I'm from the UK, I fell in love with Italy in 1993 when a close friend to my cousins got married there and one of my cousins was his best man. Decided I wanted to go back there to visit as often as I can. Took the plunge and started learning the language in 1996. Visited the place maybe 20 times; From north to South. I love the restaurant life and the variety of food, and the family culture; small things, like when you go into the square on evenings or weekends, you'll see EVERY generation just hanging out... Funnily enough, being somewhat immersed in that culture really opened my eyes to my own cultures (West Indian and British) in a way that I was sort of blind to before I started to observe the differences in cultures.
@Stoney_Snark Жыл бұрын
I spent 2 years in Germany in the Army and travelled Europe, including Italy. I live in Mexico now, but lived in CA for over 30 years. It’s a big world and you should see as much as you can!
@ecbst6 Жыл бұрын
Too much more of this to say here 😁
@jamesalexander5623 Жыл бұрын
USAF stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from '77 to '86 and traveled to every Country in Western Europe except for Portugal! ....Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Morroco and the U.S.S.R.
@ecbst6 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesalexander5623 '85-'89 for me, mostly at Eglin, but yeah, lots of that. Got out before they decided on the next trip, pending was either JTF Bravo or 6 months on the ((shiver)) USS Vincennes. Yeah, that Vincennes.
@jewelzb1402 Жыл бұрын
Perfect advice! 😉😇😁
@aavv1818 Жыл бұрын
San Francisco fan girl loves your Italy walking tour!
@davidmalarkey1302 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you all appreciated the quality of the food all so fresh not a preservative in sight. The cost of living is so much more cost-effective and everything is so fresh .
@2924sunny Жыл бұрын
Wow! Day 5 already..... this makes me realize that even OTHER PEOPLE'S vacations go by super fast!!
@mariefraher8725 Жыл бұрын
All those wonderful memories to share forever with your beautiful family when you are back home! Smart time to go to Europe with a good dollar exchange. I booked Med cruises on dollar ships when the Euro was strong. It was a good value then back when 100 dollars would only get you 70 Euros. The cruises offered great sales and everything on the ship was in dollars with food and entertainment included. I am guilty of not making homemade pasta. The first time my husband had fresh pasta was in Rome. He thought he went to heaven. I ordered a bolognese sauce at a restaurant and he decided to have the same. Now, it is his absolute favorite dish. Yes...all those memories about your trip and all the family with whom to share them!
@grantlow6392 Жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying this series so much. They take me back to my only visit to Italy, too long ago😪. I spent a couple weeks in Florence with side trips to Siena and the countryside, and one in Torino/Turin. Turin then and still I suppose was often compared to Detroit (Fiat production is hq'd there, Alfa Romeo, Maserati) but there is much more to it than that. It's a short drive into the Piedmont hills and their little towns. Lovely. Thanks for posting all this. Also, your music choices on some have been fantastic.
@danushaforknneer2749 Жыл бұрын
Happy to see you all together traveling and enjoying the world. Thank you for sharing your adventure.
@jeanstrickland2445 Жыл бұрын
Everything looks so clean, there you go making me hungry again 😂, the weather looks fantastic. What wonderful memories your making !
@stephaniecarignan2658 Жыл бұрын
I enjoying your Italy trip so much. Your family is awesome!
@warrenpeterson6065 Жыл бұрын
I very much enjoyed meeting your extended family and joining you on your travel experience ... thankyou. I have traveled and lived around the world from China to the Middle East and from Russia to Africa and loved every experience ... even the nasty scary ones. Obviously this one trip has opened your eyes to a new world of which I doubt you will be able to close. Best wishes on your adventure(s).
@esmeraldapooner751 Жыл бұрын
Oh, you guys are really there!! I did not click on these because I thought were just showing videos of Italy. Wow, it looks like even their Mc Donald's is classy. I heard that Europe was clean. It looks so true.
@KellyC12070 Жыл бұрын
Love these 🇮🇹 vlogs. I hope to one day visit there to see where my grandmother’s family lived(southern Italy-Catanzaro, Calabria). Have fun! 🎉
@slojo3898 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jamal for taking us along on your vacation……we’re having a great time with ya
@DavidThomas-vj3eu Жыл бұрын
Have a great time in Italy 🇮🇹 Jamal.
@jonsher7682 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you take a chill day. As someone who love to travel, including in Italy, the best path to discovery is often the path not planned. On my first trip to Rome with my wife, who was born in Southern Italy, we only had a couple of days before visiting her family, so we saw a few sights but also set aside time to walk and wander. As we were strolling with no planned destination, my wife pointed ahead and said, "Oh my God. That's Gwyneth Paltrow and Matt Damon!" Turns out they were filming The Talented Mr. Ripley. We paused to watch. It was the scene where Paltrow's character is eating on a table outside a restaurant near the Spanish Steps (but was set up in an entirely different location) while Damon's character is on a moped. Have a great time, Jamal!
@brianjohnston5325 Жыл бұрын
While watching this, my hunger grew three times the size 😂. Love the chill day! 🧊
@e.rivera4251 Жыл бұрын
..ajaja..same here, my wife just told me lets go out to eat something.
@cherylreichardt Жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful family! I've been having such fun coming along with you. The food has been very delicious! You all look so happy and relaxed! Carry on with your magnificent vacation Jamel!
@PreciousOne603 Жыл бұрын
Have a awesome time in Italy. That's my dream trip stay safe
@ecbst6 Жыл бұрын
Doooooooo it, we went in February for Valentine's Day at the Trevi 😁
@thewalruswasjason101 Жыл бұрын
Find a way to go. It was better than I thought
@Islendingar Жыл бұрын
Love Italy & it’s only about 2-3 hours for me flying from the U.K. so I guess I’m spoilt that way but the USA is 10+ hours as I have to go via somewhere from Birmingham. The places we get direct from Birmingham is India, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, Doha and then onward to Asia from there. Love to see wheee you go next as Italy and even Rome itself has far to many place to pack into a 3 month holiday never mind 3 weeks !!!
@groovyamericantourist4539 Жыл бұрын
Orange Fanta in Italy does not have the orange food coloring and chemicals that are put in American Fanta.
@ecbst6 Жыл бұрын
Liz had her first Fanta on our trip, she loved it 😁
@Zralock79 Жыл бұрын
Walking is the basic exercise you can do... and you can do it anywhere. And at the moment you give up walking by yourself, you will never get better. That's why I am trying to walk as much as possible.
@mmptackova9917 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for continuing to let us tag along with you on this fabulous journey. Thanks especially for taking us to the grocery store. One of my favorite things to do when traveling internationally is to go into grocery stores and the local equivalent of a dime store. It’s fun to see what’s similar to back home and what’s different (different brands, different flavors-one of my favorite discoveries in Italy was apple yogurt, but it wasn’t like “apple pie” flavored, it was green apple flavored. I loved that stuff. Never seen it in the states). I think that kind of “everyday” shopping gives a peek into the lives of local residents. :)
@MrTumolo Жыл бұрын
My city Jamel, I'm living in Roma. nice to see you walking around in my city. Now you have to react to the Maneskin, they are Romans. Ciao
@staceytuhey9372 Жыл бұрын
I went to Italy years ago, broke and staying in hostels. I hope to go back again and visit my Great-Grandpa's birthplace (near Pesaro). I love the history of the place--it's insane to realize how ancient the buildings are! Wondering where you are off to next
@Scassadar8 ай бұрын
did you manage to come back here in this past year? where was he from? i live 20 mins from Pesaro ^^
@staceytuhey93727 ай бұрын
Hi! Great Grandpa was Nazzareno Canapeti and he was from Ginestreto. His father was a foundling. I have been to Venice, Florence and Rome but not Pesaro. I pray I can go some day!
@Scassadar7 ай бұрын
@@staceytuhey9372 i live down the coastline. its a 30 minute trip to Ginestreto, but i dont think ive ever been in that precise spot. they say that the Marches are the new Tuscany, we can boast some beautiful spots too ;) youre from the US, i assume? if you manage to come back and are in need of....logistics....reach out! i'd be happy to assist, if i can! i hope youll get it done, someday :D
@doloresmcgann3014 Жыл бұрын
So happy to know you and the fam are having such a good time🎉❤ ! Continue to enjoy , will be wondering to hear what you liked the most when you’re back home and settled 🇭🇺🍕🥰❤️
@tauronval1404 Жыл бұрын
Try “San Carlo 1936 Chips” classic Italian chips👌🏻Enjoy your time in Italy Ciao!.Appreciate you try local food, this is the way to travel and knowing other cultures…
@RedSinter Жыл бұрын
I mentioned it is considerably cheaper for housing in Italy with some of the places offering almost nothing for you to buy and renovate. Not to mention even the places that I saw were 4-7 acres with pools etc and renovated homes ridiculously priced compared to here. I'll see if I can find the real estate Vlog the British Agent has showing the homes and apartments. I'm pretty sure the lower food prices are a result of not having for everyone in US to have to play CYA so you can pay for medical, would be my guess. And thus the cost is passed on to us. Fact: Italy the government under the last President instituted a country wide program of dirt cheap loans, free in some cases, others were large tax credits etc. But they mandated complete retrofit of all possible items to lower energy costs for heating and cooling involving solar panels, wind turbines, insulation, water saving toilets if not composting, double if not triple pane windows and doors and any and all energy conserving heating and cooling options for homes, apartments and buildings in general. At the end of their first year the CO2 footprint for the country was lower than the output of CO2 for the last 20 yrs. Which is incredible.
@jewelzb1402 Жыл бұрын
Hey, I love me a nice cold Coke too! also love how your family appreciates each other and everything is so cohesive and calm. What a beautiful family you have Jamel, your wife is just so lovely! ❤
@ailishadoyle4660 Жыл бұрын
I love Italy 🇮🇹 maybe next time you come to Ireland, 🇮🇪 have a wonderful time enjoy! Try cheese and onion walkers!! Yumm
@pliny8308 Жыл бұрын
A lot of Americans have trouble buying clothes and things like shoes even in Italy. Italians are just built differently. Clothes exported are cut to a different measure than those for the domestic market. Snack choices are very limited compared to the U.S. as well, which helps keep them slim, along with the walking.
@towanda2947 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh!!!! So happy for you guys!!!!!! You Rock!!!✌️
@chrisoleary9876 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your life J!
@janethernandez724 Жыл бұрын
Very good for you to take a chill day because that is what you need to do in order to explore on your own and see what you may have missed, like I had now idea about that Chicken Big Mac! I guess I can try to special order that here I am inspired to give it a try no matter how it much it will cost me, Let's see if they will make it for me! That other burger place looked impressive! The only difference is that we made sure we ate food that did not resemble anything we already eat in America, we ate food that was indigenous to Italy first, I'm glad you enjoyed your food at the Old Wild West! The Euro must have taken a dive and the U.S. dollar appears stronger now based on your shopping experience in that market; very interesting to see that. Your meals at the end of this video looks amazingly delicious too; savor each bite you take! Thank you for posting this video, I am enjoying this journey you're taking, Looking forward to more! ☮💕
@carolmerlini9971 Жыл бұрын
You're having great weather and the forecast is for above normal temps through the end of November. Don't forget to turn back the clock tonight before bed.
@michellewilkins8206 Жыл бұрын
Chicken Big Mac!!!!! Wow! 😂😂 Yes I remember the supermarkets being really good prices (I lived in Italy for 3 months in 1999) I think (if I remember right) not many Italians shop in a supermarket but prefer little shops like a bakery, a butcher, a shop that just sells cheese etc for the quality of the food. I think it was around October time when I visited Rome & it still being warm, like t-shirt weather. But in Venice it was a lot colder because it's on the north east coast, if you are going to be visiting there as well. I was in Padova near Venice from mid September to mid December in 1999. I hope the travel bug has caught you Jamel & you might end up visiting the uk one day 😁😁
@kimmontenegro2258 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! To add to the experience, and as a reaction suggestion, a couple of my favorite Italian singers are Laura Pausini, Eros Ramazzotti, and Roco Granata. Keep having fun! Glad you got your chips!
@Orpilorp Жыл бұрын
What an exciting adventure for you! I can't travel for health reasons, but I hope you don't mind if I follow along! That was a great picture of your family. How in the world did you eat all that good looking food! Of course you will probably walk all those calories off looking at beautiful Italy.
@thewalruswasjason101 Жыл бұрын
Italy blew my mind.
@cherip4573 Жыл бұрын
I am enjoying your travels. Thanks for sharing.
@falynangel6594 Жыл бұрын
I look forward to these Vlogs daily now! Such pure enjoyment. Those chuckwagon seats haha. Glad you found your chips..can't wait to see where to next!
@jeffkubik5452 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us with through your trip to Italy. The food looks amazing and delicious.
@trumphatesyou Жыл бұрын
Love these vlogs.
@dorothylloyd1804 Жыл бұрын
Have a good time relaxing today. Be safe
@em0_tion Жыл бұрын
A lot of different sandwiches from All'Antico Vinaio while you're in Rome is a must! Also, square pieces of those long bakery pizzas... 😜✌
@kimberlinibambini1988 Жыл бұрын
Oh that’s definitely my idea of a fun time! Eating and SHOPPING! 😁 Are there a lot of Leather stores there? Purses and all? (Love purses and a good, strong smelling leather one.😍I’d be in hog Heaven for sure! And for sho nuff broke! Lol. Is there clothing and things like that also cheaper like a lot of the food ?? And y’all ALWAYS know how to eat! YUMMY!!! Making me hungry-🤣 Those cheap price comparisons, the unbelievable difference compared to US...Again, so great seeing a great family having such a wonderful time- 💜✨👍
@sedrickdavis1955 Жыл бұрын
You have a wonderful family.
@lauraautry6992 Жыл бұрын
It looks really nice and so good you all are having a great time 🤗. I hope you get to travel to some of the countryside. I have been to Ireland and Germany and both places were beautiful. I wanted to stay 😊😊. Continue to enjoy and be safe 🤗.
@paulgurnig3778 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!! Enjoy and chill!
@melissawilcox5285 Жыл бұрын
So much food! Love your Italy Vlogs!
@tomsakurai3620 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you out and about. Thanks for the tour.
@karenjordan9607 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad your having a great time. The food looks fantastic 😋
@chrystaldearramdial4370 Жыл бұрын
I really like how you and the family enjoy yourselfs
@lisa_jetsgurl642 Жыл бұрын
Good Morning Jamel!! Another great vlog thanks for sharing and I'm glad u found your chips🤭😂
@frankrobertson7325 Жыл бұрын
That food looks SO good. I should also start using a spoon to pour on my Parmesan cheese. I just shake a ton of cheese onto my food. LOL
@anthonycurzi7521 Жыл бұрын
Your comment about the trash cans reminded me of when I took my friend to Italy and he noticed the garbage trucks--basically miniaturized versions of the trash trucks in the US!
@grandadneal8114 Жыл бұрын
lovely the way they use the Italian colours in their tagging
@davidbentley145 Жыл бұрын
It's great to see your smiling faces...Bongiorno my friend
@schmidington Жыл бұрын
Always bringing it with the amazing looking and I'm sure delicious foods. I love you, man.
@edwardjacklewis Жыл бұрын
It’s so weird walking into the imported wine section of the grocery store to find familiar California wine there! Enjoy!
@psw4763 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Italy. Good video.
@judypace8564 Жыл бұрын
We are enjoying y'alls trip!
@ainsleyperry5192 Жыл бұрын
Jamel, I know you said your still getting used to not giving tips but you also realise the sales tax has already been added into the price of the items you purchase. Not like back home where you buy something and then have to pay the sales tax on top. All the amazing food you've been eating is what we all should be on. Thats the Mediterranean Diet which all the health docters say is so good for us. It's just all so fresh. If you should get the chance it would be interesting to see how a Big Mac compare's to one in L.A. Cheers, Chris Perry.
@Vikotnick Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Europe! At the moment it is very cheap for Americans so enjoy! Saludos from Spain!
@RedSinter Жыл бұрын
Hey Brother LOV'N IT and can't say thanks enough for taking us along... I got some Music for you and the Girls.... I'll post it Later....
@traceyraffle6675 Жыл бұрын
That Old West restaurant looks so good...wish they had that here :)
@jonlate4581 Жыл бұрын
That cracked me up. Who goes to Italy for a burger and fries?😆
@suem6004 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your trip. Well deserved rest.
@Kenlydford Жыл бұрын
Enjoy, I doubt you would want to stay out there. It’s great visiting tho.
@sweethands4328 Жыл бұрын
MILAN is where the style is 😎
@user-df3jq5tr8c Жыл бұрын
The color is different because they have strict laws against chemicals in food and drink products. Enjoy.
@patrickmcgavin2245 Жыл бұрын
Idk if it's the same in every country but years ago in Canada for one can of soda was $5. Idk if it changed if it lowered or raised that was the price back in 2010.
@Pineoilheavan Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Eagle River Wisconsin 👍
@kevinmalone2218 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Portage, Wisconsin.
@ranieraandreoli4478 Жыл бұрын
Ciao Jamel,Sono Felice Che Sei in Italia...Ti Auguro una Bellissima Vacanza da Noi😊🤗😁❤👍
@blameit6 Жыл бұрын
Make sure you carry your receipt when you buy something. They take tax paying very series. Enjoy Italy it is very beautiful there and lots of historical places to see.
@sgholt Жыл бұрын
DId you go to Pompei? If not, I think it was the most amazing place we went on our trip next to the Vatican. thanks for sharing Jamel
@sweethands4328 Жыл бұрын
CHEERS from Colorado! 🍻
@e.rivera4251 Жыл бұрын
So happy for you guys.... my wife and I are following the trip and now... we just have to go out to eat something.....
@willyg7491 Жыл бұрын
I've been gone awhileI I'm still waiting for more music reactions. I was hopeing you had rectified the youtube problems. Oh well' I just don't get the food in a foreighn country thing. I'll check back in a month or so.
@mrcrikit477 Жыл бұрын
Holy frijole, this man is too damn good
@gjalie Жыл бұрын
fanta is different cause US use artificial coloring and flavors, outside US real orange juice is used.
@angel6266 Жыл бұрын
I miss living in Italy!!
@danielleighton2553 Жыл бұрын
Happy vacation to you guys, have fun.
@alexcaprio5370 Жыл бұрын
Grande Jamel.🤘🏽🔥saluti da Milano
@PenelopeFrank Жыл бұрын
Have you been recognized? I’m sure you have some Italian fans. Wear one of your shirts 😊
@scottwatson9453 Жыл бұрын
Awww! I wish i had of known you were at Aura. It's just down the road for me. I would of came to get a selfie and an autograph from you 😊
@Steffe Жыл бұрын
Getting hungry again, watching this.
@TracyfromNC Жыл бұрын
It's been 10 years, but last time I was in Europe, they mix pork in with beef for burgers, a slightly different taste, but great, so moist. YOU are too tall for Europe! Nice dinner!
@pamelawatson2366 Жыл бұрын
I am surprised that you find Rome cheap because I thought that it was expensive. I am from the UK.
@gotham61 Жыл бұрын
When you said you were going to go clothes shopping, I thought this will be interesting. They don't tend to cater much to 6'5" heavy built guys in Italy. Just do laundry at the Air BnB
@kenhorlor5674 Жыл бұрын
Heh, I freaked out when served a Fanta in Italy, what, not orange!?! Tastes good though.
@Tittycv Жыл бұрын
Both Coca Cola and Fanta are adapted to local taste. In 1955, when Fanta was launched on the Italian market and produced in a factory in Naples, the drink really began to contain orange juice (which is less colourful)
@ecbst6 Жыл бұрын
Ladies, make him take you to Sorrento 😁 There's a small, family-run shop where they make cameos, Bimonte Sorrento, tell Christian that Liz and Mike said hi 😉 Our guide in Pompeii and Herculaneum turned us on to them. Liz bought just over 1k Euros in cameos there, you'll love it 🙂
@ranieraandreoli4478 Жыл бұрын
Bellissimi🤗
@ranieraandreoli4478 Жыл бұрын
Sei nella Mia Citta'...Roma🤗😊👍
@onemaryann1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your amazing adventure! Did you ever find the clothes you wanted? And have you tried any pizza there? ❤ from SoCal😊
@shortdiver6545 Жыл бұрын
The prices are lower than in the US, yepp. But don't forget the salaries are also much lower.. Hmm Your burger seems to be good ✌️
@davemac146 Жыл бұрын
Here's to new adventures! Also am I the DLXXXIIIrd caller??
@ecbst6 Жыл бұрын
Salve, caller, you win II tickets 😁
@ranieraandreoli4478 Жыл бұрын
Vai in Fontana di Trevi e' Getta una Monetina...Porta Fortuna 😊👍🤗