. They restricted auto and scooter traffic and removed the majority of graffiti. It was much grittier in 93, every piazza was inundated with two stroke scooter noise and exhaust fumes. Today it's much cleaner and peaceful

    • @irishdva3237
      @irishdva3237 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing this information. So nice to get the perspective of someone who knows the city well.😊

  • @yvanapantino273
    @yvanapantino273 8 місяців тому +3

    Lucca is beautiful. If I were ever to return to live in Italy, it would be to Lucca.

  • @janetlombardi2314
    @janetlombardi2314 7 місяців тому +7

    A great in-depth interview. Lucca is beautiful. Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @jenspencer7731
    @jenspencer7731 7 місяців тому +4

    Lucca was amazing- we loved riding our bikes along the wall!!!

    • @italianjourney
      @italianjourney 7 місяців тому

      We do that as much as we can. It is an amazing city that has won our hearts... hence the second book (giggles).

  • @PaulBiro108
    @PaulBiro108 6 місяців тому +11

    Italy has 75% of the world art treasure.

  • @michellenelson575
    @michellenelson575 2 місяці тому +1

    What a wonderful couple and this was a Fabulous interview.
    You always ask the best questions and provide real world informative.
    I ‘d love to know what the music is that you played at the end of the video, please. I think you just gave me direction on where I want to live in Italy😊🇮🇹 Now I just need to go visit Lucca. Grazie mille

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  2 місяці тому

      You just made my day! Thank you for your kind words. UA-cam studio is where I got the music for that video. Most of it comes from there because it is free to use:)

  • @laurastaley7627
    @laurastaley7627 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the interview! They paint an appealing picture of finding your place.
    One question. How do you get your bikes up on the wall?

    • @laurastaley7627
      @laurastaley7627 8 місяців тому +1

      I googled it. Never mind. It looks like there are ramps leading to the top. I got an initial mental image that was totally wrong. 😂

    • @italianjourney
      @italianjourney 8 місяців тому

      Great question, Laura! When we talk about the wall, I never stopped to think how people would have a vision about what it looks like. There are plenty of photos but.. to answer your question, there are several ramps all around allowing you access. Some are more for walking as there are steps you must climb but several scattered around the 2.5 miles are "ramps" which is easy for you to walk up your bicycle!

  • @ArcheryGeek
    @ArcheryGeek Місяць тому +1

    Love these two. I hope to be neighbors with them someday ❤

  • @JOANQUILICO
    @JOANQUILICO 24 дні тому

    Very good info. Thank you.

  • @catharinekurtz3951
    @catharinekurtz3951 6 місяців тому +1

    Great interview! Very informative. My husband and are thinking about retiring to Italy. We are in our early 70s and would be doing this on a very limited budget… sounded doable though

  • @rebeccaboyle8737
    @rebeccaboyle8737 6 місяців тому +2

    We've been to Lucca several times. Love it.

  • @Dviking
    @Dviking 3 місяці тому

    Great folks! Definitely considering

  • @annettecinquemanifalbo17
    @annettecinquemanifalbo17 7 місяців тому +6

    I can't wait until I take my first trip to Italy! I'm recovering from knee replacements and I'll solidly be on my feet again within a year! I'm making plans to apply for dual citizenship in the very near future. My great grandparents on both my father's maternal and paternal sides were from Contessa Entellina Sicily, Italy near Palermo and in Chiusa Sclafani, Sicily Italy. My married name is Falbo. I kept it after divorce 30+ years ago because of my five children. My maiden name Cinquemani means Fivehands in Italian!

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  7 місяців тому +1

      Keep us posted on obtaining citizenship. Are you using a lawyer?

    • @annettecinquemanifalbo17
      @annettecinquemanifalbo17 7 місяців тому

      @@adventurefreaksss hi thanks so much for your reply! I have been watching a channel that is great and has an Italian English speaking attorney who's firm offered a free consultation to help us find out of we are indeed eligible for a dual citizenship. It's a great UA-cam channel maybe you've heard of it? I've got to go back and make sure I get the name correct. The American guy is Rafael and the Italian attorneys name is Marco. They are extremely informative and professional. I understand there's a big difference in doing it yourself and having legal representation. Thanks again for your reply!

    • @annettecinquemanifalbo17
      @annettecinquemanifalbo17 7 місяців тому +1

      @@adventurefreaksss Italian Citizenship Assistance is the name!

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  7 місяців тому +2

      @@annettecinquemanifalbo17 That's great! I do think I know who you're referring to. Keep me posted on your progress!!

    • @italianjourney
      @italianjourney 7 місяців тому

      @@adventurefreaksss us too!

  • @jackbaldwin3649
    @jackbaldwin3649 7 місяців тому +3

    Great video and delightful couple!!

  • @josettepiacenti1165
    @josettepiacenti1165 3 місяці тому +1

    been there. lovely. Lucca is expensive compared to other places. Tons of ancient churches there. Electric seems high to me. for 3 rooms? Food is not the problem. I like their dependence on the trains. Good idea. that is me too. I am totally of Sicilian decent.

  • @SA2020x
    @SA2020x 5 місяців тому

    Amazing contents. Thanks to all 3 of you. Very helpful indeed. Would love another town dweller.

  • @tobirates916
    @tobirates916 6 місяців тому

    Great interview and what a lovely couple! Thank you for sharing this information.

  • @elenaruiz32
    @elenaruiz32 8 місяців тому +2

    Great interview and information! Glad to hear such positive things about Heath Care.
    Love Ilene and Gary. 🥰

    • @italianjourney
      @italianjourney 8 місяців тому

      Ahhh- thank so much for the love- healthcare is quite good!

    • @annettecinquemanifalbo17
      @annettecinquemanifalbo17 7 місяців тому +1

      I also enjoyed your interview! I'm recovering from double knee replacements! I wanted to get this done so I can walk in my ancestors hometowns and villages. My great grandparents were from Sicily on both sides, paternal and maternal. I'm very interested in applying for dual citizenship!! I'll be in touch! Glad to know you are available for and answering questions! I have so many. Been watching and have subbed to many different channels. I'll be reading your books too! Ciao! Sincerely, Annette Cinquemani Falbo​@@italianjourney

  • @roxanneloyst3733
    @roxanneloyst3733 5 місяців тому

    Amazing interview with this lovely couple. So down to earth and very informative. Some friends and I, all retired are looking for a vacation spot and originally it was Greek Islands and the reviews were terrible so it was cancelled. I have been watching videos on UA-cam for months of people moving to or getting a vacation place in Italy and it seems amazing. All the different villages/towns that are all connected this would make a very nice vacation I would think. We could also maybe take smaller trips to other places as well from this location. We would be interested in renting a car. I was wondering if this couple might have suggestions on where I would find a vacation rental for a couple weeks that would accommodate 4 to 6 people. As they said they are living the dream and I wish them a very happy life. Maybe I will get to meet them for a drink or even dinner. Thanks again for the awesome video. Ontario, Canada. Going to go check out their books

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  5 місяців тому +1

      @@roxanneloyst3733 check out casazio.com. He hosts and lives near Lucca and many towns.

  • @Nickysmom
    @Nickysmom 6 місяців тому +2

    We only pay approx. $120 per month for Medicare plus medical that picks up everything else

  • @suzannedesylva3805
    @suzannedesylva3805 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful video. Just what I wanted.

    • @italianjourney
      @italianjourney 7 місяців тому

      Ahhhh - that warms my heart to heart! Grazie!

  • @sherriesegal2104
    @sherriesegal2104 6 місяців тому

    Wonderful presentation! Thank you.

  • @Joyabulthuis
    @Joyabulthuis 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi! Could we meet up sometime? I am dutch..living in Sardinia but sometimes go to Tuscany visit friends close to Lucca and love to drink a good glass of wine together!

  • @alemassa6632
    @alemassa6632 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful couple, enjoy your retirement in Italy!

  • @paulmetzger5344
    @paulmetzger5344 6 місяців тому +1

    Is Gary from Park Slope Brooklyn? He sounds exactly like me.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  6 місяців тому

      Hi Paul, not sure where he’s originally from. Hopefully he’ll respond. I love Park Slope, one of my fav neighborhoods in NYC!!

    • @marygee3981
      @marygee3981 6 місяців тому +1

      😊his wife said he is from Queens.

  • @tomheim7718
    @tomheim7718 6 місяців тому +3

    Wow, no mention of St Zita? She died in 1271 and her incorrupt body is on display in the Basilica di San Frediano. Lucca was our favorite place to visit and definitely on our list of potential retirement places.

  • @cheflockdowntuscany
    @cheflockdowntuscany 5 місяців тому +1

    Yes I would love to I have a great story

  • @dmiller2055
    @dmiller2055 3 місяці тому +1

    What is their blog info please share.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  3 місяці тому

      Ouritalianjourney.com. It's also listed in the description below the video.

  • @Agg1E91
    @Agg1E91 7 місяців тому +2

    Not knowing, I thought I'd check and see about my past. My father and mother's sides were here in the US, at least as far back the 1820s. No indication so far of any Italian ancestry. Which is odd because my mom was sure there was Italian, on her dad's dad's side, but nothing of note there. Oh well. There is more than one way to skin the pizza.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  7 місяців тому

      Check with Giancarlo. He can assist with this. ua-cam.com/video/_GgEToLlkpE/v-deo.htmlsi=DgICzgbMHSzKCO_k

  • @susanrim999
    @susanrim999 6 місяців тому +1

    I believe Sting's property is near Lucca

  • @irishdva3237
    @irishdva3237 4 місяці тому +2

    The gentleman gave bad info about the 7%. You don’t have to be in the South. Abruzzo has eligible towns and it’s Central Italy

  • @sammbaldwin6402
    @sammbaldwin6402 4 місяці тому

    My grandfather was Italian but not sure how to trace his details for citizenship? I'm interested in moving to Marche/Tuscany/Umbria/Puglia maybe somewhere a bit more inland if it's better value for money

  • @jmcqueen7355
    @jmcqueen7355 6 місяців тому

    Why didn't they buy in Lucca instead of renting?

  • @janroach1852
    @janroach1852 5 місяців тому +1

    But most Americans who retire will not be able to get citizenship. I am glad they went into detail on health insurance for those that are not citizens. Is she talking about people with a pensioneer visa that can buy into the Italian health care system?

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 7 місяців тому +3

    Is there Uber in Italy? Do Gary and Ilene have children and grandchildren in the US?

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  7 місяців тому +2

      There's ride share in larger cities. In the more rural towns people opt to walking, trains and buses. Thank you for your continued support @dovygoodguy1296!!

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 7 місяців тому +3

      @@adventurefreaksss I should have mentioned that your style of interview is very good. I waste too much time watching young kids on videos with very little real information!

    • @italianjourney
      @italianjourney 7 місяців тому +2

      Yes, there is Uber in Italy but in larger cities like Rome. None in Lucca. We have four children together and 10 grandchildren. It's difficult at times but we have made the choice to live here in Lucca and visit when we can.

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 7 місяців тому +1

      @@italianjourney All the best of luck!

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 7 місяців тому +1

      @@italianjourney What's the alternative to Uber? Are there enough taxis?

  • @christianhancock4019
    @christianhancock4019 6 місяців тому

    Im so glad i found your pods! Thank you

  • @riorosaaustria9158
    @riorosaaustria9158 6 місяців тому

    can i ask what age requirement there in Italy from Philippines

  • @arielacostafawcet212
    @arielacostafawcet212 6 місяців тому +1

    Muy importante video. Pregunto, una pareja puede vivir en Italia con 2800dls mensuales?

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  6 місяців тому

      Si, however youll need a bit more to qualify for a visa.

    • @antoniolavecchia1464
      @antoniolavecchia1464 6 місяців тому

      ,,,,,,, si,,,,, ma certo!!! 2800Doller,e',un bel " gruzzoletto mensile, puoi vivere, BENINO,,,,, 🍷🍝☕🍊🍋🍇🌞🇮🇹👍🙋‍♂️.,,, , avanti in direzione ITALIA,,,,, Buon Divertimento!!!! - - Un Saluto di Antonio,,,, Un Siciliano🌹❤️🇮🇹👍🙋‍♂️

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  6 місяців тому

      @@antoniolavecchia1464 Grazie Antonio!

  • @judiartlady1
    @judiartlady1 5 місяців тому +2

    Socialized health care does work from someone who knows 🇨🇦

    • @MarianDouglasUngaro
      @MarianDouglasUngaro Місяць тому

      Thank you, @JudyArtlady1. You're absolutely right. Because, obviously, EVERYONE needs excellent health care. It cannot depend on you being rich or well-off, and certainly NOT depend on having a job! The countdown is on for UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE for everyone in the USA. Like in many, many far less wealthy countries. #healthcareisahumanright

  • @Puchiaca69
    @Puchiaca69 Місяць тому

    Where are you live in USA ?

  • @cyberkat6615
    @cyberkat6615 4 місяці тому

    Do you know any US Army Veterans who live in Lucca? I would like to connect and get feel for how it has been fo them. I went to Amalfi in 2019, Rome, Florence, Venice and I stayed in Calabria for a month in 2022, then in 2023 and Im besotted with the country. I'm retired and I want to go live in Italy.

  • @christinehickey9301
    @christinehickey9301 5 місяців тому

    what about the taxes?

  • @DoreenNJ
    @DoreenNJ 6 місяців тому

    EXACTLY what i want! Will start looking in late winter, 2025.

  • @NaturaBreeze
    @NaturaBreeze 6 місяців тому +6

    5:30 typical Americans :) expect everybody to speak English for them in a foreign country...

  • @LorenaBeneduce-su5eq
    @LorenaBeneduce-su5eq 6 місяців тому +2

    The population of Lucca is 80.000....not 880.000...!!!

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 7 місяців тому +3

    How do Ilene and Gary feel about the issues facing Italy of political instability, uncontrolled immigration, possible war between NATO and Russia, the economic problems in the EU related to the war with Russia, etc ?

    • @arturgrabczewski3816
      @arturgrabczewski3816 7 місяців тому

      Don't pay too much attention to what the media are trying to say, creating lots of doomsday scenarios and painting a bleak picture of everything from politics to the war in Ukraine. It's like the US media is trying to say that life in Mexico is terrible and dangerous.

    • @ji3946
      @ji3946 7 місяців тому

      still better than the USA, the most insane politics in the world

    • @italianjourney
      @italianjourney 7 місяців тому +2

      Politics and taxes are two very difficult questions to just answer simply, I'm afraid. I know that's not the answer you want, but there is no easy answer.

  • @sammencia7945
    @sammencia7945 3 місяці тому

    When she says "We" insert "I".
    This is all about what she wants.

  • @tm8473
    @tm8473 3 місяці тому +2

    Sorry. In my opinion, the whole expat trend is not that good for Italy.
    The nation already has a very low birth rate and needs people in their working age to keep things going, instead.
    The italian NHS is based on a lifelong compulsory contribution by every worker. Young people finance the health system with taxes at a stage of their lives when they do not need much health services, in anticipation of when they will need it most.
    By contrast expats are generally elderly people who have never paid for the system (they only have a private insurance that does not flow into the Italian NHS) and, because of their age, they are more demanding in term of health services.
    Due the progressive aging of the population, relative reduction of tax payers and a lot of management issues, the italian NHS is lacking resources and is already worsening year by year.
    So basically expats widely utilize a collapsing health care system which they never contributed for, in a fast aging society.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing this. Well said. I do see that the population decline in Italy is a major issue and any strategy to get people into those communities to sustain them is imperative at this point. I do hope that the influx of interested expats moving to Italy do help financially and hopefully improving some of the struggling systems currently in place.

    • @charliesargent6225
      @charliesargent6225 Місяць тому +1

      Doesn't Italy require all moving there have the finances to self sustain with adequate finances, insurance, etc? I've watched dozens if not hundreds of videos and this is why so many find it hard to become citizens, there's a lot of requirements.

    • @tm8473
      @tm8473 Місяць тому

      @@charliesargent6225 this is just a way to refuse in advance visas to those coming from the poor side of the world and, in my opinion, a very bad idea because we do need young workers.
      By the way, being wealthy is just a prerequisite to come in and has nothing to do with HS.
      As an expat you can use your insurance (if) or join the italian NHS paying an annual fee but, as i said above, the system is built around a lifelong payment by everyone. Senior expats need more health care services than they are asked to pay.
      Emergency treatments are always free in Italy.

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  Місяць тому

      @@charliesargent6225 There's a lot of bureaucracy in Italy but if you can muster up the patience, it is an ideal place to call home. We did a video with our partners over there on this very topic. You can get all the details here and they offer free consultations if you need additional information. ua-cam.com/video/_GgEToLlkpE/v-deo.html

  • @maurizionobili945
    @maurizionobili945 6 місяців тому +4

    Poor English in Italy ? But if you want move in Italy you need a little bit italian or do you belive that the italians speak english in Italy? Very american attitude

    • @marygee3981
      @marygee3981 6 місяців тому

      ❤yes Americans would want to speak Italian as much as possible to be polite😊

  • @riccardodotto84
    @riccardodotto84 6 місяців тому

    Ad an italian i went in Lucca two times and yes you're right,it's a gorgeous city...BEST CHOICE FOR YOU,CIAO!😉👋

  • @fusetravels
    @fusetravels 7 місяців тому +3

    You guys are fantastic and one day will visit and meet you! Just added you on Instagram lol

    • @adventurefreaksss
      @adventurefreaksss  7 місяців тому

      Right back at ya! Just subscribed to @fusetravels. Keep up the great work!!

    • @fusetravels
      @fusetravels 7 місяців тому

      @@adventurefreaksss thanks so much, I am binge watching your channel today as I work on my blog 🙂