They found the perfect Italian town | Retire in Italy | Retire in Tuscany |
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Ilene and Gary Modica, expatriates residing in the picturesque region of Tuscany, Italy, embarked on a quest to discover their ideal town in Italy, which they have successfully achieved. In this podcast, they share their discoveries along with insights into the affordable cost of living in Tuscany. They have also authored two books detailing their experiences and providing valuable information for those considering living in the region. Thank you for viewing and we appreciate your interest in our content! Cheers, Ré
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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
Im so glad i found your pods! Thank you
Thank you Christian!
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
Great interview and what a lovely couple! Thank you for sharing this information.
We only pay approx. $120 per month for Medicare plus medical that picks up everything else
Good info! Thank you!!
Great video and delightful couple!!
They’re great!
Appreciate the complement! Grazie!
A great in-depth interview. Lucca is beautiful. Thank you for sharing 😊
Grazie Mille!
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.
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!
Keep us posted on obtaining citizenship. Are you using a lawyer?
@@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!
@@adventurefreaksss Italian Citizenship Assistance is the name!
@@annettecinquemanifalbo17 That's great! I do think I know who you're referring to. Keep me posted on your progress!!
@@adventurefreaksss us too!
Beautiful video. Just what I wanted.
Ahhhh - that warms my heart to heart! Grazie!
Amazing content, as usual!!!! Thank you!
It was great to share our story with Remi!
Lucca was amazing- we loved riding our bikes along the wall!!!
We do that as much as we can. It is an amazing city that has won our hearts... hence the second book (giggles).
Wonderful presentation! Thank you.
Thank you!
We've been to Lucca several times. Love it.
Beautiful couple, enjoy your retirement in Italy!
Lucca is beautiful. If I were ever to return to live in Italy, it would be to Lucca.
Well- of course we agree!🤭
Italy has 75% of the world art treasure.
Is Gary from Park Slope Brooklyn? He sounds exactly like me.
Hi Paul, not sure where he’s originally from. Hopefully he’ll respond. I love Park Slope, one of my fav neighborhoods in NYC!!
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.
Check with Giancarlo. He can assist with this. ua-cam.com/video/_GgEToLlkpE/v-deo.htmlsi=DgICzgbMHSzKCO_k
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?
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. 😂
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!
I believe Sting's property is near Lucca
EXACTLY what i want! Will start looking in late winter, 2025.
Keep us posted on what you find!
can i ask what age requirement there in Italy from Philippines
Great interview and information! Glad to hear such positive things about Heath Care.
Love Ilene and Gary. 🥰
Ahhh- thank so much for the love- healthcare is quite good!
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
Is there Uber in Italy? Do Gary and Ilene have children and grandchildren in the US?
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!!
@@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!
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.
@@italianjourney All the best of luck!
@@italianjourney What's the alternative to Uber? Are there enough taxis?
Muy importante video. Pregunto, una pareja puede vivir en Italia con 2800dls mensuales?
Si, however youll need a bit more to qualify for a visa.
,,,,,,, si,,,,, ma certo!!! 2800Doller,e',un bel " gruzzoletto mensile, puoi vivere, BENINO,,,,, 🍷🍝☕🍊🍋🍇🌞🇮🇹👍🙋♂️.,,, , avanti in direzione ITALIA,,,,, Buon Divertimento!!!! - - Un Saluto di Antonio,,,, Un Siciliano🌹❤️🇮🇹👍🙋♂️
@@antoniolavecchia1464 Grazie Antonio!
The population of Lucca is 80.000....not 880.000...!!!
Thank you!
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 ?
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.
still better than the USA, the most insane politics in the world
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.
5:30 typical Americans :) expect everybody to speak English for them in a foreign country...
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
Ad an italian i went in Lucca two times and yes you're right,it's a gorgeous city...BEST CHOICE FOR YOU,CIAO!😉👋
You guys are fantastic and one day will visit and meet you! Just added you on Instagram lol
Right back at ya! Just subscribed to @fusetravels. Keep up the great work!!
@@adventurefreaksss thanks so much, I am binge watching your channel today as I work on my blog 🙂