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@@vincentgattorno9751 glad you enjoyed our video 💞🇮🇹

@@glidercoach oh my goodness!

@@Joj-w5i would love to! Just send us an email as listed in our profile.

@@ouritaliandestiny7955 hi brilliant thank you so much Sorry, but I can’t find the email in your profile. Forgive me. I’m not very good at technology.

@@ouritaliandestiny7955 hi I found your email address and I’ve sent you an email. Thank you.

@@ouritaliandestiny7955 hello I’ve sent the email. Just hoping you’ve received it okay? And I’ve sent it to the correct email address.

@@ouritaliandestiny7955 hi did you receive the email? Okay?

@@robavz5621 😂🤣😂

it was another world come on

🤣😂True!

Shipping anything has gotten a lot more expensive in the past 5 years, at first COVID was to blame, then increased oil prices but those have now mostly gone away yet the prices remain where they are. We have friends who have moved here and had no issues bringing personal items or jewelry over, what makes you think that bringing it (assuming it's not a commercial quantity) is not allowed? You might even be able to carry it on the plane, perhaps smarter anyway due to potential high dollar and sentimental value. Alcohol is certainly difficult to ship; primarily because there has been a ton of fraud in the past they are strict about quantities. Tools could be useful but keep in mind that we have different power supply (not just plugs, also voltage) in Europe, meaning you would be forever limited to using converters. Between the cost of shipping and the risk of not being able to use your tools effectively I would suggest liquidating your tools in the US and buying new when you arrive here. It'll get you the mandatory European 2 year warranty and you'll be able to get them fixed as needed. We have heard good things about a service called sendmybag, it arrives quickly but is certainly not cheap. However; if you compare it to carrying it onto the plane as your third or 4th suitcase it is actually not a bad price. In general my recommendation is always to Marie Kondo your belongings before moving, it really has to have a lot of sentimental value to make the cut. We left the personal items you refer to (particularly art and photo albums) in a few boxes with family rather than attempt to ship it. As we've longed for specific things we have brought those back in our suitcases when we go back on our annual US trip to see family.

@@karenorozco8917 it is the best region in Italy, in our opinion 💞🇮🇹

I'd love to if I could remember the names LOL! But I just rode to the top and once there, there are 3 others you can ride, so I did!

Beautiful isn't it? 💞🇮🇹

@@TRACEYRAY oh wow! It truly is a beautiful place.

And I am just confirming you guys still have an email and that we are corresponding with you both about a trip. Just making sure. ☺️ I am sure you understand. Have a great weekend. & ciao! 🇮🇹

So glad you enjoyed the video! Hope meeting works out!

Yes, we do too! Have a great weekend. ☺️💕

@@dorismeusburger4219 oh thank you! We're great, just busy and hot as heck here! We'll be putting something out soon!

Oh,this sounds delicious!

That's why we love our little corner of Italy💞🇮🇹

You're absolutely right but we didn't realize that until later.

Obviously we will never know until it happens but so far there have been zero predator issues. The automated door locks them in right after dark and keeps them safe.

@@kimaholland3423 We did💞🇮🇹

@@ouritaliandestiny7955 Keep in mind : If you had not allowed them to harvest previous season ,the people in the village would have known . You see, in Italy everyone is family 😉

@@goodphone156 thank you for watching 💞🇮🇹

@@tizianabelotti7957 Thank you so much💞🇮🇹

@@tizianabelotti7957 it truly is💞🇮🇹

@@MissRed92837 thank you so much 💞🇮🇹

This is not just for foreigners. As an American when I moved from New Jersey to Florida I didn’t have to do anything but switch my nj license for a fl license. But when I moved from fl to California I had to take a written and vision test (not the driving ironically. Makes sense like everything else in California). It just depends on the state/ commonwealth

The train is a great way to get around if you have one nearby for sure💞🇮🇹

We are in the middle of a hot spell but haven't reached 100f yet. We keep the shutters closed during the worst of the heat and then open it all up when it cools down. Fans do wonders. We do also have ac but rarely need to use it.

@@guglielmo553 we have since learned that as well

Thank you!

Congratulations! Let's meet up sometime💞🇮🇹

It certainly is 💞🇮🇹

I received 1 ticket in Oct 2022 in Calabria and 2 in 2023 in Firenze. The rental car company advised all and charged their fees with the same advice to wait for the citation to follow in the mail before paying. So far, nothing on any of them. Although I did have the process seen through to completion on a ticket about 10 years ago, I have my fingers crossed on the most recent wave. We'll see. Good luck on yours. Unlike what this post said, I have been told Italy has 5 years to process violations. Woo-hoo! 😂 You gotta laugh as crying does no good when they issue tickets like penny candy there. 🤷🏻‍♂️❤️🇮🇹

Thanks.. I have the ticket info and may just try to pay it. We have old tickets from the past too. This one however is in my name and I have the citizenship and I don’t need hassles down the pike. Nothing is ever easy or efficient there. The food makes up for it 😉

The pipes were already there but we had to add some components and replace the pipe all the way up the chimney, added up to 1500 euro.

That's a lot. I paid in Spain for the same service plus a cassette inside eur 1800 in total. I heated my villa in Spain in winter with the air condition unit and if it was really cold and I wanted to have it warm and romantic I used the chimney with olive wood. The electricity costs were OK because you only need the ac unit for a few minutes to have warmth. I purchased a special vacuum cleaner for the fireplace for approx. Eur 300. This is very convenient. I also will have gas connection in Italy now. But I am very afraid of gas. I will see how expensive this will be. Thank you for your information. I paid the first installment for the house, hopefully I will get the house into my possession soon.

Agree. Wasn't cheap but we didn't really have a network to find multiple quotes. We would certainly consider electric for a quick heat boost but for now the pellets work well.

You can purchase a car as a citizen even if you're not a resident. Were you to become a resident then you would need to obtain the Italian license as if you are an 18year old so keep that in mind when buying the car (keep it below the kw limit).

@@ouritaliandestiny7955 So, if I buy a place and don't live full time in Italy, I can keep applying for the international license and then buy and keep my car in Italy?

I believe so, yes. Here is a link I found: www.italian-desk.com/puo-un-cittadino-italiano-residente-allestero-comprare-e-quindi-immatricolare-un-veicolo-in-italia/

Thanks for watching💞🇮🇹 So glad you enjoyed plant talk LOL!

They miss you!

We're loving it! You and Jason should come visit!

@@ouritaliandestiny7955 we would love that. Hopefully someday we can make it happen.

Thank you so much 💞🇮🇹

We do love our chickens 💞🇮🇹

Oh wow! How exciting and congratulations! 💞🇮🇹

@@ouritaliandestiny7955 thank you so much! 😁

Aww, thank you 💞🇮🇹

Thank you!

Thank you! You can message us on Facebook💞🇮🇹

@@ouritaliandestiny7955 I don’t have Facebook or instagram got rid of that 2.5- 3 years ago

We definitely were! We love living here💞🇮🇹

We do love it💞🇮🇹

We were definitely shocked but understood 💞🇮🇹

Thank you so much 💞🇮🇹

I don't believe it does, nor does a standard electric bicycle or scooter. There is a bike model called speed pedelec (my sister has one) which does require a license in Belgium. These bikes are extra powerful and reach speeds in excess of 30mph so they're almost like 50cc scooters hence the license/helmet requirement.

Hi Rick and thanks for your comment. We haven't made a video about this but could certainly consider it as it's a hot topic for most people considering a move. In general I'd say cost of living is about half of what we were accustomed to in the US. We lived in Northern Nevada for the most part (Reno to be exact). Sites like Numbeo can also help you with comparisons although I'm not positive Perugia has sufficient data to offer the comparison. The biggest difference in cost of living can be attributed to a few key categories: 1. property tax is 0% currently in Italy for a primary residence 2. Healthcare is a lot cheaper, depending on your status it is either 2000 euro per year (for most retirees on the government system) or it's part of your income taxes for those that work. Co-pays are minimal with surgeries often costing less than a tank of gas. 3. Restaurants and food in general. We enjoy the local cuisine and go out quite regularly, we can have a nice meal with wine/beer, an appetiser and desert for about 50 euro. In our experience in the US it's difficult to stay below 100 dollars if you both have a few drinks. 4. Construction is cheaper here but an important piece is related to the red tape. Italy has excessive red tape, particularly for construction projects. However; if you have a project where you are updating an existing space then you don't need any of the permits/engineering consulting so the cost is way lower. Most blue collar professionals (electrician, plumber, builder, ...) here charge 30 euro or less per hour. Hope that helps to understand a bit where the difference may be. Fuel for your car is a lot more expensive (about 8 to 9 dollars per gallon currently) which is partly offset by the fact that you will most likely end up driving a much smaller and more efficient vehicle here. American amenities are also going to be more expensive if you can even find them (good luck finding a double shot soy macchiato on ice :-) ).