Rafael Di Furia i want to move to Italy I’m retired but is it possible for me to live there I only speak English I am of French decent and grew up in a French speaking home.?
My wife and I are considering moving to Italy. At the very least, we will be buying some property in Italy. Ive searched high and low on videos and information on doing this. The culture, politics, laws, dual citizenship, etc.. I just came across your RUclips page. Great stuff. Have only watched a few videos and I've already learned alot. And, I plan on watching all of your videos. Just wanted to say thanks for putting this information out there and keep up the great work. Sincerely and Respectfully, Joshua McNellis Ventnor City, New Jersey
@She Wolf i m ITALIAN..i never heard that..it s not true dear she wolf..somebody is trying to descourage you....even the italians don t Pay taxes for the first prodotti house BUT they Pay little but very small amount of money for a second house ..it s true the expensive taxes for stores bars pubs restaurants and so on BUT non for homes..
As an italian, i dont reccomand moving in the south not because of the crime or smt but because of the future of south italy that Could be bad so if you want to, move from rome to the north
Hi Rafael, I'm just 19 years old, but have already decided that i wish to move to Italy at some point in the, hopefully, not so distant future. I'm glad that I found your channel, and i find the topic of this video really interesting. I've been looking into some regions of Italy to keep the dream alive, and I think ?Abruzzo? looks absolutely stunning, do you know anything about this area? Keep it up! -From Denmark
Hi, I'm italian and I can say that Abruzzo is a wonderful region, really green, but there are many earthquakes there. I think it's more safe near the sea
Hi, I'm Italian, Abruzzo is a very beautiful region, very green and quite cheap. But I don't know if it's hard finding a job there right now. The region has been hit by earthquakes in recent years and it's been struggling to move on. Maybe "thanks" to that there's more requests for jobs now, I really don't know. Near the coast there were/are no problems. If you like Abruzzo check out also Marche, it's similar to Abruzzo (cheap and green, well Abruzzo is greener but Marche is bigger with more cities). I live in Rome so I don't know how is daily life in those regions, sorry. :)
You have a chance to move to Italy at your age, something I wanted to do when I was 21. All I can say is DO IT! And don't look back. I am going back permanently soon, wish I never left. I tend to like the western region from Toscana to Calabria. Yes, the pay maybe lower, but you will live better and more relaxed. What an opportunity, go for it!
@@enricopittis6300 you earn only 1400 because you live in the south, otherwise I don't know how it is possible... Here in northern italy the wages are higher too
Where to live depends on the individual. I live in Rome and unfortunately it’s not 100% for me, but love and work keep me here. So it is what it is. I’ll give you all a rough idea of what the pros are of what I consider the three main areas of Italy. The North: arguably the more organized in the whole country and they say it has a more Euro feel to it. If you want better job prospects, less access to the sea and colder weather this is the area for you. I’d prob choose Genova in this area as I hear good things about it. The Center: I really enjoy this area of Italy as it’s charming, great cuisine and plenty of places to get away from the chaos of city life. Probably my favorite region here is Umbria as it is beautiful and I adore the food. The only major defect here is that it is in the center of the country and therefore more prone to Earthquakes. Amatrice and L’Aquila come to mind. Rome is a whole other concept all to itself! The South: I’ve lived here (Napoli and Salerno) and I have mixed feelings about ever coming back. I am biased but I’d say if you want a “real” Italian experience, try living here. You’ll also be forced to speak more Italian here as I find there are less English speakers here. However, the charm of this area is its history, great food and many great towns on the beach. Although I am with you Raf, I could case less about the sea as I am not a beach goer. If you are an English teacher this is plenty of work here given the large number of young people who want to learn English and leave Italy. But do evaluate contracts carefully! Would I live in Napoli again? Yes! I miss the people, food and surrounding culture: it’s an underrated place in my view. I think, the South is great if you are well off, have an online business and want to enjoy the relaxed pace of small town life. Although everyone talks and knows each other’s business. If you’re cool with that then this is for you. Yes. Sicilian and Neapolitan are more like languages and the latter has been recognized as a language. If you live in Campania, you really can’t not pick up at least some of the local twang. ( Wè! T’appost?! Ja, fa mmpress!) See?? Hehe Between Sicily and Campania, from my experiences they are more prone in Campania to use dialect in their everyday speech. Of course I am not an expert in Sicily but my gf is from there and I’ve been there three times. All this is from one man’s perspective, take it with a grain of salt!
Yo homie you know what your talking about have you ever lived in any other parts of Europe like Romanian est... cause I'm 29 lived in America all my life and just want to spend the rest of my life in another part of the world any suggestions
The best place is wherever you want to live. For me it’s Milan. I love the city and has everything I need for business etc. For others it’s Tuscany in a place like Florence. There is no correct or wrong answer
Yes, it's interesting to experience it. I spent about 6 months in Italy over the last 2 years and I saw some examples of it, most of which I was unaware of beforehand.
@@LeftToWrite006 I was on France in south coast there were Germans and its scattered around. As in USA, you can run into different cultures and families, so its all over, i met German speakers in France, / near Italy border, South France near monte carlo
When in Italy Florence, I stayed in Bagno di Ripoli area which was a 40min walk outside of the city which i loved as it was its own pocket and had things I liked whilst being close to the city so something that is close to the city but enough green that i feel i am somewhere else. I love Florence and defiantly could live there.
Interested in learning about the best place for an American to move over there. I’d like to get submerged in Italian culture but around a place where English isn’t uncommon either.
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Ohh more about the idiosyncrasies of culture in different areas in Italy?? We are planing to move and we both are Massage therapists. So we’d need job$ spa? Clinic? Sports center? Chiropatric? 🚞 by train 🚂??
Good choice!! I lived close to 5 Terre for 35 years The best place there is a beautiful village on the sea with a stunning island in the front this place is Portovenere.
@@belarissima agree! I'm in love with Portovenere! One of the best and stunning place I have seen in my life and every time I've back to Italy I use to spend a day there.
I live in Lazio between Viterbo and Rome, here I'm very happy because you have decent services and all the big shops of Rome in reach, big houses and generally low crime (I never felt unsafe or beign robbed). Anything lower than Rome is considered Far West in terms of services, anyway Trentino Süd Tirol and Valle d'Aosta are definitely the best regions in terms of services.
@@RafaelDiFuria Are you still living over there ? I hope you're doing great. I live in the south of france and if you want to swap apartments for a month or two I'm in
@@edwardmm737 Yeah bro, I'm living in Italy full time and for the long term. Thanks for the offer and while I do appreciate it, I'm quite happy to be at home The only time I've technically left the country is for the few moments I spent in the Vatican, no other plans on leaving the country any time soon 😆
If there are people thinking of moving to Italy, try going to Tuscany. The area I’m referring to is Viareggio, lido di Camaiore, Marina di Pietrasanta, massa, Carrara and Lucca. With the exception of Lucca, these cities have the sea on one side and mountains on the other side. Beautiful places to live. It’s very touristy. I left out Forte dei Marmi because this town/city is for the rich/super rich. I would definitively recommend looking into these areas. By the way Rafael, great job. You should definitely work in radio with that voice.
Hey ! Wanted to confirm on your question at the end of the video : I'm interested in knowing more about what the different regions of Italy are like, and what they offer !
Another great video, Rafael! I'm jealous!! I too have gone through jure sanguinis, but am not in the position to move to Italy. Northern Italy is so beautiful, and the food is fantastic - salsicia y funghi con polenta, yum. Keep the videos coming, you're keeping my dreams alive!! Fwiw, I like Belluno/Cadore.
Thanks for coming to check out the video! I’m curious to check out Cadore, I’m unfamiliar with that area. Coming to Italy is something that either you do or don’t, either you wait and come comfortably or you do what I did not being in the position to come and just jumping in the deep end without waterwings haha
Ciao Rafael! I just found out your channel and already identified myself with every single word you said on this video! I'm Brazilian with Italian heritage as you, after living abroad in different countries for a couple of years, I got my Italian citizenship and decided to settle down here. I'm currently located in Torino but still struggling to decide if this is the right place for me. I would love to see more videos about the best places to live in Italy, that would help me a lot! Grazie mille for the inspiring video =)
Hey there Camila, Where in Brazil are you from? My father’s family is from the north east part of the state of São Paulo. I can understand your struggle, it’s tough to find the place that feels just right. It takes time and experience to figure out what’s the right place for you. Where I live is gorgeous but I’m really at the point where I don’t think it’s the right place for me. So I’m doing a bit of research myself. But I hope to do those sorts of videos, I just need to figure out the budget side of things haha
@@RafaelDiFuria Ciao Rafael! I'm surprised to see you have Brazilian heritage too, wow! My family is from the north side of São Paulo state, a small town near Ribeirão Preto but we had moved a lot in Brazil so I'm a bit from everywhere! Hahahah Thanks for your words! It's not easy indeed but we need to let time do its job and help us figure out where we belong to in this crazy world =) Keep up with this great content, it's really helping many people. I wish you a lot of success!
Hi Rafael di Furia. I enjoy your videos. I live in Jupiter, Florida and I work for a power company that is owned by Ansaldo Energia. Their Headquarters is located in Genoa. The first time I went there I fell in love with the place. I can't explain it because I've been all over Italy and Europe but there is something about Genoa. The vibe, it's blue collar people and the pasta pesto....it definitely has it's own identity. La Superba.
It's very interesting to hear you and that encouraged me to make a small request. I am looking for a commercially successful Vineyard with a running modern winery and a villa in Italy, France. Would be grateful of your guidance. Understand Italy has large illegal migration particularly of Nigerians adding to the population and that may turn it into a part of North Nigeria in no time. That's how I believe the Italians feel.. Await your opinion. Regards..
Boh. You are always so positive and open. Lol. But most expats I have found in my almost 10 years here are people who want the Usa in Italy. So I say....go...go to Rome, Florence or Milan. It's so tiring hearing expats complain about the "lack of" things...especially those who expect a bubble of Anglo culture which those places provide. Intanto, buona festa dell'Immacolata!
Thank you Paola! Always great to hear from you ^_^ Yeah I think researching can help to cut potential issues. Also thank you so much for your kind words, much appreciated! 😁😁😁☺️
I lived over 3 years in the Como area, probably the most beautiful landscape I've ever experienced. The working situation, however, was pure horror; 'padre e padrone'. This part of Italy is for the rich or people with a title.
What a beautiful part of the country! Can't say I've been much further north than Mazama itself. But I can't forget a pizza place not far away outside of Winthrop... that place was really good! I wish I could remember the name...
@@willislake7951 I just looked it up and it was deffinately just outside of winthrop, Just slightly south before you get into town and it's called East 20 Pizza, I haven't been there for a long time but I remember really enjoying it. The one in Twisp wasn't anything too special, but it was not half bad and a decent place to go with friends
@@RafaelDiFuria well I'll have to check it out next time up there hunting. We all do love pizza and Im always chasing that perfect pizza after living in Sicily for 5 years. As you know nothing really compares to real pizza. ;)
i am from Ireland and lived in Bolzano (Bozan) in south tyrol way way back in 1989 . when i was a student , was a student back then , however now i would love to go back, although i dont speak italian i am wondering if it is harder for an older person to move to Italy? also i speak some German, i have a degree now and just finished a TEFL course. do you think i'd find it difficult at 62 to find a teaching job in Italy?
I'm 49 and will be starting to get my parents documents ect for citizenship soon. They are from Rovereto, TN, which is kind of a cold place friendly wise.... and small. I found the central area friendlier, but I want to teach English and integrate well as a single person who loves travelling, hiking, cafes and water, mountains. Where is a good place to survive financially?
It's hard to say because it's all so subjective, I'd say take an extended vacation, travel to a lot of different places, and then when you think you've found one you like, stay there for a month or two before you decide to live there. But I've been hearding more and more retirees talking about Abruzzo
Rafael Di Furia. We have been trying to find realtors online and found very few. Can you suggest the best way to get an idea of how to look at rentals from the states?
Hey Rafael, We're moving from the US to my hometown near the beach in the Teramo province of Abruzzo. Really happening area, especially in the summer. Would like visit
Ehhh.... might be time to start looking for a new planet 😅 Joking aside, I’d be almost sure that there’s no place in Italy that exists like that... however I’ve heard friends talking about places with temperatures like this in brazil however with some humidity.... and then there’s the security concern... If you find someplace like this, let me know!
Hi Rafael! I was looking for information about Alto Adige and I found your videos!! Piacere averti trovato😁 I'm from Argentina and also have the Italian citizenship. I'd like to try how's life there, do you recommend me to study some German before traveling or at the beginning it'd be enough with an intermediate level of italian and English (and of course my native Spanish)? And a degree in architecture. I thought I'd be a good idea to get in a language course because it's also a way to get to know some people there, but I think maybe it's too much at the same time (looking for a job, live in another country and studying a new language). I'd appreciate if your can tell me your opinion about it. Thanks in advance!! Saludos
@@RafaelDiFuria Can you talk about internet speeds throughout Italy? Do some regions have a faster internet speed than others (for example, the south vs. the north)? Is it common to have fast or slow internet in Italy in general? Thanks! :)
Hey Rafael, first of all I LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos. They are packed with great info. I am moving to Verona in 2019 and your videos have been very helpful in dealing with the realities of moving there. I have a question though: I am looking to get a Self-Employment Visa so that I can do my video production/elearning/graphic design business there so after I collect my Visa which should I get next, the Carta de Identitá or the Codice Fiscale?
Even before you get the visa and permesso you’ll be able to get the cod ice fiscale, without it you can’t get an apartment or bank account which you need for getting the ID card. But it’s interesting you mention this... I’ve been looking into rebuilding my old video production business in that area as well. Maybe we should have a conversation. Feel free to email me Info@RafaelDiFuria.com
Even before you get the visa and permesso you’ll be able to get the cod ice fiscale, without it you can’t get an apartment or bank account which you need for getting the ID card. But it’s interesting you mention this... I’ve been looking into rebuilding my old video production business in that area as well. Maybe we should have a conversation. Feel free to email me Info@RafaelDiFuria.com
I tried sending you some messages and I kept getting errors that none of them went through. I also tried sending a friend request but couldn’t. Maybe try messaging me and if you don’t hear from me soon send me an email. Also I noticed we’re from the same neck of the woods haha.
What I'm looking for if I'm moving to Italy permanent. Being a half Italian, with a good basic level of the language, 40yo single male - somewhere bigger than smaller, but not capital city level. Good public transport. Cheap good food. More Italian than expat. Good emergency services. Somewhere safe. Vibrant population. Nice night life (not clubs). Access to other towns. Access to cities that has airport. A good local commune that runs the area well. Affordable.
Not yet haha, still working on it. The basics are easy enough but fluency is a whole different ball game! Where are you from? I hope you enjoy future content ^_^
Rafael Di Furia thanks for the reply! Your channel is super informative and Hugh quality! I’m from China:) I was living in Florence for 3 months back in 2017! It was an amazing experience! I would love to go back and learn Italian. But then again Spanish is way more useful(also an amazing beautiful country) so I’m kinda torn between which language to study and to live for a while.
Hi. Rafael, do you know abou Nic and Pancho,?....Nic has another you tube channel but I dont remember the name. He is in the same industry as you and he is in Milan. Let me know how Panxho is doing.....Buona fortuna
What would you recommend as the best place to learn Italian in Italy? Im conversational in spanish because I lived in Mexicco for 10 years but the spanish schools were bad there because they only taught verb conjugation and none of the other grammar rules. Also you mentioned you work with startups, Im curious if youre a programmer. Im training to be a programmer and I cant get a job here in the US because all the jobs are being given to H1Bs, so Im thinking about my options overseas.
what about my region le marche?sea to the east,mountains to west and in between lots of hills and on top of some there is a ancient medieval village,very charming area
Love your personality, voice, knowledge, sincerety and staright forwardness. Question ( one of many), is that wink that you do , is it a friendly, flirty wink or a tick? Either way it suits you. 😉
Not sure if i messaged you but YES! I really would like to know which region would fit me. I'm American but Sicilian decent and seriously thinking Sicily but like to hear more options Raphael! Thank you! BTW I will be there with retirement so not looking for a job.
My advice, don’t tell Italians that you’re ‘actually Italian’. Europeans and Africans HATE it when Americans say ‘Omg I’m actually Irish/Italian/Greek/Nigerian etc too’ You’re not! You’re just American. We understand you have genetics from those regions, but that doesn’t mean a thing. Go tell a black Italian that you’re more Italian than they are because of your DNA? It’s a nationality! Say you’re romance or something, but never say ‘I’m Italian’ (especially with thick US accent)
I wanna move to Rome from Germany for a while, but I dont know Italian , I know its not that much job opportunities there , anybody knows if I can find a job with English knowledge?
Bhe si ok, però il tscano é il modello da cui presero l'ispirazione per fare la lingua italiana ufficiale, quindi é logico che non l'abbiano riconosciuta come lingua a sè.
Why don't you consider to move to Trentino ? Trentino is the same region of the Alto Adige and there you are not forced to speak german unlike the Alto Adige. This region, unlike others, has the advantge of having a special status thanks to which you pay less taxes in general.If you like rivers, mountains and clean air, that is the perfect place for you. Even better than Colorado...
Tuscany dialect is the language that was taken as a model to make official Italian vocabulary. I would like to remind you that the divine comedy was written by Dante who was a Tuscan! XD
@Carlo Cocciolo Look, nothing against Milano but what I was trying to say is that lots of old tuscan words are the roots of modern italian vocabulary. My grandmother is from Lucca and when she speaks in dialect she use old word that are included in the italian vocabulary. For examples I remember once she sayd "bottino" that in her city is used to say manure (concime) and I discovered that is actually italian, but, onestly, have you ever heard it before? I personally don't. Ma che ne sai bauscia ;P
Hello Rafael! I totally love your videos. They are super helpful and also funny to watch :) I would be so grateful if you could help me with some advice. So, I have been living in the UK for years now and I have decided that in an year (allowing myself time to prepare, financially and language) I want to move to Italy and work as a truck driver. Many people say that the economy is weak and I will struggle to find work. And also being a foreigner.. What do you think? And do you think I will realistically manage to secure a job as a driver before arriving there? (This means also acquiring all documents before arriving). I have hopes that the transport industry is well developed and that I will find a job. For the first year or so, I don t mind moving anywhere in Italy where I can get a job till I get used with everything. I am ready to give it all in for this dream! Any advice, Rafael, could help me a lot! Thanks man
You live in Italy. Why oh Why would ever allow the thought of denying the fun ? True, just been to Rome twice, but I was very impressed with the 'humanity', all inclusive word, of the Italian people. Please, I do value and Love all my travel experiences, besides, I have learned and grown from them in so many ways. I do not judge. My example is I cannot recall a single rare occurrance in Italy, as a rare moon in Paris, where I just got the feeling, from body language, tone, etc, that the other person is thinking 'what possible bad karma did I do where you are standing here at this moment.' Again, Please, not dissing Paris, to me it is darkness and light, angels and gargoyles and very unique. Simply just a bit much for me personally.
Dovresti provare a vivere a Perugia. E' capoluogo di regione, molto attiva culturalmente parlando, nè piccola nè troppo grande, con una buona presenza anche di stranieri da tutto il mondo grazie alle varie università. il clima è piuttosto freddo essendo posizionata su di un altopiano da cui è possibile vedere i monti e le vallate circostanti, con vedute mozzafiato dal centro città.
Perfect voice for broadcasting
Why thank you for your kind words 😁
Most American accents bother me. Conversely, this guy speaks a lovely language. Where did he learn it?
Speak nonsense said nothing in 10 minutes
Your voice is beautiful!
thank you for your kind words ^_^
Hello
Rafael Di Furia i want to move to Italy I’m retired but is it possible for me to live there I only speak English I am of French decent and grew up in a French speaking home.?
@@johnydoe8636 u mast go to Valdaosta near border of french
My wife and I are considering moving to Italy. At the very least, we will be buying some property in Italy. Ive searched high and low on videos and information on doing this. The culture, politics, laws, dual citizenship, etc.. I just came across your RUclips page. Great stuff. Have only watched a few videos and I've already learned alot. And, I plan on watching all of your videos. Just wanted to say thanks for putting this information out there and keep up the great work.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Joshua McNellis
Ventnor City, New Jersey
make sure to move to Casperia :) really nice place
@She Wolf i m ITALIAN..i never heard that..it s not true dear she wolf..somebody is trying to descourage you....even the italians don t Pay taxes for the first prodotti house BUT they Pay little but very small amount of money for a second house ..it s true the expensive taxes for stores bars pubs restaurants and so on BUT non for homes..
She Wolf I did check prop tax in piedmont and it seems to be around 2-300 a yr
As an italian, i dont reccomand moving in the south not because of the crime or smt but because of the future of south italy that Could be bad so if you want to, move from rome to the north
Hi Rafael, I'm just 19 years old, but have already decided that i wish to move to Italy at some point in the, hopefully, not so distant future. I'm glad that I found your channel, and i find the topic of this video really interesting. I've been looking into some regions of Italy to keep the dream alive, and I think ?Abruzzo? looks absolutely stunning, do you know anything about this area? Keep it up! -From Denmark
Hi, I'm italian and I can say that Abruzzo is a wonderful region, really green, but there are many earthquakes there. I think it's more safe near the sea
Hi, I'm Italian, Abruzzo is a very beautiful region, very green and quite cheap. But I don't know if it's hard finding a job there right now. The region has been hit by earthquakes in recent years and it's been struggling to move on.
Maybe "thanks" to that there's more requests for jobs now, I really don't know.
Near the coast there were/are no problems.
If you like Abruzzo check out also Marche, it's similar to Abruzzo (cheap and green, well Abruzzo is greener but Marche is bigger with more cities).
I live in Rome so I don't know how is daily life in those regions, sorry. :)
You have a chance to move to Italy at your age, something I wanted to do when I was 21. All I can say is DO IT! And don't look back. I am going back permanently soon, wish I never left. I tend to like the western region from Toscana to Calabria. Yes, the pay maybe lower, but you will live better and more relaxed. What an opportunity, go for it!
The best region in Italy is Abruzzo.
@@enricopittis6300 you earn only 1400 because you live in the south, otherwise I don't know how it is possible... Here in northern italy the wages are higher too
It's so fun to hear foreigners talking about Italy and their point of view. I love it! Thanks for your videos :D
if i could visit just one city, what city you wold recomend Laura? and what for living? greetings from Mexico!!
Where to live depends on the individual. I live in Rome and unfortunately it’s not 100% for me, but love and work keep me here. So it is what it is.
I’ll give you all a rough idea of what the pros are of what I consider the three main areas of Italy.
The North: arguably the more organized in the whole country and they say it has a more Euro feel to it. If you want better job prospects, less access to the sea and colder weather this is the area for you. I’d prob choose Genova in this area as I hear good things about it.
The Center: I really enjoy this area of Italy as it’s charming, great cuisine and plenty of places to get away from the chaos of city life. Probably my favorite region here is Umbria as it is beautiful and I adore the food. The only major defect here is that it is in the center of the country and therefore more prone to Earthquakes. Amatrice and L’Aquila come to mind. Rome is a whole other concept all to itself!
The South: I’ve lived here (Napoli and Salerno) and I have mixed feelings about ever coming back. I am biased but I’d say if you want a “real” Italian experience, try living here. You’ll also be forced to speak more Italian here as I find there are less English speakers here. However, the charm of this area is its history, great food and many great towns on the beach. Although I am with you Raf, I could case less about the sea as I am not a beach goer. If you are an English teacher this is plenty of work here given the large number of young people who want to learn English and leave Italy. But do evaluate contracts carefully! Would I live in Napoli again? Yes! I miss the people, food and surrounding culture: it’s an underrated place in my view. I think, the South is great if you are well off, have an online business and want to enjoy the relaxed pace of small town life. Although everyone talks and knows each other’s business. If you’re cool with that then this is for you.
Yes. Sicilian and Neapolitan are more like languages and the latter has been recognized as a language. If you live in Campania, you really can’t not pick up at least some of the local twang. ( Wè! T’appost?! Ja, fa mmpress!) See?? Hehe Between Sicily and Campania, from my experiences they are more prone in Campania to use dialect in their everyday speech. Of course I am not an expert in Sicily but my gf is from there and I’ve been there three times.
All this is from one man’s perspective, take it with a grain of salt!
Yo homie you know what your talking about have you ever lived in any other parts of Europe like Romanian est... cause I'm 29 lived in America all my life and just want to spend the rest of my life in another part of the world any suggestions
David Carmosino ohhh i’m Sardinian and i’m slightly disappointed you didn’t mention Sardinia island. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
If looking at a map( or at which cities) where would you draw a line separating north, middle, & south? Thanks great post!
EVERY italian dialect is a language on its own. It's not UNESCO who decides whether a dialect is a language or not :)
Aldo Stefano Altea oh yes Sardinian is a language all its own !
The best place is wherever you want to live. For me it’s Milan. I love the city and has everything I need for business etc. For others it’s Tuscany in a place like Florence. There is no correct or wrong answer
Milan and lake of Como..Lake maggiore north ITALY is good...so many beautifull places anyway..bit milan is the top according to ME
Milan??? City without soul. From my point of you the ugliest city in Italy.
unstoppable b clearly you’re a Luddite and your opinion does not matter!
@@unstoppableb5760 which is best city for student in your opinion in Italy?
@@sumitkc2727 Milan
I'm retiring soon and love Lake Garda and wanna move there. What do think of that area? Maybe Arco or some such
My grandmother is from a small village in Campania and yeah, we're not Neapolitan
Someone who understands!!!
Could you one day talk more about these different cultural pockets throughout Italy? It is very interesting!
Yes, it's interesting to experience it. I spent about 6 months in Italy over the last 2 years and I saw some examples of it, most of which I was unaware of beforehand.
@@LeftToWrite006 what cities? What is more friendly? Better housing?
@@LeftToWrite006
I was on France in south coast there were Germans and its scattered around. As in USA, you can run into different cultures and families, so its all over, i met German speakers in France, / near Italy border, South France near monte carlo
You need a map of Italy with words we can see. I have no idea where footstool is 😑
When in Italy Florence, I stayed in Bagno di Ripoli area which was a 40min walk outside of the city which i loved as it was its own pocket and had things I liked whilst being close to the city so something that is close to the city but enough green that i feel i am somewhere else. I love Florence and defiantly could live there.
Can u tell me between venice & vicenza which place is good for living. I'm from India.
Interested in learning about the best place for an American to move over there. I’d like to get submerged in Italian culture but around a place where English isn’t uncommon either.
Love your voice man!
The Ladins of South Tyrol and Trentino represent the third population of the area. They speak a neo-Latin language independent of the Trentino dialect and represent the ancient population of the area. They have been present since before the arrival of the Romans and were relatives of the Etruscans. Their collective name was Rhaetian and lived from the Po Valley to the Danube. They invented the wine as we know it today. They began to filter the must to eliminate impurities, also reducing the tannin content and the alcohol percentage. Pliny the Younger wrote: "Know how good the wine of the Rhaetian is, that it can be drunk without diluting it with water and without adding honey."
The Ladins were not Indo-Europeans and spoke a non-Indo-European language. Also in this period they are mostly blond because the blond is not Indo-European, but comes from the most ancient European populations (or from the Finno-Hugric populations, such as the Finns, the Sámi and the Hungarians) (and the Huns).
If you want, search on Images: punjab women (or men). You can see how is the face of an Arjan or Indo-European.
Yes, You are right.
Bolzano, Trento, Rovereto.
BTW, I live in Trento, it is a very good small town, you should visit it at the weekend.
My family is from Rovereto... I was thinking maybe Trento would be nice to move to (I want to teach English and I'm almost 50 years old)
You might as well as be in Svizzera
Ohh more about the idiosyncrasies of culture in different areas in Italy?? We are planing to move and we both are Massage therapists. So we’d need job$ spa? Clinic? Sports center? Chiropatric? 🚞 by train 🚂??
What is Greve in Chianti Florence like?
I am planing to move to Cinque Terre region. IMO this it the most beautiful area in whole Italy :)
As a Liguria citizen, I agree! Best wishes
Good choice!!
I lived close to 5 Terre for 35 years
The best place there is a beautiful village on the sea with a stunning island in the front this place is Portovenere.
Federico, I love Portovenere :) My Family lives in La Spezia :) I adore Portovenere beach at the nighttime :)
@@belarissima agree! I'm in love with Portovenere! One of the best and stunning place I have seen in my life and every time I've back to Italy I use to spend a day there.
I live in Lazio between Viterbo and Rome, here I'm very happy because you have decent services and all the big shops of Rome in reach, big houses and generally low crime (I never felt unsafe or beign robbed). Anything lower than Rome is considered Far West in terms of services, anyway Trentino Süd Tirol and Valle d'Aosta are definitely the best regions in terms of services.
Ok I will that way. I think you will like the idea
Great video thanks Rafael
Great video man. Thank you for the good vibes
Thanks Edward for coming to check out the video 😁
@@RafaelDiFuria Are you still living over there ? I hope you're doing great. I live in the south of france and if you want to swap apartments for a month or two I'm in
@@edwardmm737 Yeah bro, I'm living in Italy full time and for the long term. Thanks for the offer and while I do appreciate it, I'm quite happy to be at home
The only time I've technically left the country is for the few moments I spent in the Vatican, no other plans on leaving the country any time soon 😆
Loving it more 😍 ❤️
I have an online business and would need good internet access. Any recommendations?
This is a very good video thank you very much!!! And you really are a brilliant broadcaster! Well done!!!
Great video ... Deciding to move and your help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for watching my videos john, if you ever have any questions, feel free to let me know :)
@@RafaelDiFuria I'm coming up with some soon 😃
If there are people thinking of moving to Italy, try going to Tuscany. The area I’m referring to is Viareggio, lido di Camaiore, Marina di Pietrasanta, massa, Carrara and Lucca. With the exception of Lucca, these cities have the sea on one side and mountains on the other side. Beautiful places to live. It’s very touristy. I left out Forte dei Marmi because this town/city is for the rich/super rich. I would definitively recommend looking into these areas. By the way Rafael, great job. You should definitely work in radio with that voice.
Might I ask: what do you not so much like about Bologna? Thanks!
Hey ! Wanted to confirm on your question at the end of the video : I'm interested in knowing more about what the different regions of Italy are like, and what they offer !
Another great video, Rafael! I'm jealous!! I too have gone through jure sanguinis, but am not in the position to move to Italy. Northern Italy is so beautiful, and the food is fantastic - salsicia y funghi con polenta, yum. Keep the videos coming, you're keeping my dreams alive!! Fwiw, I like Belluno/Cadore.
Thanks for coming to check out the video! I’m curious to check out Cadore, I’m unfamiliar with that area.
Coming to Italy is something that either you do or don’t, either you wait and come comfortably or you do what I did not being in the position to come and just jumping in the deep end without waterwings haha
My family is from a mountain village in Campania and always stressed not Nepolitano as well!! lol
Pictures would be nice. You have interesting info but I want to see the places you are talking about :)
Ciao Rafael! I just found out your channel and already identified myself with every single word you said on this video! I'm Brazilian with Italian heritage as you, after living abroad in different countries for a couple of years, I got my Italian citizenship and decided to settle down here. I'm currently located in Torino but still struggling to decide if this is the right place for me. I would love to see more videos about the best places to live in Italy, that would help me a lot! Grazie mille for the inspiring video =)
Hey there Camila,
Where in Brazil are you from? My father’s family is from the north east part of the state of São Paulo.
I can understand your struggle, it’s tough to find the place that feels just right. It takes time and experience to figure out what’s the right place for you. Where I live is gorgeous but I’m really at the point where I don’t think it’s the right place for me. So I’m doing a bit of research myself.
But I hope to do those sorts of videos, I just need to figure out the budget side of things haha
@@RafaelDiFuria Ciao Rafael! I'm surprised to see you have Brazilian heritage too, wow! My family is from the north side of São Paulo state, a small town near Ribeirão Preto but we had moved a lot in Brazil so I'm a bit from everywhere! Hahahah Thanks for your words! It's not easy indeed but we need to let time do its job and help us figure out where we belong to in this crazy world =) Keep up with this great content, it's really helping many people. I wish you a lot of success!
I'll move to Genova
Firstly, your parents have good taste in names ;) haha
But secondly what has drawn you to Genova?
Hi Rafael di Furia. I enjoy your videos. I live in Jupiter, Florida and I work for a power company that is owned by Ansaldo Energia. Their Headquarters is located in Genoa. The first time I went there I fell in love with the place. I can't explain it because I've been all over Italy and Europe but there is something about Genoa. The vibe, it's blue collar people and the pasta pesto....it definitely has it's own identity. La Superba.
What do you think of Florence?
Are there any actual small communities of American retirees in Abruzzo?
I've heard rumours of expat communities, not just Americans, but haven't looked into it yet.
My first viewing of your videos...👍👍👍
Where can you live that has both mountains and sea? Preferably German-Italian mixed??
It's very interesting to hear you and that encouraged me to make a small request.
I am looking for a commercially successful Vineyard with a running modern winery and a villa in Italy, France. Would be grateful of your guidance.
Understand Italy has large illegal migration particularly of Nigerians adding to the population and that may turn it into a part of North Nigeria in no time. That's how I believe the Italians feel..
Await your opinion.
Regards..
Boh. You are always so positive and open. Lol. But most expats I have found in my almost 10 years here are people who want the Usa in Italy. So I say....go...go to Rome, Florence or Milan. It's so tiring hearing expats complain about the "lack of" things...especially those who expect a bubble of Anglo culture which those places provide.
Intanto, buona festa dell'Immacolata!
Well, as a Sicilian guy, I'm quite sure you made the best choice
You have a great Radio announer voice!!!!
Is there a english speaking area near Lecco. My Vergottini family is abundant in Lecco?
Too funny. My Nonno from Campania felt the same way about Naples
Great video, I also like to search a lot and have as much information as possible! Your videos really help and are inspiring! 🍀😍
Thank you Paola!
Always great to hear from you ^_^
Yeah I think researching can help to cut potential issues. Also thank you so much for your kind words, much appreciated!
😁😁😁☺️
Hi
I want to see Barrafranca,Enna it is where my ancestors came from over a hundred years ago.
I'm so glad you said that it's like Austria but with a Italian flavoring.
Can tell something more about Molise, Italy
Great videos... very helpful.. thank you
I lived over 3 years in the Como area, probably the most beautiful landscape I've ever experienced. The working situation, however, was pure horror; 'padre e padrone'. This part of Italy is for the rich or people with a title.
I hunt just north of Mazama. Up on Sweet Grass Butte.
What a beautiful part of the country!
Can't say I've been much further north than Mazama itself. But I can't forget a pizza place not far away outside of Winthrop... that place was really good! I wish I could remember the name...
@@RafaelDiFuria probably Twisp if its close to Winthrop. They have great food there. Its hard to find good pizza here. Absolutely beautiful country.
@@willislake7951 I just looked it up and it was deffinately just outside of winthrop, Just slightly south before you get into town and it's called East 20 Pizza, I haven't been there for a long time but I remember really enjoying it. The one in Twisp wasn't anything too special, but it was not half bad and a decent place to go with friends
@@RafaelDiFuria well I'll have to check it out next time up there hunting. We all do love pizza and Im always chasing that perfect pizza after living in Sicily for 5 years. As you know nothing really compares to real pizza. ;)
Hey Rafael were in the south is your family from? My family in from a southern hill town too.
i am from Ireland and lived in Bolzano (Bozan) in south tyrol way way back in 1989 . when i was a student , was a student back then , however now i would love to go back, although i dont speak italian i am wondering if it is harder for an older person to move to Italy? also i speak some German, i have a degree now and just finished a TEFL course. do you think i'd find it difficult at 62 to find a teaching job in Italy?
I'm 49 and will be starting to get my parents documents ect for citizenship soon. They are from Rovereto, TN, which is kind of a cold place friendly wise.... and small. I found the central area friendlier, but I want to teach English and integrate well as a single person who loves travelling, hiking, cafes and water, mountains. Where is a good place to survive financially?
Your voice sounds so nice. Its a very good voice for a broadcaster or narrator or something along those lines
Where would a good place to live for a retired couple who do not need to work but just enjoy life in the southern part?
It's hard to say because it's all so subjective, I'd say take an extended vacation, travel to a lot of different places, and then when you think you've found one you like, stay there for a month or two before you decide to live there. But I've been hearding more and more retirees talking about Abruzzo
Rafael Di Furia. We have been trying to find realtors online and found very few. Can you suggest the best way to get an idea of how to look at rentals from the states?
Hey Rafael, We're moving from the US to my hometown near the beach in the Teramo province of Abruzzo. Really happening area, especially in the summer. Would like visit
Can you recommend a place where it's low humidity and 78 year round?
Ehhh.... might be time to start looking for a new planet 😅
Joking aside, I’d be almost sure that there’s no place in Italy that exists like that... however I’ve heard friends talking about places with temperatures like this in brazil however with some humidity.... and then there’s the security concern...
If you find someplace like this, let me know!
Hawaii is pretty close!
Hi Rafael! I was looking for information about Alto Adige and I found your videos!! Piacere averti trovato😁 I'm from Argentina and also have the Italian citizenship. I'd like to try how's life there, do you recommend me to study some German before traveling or at the beginning it'd be enough with an intermediate level of italian and English (and of course my native Spanish)? And a degree in architecture. I thought I'd be a good idea to get in a language course because it's also a way to get to know some people there, but I think maybe it's too much at the same time (looking for a job, live in another country and studying a new language). I'd appreciate if your can tell me your opinion about it. Thanks in advance!! Saludos
Good speaking
Yas, I wanna know moar!! Great voice. Grazie! :)
Anything in particular?
@@RafaelDiFuria Can you talk about internet speeds throughout Italy? Do some regions have a faster internet speed than others (for example, the south vs. the north)? Is it common to have fast or slow internet in Italy in general? Thanks! :)
Hey Rafael, first of all I LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos. They are packed with great info. I am moving to Verona in 2019 and your videos have been very helpful in dealing with the realities of moving there. I have a question though: I am looking to get a Self-Employment Visa so that I can do my video production/elearning/graphic design business there so after I collect my Visa which should I get next, the Carta de Identitá or the Codice Fiscale?
Even before you get the visa and permesso you’ll be able to get the cod ice fiscale, without it you can’t get an apartment or bank account which you need for getting the ID card.
But it’s interesting you mention this... I’ve been looking into rebuilding my old video production business in that area as well. Maybe we should have a conversation. Feel free to email me
Info@RafaelDiFuria.com
Even before you get the visa and permesso you’ll be able to get the cod ice fiscale, without it you can’t get an apartment or bank account which you need for getting the ID card.
But it’s interesting you mention this... I’ve been looking into rebuilding my old video production business in that area as well. Maybe we should have a conversation. Feel free to email me
Info@RafaelDiFuria.com
@@RafaelDiFuria I sent you a message on Facebook.
I tried sending you some messages and I kept getting errors that none of them went through. I also tried sending a friend request but couldn’t. Maybe try messaging me and if you don’t hear from me soon send me an email. Also I noticed we’re from the same neck of the woods haha.
@@RafaelDiFuria I just sent you my personal info on FB.
Which university is the best to study computer science, data science in italy?
I would recommend contacting someone who works in that field, unfortunately it's not an area I'm connected to.
Wishing you all the best!
@@RafaelDiFuria thank you for replying
What I'm looking for if I'm moving to Italy permanent. Being a half Italian, with a good basic level of the language, 40yo single male - somewhere bigger than smaller, but not capital city level. Good public transport. Cheap good food. More Italian than expat. Good emergency services. Somewhere safe. Vibrant population. Nice night life (not clubs). Access to other towns. Access to cities that has airport. A good local commune that runs the area well. Affordable.
Wow, that’s a great channel! Do you speak fluent Italian ?
Not yet haha, still working on it.
The basics are easy enough but fluency is a whole different ball game!
Where are you from?
I hope you enjoy future content ^_^
Rafael Di Furia thanks for the reply! Your channel is super informative and Hugh quality! I’m from China:) I was living in Florence for 3 months back in 2017! It was an amazing experience! I would love to go back and learn Italian. But then again Spanish is way more useful(also an amazing beautiful country) so I’m kinda torn between which language to study and to live for a while.
Hi. Rafael, do you know abou Nic and Pancho,?....Nic has another you tube channel but I dont remember the name. He is in the same industry as you and he is in Milan. Let me know how Panxho is doing.....Buona fortuna
What would you recommend as the best place to learn Italian in Italy? Im conversational in spanish because I lived in Mexicco for 10 years but the spanish schools were bad there because they only taught verb conjugation and none of the other grammar rules. Also you mentioned you work with startups, Im curious if youre a programmer. Im training to be a programmer and I cant get a job here in the US because all the jobs are being given to H1Bs, so Im thinking about my options overseas.
what about my region le marche?sea to the east,mountains to west and in between lots of hills and on top of some there is a ancient medieval village,very charming area
Hey. Have u been to Guardia Sanframondi?? I’ve been looking at small affordable villages outside of Napoli (where my famiglia is from.) Any ideas?
You have a great voice. Do you sing?
Great voice
Love your personality, voice, knowledge, sincerety and staright forwardness. Question ( one of many), is that wink that you do , is it a friendly, flirty wink or a tick? Either way it suits you. 😉
I wink?
Hahahahah I had no clue 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@RafaelDiFuria Review playback earlier video posts.
Not sure if i messaged you but YES! I really would like to know which region would fit me. I'm American but Sicilian decent and seriously thinking Sicily but like to hear more options Raphael! Thank you! BTW I will be there with retirement so not looking for a job.
My advice, don’t tell Italians that you’re ‘actually Italian’. Europeans and Africans HATE it when Americans say
‘Omg I’m actually Irish/Italian/Greek/Nigerian etc too’
You’re not! You’re just American. We understand you have genetics from those regions, but that doesn’t mean a thing. Go tell a black Italian that you’re more Italian than they are because of your DNA? It’s a nationality! Say you’re romance or something, but never say ‘I’m Italian’ (especially with thick US accent)
was saying that we would like to invite you for a visit if you happen to be in the area.
Love the summary!!! What mic are you using??
I wanna move to Rome from Germany for a while, but I dont know Italian , I know its not that much job opportunities there , anybody knows if I can find a job with English knowledge?
Rafael do you have dual citizenship?
Sicilian, and Neapolitan are recognized languages with their own dialects, brother. Neither one is a "dialect" of Toscano. The accepted *dialect*.
:)
Bhe si ok, però il tscano é il modello da cui presero l'ispirazione per fare la lingua italiana ufficiale, quindi é logico che non l'abbiano riconosciuta come lingua a sè.
Essato, Giada :)
Recognised* in English
@@burner8504 "Recognized" in American English, douchebag
Why don't you consider to move to Trentino ? Trentino is the same region of the Alto Adige and there you are not forced to speak german unlike the Alto Adige. This region, unlike others, has the advantge of having a special status thanks to which you pay less taxes in general.If you like rivers, mountains and clean air, that is the perfect place for you. Even better than Colorado...
agree. great radio voice!
Where is a good place in Italy that are not crowded but good enough for opening a business
Without knowing the type of business and more about that field, it's impossible to say.
It a restaurant
I'm Brazil and I would like keep communicate with you.
Where should I move to if I want to learn the most formal Italian, how to cook the best food and possibly take some singing lessons?
Torino!
O Firenze o un paesino come Lucca.
Turin definitely has a New York vibe.
Tuscany dialect is the language that was taken as a model to make official Italian vocabulary. I would like to remind you that the divine comedy was written by Dante who was a Tuscan! XD
@Carlo Cocciolo Look, nothing against Milano but what I was trying to say is that lots of old tuscan words are the roots of modern italian vocabulary. My grandmother is from Lucca and when she speaks in dialect she use old word that are included in the italian vocabulary. For examples I remember once she sayd "bottino" that in her city is used to say manure (concime) and I discovered that is actually italian, but, onestly, have you ever heard it before? I personally don't. Ma che ne sai bauscia ;P
I love a good burger. How is montenegro?
Hello Rafael! I totally love your videos. They are super helpful and also funny to watch :) I would be so grateful if you could help me with some advice. So, I have been living in the UK for years now and I have decided that in an year (allowing myself time to prepare, financially and language) I want to move to Italy and work as a truck driver.
Many people say that the economy is weak and I will struggle to find work. And also being a foreigner.. What do you think? And do you think I will realistically manage to secure a job as a driver before arriving there? (This means also acquiring all documents before arriving). I have hopes that the transport industry is well developed and that I will find a job. For the first year or so, I don t mind moving anywhere in Italy where I can get a job till I get used with everything. I am ready to give it all in for this dream! Any advice, Rafael, could help me a lot! Thanks man
Your voice,wow!
😊thanks 😅
where in the south is your family from ? oh campangia
I am from sütirol
Hey Lukas!
Very awesome!
Where in Südtirol are you from?
@@RafaelDiFuria i an from laag
@@Lukas-ni2jg Do you speak italian?
@@IlGab02 si ma non propio tanto sono un Tiroler
Bel video!
Grazie 😁
Milan Massa Livorno Sorrento Sanremo
Can you sing Volare .
Hey, I've been to Mazama Wa.! Beautiful. Yeah, quiet.
This is all about you!
It’s not like I can talk about life in someone else’s shoes haha 🤣
Man, get to the point, dude! . Too much chatter, too little useful content and advice.
You live in Italy. Why oh Why would ever allow the thought of denying the fun ? True, just been to Rome twice, but I was very impressed with the 'humanity', all inclusive word, of the Italian people. Please, I do value and Love all my travel experiences, besides, I have learned and grown from them in so many ways. I do not judge. My example is I cannot recall a single rare occurrance in Italy, as a rare moon in Paris, where I just got the feeling, from body language, tone, etc, that the other person is thinking 'what possible bad karma did I do where you are standing here at this moment.' Again, Please, not dissing Paris, to me it is darkness and light, angels and gargoyles and very unique. Simply just a bit much for me personally.
Dovresti provare a vivere a Perugia. E' capoluogo di regione, molto attiva culturalmente parlando, nè piccola nè troppo grande, con una buona presenza anche di stranieri da tutto il mondo grazie alle varie università. il clima è piuttosto freddo essendo posizionata su di un altopiano da cui è possibile vedere i monti e le vallate circostanti, con vedute mozzafiato dal centro città.
I like your place... I wish I could go right there.
Das habe ich auch gesehen in andere platze
Ich war in sud frankreich
Da Waren Deutsche freunde u wir haben deutsch gesprochen