Can confirm about Matera. It's jaw dropping, pictures don't do it justice. Plus, there I had the best Italian food I've ever had (and yes, I've been all across Italy).
Not only are dogs allowed I used to take my cat when I was in Ostia and she used to wander around the restaurant and say hello to everybody . Now I’m in Tropea and she pretty much does the same thing on her own , she is known as regina del Porto
Another excellent travelogue thank you so much. I am hoping to visit Sardinia in a couple of years that's what originally brought me to the channel, now I watch every video to see the adventures you and Connor have. Kinda quirky living vicariously through people you have never met. I can't wait for the next video.
And for those of you who do not have a built-in pizza oven, get yourself a pizza stone for your oven - well worth the investment! Loved the breakfasts in Florence last October. Dining was awesome too! Did the pizza thing there as well! Also did the winery tour in rural Tuscany, Baracchi. Wow!
A quick note on the last bit "the autogrill" (so the service you find on the highway): they are usually fine for a quick stop and refill (of food) and emergency but they tend to be more expensive compared to in town supermarkets and service points. So if you want to have a break they are perfect but if you want to keep an eye on your expenses better be carefull and plan ahead on your travels. Example: a piece of focaccia and a bottle of water can cost you not less than 6/7 euro in a Autogrill while if you buy those in the city or village you are leaving they'll cost you no more than 2/3 euro (even from the big turistic cities!)
Hey Katie, cool and delicious food/travel. Every region of Italy the most delicious food you'll ever taste, I bet there's a big debate about which region and its capital should claim the title "Food capital of Italy", even though Bologna in Emilia-Romagna currently has the title. In your opinion, which region and the capital you think should be called "Food capital of Italy"?
Bologna is famous for comfort food which is very well known abroad (like lasagne), although there is pizza which originated in Naples or risotto which is typical of northern Italy, or Parmigiano cheese which takes its name from Parma, spaghetti alla carbonara which is from Rome, etc., and so on for hundreds of traditions and products around the country. As a city of strong culture next to the plain called Pianura Padana (which offers a lot of raw material to the food industry, even to all the other cities in the area) Bologna is well known, but all the cities around it offer the same wealth. Perhaps in Bologna the institutional effort in the development of food culture in general is more important, but for Italy it is absolutely impossible to establish one place that is better than another. I think it is considered a capital because it is very productive, but not because it is necessarily better. You have to consider Italy as a collection of places that share the Mediterranean diet as a base, but with as many adaptations as there are different geographical areas of the country, right down to the mountain areas where the Mediterranean diet is less noticeable than in coastal or island areas. Yes, Bologna is the capital of Emilia Romagna (which is a large region in the middle of the country) but it is unthinkable for Italians to claim a city as the gastronomic capital of the nation. Europe is thick with tradition. maybe if you go and ask any Italian, he'll say 'the food capital is my grandmother's house!' LOL
Hey I'm from Canada but my family are from Bari I've been to all these places they were awesome I love you're channel keep up the great stuff you do from your friends from #metalchoppingblock 🤘 cheers 🍻
Hi Katie, love the videos! I (and three other people) will be renting a Trullo in Martina Franca from Sept. 27 to Oct 1st our last night AND my birthday 😁. We are fun, we love people, food and wine. I am fluent in Italian and would travel to Italy many times each year in my role as fashion designer. Would love to meet, but at the very least, per favore…..what is the name and where is that macelleria you guys ate in? Ciao, a presto!
@@romy5774 ciao, ho letto un commento in questo video di un signore che chiedeva come si sta in Canada e chiedeva anche notizie sulla protesta dei camionisti che c'è in quel paese... vediamo se Katie conferma o meno il trasferimento 😊
Did you stop being vegetarian because of moving to Italy? I'm vegan and will be moving to Mexico. There will not be any vegan options at all where I'm going. For day to day life, this is fine...I can travel to cities where there are options and cook from home. However, I'm a bit nervous about not being able to share a meal in my own town. (My cooking is horrible, or I'd just invite people over.)
Ciao Katie, mi permetto di darti un consiglio -chiedo venia se scrivo in Iitaliano - Se tu aggiungessi i sottotitoli sia in italiano che in inglese, aggiungeresti una funzione molto importante ai tuoi video, soprattutto aiuteresti gli americani che vogliono imparare l'italiano e gli italiani che voglioni imparare l'inglese. Detto ciò, tanti tanti complimenti per la simpatia e per il tuo canale qui da Palermo.
I used to love Puglia, but it's become sooooo touristy over the last five years. You can't even get into Polignano old town in July or August because of the crowds. And the beauty of Alberobello's trulli area is tarnished by the sheer tackiness of all the tourist shops. The beaches are unbearably crowded in the summer (and let's face it, while the historic quarters of the towns are lovely, the modern parts, where most people live, are pretty ugly.) In the end had to move to Sicily to get away from all the tourists.
@@romy5774 era per scherzo, ma detto seriamente se uno non ha problemi grossi come quelli che hanno spinto i nostri emigranti andresti a vivere in Canada? In vacanza sì ma viverci è tutto un altro paio di maniche. I motivi sono diversi in primo luogo il clima, ed altre cose è troppo lungo da spiegare. Se vivi in Italia e quindi in Europa hai talmente tante cose da fare e da vedere talmente tante nazioni tanti climi montagne mare dove puoi fare il bagno culture da scoprire cibi da mangiare....andare in una nazione enorme dove fa freddo ed è tutto uniforme (bello per una vacanza e poi tornare) e l'unico vicino sono gli Stati Uniti. Secondo me sarebbe come darsi una martellata sulle palle. Poi ognuno fa quello che vuole. Senza offesa per i canadesi ovviamente ognuno ama il posto dove è nato e quindi fa il tifo per lui ma per chi non ci è nato è un'altra cosa.
@@goodboy65 La pensiamo allo stesso modo :))) vediamo di capire dove sono andati a finire...per un attimo ho avuto paura che scambiavano kiro italiano con una marmotta canadese :)))))
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Can confirm about Matera. It's jaw dropping, pictures don't do it justice. Plus, there I had the best Italian food I've ever had (and yes, I've been all across Italy).
Those Pugliesi have turned our Bocconotti in Fakonotti !! :)
Not only are dogs allowed I used to take my cat when I was in Ostia and she used to wander around the restaurant and say hello to everybody .
Now I’m in Tropea and she pretty much does the same thing on her own , she is known as regina del Porto
Haha, this is AWESOME!! I love it!
Another excellent travelogue thank you so much. I am hoping to visit Sardinia in a couple of years that's what originally brought me to the channel, now I watch every video to see the adventures you and Connor have. Kinda quirky living vicariously through people you have never met. I can't wait for the next video.
brava Katie bellissimo video continua sempre così !!!
Your friends look so nice. Congrats on finding them. I love to see Kiro in a hat! He sure lucked out when he found you guys.
Isn't he stylish in a hat?! ;)
Oh, you finally visited those Apulian gems!
Your pizza looks so good!
Katie, thank you for the tips! They're very helpful to me at the moment as I plan my Italy trip.
And for those of you who do not have a built-in pizza oven, get yourself a pizza stone for your oven - well worth the investment!
Loved the breakfasts in Florence last October. Dining was awesome too! Did the pizza thing there as well!
Also did the winery tour in rural Tuscany, Baracchi. Wow!
Agreed, a pizza stone goes a long way!!!
2:47 🤤 Connor is really becoming un maestro pizzaiolo
Trulli amazing! Ciao Katie!
A quick note on the last bit "the autogrill" (so the service you find on the highway): they are usually fine for a quick stop and refill (of food) and emergency but they tend to be more expensive compared to in town supermarkets and service points. So if you want to have a break they are perfect but if you want to keep an eye on your expenses better be carefull and plan ahead on your travels.
Example: a piece of focaccia and a bottle of water can cost you not less than 6/7 euro in a Autogrill while if you buy those in the city or village you are leaving they'll cost you no more than 2/3 euro (even from the big turistic cities!)
Hey Katie, cool and delicious food/travel. Every region of Italy the most delicious food you'll ever taste, I bet there's a big debate about which region and its capital should claim the title "Food capital of Italy", even though Bologna in Emilia-Romagna currently has the title. In your opinion, which region and the capital you think should be called "Food capital of Italy"?
Bologna is famous for comfort food which is very well known abroad (like lasagne), although there is pizza which originated in Naples or risotto which is typical of northern Italy, or Parmigiano cheese which takes its name from Parma, spaghetti alla carbonara which is from Rome, etc., and so on for hundreds of traditions and products around the country.
As a city of strong culture next to the plain called Pianura Padana (which offers a lot of raw material to the food industry, even to all the other cities in the area) Bologna is well known, but all the cities around it offer the same wealth. Perhaps in Bologna the institutional effort in the development of food culture in general is more important, but for Italy it is absolutely impossible to establish one place that is better than another. I think it is considered a capital because it is very productive, but not because it is necessarily better.
You have to consider Italy as a collection of places that share the Mediterranean diet as a base, but with as many adaptations as there are different geographical areas of the country, right down to the mountain areas where the Mediterranean diet is less noticeable than in coastal or island areas.
Yes, Bologna is the capital of Emilia Romagna (which is a large region in the middle of the country) but it is unthinkable for Italians to claim a city as the gastronomic capital of the nation.
Europe is thick with tradition.
maybe if you go and ask any Italian, he'll say 'the food capital is my grandmother's house!' LOL
Hey I'm from Canada but my family are from Bari I've been to all these places they were awesome I love you're channel keep up the great stuff you do from your friends from #metalchoppingblock 🤘 cheers 🍻
Hello there... remember to eat a panzerotto if you are from Bari
It is soon good 👍
@@nickschiavulli693 obviously😃😃😄
I want those Pringles !!!
Now all you’ve got to do is tell me where I can get them in Calabria .
Hmm... try the Autogrill on the highway!
Wow i love all that food it all looks delicious thank you
Grazie come sempre Katie, video sempre emozionanti ! 💖
Great video! What is the name of the butcher shop you ate at?
Hi Katie, love the videos! I (and three other people) will be renting a Trullo in Martina Franca from Sept. 27 to Oct 1st our last night AND my birthday 😁. We are fun, we love people, food and wine. I am fluent in Italian and would travel to Italy many times each year in my role as fashion designer. Would love to meet, but at the very least, per favore…..what is the name and where is that macelleria you guys ate in? Ciao, a presto!
In questa fantastica avventura Kiro è la ciliegia sulla torta.
Hi guys, do you live in Canada now? 🇨🇦
Ciao, davvero? come lo hai saputo?
@@romy5774 ciao, ho letto un commento in questo video di un signore che chiedeva come si sta in Canada e chiedeva anche notizie sulla protesta dei camionisti che c'è in quel paese... vediamo se Katie conferma o meno il trasferimento 😊
Did you stop being vegetarian because of moving to Italy? I'm vegan and will be moving to Mexico. There will not be any vegan options at all where I'm going. For day to day life, this is fine...I can travel to cities where there are options and cook from home. However, I'm a bit nervous about not being able to share a meal in my own town. (My cooking is horrible, or I'd just invite people over.)
Yeah basically she stopped lol
Cool friends of yours... Are you all from the same town?
Believe it or not, yes! They're my besties from childhood :)
U coming to Milan?
When do we find out where you are moving to?
Soooon!! Planning to reveal next week...
Ciao Katie, mi permetto di darti un consiglio -chiedo venia se scrivo in Iitaliano -
Se tu aggiungessi i sottotitoli sia in italiano che in inglese, aggiungeresti una funzione molto importante ai tuoi video, soprattutto aiuteresti gli americani che vogliono imparare l'italiano e gli italiani che voglioni imparare l'inglese.
Detto ciò, tanti tanti complimenti per la simpatia e per il tuo canale qui da Palermo.
I used to love Puglia, but it's become sooooo touristy over the last five years. You can't even get into Polignano old town in July or August because of the crowds. And the beauty of Alberobello's trulli area is tarnished by the sheer tackiness of all the tourist shops. The beaches are unbearably crowded in the summer (and let's face it, while the historic quarters of the towns are lovely, the modern parts, where most people live, are pretty ugly.) In the end had to move to Sicily to get away from all the tourists.
Second 🤌
Allora com'è il Canada? E la protesta dei camionisti? 😉
ciao, Pearly, sicuro che sono in canada?
@@romy5774 era per scherzo, ma detto seriamente se uno non ha problemi grossi come quelli che hanno spinto i nostri emigranti andresti a vivere in Canada? In vacanza sì ma viverci è tutto un altro paio di maniche.
I motivi sono diversi in primo luogo il clima, ed altre cose è troppo lungo da spiegare.
Se vivi in Italia e quindi in Europa hai talmente tante cose da fare e da vedere talmente tante nazioni tanti climi montagne mare dove puoi fare il bagno culture da scoprire cibi da mangiare....andare in una nazione enorme dove fa freddo ed è tutto uniforme (bello per una vacanza e poi tornare) e l'unico vicino sono gli Stati Uniti.
Secondo me sarebbe come darsi una martellata sulle palle.
Poi ognuno fa quello che vuole.
Senza offesa per i canadesi ovviamente ognuno ama il posto dove è nato e quindi fa il tifo per lui ma per chi non ci è nato è un'altra cosa.
@@goodboy65 La pensiamo allo stesso modo :))) vediamo di capire dove sono andati a finire...per un attimo ho avuto paura che scambiavano kiro italiano con una marmotta canadese :)))))
Is that one guy your brother?
Jake is my best friend from childhood! (We were next door neighbors when we were born! We go way back!)
❤🥂
Now you are going to have to learn to speak Canadian. Eh.
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