David I really admire you drive and commitment to moving home to the boot. I'm almost the exact same heritage and bloodline as you but just can't get over the fear and the what ifs. Have there been times that you questioned this in the beginning and if so what made to knuckle up and tough it out. Sorry about the long question.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hey Christopher! Welcome to my channel and thank you for the kind words. The what ifs are the best questions in life and ones that we must face if we want to get to know ourselves. I've had plenty of times where I wanted to move back but actually not so much in the beginning of my life here in Italy. In the beginning I was determined to try life out here for a few years because I felt that years were necessary to understand Italy and to get better at the language. In recent years thoughts of moving back have happened to me but they're never enough to want to move back. If I did move back to the states I'd be trading one set of problems (but also pleasures) for others. So it's all relative really.
@felixmbandandayitabi45362 жыл бұрын
You got me here 9:06
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
@@felixmbandandayitabi4536 How so?
@sopa03142 жыл бұрын
Christopher, I just came back from Italy and I cry day and night because I miss it so much and I'm Jamaican. can I just swap your heritage so I can move there? please❤️
@dg3831 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply. I've always felt out of place in the country of my birth, America. And even though I served my country, there was usually a feeling of inequality. My father's blood line was of italian decent and my mom was of Mexican decent. I speak Spanish but learning italian in a community college. This may seem odd, but I feel a certain spiritual connection when I see videos of Italy. I've been looking closely to videos of Sicily and hope to journey there soon.
@mikedmartis18052 жыл бұрын
Italy is civilization, humane, full of history, tradition, and the 8th biggest economy in the world. Well done. Bravo!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Grazie! I've been saying this for years. This country has so much potential and doesn't realize it. Rome could be a fantastic city if it were run better and if people all did their part to make it better.
@paulcapaccio99052 жыл бұрын
We live in NJ and have been the Roma 30 times.May want to buy an apartment there
@paulcapaccio99052 жыл бұрын
@Seyma Bekar you do have a point about it not being easy to live there
@mikedmartis18052 жыл бұрын
@Seyma Bekar Yes, Italian economy has a large manufacturing sector. In some rankings it is either #8 or #9 and Italy has 65 million people yet still very productive in top 10 unlike India, which has 1.6 billion. and ranks at #6.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
To be honest I really didn’t move For economic reasons. Actually I moved for many reasons but the main one was I had Italy in my heart. After nearly 13 years I do appreciate that the US is still an economic power in the world. For example this KZfaq channel is a part of Google which is American-owned to my knowledge. For this I am grateful
@dg3831 Жыл бұрын
I'm a 4th generation italian and absolutely want to move to Italy. The American dream now means little to me.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
I can relate. Hope you can make it happen.
@alexdragoon743 күн бұрын
Come in Sardinia! We have the best lifestyle, we do nothing all the day! :D
@valefur722 жыл бұрын
On the the best things of Italy is the concentration of different environments and cultures in a relatively small country. For example: I live in the Dolomites, so I use to go skiing, but in less than two hours I can be near Venice, were I have a boat. In the middle, a different territory of hills and nice villages. In less than one thousand miles you have mountains, volcanos, beaches, forests, historical cities... everything.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
I really hope one day to visit the dolomites! This is very true and this is one of the things that I love about Italy. At the moment I am in Sicily and this is an island rich in culture.
@SangheiliSpecOp Жыл бұрын
Thats why I am in love with it there. I am an American living in Florida, been here for 20 years or so, but I want to live in Italy one day soon
@CHI-ts2dk9 ай бұрын
Vivi di Grappa, beato te!
@andreasankaraАй бұрын
Skiing in the Dolomites in the morning and going in the afternoon on the Grand Canal in Venice with your boat, wowww.... this is life! I agree with you millionaires will be very happy in my Italy
@petersmith1104 Жыл бұрын
Dude you did right and i'm telling you this because i did the same 2 years ago. From Boston i moved to Bergamo. Best choice of my life. The environment, the food, the people, the lifestyle. I love it.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Hey Peter. Nice! Glad to hear it. How do you like the people in Bergamo ?
@gabrielboi3465 Жыл бұрын
Bergamo is pretty cool! I am from Como, nearby! If you enjoy the alps and beautiful towns, I think Northern Italy cannot be topped!
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
@@gabrielboi3465 an area of the country I must explore !
@gabrielboi3465 Жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly lake como is known for its beauty, and i am so lucky to have grown up here. Awesome vid btw!
@michaelsix9684 Жыл бұрын
happy for you
@gutsandgrittv50762 жыл бұрын
The food and climate and free swimming everywhere. The walking lifestyle…. The language, and above all, the warmth of the people🥰
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
I concur with most of this. I love the walking culture here. I’m not sure there is free swimming everywhere. Of course I’m not a beach guy !
@Arthurfiji Жыл бұрын
That's why I want to move but unless the Navy sends me I won't be there for atleast 20 years lol
@francescacavatorti7527 Жыл бұрын
Yes we are warm I must say. Especially in some regions. ❤️Climate can be too hot though if you spend the whole summer here 😢 In the summer I find it difficult to stay outdoors between 10 AM and 6 PM
@joanofarc708 Жыл бұрын
Love Italy
@cat-uu3gn Жыл бұрын
Free swimming? Where do you have to pay to swim in the Sates..... and the people is not warm as here, I would never go back.
@emilianozasa541 Жыл бұрын
Grazie davvero! Noi italiani diamo il peggio di noi stessi quando non sappiamo apprezzare l'Italia! Finalmente qualcuno che ci fa sentire fieri di essere italiani, non siamo migliori degli altri, ma..... certamente non siamo nemmeno peggiori! Abbiamo tanto di cui godere, ma soprattutto sarebbe importante essere fieri di essere Popolo! Forza Italia!
@CHI-ts2dk10 ай бұрын
Piu' vivo in America, piu' amo l'Italia
@emilianozasa5417 ай бұрын
Quanto è patologico e quanto ci appartiene il guardare sempre a ciò che di brutto è l'Italia. Non lo trovo sano. Non sono nazionalista, però.... sarebbe bello recuperare i legami con la nostra gente, un poco di attaccamento al nostro Paese....
@alessandromangiapia7082 Жыл бұрын
As an Italian living abroad (UK) I can appreciate what you say. I have lived in Naples up until a few years ago. I think we need more people with the American mindset who can also share what we disagree with the American culture 😉 I can see you have pinpointed what is unpopular (the focus on money and the unhealthy habits) but you also bring what we really admire about the States, the enthusiasm, the can-do attitude 😊
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
My compliments for making the decision to move abroad and to leave your comfort zone. I agree I think everyone needs to hear the view of someone who is an outside observer.
@braddavid91735 ай бұрын
Nice to visit Italy, Over populated, Gross looking people
@robbyrob83492 жыл бұрын
I'm Italian American and I just bought a home in Santa Maria Degli Angeli in Central Italy. It's the same town where my grandparents came from. It's in the province of Perugia. Now, I'm going back to my family roots. That's where I'm going to retire in 10 years.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Oh fantastic! I know that feeling of going back to your roots ! Umbria is a wonderful region of Italy and I was just there a month ago in Spoleto and Cascia. You’re a very courageous person to make that life decision. What kinda house did you buy ?
@robbyrob83492 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly I bought an apartment home with 3 bedrooms with a terrace, 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom. Downstairs has a storage room where I can put a bicycle. The great thing is that there are hardly any property taxes. Especially, when I become a resident. I have family there and I love the culture, the food, great activities and great people.
@robbyrob83492 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Mi piace Italia. Mi piace il cantante che si chiama Vasco Rossi.
@paulcapaccio99052 жыл бұрын
Finally an intelligent presentation about relocating. Grazie e Forza Roma per sempre ⚽️
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for kind words, much appreciated! I try to give a realistic view on all my videos.
@carolc15432 жыл бұрын
Oh you’re right about capitalism. Yes I feel better in Italy for medical. Cibo! Yesssss. Food is culture. Raising your child is much better in Italy. She will be exposed to culture! No guns in school! I feel safer in Italy. No fear of getting shot at grocery store, concerts, church ….
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Very true. School shootings just don’t happen here. Il cibo. Not gonna lie, it’s great living in a country that has a rich food culture! The medical system isn’t perfect but I’ll take my chances here than pay for medical insurance in the States. I’ve had no real issues here with la sanità italiana
@demian7567 Жыл бұрын
After finally visiting Italy last year I came to the inevitable conclusion that american food is both lower in quality and more expensive. I also loved that it wasn't a corporate hellhole, still tons of small business
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
I tend to agree, but it can be difficult to find quality food here as well. However, compared to the US, no Italy wins.
@jerryriccio56802 жыл бұрын
I was born in NYC, of Italian parents. My dad wanted to work a few more years in America, before returning back to Italy, but he died in an automobile accident in New Jersey. Mom, didn't have the money to bring his coffin back to Italy, so we remained here. I was 2 and a half years old when he died. Most of my family lives in Italy and I have visited this wonderful country many times. I recently spent 5 weeks there, travelling from north to south. The churches, art, architecture, food, gelato and way of life, is just mesmerizing. Italy, is full of new beginnings. I am contemplating on moving there. I now have Italian citizenship and an Italian passport. So keep on enjoying your new experiences and new possibilities and may the Italian way of life be a way for you to redeem time, as you immerse yourself in its beauty. Buon Natale to you and your family. 🤗❤🇮🇹
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry. Thank you for sharing your story as it was really touching. Even more so since I’m a father now. There is something about Italian life that keeps me here almost as if I’m doing my duty being here. It’s even more special being of Italian heritage. Where are your parents from in Italy? Tantissimi auguri di buon natale 💫 anche a te e famiglia !
@jerryriccio56802 жыл бұрын
My family is from the province of, Salerno. If I had to raise a family, I would have moved to Italy. I would have wanted my children to have had been immersed in Italian culture. You did the right move. Everytime, I visit Italy, I feel like, I am home.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
@@jerryriccio5680 I worked in the province of Salerno. Which town? Yeah I’m happy that my daughter will grow up Italian. Culturally I think she’s better off here but she’ll know English perfectly which is a big advantage here
@jerryriccio56802 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Siano
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Never been there but some buses I used to take to go to work went to Siano as a final destination
@Italianhome2 жыл бұрын
I am an Italian/American and have been in Italy for the past 20+ years. What I have understood is that Italians ask that question because they do not realize what richness they have for free - from art, history, deep traditions etc. They live a very free life. Italy is a really beautiful and rich country. I would never in my life move to the U.S. for many reasons but I do love the U.S. but you couldn't pay me enough.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
You’re a veteran ! Me too I don’t want to go back. And yes Italians take their country too much for granted
@ilmatanela1816 Жыл бұрын
I lived the first 41 years of my life in Italy and now, after 10 years abroad, I fully realized what you talk about. Me and my wife are on the way back home, and we just count the days!
@rebeccacirillo2494 Жыл бұрын
Esatto! Living in the U.S. but hoping to live in Italy at some point. We take our own countries for granted.
@Temboz2 жыл бұрын
I was in Italy in the late 90's as a Tourist and was there for a full six months...visited many towns including Rome,Milan,Turin,Venice,Bologna and Trento where I stayed in the North part of the country..Italians are warm and very friendly their food,Icecream and anything to eat or drink is awesome and so is their culture..had fun biking over there and riding their magnificent bullet trains from one town to the next...cant wait to return there again someday...awesome video.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
6 months in Italy is ideal! After that you are potentially a changed person forever. Thank you for watching!
@dina113east Жыл бұрын
Dear David, Your move to Italy is something many Italian Americans consider, though likely on a temporary basis. I have been to Italy several times and loved the country. You had a strong commitment and determination that is admirable and brave. Something you said about the importance of appearances is a lesson my Mother, (born in NJ) emphasized to me from the time I was a child. Her Mother was the last of my ancestors to arrive in the US, so my Mother was very Italian. Maybe you are familiar with the phrase "Bella Figura". The meaning is about how you present yourself and this was taught to me by my Mother. Not only must you always look perfect in physical appearance, (the way your dress) but you must always present yourself as a positive and well mannered individual. So it was interesting to me that you mentioned how important appearance is to Italians. I know all about it. Anyway, I enjoyed your lesson regarding Italian life and I could say so much more, but this comment is wordy enough. Best Wishes to You and Your Family.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for the kind words. When I moved here it was a jump into the abyss really with no intention of moving back to the States. Every year that passed by I never felt compelled to move back to be honest. The idea of appearances is indeed a strong part of the culture here. In a way you’re forced to adapt if you live here but I try not to let it dominate my personality and sense of being. I’ve noticed that the less social you are and if you only have a few good friends this idea of appearances lessens. Short story. We had a hot water heater put in last year and it’s big and bulky. While the tech guy was installing it, he said, sorry the appearance of it. I said who cares?! It’s in an isolated corner of the house. To this the tech said, “well most people are more concerned with how it looks in the house rather than its function. I think this is a plus we have in the states in that we’re more concerned with the functionality of something.
@UmQasaann Жыл бұрын
As an American of Italian descent, I'm teaching my mother language by watching the animated show Tear Along the Dotted Line by Zerocalcare. It motivated me to regain my Italian roots my family lost throughout the generations. Life is so terrifying, the only way to survive is to be as scary as it is.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Life is indeed terrifying but also wonderful at the same time. How are you going to be scarier ?
@aussie6639 Жыл бұрын
From an Italian born Australian of 50 years, I’ve been thinking about this move for years and I’m looking into the logistics of it all, after many trips back to see my extended family I realised that I’m missing this part of me, the lucky country as it’s know has well and truly run out of luck. Thanks for the video
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Why is it called the lucky country ?
@ginapellegrini21472 жыл бұрын
First generation Italian here!! I commend you for your move!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gina. Thank you! I felt the pull of Italy!
@giannig6525 Жыл бұрын
I am from italy and after seeing your video i appreciate more my country! You are great
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Nice! thank you! I think everyone needs to hear about their country from those who come from the outside.
@bittersweet3925 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in California, lived there for 21 years, moved to Texas lived there for 2 years, then moved to Washington state last year, I’m trying to find a place to call my home. Italy sounds like a dream. The US has been my nightmare, it feels like a soulless place.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
I’m getting more and more of this from subscribers like yourself. Italy has its nightmares too. Which part of the country interests you?
@p.a.paolino950511 ай бұрын
Lived half of my life in California (from the East Coast) as an Italian-American you are right California is truly a soulless place.
@braddavid91735 ай бұрын
Germany is the only normal productive place in Europe
@davidtice49722 жыл бұрын
I lived in Italy for two years, learned to speak fluent Italian and basically became Italian cultured. When I came back to California I learned to speak fluent Spanish because I knew Italian. Italian and Spanish are 82% similar. Allora, many years later the Italian government gave me a scholarship to return to Italy to study advanced Italian language, Italian history, Italian culture etc. Ironically in Perugia, Italia where I went to school there were many Spanish speakers.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Nice ! How did you manage to get that scholarship? I know the school you’re talking about, Maybe! Was it the Leonardo Da Vinci school ? I went to the one in Firenze.
@davidtice49722 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly I taught Italian to first graders in a public elementary school sponsored by the Italian Institute of Los Angeles, California. They gave me the scholarship while I was teaching Italian to adults and high school students. I almost did it two times when I took an advanced Italian class at the Italian Institute.
@comicsoon1980 Жыл бұрын
La parola "allora". Molto apprezzato.
@PalmerAdina2 жыл бұрын
My husband and I moved to Milan with our two small kids this past March. I am not Italian but feel similar to some of your opinions about America and people ask me that question all the time why I moved here. Sometimes it makes me think " if I did make the right decision" but I look to your videos to get reassurance and opinions because you have much more experience and came out in 1 piece,lol. I think in the end it comes down to values and understanding what truly matters wherever you live. Keep making your videos to inspire us!!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Adina. I’ve never seen your name before. Nice! Don’t listen to Italians. The majority don’t understand America and take their country for granted. They have valid complaints about their country and I am sure I can recognize them. But in the end they don’t know your story, they don’t understand 100% where you’re coming from and that’s fine. You do what makes you happy. If you like Milan and you feel better living there, then that is all that matters. You seem to have the right mindset for living abroad, don’t change for anyone! I am very happy my videos are having this impact on people. I thank you! I can’t wait to get back to Italy. I am stuck here in America in quarantine unfortunately but I’ll make it back soon enough!
@PalmerAdina2 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Thanks for the encouragement. I think because I have lived in California I have an opinion and its real life experience and therefore its not an unknown. ( not that I had a bad childhood its just times have changed) This whole experience has englightened me as I now see humans tend to fantasize about what they don't have instead of appreciating what is. But I now know what I value and I have kids so that's another deciding factor. Good luck with quarantine and looking forward to see more of your content! in-between toddler naps:))
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. It's the old expression the grass is always greener on the other side and it's absolutely 100% true. I've fallen victim to that and I won't ever take my life in Rome for granted again. Of course I complain about it and I try to make it better, but I think that's normal. Thank you! I feel better and it could have been worse! While I can't have my daughter around when I make videos, at least she's past her screaming stage which was a few months before she turned 1! Not fun nor is teething but it's all part of the package!
@paulcapaccio99052 жыл бұрын
Adina. Thank you for your thoughts. We live in New Jersey. Been to Roma 30 times and now might like purchase an apartment were retired but addicted to Italy Rome and calcio. Forza Roma.
@lorenzomilani9611 Жыл бұрын
Come ti trovi a milano?
@robTuscan2 жыл бұрын
I 100% agree with you. I am in love with Italy and the Italian culture!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
There’s much to love and appreciate!
@nazmimurtezai27772 жыл бұрын
I would say, Good Luck ! It's nice and good. Ciao mon amico.
@ninamss948 Жыл бұрын
David! You have captured my sentiments exactly! Living as a second generation Italian American, I also feel a bit between two worlds and long for the "homeland". It just sounds crazy as no one really speaks like this. When I get off the plane in Rome, I literally feel at ease. I never thought about it but I totally agree; Capitalism may not be in our blood LOL (I actually think it's the rugged individualism of US culture that doesn't suit us)
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
It’s always good to speak to like-minded people! As I have lived here for 13 years, I still feel that I am neither here nor there. My Italian roots are undeniable, but it is clear that I didn’t grow up here and I am OK with that. In regards to US individualism this is something that still is a part of me. I have also come to terms with this and I am OK.
@TJ-iw5zq2 жыл бұрын
I am first gen Italian American. I was surrounded by relatives who had just got off the boat. I grew up hearing Italian being spoken all the time. I know and understand the culture. I have never felt like I fit in living in the USA. Especially where I live…. Upper Midwest where Scandinavian culture rules. I hate it here.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
My mom is from Cleveland so I have a general idea of what you mean. I feel you. I felt the only way to satisfy my need for Italian culture was to move here. I was fortunate that I was able to do it. Where in Italy is your family from ?
@Cudder172 жыл бұрын
I'm in the exact same spot as you! 1st gen italian also living in the midwest, i want to leave so bad.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Can you ?
@Cudder172 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly yes, my parents are from calabria. I have family living in calabria, milan, rome and torino. My cousin is in the process of finding me a job in torino, but i feel i allign with central and southern culture more, but i know there are much less jobs and opportunity there.
@TJ-iw5zq2 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Well actually I grew up Ohio near Youngstown. When I was growing up (I am 66) that neck of the woods had a lot of Italians. All Calabrese. My family was from and is now in Calabria. My father and his brother moved to USA but the rest stayed. So I have first cousins there. My family goes back at least 500 years in the same small town in Calabria. Rogliano. HOWEVER when I married I settled near St. Paul Minnesota. This is a tough culture to live in. They are reserved. Never direct. No hugging or kissing. Not expressive. Joke: There once was a Norwegian man who loved his wife so much, that once, he almost told her. Sad but true.
@suzyblake20072 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I stumbled across your channel. I am preparing to move and you are a wealth of information. Thank you!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Suzanne! Awesome! Glad I’m helping and that’s great how you’re moving to Italy. Two questions if I may: which part of Italy are you moving to and what precisely do you find difficult about the moving process ?
@suzyblake20072 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly My family comes from Palena, Chieti, Italy so I would like to relocate in the Abruzzo region. I have not been to Italy at all yet so I will make my first trip in the coming months. I am allowing a years time of preparation and to learn the language before relocating. The thing I am finding most difficult at the moment is starting the process of citizenship by decent. Your video helped me and I was able to use some of the information that I have collected so far to understand that I do qualify. That was what was most confusing. "Do I qualify". I have a great grandfather who was born in Italy in 1894, immigrated but never naturalized and the first child, my grandmother was born in the U.S.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
I am going to Abruzzo tomorrow for the weekend! Yeah that’s smart to give yourself a years time to learn the language. What materials are you using? It would seem you qualify given that your ancestor never became a US citizen. This was my case.
@suzyblake20072 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly my first step is to collect documents such as birth certificates. My Great Grandfather died about 12 years after coming to the US so I am really having trouble finding anything for him. I have 2 avenues but both are through my Paternal Grandmother so I think I might have a 1928 case but not sure. This is the info I have collected so far: Antonio Carozza (Great Grandfather)born 1893 in Palena, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. Immigrated 1910, my Grandmother was born in 1918 and Antonio was still listed on the 1920 census as an alien. He died in 1922 from a mining accident in Pennsylvania. Thank you for listening!
@PlantTrees2 жыл бұрын
You are saying exactly what I feel deep in my soul!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
I dont think I've quite received a compliment like that ever. Thank you!
@PlantTrees2 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly AND YOU RESPONDED??? That’s a compliment in itself. So funny my husband is always bragging when one of his heroes responds to him. 🤣🤣🤣. This’ll kick his ass!! 🤣💃✌🏼
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
@@PlantTrees Sure why not?! I always try to get back to as many people as I can. Brag away and let the ass kicking begin! hehe.
@nitewolf762 жыл бұрын
I just got my dual citizenship and all I need is a remote job and I will be able to move to Gaeta from Boston. I grew up speaking the language and my family owns a tiny apt. there. I’m tired of living in such a culture less country and also want to reconnect with roots so I get it.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Working remotely and in a nice town like Gaeta is an ideal situation. I’m sure there’ll be more positives than negatives although don’t be surprised if you end up missing a few things in Boston. My dad is from revere so I grew up going to the Boston area frequently. I miss clam chowder and hockey culture.
@nitewolf762 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly I love my clam chowdah! I've learned how to cook it and actually can't wait to make it in Gaeta with fresh caught vongole! (Even though the locals would not approve of the dish) lol
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
My wife was skeptic at first then learned to appreciate it. Those with an open mind will try it.
@CrystalDatingCoach Жыл бұрын
I'm American and did it TOOOO! Best decision I eve made!! Came as a Model to Milan and NEVER left. Well did leave...I moved to Sicily!! Benvenuto Paisano!
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Bravissima! Where are you from and where in Sicily are you?
@germanomassullo96082 жыл бұрын
Concerning Italian citizenship, qkatie made an excellent video. Recommended to anyone going to apply for the Italian citizenship
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Cool. I’ll check it out. Thank you
@mattiterzi2 жыл бұрын
Hai fatto una scelta molto coraggiosa che ti ha ripagato. Video bellissimo e profondo. In bocca al lupo per tutto!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊. Alcune volte pensavo di tornare ma invece sono rimasto perché mi sono sempre trovato a casa qui. Grazie crepi!
@polybius55702 жыл бұрын
I'm 17 living in israel.. my father is Italian.. one day I will come back I promise to myself 🙏🇮🇹
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Hope you can realize this dream. Did you ever live here in Italy?
@polybius55702 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly wan in was a little boy
@Mateo-et3wl5 ай бұрын
I like your style. Very normal speaking, no nonsense, well organized and dense content
@DavidsDoseofItaly5 ай бұрын
Thank you. This comment made my day!
@jessicabolen15122 жыл бұрын
I’m strongly thinking about making the move from Canada to Italy and your videos are exactly what I’m looking for. Thank you!!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jessica! Welcome to my channel! Glad my videos help. You've perked my curiosity: where in Canada are you from ? What attracts you about Italy and is there any specific area that interests you?
@jessicabolen15122 жыл бұрын
Hi David! I’m from northern Ontario, currently living in the Muskoka region. What attracts me to Italy? How much time do you have!? Lol! I fell in love with Italy on my first back packing trip in 2015. I wish I could describe it better, but honestly, Italy makes me feel at home. The culture, the people, the history, the architecture, the agriculture, and the way of life. All of it just makes sense to me and feels ‘right’. Dont get me wrong, I love Canada and everything it has to offer, but I swear I must have been Italian in a previous life! Sadly, I have no connecting ancestry to Italy, but theres just something about it that calls to me! My absolute favourite region is Tuscany (I mean, who’s isn’t?!). I’m absolutely in love with Florence and surrounding area, I was actually going to get married there until covid hit!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
You know, by saying it just feels "right" really describes why I live in Italy and not North America. While there are plenty of negative points about living here, I have just as many positive things to say. Yeah, Tuscany was also what did it for me when feeling this initial push towards Italy. It's cleaner than Rome and I think quality of life is better there. Canada. I could live there. I love hockey by far more than any other sport and I do just fine in cold weather. Although, I do remember hating the extreme cold at times! And losing power for days AND slipping on ice!
@jessicabolen15122 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly exactly! There are pros and cons to living anywhere, so why not live where you feel at home ❤️🇮🇹
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hence the expression, home is where the heart is.
@colleeninprayer14982 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your video. For what ever reason I love Italy the language and the culture. 💖🇦🇺
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Colleen. Nice username! Yeah Italy just seems to have that allure, it must be why I moved here!
@crazyforitaly2021 Жыл бұрын
We moved to a medieval Norman-Invasion era village in Campania. We left 'crazy' and arrived in calmness. Thanks for your video.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Great YT name 😀. Where exactly in Campania are you now ?
@crazyforitaly2021 Жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly we're in the Telese Valley ... in a town called Guardia Sanframondi.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Ah that’s near Benevento. I don’t know that area of Campania. How’s it going there ?
@ForgingMyLife Жыл бұрын
Nice! I moved from Australia. I get the same reaction. 😂😂😂 We love it.
@georgehagop67182 жыл бұрын
David excellent video I agree with you 1000%. I an an American Armenian and we are. Like Italians
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊. What similarities do Armenians and Italians have ?
@darindipietro9141 Жыл бұрын
1st generation Italian in America. My dad and his family moved to America in the 30’s to escape a horrible political climate, I plan on moving to Italy for the exact same reason. The history and appreciation of art that Italy, and most of Europe, has is something that is attractive to me. I’m looking for a place away from the tourist areas and hopefully live out my days where the majority of my family is from.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Hi Darin. Thanks for the comment. Interesting how history repeats itself! Where is your family from?
@michaelsix9684 Жыл бұрын
so cool you did this, it's a dream so many of us have -- thanks for posting, so helpful
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! it was my dream too
@jacobm12654 ай бұрын
I just came across your channel while planning my trip to Italy. You seem like a very inspirational guy, and I do wish you the very best and Kudos to you for following your passion. Many of us take our passions and curiosities to a grave, I am really glad and inspired to see someone do the exact opposite.
@DavidsDoseofItaly4 ай бұрын
Hi Jacob. Thank you for that uplifting comment! I always thought the best way to follow you passion is to step out of your comfort zone. It is absolutely true that there is no reward without some risk.
@debrachavira45982 жыл бұрын
David, Thank you for articulating exactly what I feel insofar as moving from the U.S. to Italy. Every time I try to put it into words myself, I fail miserably. At 53 years old, I moved here to the north of Italy (Udine) three months ago and I plan to return each year for my allowable 90 days until I move here indefinitely. While I am not of Italian descent, I have always been enamored with the Italian language, people, art, the way of life, etc., etc., etc., Thank you for beautifully putting into words all the reasons why someone like me would want to live a lifestyle that quite simply resonates more with my inner core. You are SPOT ON! Grazie!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hey Debra ! I am really happy my video resonated with you ! I also hope you find a way to stay here more permanently. If I may ask what brought you to Udine ?
@debrachavira45982 жыл бұрын
@David Carmosino Hello David! Apologies for my delayed response I was traveling. The reason I am here in Udine is quite unique. Let me preface my explanation with this: I have wanted to live in Italy since I was 18 years old. My dream was to study languages in Trieste. As you know, life happens and sometimes our dreams go unfulfilled. That said, the dream never left me. It lay dormant for 35 years. Now for the reason I am here in Udine. My son is a college athlete for Cal Poly Pomona in California. He is a high jumper on the track and field team. The international student, an Italian da Udine, is a pole vaulter and is a good friend of my son. After a year and a half of COVID-19 restrictions, the colleges resumed classes/athletics and the pole vaulter would return to the U.S. from Italy. I threw the idea out to my son’s friends’ parents that Matteo could come live in my apartment with my son to attend Cal Poly and I in turn would come to Italy to live/work in an extra apartment his parents have in Udine. Even exchange. It’s kind of a foreign exchange, semester abroad program really late in life. Lol! (More luck for me is I can work remotely and keep my same job in the U.S.) So in my opinion I am incredibly lucky while at the same time, I believe I am here by design because I manifested my deep desire to live here. I never let go of the dream. It ain’t over til your dead! 😀
@PlantTrees2 жыл бұрын
@@debrachavira4598 Wow. You are my inspiration!! I’m 52. Just had a long awaited kidney transplant 6 mths ago. Immediately went back to school to get a degree in data science/analytics so I can live abroad and work remotely!! I’ve ALWAYS wanted to live in Italy for exactly the same reasons you had. Culture Art Food Lifestyle and Health. Thank you so much!! Hoping to make a move in 2023! 🙏🏻
@debrachavira45982 жыл бұрын
@@PlantTrees Wow! Outstanding. I am so happy for you. Keep pushing forward and before you know it, you’ll be walking to the market to get your groceries and you won’t believe your every move is being made in the most amazing country in the world. 🇮🇹😄👍🏼
@ilmatanela1816 Жыл бұрын
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@PapaZlRO2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching a lot of your videos recently. As an Italian-American who is also from New England (and who is also an Italian citizen), I've found your perspective particularly relevant to my current circumstances. Over the past half decade, the cost of living in this part of the country has skyrocketed and the the price of housing has doubled where I live. My wife and I have been crunching the numbers recently, and from a financial standpoint, moving to Italy would provide us with better housing opportunities and, seemingly, a much higher quality of life, even after Italy's progressive taxes. Thank you for making these videos. They're very insightful.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for the kind feedback! Oh yes I've noticed an uncomfortable upward climb in prices in Connecticut every time I go back, in particular the rising food costs. I have no desire to move back even though I miss certain things from the States. I would recommend Italy if you want to retire. In fact I may make a video on this given that you're one of many people who have reached out to me who want to retire here. Now, you do pay more in taxes, yes, but if your income is high enough then you can afford it with no problems and it also pays for your health care. In essence, If you have an American pension (and investments that pay dividends that keep increasing) then I think you can afford to retire here.
@robertm.serrato2582 жыл бұрын
Auguri David! Forza Italia! Forza Sicilia 💪🏻🇮🇹🍷
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
☺️☺️☺️
@robertm.serrato2582 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly David, I am of Sicilian, Messina descent and I am 41 years old. Proud Chicagoan-Sicilian/Italian and have always wanted to move to the motherland to reconnect with my great-grand parents. Your story designated with me. I have a family and fall in the same boat as your cousin/uncle Tony regarding getting citizenship by blood but I will buy a house/villa in Sicilia soon and walk the streets my Nonno/Nonna did. Salute’ Paisan! 🇮🇹🍷❤️
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Nice ! We have similar paths and roots. That’s awesome how you’re buying a house and coming precisely back to your roots. It’s truly a special feeling. It’s intensified when you have children here. Where in Sicily will your house be ? My wife is Sicilian. I am touched that people are resonating with my video. Un abbraccio forte !
@robertm.serrato2582 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly I would like to be close to the ocean I’m thinking Messina maybe Catania but no certain but will absolutely buy something in Sicilia. Please Keep your context coming. Grazie Mille!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
@@robertm.serrato258 we have someone from Messina in the family. Let me know what you find and I’ll give you my opinion
@bakerzermatt Жыл бұрын
I love Italy! I live about 2 hours from the border, and I go there as often as I can. It has a lot going for it: food, climate, and the beauty of the landscape and cities are extraordinary. The only downside are the fairly low wages.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Yes, this country has a lot to offer a lifetime is not enough to see it all! I agree the low wages are a problem that’s why I always stress the importance of looking to make money online or at least harnessing your skills to cater to a more international audience, ideally via the Internet
@kellydragna76322 жыл бұрын
A million thanks for the video! Grazie mille! My paternal grandmother was born in Sicilia and came to US around age 8. She never became a US citizen, therefore Italian citizenship is open to me. I am in process of getting the paperwork together. You addressed many of the questions that I had if I were to move there.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kelly. Thank you for the kind words. Appreciate it! Also glad to help. Make sure your grandma and her children don't fall into the 1948 law. But even if they do, there is a way around it if the need arises
@kellydragna76322 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Yes, I have already spoke to an attorney.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Perfect
@patriciasandler39642 жыл бұрын
David, I really was impressed by your presentation. My husband and I both have Italian citizenship. We've toyed with moving there full-time. Right now we spend two months, usually from Rome south, since my family lives in Rome, Napoli and Cosenza. The thing is, we are not so young. We are healthy, and we like the idea of walking to shop every day. Actually, that's what we do in Manhattan. I am fluent in the language; my husband is OK, but a long way from fluency. Can you tell me if any of your subscribers moved to Italy in their 70s? I really would appreciate it. Buona sera.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Patricia. If you’d like to move here it requires careful planning but I think you know that Sure I can ask this on my community board. I’ll be curious myself to see what they say. Thank you also for the positive feedback !
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Done and posted ! Let’s see what people say.
@patriciasandler39642 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Thanks for the effort. Yes, we looked into everything including tax consequences, health care, wills, etc. We are very comfortable in Italy. Actually, we love the small paese, but we would probably opt for Napoli or Roma.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Oh that's interesting, Why do you prefer the big city? I lived in Napoli for 2 years and I think you might like the Vomero section.
@patriciasandler39642 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Actually, our favorite area is Chiaia. We usually rent in this area. Why Napoli: we love culture, opera, music, good food. The Vomero is not convenient if you want to go out at night. You have to take the funivia, which stops fairly early in the evening. For us, the Vomero is like the suburbs.
@DinoVaresano Жыл бұрын
Moved from us to italy years ago..Born and raised in new york..totally regret having moved here. America will always be America
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
What do you regret ? Can you go back ?
@HalleluJah337 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been praying whether or not to move to Italy (I had a dream where someone invited me to Italy ) and now this popped up on my feed.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit.
@HalleluJah337 Жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Amen to that.
@samhartford86772 жыл бұрын
About the Italian citizenship: Absolutely get it (or any other EU citizenship), because it will give you the right to settle in any other EU country for work or retirement.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. It’s the best decision of my life. I’ve never needed a visa.
@samhartford86772 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Indeed. Plenty of EU countries have citizenship laws that allow citizenship for those with grandparents who were born in the EU country, like in your case.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
@@samhartford8677 True but you have to check the list very carefully. Ireland for example I believe has tough laws in this area. Here’s an interesting case. I have a friend who is from Ecuador and her husband is American. She managed to get her Italian citizenship the same way that I did. Their daughter was born in Spain however she was born almost stateless and to this day is not a Spanish citizen but Italian one.
@samhartford86772 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Sure. Absolutely agree. There are no EU-wide citizenship laws, just state specific ones. However, whether she's a Spanish or an Italian citizens, the daughter that is, she's still EU citizen and can take advantage of rights in 26 other countries like you can. She's not stateless. It's just that she, as an Italian born in Spain she can take advantage of being born an EU citizen and can later apply for Spanish citizenship likely with reduced conditions, if she thinks that gives her more advantages than her Italian citizenship.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
@@samhartford8677 when she was born she was only stateless on paper. In theory she was born an Italian citizen but it just hadn’t been recognized officially yet.
@rice4u022 жыл бұрын
Great video david, I would love to treat you out to lunch Next month when you’re free. My wife and I are planning on settling like you have. We are in the process of looking for a home in Rome and raising a family. A lot of what you have said really connected with us.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dj Rich. Take any requests?! Bad joke I know! Anyway, thank you for your kind words, much appreciated. Ok sure! Drop me an email and we can plan something. davidsdoseofitaly@gmail.com When choosing a home in Rome there are many factors to consider. If you're working online or remotely then you have much more flexibility where you can live because it's not dependent on the closeness of your job. Just to get you started I recommend the following neighborhoods: Eur, Monteverde (better the old part), Laurentino, Garbatella, Portunese. There are other nice areas but I haven't explored all areas of Rome.
@angeloavanti253811 ай бұрын
Great way to put it. I'm there next year. Working on all the 'legal' for the past few years. Daunting but worth the price of admission. Avanti!
@DavidsDoseofItaly11 ай бұрын
Totally. Best decision of my life. All the best !
@amilcareschettini58812 жыл бұрын
Love it! You look like my cousin Luigi lol. I want to live in Italy and raise my family there. Napoli and Avelino is where roots flow from
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for commenting. I made it happen so it hope this inspires you. I was in Avellino once. Super cold in January but I didn’t mind it.
@critogni2 жыл бұрын
Loved it. Spot on for how we're feeling after moving here recently from the US. Look forward to more from you and your channel! Grazie e buona giornata!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Nice! thank you! Where did you move from and where are you now? I got a lot of video ideas which I hope to get them out asap! I'd make 3 videos a week if I could!
@critogni2 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly we moved from Orlando Florida, but we're from New York and California originally. We moved mid-year 2021. It's been amazing. We live in the south - Campania region.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Oh nice! I lived in Salerno and Napoli. I miss Campania for all its defects.
@critogni2 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly 🤣
@silmuffin862 жыл бұрын
I'm Italian-American, but contrary to you I was born and raised in Italy, then married an American. We've lived in the US, Germany, and now UK, we are supposed to move back to the US in a couple years due to my husband's job, but I really hope to move back to Italy sooner or later. Pros of living in Italy definitely outweighs the cons imo, I'm too European to enjoy the American individualistic society. But as you may be aware, the job market in Italy is not a great one, so finding decent jobs for both my husband and I in order to give a good life to our children is not easy :( I enjoyed hearing what a foreigner think about living in Italy 😊
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Silvia. Thank you for sharing a bit of your story. I don't know all the details of your story, but I hope destiny takes you back to Italy and not the US. In fact I always hope people choose Italy when they have a choice between here and the US, especially when kids are involved. I say this because I find more advantages to living here than in the US, although I wouldn't exactly recommend Rome. I got certain days where I wish this city would implode! I also prefer that my daughter grows up here rather than the US for numerous reasons. In regards to the Italian job market, I think we are living in a fortunate era in the sense that a lot of work is found on the internet. My youtube channel for example, while it doesn't make much money, it is proof that it is possible to earn passive income online. With that said, I encourage you to explore this possibility and in the end you'd be location free! This is my ultimate goal. If I may ask, where exactly have you lived? I also spent some time in the UK, in Birmingham to be exact.
@silmuffin862 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly unfortunately I'm a veterinarian, the only way to work in Italy is with a partita iva...
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
@@silmuffin86 ah ok. Do you see that as a possible job here ?
@silmuffin862 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly yes and no. Can I work? Yes. Would I make a decent living (not talking about becoming rich!)? Not so much. There is a "nice" law in Italy, if your profession requires a license with a board you can be "hired" with a p.iva, with no rights at all, even though in fact you are an employee... My husband on the other hand needs to learn Italian much better if he wants any chance 😅
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
@@silmuffin86 I understand. In the end you gotta put food on the table and we all need some form of income. At least you have time to consider the options What is a license with a board ?
@mvashdi Жыл бұрын
I’ve been living in Italy for about a year and I agree with what you’ve said in comparison to life in the US. I enjoyed your video. Thanks
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Do you miss the US? Thank you for watching!
@mvashdi Жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly I don’t miss it too much. I was living in New York but I am not from there originally, so looking back it probably never fit me quite right. I like the slower pace, smaller town feel. And much more of course.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
I come from small town and when I was in my 20s I really didn’t like it too much. Now that I’m older and have a family I look at a bit differently.
@orinocoplay18762 жыл бұрын
Hello David! I am from Iran and I am going to come to Italy to continue my education. Thank you very much for sharing your valuable experience!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Orinoco! My pleasure I hope to visit Iran one day. My neighbor did and she had a wonderful time
@orinocoplay18762 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly I hope you can visit Iran and in that case prepare yourself for the highest level of hospitality. ☺
@franguccio12 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation David and so glad your dream worked out for you. I've considered it (as we've been to Italy 5x since 2011) but I cannot convince my wife to take the plunge and leave sunny California, so we'll just keep visiting and extend our stay longer each time. Ciao.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Well, Italy is plenty sunny! So she'd more or less be in the same climate especially if she moves to Southern Italy.
@russwoodward89172 жыл бұрын
Salve David, Thank you again for a very informative video. We are currently in the process of obtaining Italian citizenship, and in about 2 years, we should be there lol.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Oh fantastic ! Do you have an Italian ancestor ? You may have told me in previous comments but I can’t remember. Thank you btw !
@russwoodward89172 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly yes, my Wife's grandparents
@sherri1286 Жыл бұрын
I love this video! I feel the same way, and want to retire to Italy next year. I have dual citizenship since 2013. Thank you!!
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Come on over!! 😊
@bluesman1947 Жыл бұрын
You remind me of a 23 year old young man who left everything in the US in 1978 and moved to Italy to check his roots. I'm still here and neve did regret it. Good luck to you. You have the right attitude to succede.Ciao
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Hey ! Wow 1978! That’s pretty much most of my life and then some. I have no regrets about moving back, although I do have a bit of nostalgia for certain things from the United States. For example, I really miss hockey. Where are you from? And where do you live now if I may ask
@TheoriginalANGEK439 Жыл бұрын
My mother is from Salerno. I don’t blame you for moving there. I love the Italian way of life. The climate, the food. Everything is better than England U.K. I said it to my mother, why did you leave Italy. She said after the Second World War, they had nothing in Italy. She saw an advertisement asking Italians to migrate to England. So she came by ship. And built a life here in England. Got married bought a house, had four kids. But we never lost contact with family over there. I have spent a lot of time there with family. I love it. Dolce vita. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍♥ Ciao. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Hi. My compliments for keeping in contact with your family in Salerno. The postwar years were very different conditions than now. I don’t think it would be a mistake to move to Italy from England.
@TheoriginalANGEK439 Жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly I agree. Thank you for your response. 👍♥👍
@CandyBimatic2 жыл бұрын
Hi David, I saw a change in one of your gestures ... 99.9% of Americans I have seen or know personally when pointing to the number 3 with their fingers use the fingers 2-3-4 (index-middle-ring finger) of the right or left hand showing the back of the hand ... you did it the Italian way using 1-2-3 fingers (middle index thumb) holding the palm towards the camera! You're changing David ... you're becoming more and more Italian, probably faster than you ever imagined!😉😉😉
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! I've been doing it for years! In reality I could continue doing it the American way and they'd understand me. Thanks for noticing and watching the full 16 mins!
@MrCaptGeezer2 жыл бұрын
Grazie David! Im an Italian/British Canadian (1st born) who just came back from his first trip to italy and im mezmorized. This video answered a lot of my questions. Im looking deeper into obtaining my citzenship and what it would cost to make the move. That my sound sudden, but ive been growing frustrated with north american life for a looong time..... I just need to learn our language...
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt. Yeah Italy does that captivating effect. I left the US for that reason, was tired of the nonsense and I haven’t looked back sense. You’re on the right path looking into citizenship, the language and evaluating costs.
@peggyclio1199 Жыл бұрын
The roots had a Deep impact on you. May not for all. Anche io sono legatissima alle questioni di "origine", credo che definiscano noi stessi e trovo bellissimo il tuo sguardo al panorama che lasciarono i tuoi antenati e che tu hai ritrovato e unito nel cerchio della storia della tua famiglia. Sarei curiosa di sapere come vivono i tuoi nonni questo tuo ritorno. Ti trovo molto lucido nelle tue analisi e questo aiuta sicuramente negli up and down che vive chi col cuore a cavallo tra due mondi. Ma vedo che te la cavi molto bene....l'amore poi aiuta! Complimenti!
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Ciao Peggy ! Grazie davvero per il commento molto approfondito e sincero ! Purtroppo i miei nonni sono morti molto prima della mia partenza per Napoli. Molto spesso mi chiedo cosa penserebbero della mia decisione e forse non gli piacerebbe visto che sono molto lontano da loro. Sarei molto lontano intendo.
@peggyclio1199 Жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly no. Non credo. C'è sempre nostalgia per i luoghi che si lasciano e vedere un nipote che li riscopre... farà loro senz'altro piacere. O almeno io la penserei così.
@aandino1239Ай бұрын
US has 50 states, all same history, language, culture, food, etc. Europe has 44 states or nations all different history, language, culture, food, etc. That is what makes Europe special. And the coolest part is since countries are close by have ability to visit, move around and become cultured. For this reason Geography class in school is important and people are more accepting of each other. On the other hand US is not great teaching Geography and although we open our doors to the world, usually flights to Europe are expensive and people tend to stay within the continent. People are also very proud.
@DavidsDoseofItalyАй бұрын
I’ve always loved the fact that despite the EU exists all these countries feel different on numerous levels.
@thehealthinsight45872 жыл бұрын
So glad YT algo brought me to your video. Love Italian culture as a non-Italian. I am genuinely curious to hear your perspective re some of the practical aspects to consider potentially living there - safety / bureaucracy process / internet speeds etc (and realize this may or may not be different from North to South, etc). Mille grazie Davide !
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
This comment made me very happy , happy to see my content reaching the right people. Thank you for watching! Yeah I often try to “tell it like it is” and show people what it’s really like to live here.
@thehealthinsight45872 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly - - so what is your opinion per my Q? grazie
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Practical aspects: I am not quite sure what you mean. I can tell you that Italians keep their homes clean and that they rely a LOT on social networking and family ties. Safety: I feel safer here than in the US although there is crime here in Rome too. I had an incident a few years ago but I came out of it ok. I think it was a fluke encounter. Bureaucracy: At times it works no problem, often it’s an absolute nightmare, the more organized you are the better it will probably go. Internet speeds. I have fastweb for my fiber optic and mobile internet. Rarely a problem.
@christinebullard12702 жыл бұрын
Hello David- thanks for this inspiring video. I started my JS Citizenship process 2 weeks ago on my own. It's a lot to take in, but I'm excited for my future life in Italy. I have a cousin in Varese, Italy where I can stay and help me with the moving transition. My Italian roots are in Sicily. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I have this strong pull to Italy and reconnect to my Italian roots, so I'm doing it! I'm looking for work in Italy, starting to learn the language, and the zillion other things. I'm ready for the challenges, food, culture, and the Italian life style. I have subscribed to your KZfaq to learn as much as I can. Thanks!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Christine. Welcome to my channel and thank you for subscribing. That’s the right attitude and I think you’ll do well here. Expect good things and bad things here but in the end that’s life anywhere right ? I also came here to reconnect with my roots and I’d say I’ve done it. My child was born here, first one born here in over 100 years. I am in Sicily as we speak as we came here for the Easter holidays.
@christinebullard12702 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly agreed, good and bad wherever you're located so might as be where your heart sings. My Great Grandfather is from Piana Dei Greci and my Great Grandmother from
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Ah 😀. Well said. Yeah I prefer to face bad days here. At least I eat better and no health insurance to worry about
@clean_air_book2 жыл бұрын
David. sono un po come te, nel senso che mio padre viene da Napoli, e ho il desiderio di vivere in Italia. purtroppo non ancora parlo bene la lingua come te, pero sto studiando al meno 2 ore al giorno, e ogni tanto più di 2 ore al giorno, se ho tempo libero dal lavoro. ti ringrazio di aver raccontato la tua storia che mi inspira tanto . un saluto da California, con la speranza di vivere presto in italia!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Uagliò! Ciao! Non so come hai fatto a scrivere cosi bene in italiano, non direi che non lo parli abbastanza bene. Stai tranquillo! Ecco cosi, bravo, cosi si studia e se continui cosi migliorerai il tuo italiano in poco tempo e ti sarà molto utile se un giorno riesci a venire a vivere qui in Italia. Prima di trasferirti in Italia ti consiglio di vedere se hai diritto alla cittadinanza italiana tramite tuo padre. Io per esempio ho la doppia cittadinanza che ho acquisito tramite il mio bisnonno e credimi, ti facilita molto la vita nel senso che non devi mai pensare a come farai a restare in Italia legalmente. Fammi sapere se altre domande. Un abbraccio! (Anche la mia famiglia Campana, Napoli e Caserta).
@clean_air_book2 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Grazie mille David. Ho notato che hai fatto un video su come si acquista un passaporto italiano. Lo guarderò in questi prossimi giorni perché ho avuto un po di difficolta a capire come riesco a farlo. Mi padre, essendo italiano, ha detto che potrei ricevere un passaporto 'jure
@clean_air_book2 жыл бұрын
sanguinis' - pero il processo di organizzarlo negli Stati Uniti sembra complicato . comunque, guarderò il tuo video su questo tema, e ti faccio una domanda nel caso che qualcosa non e chiaro! grazie di nuovo
@clean_air_book2 жыл бұрын
un abbraccio!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Ha ragione tuo padre. Dovrebbe essere facile per te visto che tuo padre è italiano. Ho un amica italiana e sua figlia è nata negli USA. Per lei è stato abbastanza facile far riconoscere la cittadinanza di sua figlia presso l'ambasciata italiana a Houston.
@raffaelevalente78112 жыл бұрын
He counts on his fingers in the Italian way! Vero _compatriota_
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
😊. Lo faccio ormai da anni !
@dvdsbl2 жыл бұрын
I'm Italian and I had to leave Napoli to get a Job that pays more than 700 euros a month. I would happily return to my native country but Naples does not offer fair working conditions. It's mostly slavery. Good for you that you managed to work there somehow.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Uè! I was in the same scenario. 900€ a month wasn't enough. with no family support how can you build a future on that salary? I survived because I somewhat of a minimalist, I enjoyed the freedom I had here and learned to appreciate things despite the low salary. Also, our two salaries, mine and my wife's, allows us to live rather well. I am also lucky to have a permanent contract now although the pay could be better. The solution, at least for me is to pursue making money online.
@phoenix-xu9xj2 жыл бұрын
I don’t blame you for leaving. The things we hear on here about healthcare and work life balance in US it sounds a nightmare
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Healthcare is simply not affordable for all. Work life Balance: A lot of people don’t have it ! Many people work too many hours per week and even those who make a lot of money tend to not be able to fully enjoy it cuz their lives are spent at work. It happens here too unfortunately
@peterchirico2153 Жыл бұрын
Hi David so glad to see this video, will look for any others you have done. We are very similar in many ways. I grew up in Connecticut, went to school there and am planning to obtain my Italian citizenship. My ancestry is from the same region as yours as well. I am looking forward to visiting the area there that my grandparents are from as well. At least as a first step. Unfortunately my Italian language skills leave a lot to be desired. I understand that could make things rough but hopefully we can get by and learn as we spend more time there.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Hey Peter! you'll find that getting your Italian citizenship will be one of the best decisions of your life. Don't worry about the language as Italians are very patient in regards to those who can't speak the language too well.
@perfectandslow96892 жыл бұрын
These are great videos! Dont stop making them!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊. I make them as often as I can. What sort of videos do you enjoy in particular?
@HyperTrojan2 жыл бұрын
Ho avuto i brividi quando hai raccontato di essere venuto qui per riscoprire le tue origini.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Come mai ? Ma nel senso positivo o negativo ? Se è negativo, ecco parlavo proprio di questo nel video
@davide5392 жыл бұрын
Di solito quando usiamo l'espressione "i brividi " oppure una cosa "da brivido" non va presa letteralmente e di solito ha un significato positivo!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
@@davide539 Ah ecco. Scusa! All'inizio mi sembrava una cosa negativa. Eh si. Io pensavo cosi nel 2009 "Hai origini italiane? Allora vai a vivere in Italia! Semplice no?". A tutt'oggi mi piace questo concetto però mi rendo conto che non tutti si possono permettere di trasferirsi solamente per questo motivo. Non so se mi spiego.
@davide5392 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly ma tranquillo, l'importante è che hai trovato il tuo equilibrio e tu sei felice! Poi concetti come la lingua si imparano nel tempo, non preoccuparti! Se hai dubbi basta chiedere come hai giustamente fatto e qualcuno ti risponderà , buona giornata!
@italico3222 Жыл бұрын
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@italianamericanrenaissance79572 жыл бұрын
I’m really glad I found your channel and I feel like I am following a similar path: grew up Italian American, took a few classes in college, then a study abroad and coming back as often as I can and even attending scuola leonardo Da Vinci! Though in Rome haha. Now after 5 years of waiting on my citizenship recognition it has finally come through and I am planning to move to Rome this Fall! Keep up the great content and maybe even we can meet up some time when we both feel like speaking our first language with a fellow American haha
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hey cumpà! Thanks for dropping by! Dang the world is small! I've never met anyone else who went to that school. I was last there in 2002 (showing my age). Congrats on getting your Italian citizenship! That's awesome and you'll see that it's of the best decisions in your life; it was for me. If I may ask, what made you choose Rome and what kinda work do you think you'll do? I had a peek at your channel and I think you should keep posting videos ESPECIALLY if you're going to be in Rome. Sure, look me up when you get to Rome!
@italianamericanrenaissance79572 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Thanks for the encouragement! As for why I’ve chosen Rome (but in fact I’m open to other areas depending on job opportunities!), I’ve been attracted to the city ever since I started diving into my heritage. I even almost didn’t study abroad because the program was in Venice and I was so set on Rome; I’m glad I didn’t make the mistake of not going! But besides my love for the history and culture of Rome it’s also partly because of my family connection to the city and region as my ancestral comune is one hour east of the city. In addition some of my ancestors spent much time in the city and one in particular, Francesco Modon, played an important role during the time of the Risorgimento and he played a role as a Protestant preacher in the city after the pope lost it to the new Italian state. Plus I’ve got a mix of north and south Italian so I think splitting the difference in central Italy is good! As for jobs, my ideal situation would be to work for the US embassy but I haven’t had much luck applying there. I will instead focus on teaching English to get my foot in the door and just yesterday interviewed with a school in Rome. It definitely wouldn’t make me rich to say the least but I’ve been saving up for this move for some time so I’ll be taking your advice of coming to Italy with a strong safety net in case the job situation is tough at the beginning. Either way I’m ready to throw myself into the deep end and start swimming as it seems like you did!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
That's so cool how you are able to trace your ancestry back so far! I can trace mine back to an ancestor born in 1780. I am glad to see you're following my advice (which I posted in my latest video). Teach English and just do it till you can find something better, if teaching is not your true passion. If it is then by all means go for it, but do look for ways to supplement your income. Growing your YT channel I think is an excellent way. Yeah, forget the embassy, they rarely have jobs available and if they do they seem to want specific skills. Check out my latest video if you need some other ideas. Let me know what you think! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pciTmsaenrmZhIU.html
@rockyschiavone1465 Жыл бұрын
I’m Italian Australian,love your work/video
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Awesome name! thank you!
@pamconlin-casarez72545 ай бұрын
I am so glad that I came across your video. I am currently searching for a home in Puglia and I am so excited to get away from the United States. Your why is exactly my why except that I am not Italian. I feel like the Italian culture fits me perfectly and I can’t wait to finally be part of it. Grazie Mille!
@DavidsDoseofItaly5 ай бұрын
Hi Pam! Welcome to the channel! I’ve heard many good things about Puglia with the exception of Foggia 🤔 As the years go by, I find myself continuing to not regret my decision to come here, especially as I see certain changes in the United States that I don’t like.
@carlad.32 жыл бұрын
Non è ironico che gli italiani vogliano venire a vivere negli USA ed invece gli americani in Italia? Hai spiegato bene i tuoi motivi, posso dire che, come italiana, amo il senso della libertà e le grandi distanze che ci sono negli USA. Un' altra cosa che ammiro è l'orgoglio che hanno gli Italo americani delle loro origini italiane. Spesso li ho sentiti dire: sono italiano!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Ciao Carla ! Grazie per il commento. Infatti è un po’ ironico. Conosco alcuni italiani che abitano negli Stati Uniti e sebbene siano felici e hanno una vita bella si vede che gli manca tanto Italia. Eh si pure io per molti anni prima di trasferirmi in italia mi vantavo di essere italiano come se fossi nato qui. Noi italo americani abbiamo questo senso forte di appartenenza alle nostre origini che addirittura diventa parte della nostra identità. Io? Io mi trovo in mezzo sinceramente perché non sono nato qui e si vede ma non sono nemmeno un americano medio e lo dice anche mia moglie! Sono David e va benissimo così! Ammetto però che bello avere un cognome italiano.
@carolc15432 жыл бұрын
I’m second generation. Campania roots too. DNA italian 90%. Just received my dual citizenship. I’m studying italian. Next year I’m moving to Italy. Yes Italians tell me I’m crazy. They think we are all rich here and everything is great. They don’t know the truth. I’ve been to Italy many times. I feel at home.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! Dual citizenship is like the holy grail and it was hands down the best decision of my life. Where are you moving to in Italy? Italians have a distorted view of the states and rely too much on what gets reported to them in the news and talk shows. They watch too many movies and TV series which also are misleading and they have no idea what daily life is like in the US. I feel many Italians are ungrateful for what they have here and unfortunately spit in their own plate. Crude example but I think it coneys the idea.
@carolc15432 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly I would love Rome. But I’m retired , single. Italy has a 7% flat tax on income offer for certain areas. Im looking at some areas in Puglia and Scalea in Calabria. I’ll be there in May to look around. I’ll see…. Rome is where my heart is.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
That's smart. ALWAYS go there first and take a look and get a feel for the place. If you like a slower pace of life. better food, lower prices and more or less friendlier people, the South is where it's at.
@raffaeleflorida Жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Hi! I'm Italian and, trust me, I'd never move to the USA. I have never visited the USA but I think that Italy is much better in terms of food, healthcare, social security, culture and perharps mentality too. Can you confirm?
@emilpilacikjr9597 Жыл бұрын
Bravo! Great video. Extremely informative. I'm also of Italian decent and love it there. I have often thought of moving or at a miminum having property there. I thought your observations and instructions were awesome and thought provoking. I liked and subscribed to your channel from this single video. Ci vediamo più avanti in video.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Hi Emil. Thank you so much for the awesome feedback on my video! If you’re going to live here long term I suggest owning property but that’s the same concept anywhere. Renting is only a temporary situation.
@lizdg3892 Жыл бұрын
This was great information David. My grandparents came to America from Abruzzo Italy when they were 17 years old. That’s a brave move. I can remember all the time spewing the grands and tradition and cooking of course 😆. But now we all would love to move back to Italy. My son just got a new job where he will be working remotely and would like to travel and spend time in Italy so I passed your video on to him. I think the quality and speed of life is so much better than where the US is heading. Have to enjoy life. Thank you 🙏
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Hi Liz. I was in. Abruzzo this past summer and honestly I had a very good time. I loved the nature the food and the architecture of the houses there. The only one big disadvantage of that area of Italy is that it is very seismic. Perfect. Moving to Italy with a remote job already in place is a great idea. As a matter fact, I think this is the only way to work in Italy but that’s just my opinion. You know you aren’t the first and certainly not the last to tell me that you’d like to move to Italy to get out of United States due to the direction in which its heading. I know I am happy to live out my life in Italy. Life here is far from perfect but I don’t feel. I am missing out on life by living here. I have everything I need, with the exception of ice hockey.!! They have hockey here in Italy, but it’s not common. Best of luck on your move, and if you need advice, don’t feel shy to reach out.! Happy new year! 🎊
@3dvorator2 жыл бұрын
Hi David, in the last 10 years of my life I had experienced the opposite passion, trying to really understand the American culture, deeper than what we are used to by the movie industry. A more practical opportunity was when I bought, back in 2004, an old C4 Corvette, since then I brushed up my high school English and even my old high school English grammar book...After some months on Corvette Forum, I started to approach different topics, like politics and off-topic sections...soon I was in the middle of a cultural confrontation, and being that Forum 100% Republican, my Italian kind of "socialist perspective" was instantly held up in public derision...Well, they were quite rude actually, with me and my country...I just wanted to share a different perspective on topics like healthcare or violence and guns...but I started to learn that not all America is sparkling gold...fast forward to the present days I still feel this conflicting emotion...When I watch cop videos on youtube, I can't accept the level of violence, and sometimes the open disregard for human life when they shoot in the back of fleeing people...I don't know..., probably after 10 years in Italy, you can understand what I mean...It's kind of delusional and it's like an up and down of different emotions... I don't know if I would be able to embrace totally the American way of life...complimenti per il canale e il tuo accento
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I really enjoyed reading this comment and I commend you for wanting to go beyond what Italian society thinks of US society. I am not surprised by your experiences with the republicans. Not just them but a lot of Americans can't handle differences of opinions and yes they can be insulting and never seek to understand the other point of view. I remember once I was with some friends and among them was a girl who was a proud republican, claiming she had even had dinner with the Bush family. I told her I was planning on moving to Italy and she was shocked at this. I told her there were certain things I disliked about the USA (as I mention in this video) and I will never forget her reaction. She said, "Do us all a favor, don't vote". I found this comment very insulting and hypocritical of her. America is freedom for everyone, not just an elite group of people who have this presumptious sense of superiority. Then again every political party has their morons! Grazie per le belle parole! Prima o poi mi tocca a fare un video completamente in lingua italiana. Continua a guardare! A presto!
@mikedmartis18052 жыл бұрын
Most Americans think Robert De Niro is a real Italian. But, some do know Italy makes a lot of things from Ferrari to world class products in design and more. I think Italians, as much Americans, need to realize the power of Italy's creativity and output.
@3dvorator2 жыл бұрын
@@giapetto2 hi Frank, you know I’m here in Italy, probably if I was totally into your way of life I could accept some inevitable compromises and go over the initial culture shock, but still I can’t accept the political radicalism recently you can find in s lot of Republican Governors, like in Florida with the bill about sexual discussion in schools , or the abortion made illegal or again the early age trans gender issues. I know these are very sensitive topics but, from a Republican perspective, it seems the entire society has to step backward a lot instead of making progress…again I respect your country perspectives, but even here in Italy with our Catholic religion and the Pope we still keep a modern perspective… just my 2 cents… at the end of the day America will be always the greatest country of freedom and opportunities but a lot of things are getting worse… ciao Franco 👍🇮🇹🇮🇹
@franrivas3219 Жыл бұрын
yep. republicans; and guns. the very same reasons of the evil in this country. having said that, democrats were once what republicans are now; just to be fair and objective. nowadays, anybody can get killed at any time of the day or night, in any place (no restrictions here), for no reasons, whatsoever. you don't have any cover; starting with the politicians and government officials, from the federal level all the way down to the village level. every country has their own evil, but here, in America, it has crossed all lines. even in Italy, with the ascension of the far right, would not be the same. reason: there is no crazy gun culture and no massacres because of this fact.
@ewwitsantonio2 жыл бұрын
Great video! How did you get your dual citizenship? My dad is from italy, but he renounced his citizenship before I was born - looks like I'm out of luck even though my grandparents were italian, i have many aunts/uncles/cousins in italy...
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you. I got it via my paternal great-grandfather who was never a US citizen. Did your dad become a citizen before or after 1992? If it was after then you're in. I'd fully investigate this matter if I were you. I have a friend who was born in Italy, moved to Canada as a toddler (before 1992) and just recently regained his Italian citizenship. You never know.
@danielefabbro822 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, good question. It's not easy to live here. Not all is perfect like in the ADs. Actually, there are a lot of problems. Still there are also very good sides. I admire your decision to move here in Italy. We can say: welcome back David. 😉👍
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Thank you Daniele. No, it's not easy to live here, but then again every place has its problems. At the end of the day it all depends on what you're willing to put up with and your perception as to what "difficult" really means.
@danielefabbro822 Жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly indeed, you're right. We Italians have always had this mindset. We're used to make sacrifices and carry on and being satisfied by what we have because we know that things can go really way bad and at the end of the day we're lucky. We have a good land, good food our families, and we can make it looks better if we work hard on it. That's the Italian spirit. I'm glad to see that our brothers that have left Italy long time ago still keep this our mindset. It could not be the best, but that's what we are. And there's no shame in this, only proud of carry on by our own means, with our only efforts and maybe even help others if we can. I salute you again David. Have a good day. 😉👍
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
My dad is a good example of this. Born and raised in the USA but all his origins come from Campania. He knows very little about Italian culture (the real Italy) and yet he retains a good portion of the Italian mentality. Appearances. Saving money and taking care of what you own. Black and white mentality, don't embarrass yourself and your family. Un abbraccio!
@redwoods73702 жыл бұрын
You are a charming and thoughtfully sensitive person. I hope you are very happy in the land of your great grandparents.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! I am happy more or less but Italy is like any country with its good days and bad days.
@patrickforte82712 жыл бұрын
Hi David, thanks for the video. My wife and I are trying to coordinate the logistics of moving to Florence by the end of the year. We have a small dog and a 6 month old son. I have ancestry from Italy but I think it's too far away for any type of citizenship as it's my great-grandparents who have been dead for a long time. My wife and I both work remote and will continue to do so while we're there, but our only concern is health care, specifically for my son as he's still a baby. Any tips for us in that department?
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Patrick. Hats off to you for making that move! Florence is very nice and I think you’ll like it. I got my Italian passport from my great grandfather so I think you should look into the possibility too. As for your son you definitely want to establish residency as soon as possible because then you can get a health card (tessera sanitaria). At that point you can get a pediatrician for your son and a primary care physician for yourselves. Remember it doesn’t cost anything as it’s tax paid and this is something I adore about this country ! Hope that helps !
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t worry about having a strong tight Italy because I think it’s really irrelevant. It’s a relevant if you mean having immediate family in this country. For example I don’t think I have any family left here and that did not play a role at all and me getting my passport. I am not sure what you mean by straightforward however in a sense my process was straightforward because in my situation we were all males, all the same last name, and my great grandfather was never a US citizen so that saved us the hassle in finding his naturalization certificate. I think straightforward can be identified as making the process as easy as possible if possible.
@gutsandgrittv50762 жыл бұрын
Sorry for all the separated comments, too many thoughts coming at me😂 I too, have gotten my citizenship by decent and I have been told I speak ‘old Italian’ because I learned all my Italian from my angel Nonna who has now passed on. Sometimes my lovely Italian family in Italy finds my speaking entertaining because of that. I wish you would do a video on the generational changes of Italian language because we are out here!
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the Italian citizenship! Oh yes Italian Americans linguistically speaking are a time capsule and tend to speak an older version of Italian and it’s often a regional dialect spoken at home. It’s like meeting someone who speaks Shakespearean English in todays world.
@maguiwallace80789 ай бұрын
Hi! I'm glad I found your channel. I've visited Italy several times, and last summer visited Rome. I'm planning to retire to Italy in a couple of years. Been working on learning Italian for a while. Hopefully, when the time comes, I'll be fluent enough. 😊
@DavidsDoseofItaly9 ай бұрын
Hello there! Welcome to my channel and thank you very much for watching. I hope my channel does in fact help you at some point in the process with moving to this country. Let me know if you have other questions.!
@hiteshreddy45102 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your video, I myself dream to move to Italy soon. So your work is very informative, keep creating more videos on Life in Italy, hope your channel gets big soon.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for the uplifting comment! I too hope it continues to grow !
@29outlaw2 жыл бұрын
I go every year, and have thought about retirement there, but it seems like a lot of red tape, especially for housing. And learning to Speak Italian in Rome is impossible. I speak to people in Italian, and they reply in English. WTH.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
You got my sympathy on both of them. The red tape is irritating and in the beginning they replied to me in English. Very frustrating indeed
@maryannwaters3392 жыл бұрын
If the average Italian had the ability to make as much money as they could in the US, they would. Italy is PLAGUED with bureaucracy. Taxes are VERY high.There is NO meritocracy in Italy. Everything usually depends on who you know. My mother's family came from Lazio. After WW2, most ppl in her town left for: Venezuela, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Argentina and Germany in the 1946- very early70s. Many made $$$ in said countries and came back and helped her town. If it were not for the remittances of the emigrants, many areas of Italy would not have become developed. Many areas of Italy became developed, due to the emigrants and the money they made in foreign countries; money they could have NEVER made in Italy. Having lived in Italy myself in the 80s, I noticed how Italians generally WORSHIPED ppl with money, be they TV personalites, Italian noble families, magnates, etc. Some ppl in S. Italy even revere mafiosi. Versaci, Cavalli, Gucci, Berlusconi are GREATLY admired by most ppl, except maybe, Leftist intellectuals. Italians who have family in the US are obsessed with US salaries of their relatives or are curious as to comparing the same job salaries in Italy. Life in Italy is NOT easy, especially in the South.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Italians have a strange relationship with money. It is very important for them, they are savers and yet they don't have ambitions to become wealthy. This is in part to an unfair job market, yes II agree and also a cultural belief that even low salaries are better than nothing. "Hey at least you got a job". I was speaking to a friend the other day in the US who is a manager at a big company and he believes that the idea of meritocracy is disappearing in the US. Since I haven't worked there in 13 years I can't confirm nor deny that. I don't feel it is fair or accurate to compare US salaries to Italian ones and here's why. Everything is more expensive in the US and so a person making 40K a year for example may very well be living paycheck to paycheck. I don't know. Are they single and living at home? Are they frugal? In that scenario then yes 40k a year is doable. Or do they have a large family with a mortgage to pay, health insurance, groceries, bills, gas, extra curricular activities for the children, etc? Italians of course have similar expenses but the cost can be much less in Italy and I also feel that Italians have stronger family ties and with that said it definitely comes in handy for them and I think it's the glue that holds Italian families together. Otherwise in Italy a family with a combined monthly income of 2400 and no support from friends or family for example might never be able to afford a mortgage, car, food, bills, etc. It's all relative and I find many Italians misled when it comes to this subject.
@maryannwaters3392 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly Costs are all relative, as you say. You are from expensive New England. If I go to cheap Mississippi, prices for housing/rent are NOT at all comparable, just like in Milan vs Isernia or Foggia. Living in Milan, making 40k, is NOT the same as say, 40k in a "paese" near Potenza or L'Aquila. Quite a few ppl there are lucky, living for free in the same, "villa," their emigrant "nonno" built, by toiling in a Dussuldorf car factory or a Maracaibo oil rig, back in the 60s.
@MikeS292 жыл бұрын
Very inspirational, I too have citizenship. Thanks, David.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. Thank you! Congrats on getting your citizenship, that is a huge accomplishment and I am sure you're glad that's over with. I know I was.
@yogifrombrooklynnewyork69012 жыл бұрын
My Grandparents are from Torro del Greco. I’m seriously considering going to see Italy.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Nice ! Careful ! You might consider living here once you’ve been here. 😄
@yogifrombrooklynnewyork69012 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly My second cousin Gesua was born in Naples and lived there until 14 when he moved to NYC. He’s almost 70 now and said if he had it to do over again he would of stayed in Italy 🇮🇹.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s interesting. Why would he have stayed? I used to go to a baker in Connecticut who left Italy at age 11. He never went back and said that if he did go back he’d never leave again
@yogifrombrooklynnewyork69012 жыл бұрын
@@DavidsDoseofItaly His grandfather who he was close to stayed in Italy. His parents however moved to New York.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
yeah that often happens in many families. The elders stay behind.
@romanobenini33312 жыл бұрын
Ottimi argomenti e considerazioni. Il modello di capitalismo americano è indifferente alle persone e ai luoghi . Le multinazionali controllate dai fondi di investimento stanno chiudendo aziende sane in Italia e le spostano all estero per aumentare i profitti .
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
Grazie. Fa pensare a quando feci un corso di inglese ad alcuni ex dipendenti di una fabbrica a Battipaglia che era in chiusura e che trasferiva l'attività in Olanda. Mi dispiaceva per loro perché erano costretti a scegliere tra trasferirsi in Olanda dove c'era già un lavora che li aspettava oppure iniziare a cercare un nuovo lavoro in Italia. Alla fine 3 sono rimasti definitivamente lì mentre uno che sentiva troppo la mancanza della sua terra è tornato.
@michaelsix96843 ай бұрын
if you want to do it, do it when you're young, the longer you wait, and the older you are, the harder it is to do this or even travel
@DavidsDoseofItaly3 ай бұрын
that is so true especially with kids. we haven't taken any substantial trips since after the birth of my daughter.
@mikew6004 Жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos! I remember you talking about wanting to move to Italy since we were kids. I was (and still am!) very proud of you for taking the plunge, it's been an inspiration to me every time I hesitate to do something that's outside my comfort zone.
@DavidsDoseofItaly Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike! Hope you’re doing well. No lie but at times when I have flashbacks to high school and when I was in my 20s, you occasionally come to mind. A Certain chick mobile also comes into mind! Fortunately, back in 2009, I was in a position to move here. In all fairness, it was not a complete jump into the unknown and out of my comfort zone as I had come here numerous times before. However, for the most part, it is because it’s still living in a different country which is radically different than Connecticut. What I have found throughout the years is that leaving a comfort zone is not always a big dramatic step but it could be something that is something smaller. This KZfaq channel for example, was something that I’d never done before and if you watch my first videos, they’re not as polished as my recent ones. And even now I’m still learning. Do you look me up if you’re ever in Rome, Italy for that matter !
@Kanoly2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a video explaining 5:49. How Italians see money as supposed to north Americans. Here in Canada it feels like $ comes before EVERYTHING.
@DavidsDoseofItaly2 жыл бұрын
that is an interesting question. Def worth making a video on this. I'd say the Italians do think money is important. However it doesn't define who a person is, not nearly as much as in the USA. I'd say the average Italian accepts what they make and never really embraces the idea of becoming rich.