We Moved Into an Ancient Italian Village (Sicily)
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Perhaps you should have bought a place in Catania.
So buetifull cuapal I'm from pakistan🇵🇰
Ah, the little things in life, a walk in a shop, friendly waiters, and dancing with your baby in a square in Sicily. Love you guys!!!
Aw thank you! All those little things sure do add up 🥰
Got to give the mattress 24-48hrs before sleeping on 😭
@@TravelBeans They are not your friends,
unless your definition of, "friends," is selfish people who manipulate others.
Second hand or antique stuff would look wonderful in your classic home!
@@Asphodel27one The furniture they like is Indonesian.🤣😂
The main issue is the stairs and occupying Noah to get the furniture in. Ideally if items can be stored with a deposit at 2nd hand stores, then collected all on one day later on with a large hired van and one or two helpers, that's likely the best plan. I understand using Ikea to get essentials in and actually be able to spend every night there, but to truly furnish it with character, gotta get those antiques 😀
You mean all the antique and classic stuff they had the previous owners remove lol.
@ the classic stuff they choose, that is! I love antiques, but wouldn’t have loved the stuff that was in that house before!
@@kookietherapy9398 They probably know that. They met there before they married I am pretty sure. They were teaching English.
As long as you have a bed, the bathroom set-up and the kitchen setup, you are good to go at least for one whole year... CONGRATULATIONS BEANS!!; 💐🎉❤
I want to remind you I live across the straits en Calabria I would love to go visit the beans in the new house I will take care of Noah while you guys work!;!
“ Look at the Beans, all grown up “ 🤗 I love your attitudes. And your new home!!!
And loving it , Congratulations beans ❤
I took my wife to Sicily for her 50th birthday fifteen years ago now, I was amazed at how friendly and hospitable the Sicilians are.
I congratulate you on buying a piece of Sicily that is all your very own. 23 years ago I bought a place in Tuscany and enjoyed it part time for quite a long period. I enjoyed meeting the local people. They are the salt of the Earth. They are warmth and kindness is incredible. I wish you a life of health and joy and pleasure.
lol they’re rude as hell. Angry little people
Noah's 1st word I heard him say months ago was, "Oh WOWWWWW!" Hearing him in the background always makes me smile ☺️Enjoy your home!
Best reaction to a lasagne
I haven't seen you guys THIS HAPPY and content for a long time.... Alex actually has a sparkle in his eyes and I can hear the peace and joy in Emma's voice...
GRATITUDE is happiness..
After hearing how tired you were and puffing a bit, then watching you walk up the stairs knowing you had to walk back down again, get the camera and then walk back up; I couldn't help but think, "you, poor dear." On the other hand it's is a help on your journey to a healthy body.
Alex looks exhausted
So did I lol
Yes I thought what a great way to build fitness, with the stairs lol 😂
There are a million reasons to get frustrated with moving to Sicily but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Sicily has been very good to us as transplants. Your love of Sicily will only grow. You have fans on island. Glad you all are here.
Aww, look at the beans all grown up! A tear of joy to you 3.
Here's a suggestion for all those stairs :
Buy a few truck loading ramps and put them over the stairs. Get wooden boxes or sturdy boxes to put small items in. Use a wheeled roller (here we call it a dolly) and bungy chord or straps to secure heavy items onto the dolly. Pull furniture and items up the stairs over the ramps. There are handcart dollies specifically designed to move up the stairs. For smaller items a smaller grocery cart with wheels could be used to haul things up those stairs without ramps.
Yes! I LOVE putting together IKEA furniture. It's one of my favorite things to do. I understand the Lego reference!
As a retired, clinical child psychologist I wish to congratulate you with your very warm and relaxed attitude that you demonstrate in your parenting. It is clear you genuinely love your son and wish to give him the best upbringing you can. I won’t say it can’t be challenging because it can be. However, you’re starting out with the right attitude. There is one book I would recommend how to raise an emotionally intelligent child.By John gottman. It has some great ideas in it and focuses on coping with children’s emotions.
Patience is not only a virtue, it's a necessity! You now have somewhere to sleep. Good start. Does your shower work? Do you have a working sink? Your next visit is to a grocery store or Brico to stock up on supplies. Cleaning supplies, kitchen basics, bathroom supplies, and whatever gets you through an average day without you breaking into tears.
Soaps, toilet tissue, cleaning products, dish cloths, towels, dishes, flatware, pots and pans, a dish tub for washing dishes, toilet brush, a mirror for the bathroom, mouse traps,
Kitchen storage containers for dried foods you can leave when you go traveling (pasta, flour, sugar, dried beans, corn meal etc) and a short cupboard you can store all that in. One for the kitchen and one for the bathroom.
Sweet Emma .. that gratitude 🙏 that burst out of your eyeballs is one of the best feelings ever!! 😂😊❤❤❤.. Noah is a little man now!! Beautiful Boy😊WOW!!! Lolll
Thank you.. yes, I've given up trying to fight those emotions anymore! 😂 Yes, he's growing up so fast.. 💛
You should get a table and small refrigerator next. It's nice to be able to sit and eat, or to work, in your own home.
yes...they need a table to prepare food on plus work on...colour and whatnot with Noah, not to mention to dine on.
I live in Australia and have a Sicilian sister by another mother! I've been adopted into their family and have experienced the most amazing sense of family. Embrace it and enjoy the journey - your lives will be so much richer.
We visited Sicily a few years ago and loved it. One of our favourite places was Ragusa which we were lucky enough to visit during the festival of St Georgio - check it out. We found a table outside a cafe at the foot of the cathedral steps and had a ringside view whilst drinking cocktails and being plied with delicious free snacks. As you said the people were super friendly.
THRIFT EVERYTHING!!! You can modify like Luca and Sara but appreciate the age of your home-in my opinion!!! Nicky and Carlo do this magnificently!
As someone who’s lived in whilst simultaneously renovating a house. I’d suggest a wardrobe, chest of drawers or something cheap/second hand.. a dedicated clean space to put your clothes. Living out of a suitcase can be a real challenge. When you come to working in that bedroom, it’s much easier to cover the bed and wardrobe with a drop cloth or something and not have it to schlep it out or covered in dirt after a long day’s work. Similar to where you store your dishes and food. If you keep in theme with camping, there’s some great pieces to use for both… also, it won’t go to waste when you finally find pieces you’ll actually furnish the house with. Unless of course you find the perfect pieces. 😅
Enjoy each moment with Noah. ❤❤He is just precious! Life is a journey not a destination and you are now a beautiful family of 3 travel beans! 🫶🏻🫶🏻😁🤗😍Congratulations on your new perfect home in Sicily. 🎉🌟🌟
Pretty much our experience in France. We hired a little van and it took us an hour to pack the thing outside IKEA, everyone was staring and shaking their heads 😅. But we did it. We ended up getting to bed at 3.30am after building ours. We also bought a rug. We have a camping fridge, kettle, toaster and new this year a mini oven. We also bought curtains and a few lights. The rest of our cottage is equally rustic .
We lived in a small village just outside Catania with our two young children in the 1990s and sent our daughters to nursery then school in Catania.
What made it really special was having young children, because the Sicilians really love them - you'll have a great time.
Sensible things to get would be a table and chairs, but a coffee machine and a bar would be more fun.
Your photography is just stellar! From ancient ruins to mountain views I’m just in awe. Congratulations on your new home. ❤
I prefer the rustic walls! It fits the history and architecture!
Congratulations 🎉
It was so sweet watching do such a normal thing as to read a book to your son in such an historic place at night. Cheers to you.
Who needs a gym membership when you have those stairs! Just remember the view!
there aren't many stairs haha
One step at a time will make it a home. Don't rush to fill it. Let your lives direct your choices.It will be lovely.
comfortable chairs to sit in and admire the view
Yeah 🎉next long curtains big rug, small rugs, wall sconces, dresser drawers with small lamps, small couch for cuddles. Perfect and warm for the family ❤❤❤
Start taking pictures of the homes inside you like and copy it with your own twist ❤
Living in a van, must make this place seem like a palace. Ownership is never over rated, so happy for you guys. How life can change in a few short years.❤❤❤
I love building things too. Anytime we have a piece of anything to put together it’s me, not my husband that does it
Noah is such a very fortunate little boy. What a wonderful life you are giving him. ❤
I would visit thrift stores and antique shops to furnish your beautiful home. Good luck and have fun getting everything done.
They are already starting to transform!
Now you get to keep the best of both worlds, Britain and Italy. 😉👍💖
Love that level of gratitude :) I get it every now and then. But wish I was in tune enough to have it more.
Daytime Catania is a pretty nice city, but at nighttime it feels downright magical. I remember being awestruck and giddy walking around it after dark when wife and I visited Sicily in June of this year. So I can totally relate to Alex feeling emotional there.
No you are not the only one who loves putting furniture together - I love doing puzzles and putting furniture together and knowing I did it myself step by step is very enjoyable
Thanks for the vicarious offerings of obtaining and refurbishing your dream house in Italy! (Don't sweat the stairs, just hire the big stuff out and avoid the thrill of ambulance rides...) blessings and congrats-beautiful location.
17:50 Absolutely. The feeling of it coming together, shaping up to something useful is really nice.
Commenting before I've watched 😂... loving this series, can't wait to see what you do with your new place, & how your Italian la Dolce Vita evolves in your chosen town 🎉 & Ikea is fine - it's practical, it facilitates life, your channel isn't about interior decorating - it's about experiencing the world. Some boho cushions, poster prints of photos from your favourite places, some soft rugs, eclectic bits and pieces over time... the Ikea basics will blend right in & serve their purpose 😊
Edit: I'm with you Emma... I love building flat pack (PS I'm not a serial killer 😂).
Aw thank you! We are so happy and excited to be able to share this process with you! Thanks so much for joining along 🙏
@@TravelBeans They are not your friends....you're on your own.
Oof the moment you were crying from so much fullness and joy had me in tears as well. Those sweet little hugs and giggles are simply the greatest! My twins are 11 now, and even though most of their facial expressions involve eye rolls, they still need a hug or cuddle and I cherish those moments completely. ❤ So excited for this adventure and for you to explore Sicily!!
First of all, I love you guys and you never fail to bring a smile to my face with your adventures. You were also the favorite UA-camrs of my late wife who passed away last February after 42 years of marriage. We looked forward to and loved watching your videos together. I'm American and been slow traveling since her passing...spending a month or so at a time in a single location. Currently in Albania till early January and Sicily is definitely on the short list for the next location after here.
So very sorry for the loss of your wife.
@@the_mum Thank you.
In second-hand markets, by paying a small amount for transport, they will bring the goods to your home. especially the furniture, so you don't have to get tired and with a small child it's very comfortable 🙂
I think I would find a dining table that you could use to eat at and use for food prep. Maybe some extra dining chairs so you can invite Sara, Luca and Lucce to join you. It would also give you a place to work from.Definitely check out the second hand stores. Maybe buy a plug in induction hob for cooking - think IKEA sell them. Oh and maybe a fridge and see if you can get it delivered.
The lil place you rented at beginning of the video! ❤ that gave me 100 ideas of how I can now decorate my rental in the mountains too! I prefer that so much more over the modern. You guys are living a dream. Flea markets are always the best place to go first. ❤
Italy is blessed by your presence, guys.
Thanks for keeping us company.
Looks great! Having been slowly doing up an old house myself I'd say get the plasterers in before buying more furniture just to save yourself the hassle of moving it all out again.
Pillows, at least 2 sheet sets, duvet cover. a contactor to fix the wall. It will be easier to fix the wall without all the stuff you will fill the room with.
Good job despite the small miscalculation with the luggage. 😅My advice, as a mother of two, is to also get a mattress topper the next time you are at IKEA. With small children, there can be accidents with pee, poo and vomits in the bed. A replaceable mattress cover extends the lifetime of the bed considerably. Other than that, I think a mixture of old and new in the interior is nice. Blending new stuff with old furniture, glass, bowls and plates from second hand gives a nice touch to the interior. I'm excited to see the rest of it.
or just purchase a mattress cover and you'll never have a problem with anything getting on the mattress and won't have to worry about a urine or vomit soaked piece of foam.
Cannot believe people don't buy that...yuck
@@TeenDream888 English is not my first language, maybe we mean the same thing! Thank you for your comment.
Helenahagstedt8953 just a tiny suggestion - and this is my pet peeve - please use the word HOMEY instead of homely. HOMEY means warm, comfortable, contended living, while HOMELY means unattractive or ugly.
@Cat-ti1kc: I think this may be a “tomaytoe - tomAto” moment between British English and American English; as in British English, the word "homely" has a favourable connotation and means simple, unpretentious, cozy and homelike.
I do appreciate that in American
English that term has a somewhat different meaning, but this channel is about a British
Couple and their son. The British spelling of that word is “homie”, and here this is a slang term for someone who originates from the same area (or home town) as a person.
We each have different spellings, pronunciations and meanings of words as our “common” language evolved separately and diverged for different reasons; neither is correct, just an effective “regional dialect”, so please understand and embrace the differences from the perspective of others. Just look up the British equivalent of a pencil eraser or fanny pack and “vive la difference” as our French cousins might say.
You do know that sack trucks are available that are designed to ascend and descend stairs and steps. They have three wheels on each side arranged around a central hub that rotates as one goes up and down the steps. A must for you there or access to a Donkey. Available on that online shop beginning with Am if can't be found locally.
The view is worth it all. You are having a work out everytime you go in and out. A total win. Yeah!!
Beautiful all around! Family, house, views and attitudes!
Love your videos, tenacity and humor! ♥️
Wow ~ growing up in Australia since the 70s through to this day where Italians and Sicilians are called every version of extreme racism and my Sicilian father is called a wog, dago, foreigner and trespasser ... thank you for your beautiful words about who Sicilians truly are. Thank you, grazie mille.
Wow, i remember a few words thrown around back in the 70s but my husband is sicillian and we have have not heard any racial comments towards italians or sicillians for over 30 years. Racial comments were directed at all the races pre 1990s. No race was excluded
@@sonandsal307 where are you based ?
@@wordjam412 perth wa
@@wordjam412 Stop the sensationalism... as the person said ALL races, ethnicities go through the same in a foreign country. This is no place to drudge up this nonsense or those slurs.. Italians are TIRED of hearing that nonsense since the vast majority were revered and never went through what you've described.
@@sonandsal307 💯%
Congratulations on your new bed!!!! How exciting!!! Now when you are there you can sleep AT HOME IN COMFORT!!!!! Get a child gate for the stairs next I think and a rustic table for the outer temporary kitchen area! ALL you have to do with the walls is spackle, not to hard, or just paint right over it 🤣!!! You two are living a wonderful dream and are so very blessed!!! It's so so exciting
My Amazing Step Father of 48 years was Sicilian "August - Augie" , He and His Family are and were the most wonderful people. He passed away 19 months ago at age 95. So gorgeous there!!!!! God Bless Your Fantastic Little Family 💙🩷🩵✨ From Western Upstate New York
Congratulations! You are living the real life. True love and family!
That amphitheater is gorgeous! What a a beautiful example of the old and new together. Purchase Next: night stands and throw rugs.
Dear reader,
Always remember you are loved, and I'm glad you exist🥰💜🎣❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
My friends live in a hill town - 450 steps up to the road where they keep the car and nearly 1,000 steps down to the town (and back up again if they don't have the scooter.) Your steps will get you into great shape!
small kind of silly note. use that chest strap clip with your baby carrier! that's what takes the load off of your back and shoulders, and helps stabilize the weight. and for anyone else buying a similar type mattress, you'll find you're supposed to let it air out without any sheets or people on it for at least 8-12 hours so it can fully expand. I thought you both were crazy for having the furnishings moved out when you bought the place, but I'm excited for you to make it your own!
You're not alone, I also love putting furniture together. It's a giant puzzle! Very satisfying :)
All I can do is sending Special Blessings to your Beautiful little family, great content 🙏 ❤️
You are so kind, thank you!
First time watching you two and I’m so envious I didn’t live my younger years more adventurously. Now I’m too old so I watch others. Best of luck enjoy your life and beautiful baby.
I would get a kitchen table and 2 decent, comfy chairs plus a high chair. You can do everything at a kitchen table. Ikea do a inducrion hob with 2 rings that would make a huge difference (and safe with a toddler).
I have to say you both look great! Whatever you are doing for your health... keep it up... it really shows! ❤
I noticed that too. Walking a lot plus steps and caring for a toddler does get you in shape.
I love kit builds too.
Assembling furniture is one of my top favorite things! My family will wait until I visit so I can assemble furniture for them. Not because they're lazy but because they know I love it and they don't 😂 It's very relaxing for me and I love that at the end of it you have a bed/dresser/etc to enjoy.
@19:20 really, it DOESN'T get ANY better than THAT!!! Small achievement, grand rewards!!!
I Love your small family & joyous attitude! Emma your emotional reactions are SO sweet especially with Noah dancing! Sicilians are so genuinely friendly! IKEA to the rescue! 🤞You will work it out in regard to furnishings no rush! Love from Australia 🐨🇦🇺🍻💜💙💙
End tables would go well with the bed. Lamps, nick nacks, and books on the table. Wall decors. Makeup table with chair. Try to make a corner area for your son to play with his toys while you work around him. Area rugs can tie up the look. Corner vase with peacock feathers.
I like what you said about Food and Family...because that is a perfect name for the phase of life you are entering...the focus will be food and family. Fun and Adventure will still be a priority, only no longer the focus. (until empty nesting time, then fun and adventure will return as the focus). I think your first home is charming and a perfect place to start your next chapter. Has baby fever got ya yet because before you know it baby number two will be joining the journey. Congratulations and Many Blessings!
A great idea to purchase second hand antiques to compliment the interior of the home. Make it the touches that you like. Less costly should you need to move. Love you guys❤ from the Love Beans ,
Harriet, Jim and Yuki
I am so happy for you. It is also lovely that you express your gratitude for your blessings and your new home. Wishing you blessings always. ❤
Emma looks so pretty and she’s such a good mom.
Hi Beans. Thanks for this episode xx
Thanks so much for being here and watching! 🙏
I just love you guys so much! I’m so so happy for you. Congratulations on your home and your bed and the happiness that seems to exude from you now. Constantly wishing you love and happiness.❤❤❤❤❤🎉
I love putting furniture together 😀
If I were you I'd be buying one of those sack trolleys with the triangular wheel-sets for going up/down stairs. It would be very helpful in lugging loads to your house!
I love putting furniture together too! ❤😂
You guys are the smart Bean Bombs of UA-cam, so glad I found your channel, & I will be sucking up to all your video's from now on!👍👍🙌🙌
I love putting furniture together too! I would love to have your life but fear of failure certainly holds me back.
You could probably blend the old look with some new look in the kitchen. Rustic and chic together. I’m so happy for you guys. What a wonderful grown up life you are living. As far as Alex inviting us to come visit Sicily, I’m in. All I need is a bed and a bathroom and I’ll be right over to you house 😂😂😂😂. God bless you guys.
Noah seems to be having a lot of fun in the sea swimming and also running around your village. He has gotten so big. I can’t wait to see the new baby.
Love it, you could always paint over the wall and leave it rustic 😊
You did well getting that bed into the MG! Can’t wait to see the lounge suit go in 😊 Thanks Beans for the viewing pleasure, welcome to your new home may you have many adventures. Take care, be safe and God Bless you all, you beautiful people 😊
Thanks so much for watching and for the lovely comment 🙏 we are so excited to tackle the other rooms and to see it transform room by room into a proper home!
@ we know where you can get some cheap furniture and white goods from! a couple doors down, I think the owners are harvesting olives 😁
@@Travelling_JonoberriesI think he might want to stay away from olives for awhile……
@@slapstickdome9797 eye, eye sir 😋
@@TravelBeans That won't be the first or last time you do something all on your own because THEY ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS.
Your excitement is just what I need today! I’m in the US (Portland) and looking to buy an apartment in Italy. I don’t speak Italian yet however, I hear there are a lot of expats in Italy. I am so excited to watch your journey. Thank you so much! 😊
Next thing to buy?
A kitchen!! Plus it's the most satisfying flat pack build.
Yes, you are not alone, I LOVE assembling flat pack and along with pressure washing I get enormous satisfaction 😂 from those 'tasks'.
Keep having fun and sharing it with us 😊 Janie
😂 😂😂 I am in love with your family! Every time I see one of your videos pop up I got the biggest smile on my face you’re just so regular so much fun. Thank you for wonderful videos. You guys are a hoot. Boy Noah is really getting around well now. Much love and many blessings to you and thanks for sharing the fun.
You could eventually make a construction with some type of wagon on rails or planks and ropes to transport stuff on those stairs, which can be removed and put on again easily.
You could fix those walls with a few tools, some ready made plaster, sandpaper, primer and paint. Or find a local handyman who will do it for cheap.
You mentioned the friendliness. I've never been to Italy. But I live in Texas. We 100% have some serious crap going on here. But the people are extremely friendly. I wonder if increased friendliness is a climate thing? Do people become more friendly the further you go toward the equator? Just a thought.
Congratulations! What a wonderful life milestone to celebrate. It reminds me of my early moves. I would definitely get a wardrobe and chest of drawers next. Makes the beginning of each day much easier and more pleasurable. Also some lighting next to the bed will give you a nice ambience as the days get shorter. I suspect you will need a portable heater too if you plan to be there over winter. And of course, a washing machine (or washer dryer in one to save space) I assume there is no laundromat in the small village.
Happy for you guys,
I enjoy your videos!
So one thing you have to get from Ikea is an adjustable high chair. Every family in Europe with young kids has one so it'll suit the vibe of the house. Your friends probably have one in their kitchen...
Congratulations on your new home! Congratulazioni per la tua nuova casa!!!
Wonderful to see and hear your level of excitement about your house as it becomes your home 🏡 ❤. I was thinking maybe you could build a temporary plywood ramp to assist with bringing your smaller and mid-sized furnishings up and into your house. Maybe something foldable in half (North to South) so others could easily pass by if need be. Then a wheelbarrow or wagon might be able to assist the lighter loads. Just a thought but it might be worth thinking along these lines beforehand. Whatever your plans are We wish you a Safe and Successful move-in. Good Blessings to you and to your friends with their new 👶 baby. ❤.
Hats off! Keep loving and living.
That high ceiling in the kitchen will be a bonus when the hot weather comes. Heat rises. Hope you get the ocean breeze through your windows. Enjoy the adventure.