i live in the south, Polignano a Mare, Puglia. All towns are different here. I was in Calabria for awhile. Its beautiful and the people are wonderful. The italian government offers retirees a huge income tax break to live in southern regions. That was something i could not pass up. I do love it here. Everything I need is here. Easily walk to sea, train station, movie theater, stores, many restaurants.... I moved from Florida USA so i could not move to the north of italy. No snow for me,
I still prefer the North, any given day. But of course, the South has its charms...meaning, in general terms , I agree with you. All Italy is charming. And in general, all italians are friendly.
According to a report from the BBC in London, a modern Italian is the sum of: Romans (these do not exceed 38%) + Germanic people, among them: Lombards, Ostrogoths, Heruli, Swabians and Normans, all accentuated and established in what is now Italy and on a smaller scale: Celts and Greeks. Separately, there is Sicily that belonged to Carthage (today Tunisia and part of Turkey) invaded by the Romans and when it dissipated it was taken by the Arabs although it was short-lived due to Ostrogothic pressures (Germanics) and in the end the Normans (Germanics) prevailed over said territory. From the above it is evident that a modern Italian is the mixture of Western Europe
When Italians come to the USA and Germans come to the USA many get mad about the stereotypes that people have of them in the USA. The Italians from Italy say that people of the USA have the stereotype that all Italians are Sicilians and the Germans say that us Americans have the stereotype that all Germans are Bavarians.
Looking to visit Latronico. It is in the mountains region by my research. We are wanting a farm and to live on 6 months of the year until we can move permanently. What advice could you give for the months of September through February? Thank you
Hi, I haven't been to Latronico (or Basilicata region in general) yet, but from what I've heard it's lovely! Weather-wise, I can only give advice on northern regions (fall is magical, winter though can be foggy and humid), but Basilicata should be warmer I guess. Check if there's any kind of heating where you are planning to go - some houses do not have any kind of heating other than electric heaters in the south, but it does get cool and humid there, too. Living on a farm in the middle of beautiful mountains sounds dreamy, best of luck!
Im from Sicily. I live abroad. North Italy is where the jobs opportunities stands. North Italy you can find "european" cities with quality of life with european standards (or closer) like Milan. South Italy is more like Turkey: Friendly people, horrible economy, mess. Zero job opportunities and less international. I think South Italy is fun for a couple of digital nomads or for 50+ people.
The people in Italy for north vs south seem to have the largest physical feature differences for facial features and skin tone. Maybe that is why it wasn't a united country of Italy until the mid 19th century. The same with Germany since they weren't a united country until the mid 19th century as well. The Germans don't have nearly as much physical feature differences and really no skin tone differences from region to region but have different culture and especially diet from region to region. Southern Germany and especially Bavaria seems so different vs the Germans in Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein etc with life style, diet etc. The height difference is very noticeable as well with northern Germans and Eastern Germans generally tall but Bavarians and Germans Baden-Wurttemburg seem like the shortest European populations in all of western Europe. I never seen so many white people shorter than 175 cm for men and shorter than 162 cm for women when in Bavaria and Baden-Wurttemburg but German men over 180 cm and German women over 168 cm were everywhere in Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony of northern Germany and in many states in eastern Germany as well.
You must know (but you will know) that the South so criticized today was 3000 years ago (before Rome) the cradle of Western civilization. Great Greece ( This was the name given to the south Magna Graecia)Greek civilization, the home of today's culture, passed from Greece to southern Italy, through Rome, which conquered southern Italy, was absorbed by the Romans who transmitted it to the rest of Europe, and also to England which spread it to the Anglo-Saxon world, so Western culture was born in southern Italy through Greek philosophers and mathematicians.
*ITALY* *North* = Germany/Austria, but very "Italian-style". 😊 *Tuscany-Umbria-Marche-High Lazio* = the "real Italy" that everyone imagines and expects, with all its positive sides (and some little defects too). 😁 *Rome* = South America, but with the ruins of ancient Rome. 😅 *South* = Greece/Türkiye 😊
"Southern Italy is more humid than Northern Italy"... Are you kidding? 😂About "more architecture in the north"... Have you ever been to Sicily? Apparently you don't know very well this part of Italy.
i live in the south, Polignano a Mare, Puglia. All towns are different here. I was in Calabria for awhile. Its beautiful and the people are wonderful. The italian government offers retirees a huge income tax break to live in southern regions. That was something i could not pass up. I do love it here. Everything I need is here. Easily walk to sea, train station, movie theater, stores, many restaurants.... I moved from Florida USA so i could not move to the north of italy. No snow for me,
It's a magical place! 😊
how are the real estate scene in polignano...thank you
I totally agree that Italians in general are very kind and welcoming no matter the region! ❤
When i visit Rome or Naples I find it to be refreshing because it seems much less humid than where I live (I live in miami).
I still prefer the North, any given day. But of course, the South has its charms...meaning, in general terms , I agree with you. All Italy is charming. And in general, all italians are friendly.
According to a report from the BBC in London, a modern Italian is the sum of: Romans (these do not exceed 38%) + Germanic people, among them: Lombards, Ostrogoths, Heruli, Swabians and Normans, all accentuated and established in what is now Italy and on a smaller scale: Celts and Greeks. Separately, there is Sicily that belonged to Carthage (today Tunisia and part of Turkey) invaded by the Romans and when it dissipated it was taken by the Arabs although it was short-lived due to Ostrogothic pressures (Germanics) and in the end the Normans (Germanics) prevailed over said territory. From the above it is evident that a modern Italian is the mixture of Western Europe
I want to know the per month living expenses in Bolzano for single person and for family of 3 person
I think it's true, but I've also met many Northern Italians who are very welcoming.
Oh I absolutely agree, I've never said they weren't! ❤️
Bless your heart! Thank you
Thank you ❤️
When Italians come to the USA and Germans come to the USA many get mad about the stereotypes that people have of them in the USA. The Italians from Italy say that people of the USA have the stereotype that all Italians are Sicilians and the Germans say that us Americans have the stereotype that all Germans are Bavarians.
Looking to visit Latronico. It is in the mountains region by my research. We are wanting a farm and to live on 6 months of the year until we can move permanently. What advice could you give for the months of September through February? Thank you
Hi, I haven't been to Latronico (or Basilicata region in general) yet, but from what I've heard it's lovely! Weather-wise, I can only give advice on northern regions (fall is magical, winter though can be foggy and humid), but Basilicata should be warmer I guess. Check if there's any kind of heating where you are planning to go - some houses do not have any kind of heating other than electric heaters in the south, but it does get cool and humid there, too. Living on a farm in the middle of beautiful mountains sounds dreamy, best of luck!
Dear r u from Italy?
Im from Sicily. I live abroad. North Italy is where the jobs opportunities stands. North Italy you can find "european" cities with quality of life with european standards (or closer) like Milan. South Italy is more like Turkey: Friendly people, horrible economy, mess. Zero job opportunities and less international. I think South Italy is fun for a couple of digital nomads or for 50+ people.
The people in Italy for north vs south seem to have the largest physical feature differences for facial features and skin tone. Maybe that is why it wasn't a united country of Italy until the mid 19th century. The same with Germany since they weren't a united country until the mid 19th century as well. The Germans don't have nearly as much physical feature differences and really no skin tone differences from region to region but have different culture and especially diet from region to region. Southern Germany and especially Bavaria seems so different vs the Germans in Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein etc with life style, diet etc. The height difference is very noticeable as well with northern Germans and Eastern Germans generally tall but Bavarians and Germans Baden-Wurttemburg seem like the shortest European populations in all of western Europe. I never seen so many white people shorter than 175 cm for men and shorter than 162 cm for women when in Bavaria and Baden-Wurttemburg but German men over 180 cm and German women over 168 cm were everywhere in Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony of northern Germany and in many states in eastern Germany as well.
Apulia?
You must know (but you will know) that the South so criticized today was 3000 years ago (before Rome) the cradle of Western civilization. Great Greece ( This was the name given to the south Magna Graecia)Greek civilization, the home of today's culture, passed from Greece to southern Italy, through Rome, which conquered southern Italy, was absorbed by the Romans who transmitted it to the rest of Europe, and also to England which spread it to the Anglo-Saxon world, so Western culture was born in southern Italy through Greek philosophers and mathematicians.
*ITALY*
*North* = Germany/Austria, but very "Italian-style". 😊
*Tuscany-Umbria-Marche-High Lazio* = the "real Italy" that everyone imagines and expects, with all its positive sides (and some little defects too). 😁
*Rome* = South America, but with the ruins of ancient Rome. 😅
*South* = Greece/Türkiye 😊
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BENVENUTA AL SUD!
Grazieeee ❤️
@@DramaticallyExpatic (PS Per omaggiarti 🥰 ho citato il famoso, almeno da noi, film 'Benvenuti al Sud')
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"Southern Italy is more humid than Northern Italy"... Are you kidding? 😂About "more architecture in the north"... Have you ever been to Sicily? Apparently you don't know very well this part of Italy.
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South italy is more beautiful. I am from south italy 😀😀