I loved the seemingly raw aspect to this video, like a stream of consciousness experience. Beautiful lady from NYC strolling us through Rome, firstly meeting up with an unexpected friend, then an unannounced interjection from the Irish woman and finally the visit to the historical restaurant. Wow, what`s not to like? Super work, almost surreal. much appreciated. 😘
Thank you! It's always hard to decide what to edit out (especially if they don't have a mic!) and what to leave in, so I am glad you liked it! Lauren looks like a Greek goddess to me, or a Pre-Raffaelite painting.
Thank you! Lauren is an adventurous woman who has crossed the bridge from Italian-American to discovering the heart of true Italy. Once one crosses it, there is no going back. Whenever in Rome, I usually skip the tourist sites and head straight for my favorite pizza joint in Testaccio. I am usually traveling alone, but am never left to dine without great conversations. Last month, the table next to me and I closed the place down. 😅 Like Lauren said, "the Italians just adopt you, and that's it." So true!
Meravigliasamente bene! 🥰 What an inspiration! I’ve loved Italy since 1998 when we travelled from Australia for my 25th birthday. Returned again and again - I feel Italian but have not one drop of Italian blood 😢
Italian citizenship is not limited by generations, it goes back to the formation of the modern Italian state, with some other conditions and technical issues.
I did the same thing. I live in Abruzzo with my Abruzzese husband now rehabbing the family farm that got neglected after my father-in-law died. Could not be happier. Oh and my new last name is Meyer-Cocchino, 😂😂😂
The lady from Ireland could also take a look at Monteverde Vecchio, a little gem in an amazing location near Gianicolo not many people know about, prices are very high though.
Rome wouldn't be my first place in Italy to move to for healing burnout. It's an intense city- and I'm from NYC...just crossing traffic required bravado!
What a great inspirational woman and very beautiful. Italy is wonderful and I'm sure she will do well wherever she goes because she has a great personality. All the very best 😊
I am trying!! I have these Bluetooth mics that sometimes work wonderfully and even manage to drown out the background noise (gosh Rome is noisy!), but sometimes are a bit tinny. I think it could also be the way uploads to youtube are processed, fingers crossed my kids get me some better quality mics for Christmas though! (Ps. are you watching on phone or pc, as I have asked a few people to listen and the sound seemed fine to them)
Just out of curiosity, how long did it take Lauren to actually get her passport, from making the application to getting it? I ask because I’m entitled to get one but the whole process seems to be biblical in timescale
They have sped up the citizenship decision time in recent years, the difficulty is getting an appointment in a consulate. ( Talking about London in my case, less than 3 months if I recall correctly). Passport application is a separate process, again appointment dependent.
Charles, I applied at a consulate in the US. I had a 2 yr wait for my appt to take place. I'm now 1 yr into waiting for recognition, but Italian law allows up to 24 months to process once the app is submitted. Typically, I'd say 3-5 yrs is the normal length in the US right now. However, it varies by consulate. It's much shorter if you apply in Italy, but that's not usually the most practical way for most. Cheers.
Though it took a while for me to gather all my documents, I got citizenship approved only in a few months after submission of my application - but that was 10 years ago and the process takes much longer now. As others here have said, people are often waiting years just for an appointment (in the US). But each consulate is different so it’s best to check the website for the consulate through which you’ll apply. I used an organization to help me through the process called ICAP (the Italian Citizenship Assistance Program). I’ve been happily living in Italy for almost 10 years now.
Thanks for this new version with re-encoded audio. I read in the comments that someone is still complaining about the audio, but I could understand everything perfectly and I am Italian, so not a native English speaker. I listened it mostly on my PC, which has a cheap but close-to-audiophile audio setup (a pair of old Pioneer bookshelves speakers bought in a thrift store attached to a cheap Chinese USB DAC amplifier). But, even on my TV (which is not cheap, because it's one with one of the best audio available), the conversation it's perfectly understandable.
I loved the seemingly raw aspect to this video, like a stream of consciousness experience. Beautiful lady from NYC strolling us through Rome, firstly meeting up with an unexpected friend, then an unannounced interjection from the Irish woman and finally the visit to the historical restaurant. Wow, what`s not to like? Super work, almost surreal. much appreciated. 😘
Thank you! It's always hard to decide what to edit out (especially if they don't have a mic!) and what to leave in, so I am glad you liked it! Lauren looks like a Greek goddess to me, or a Pre-Raffaelite painting.
Thank you! Lauren is an adventurous woman who has crossed the bridge from Italian-American to discovering the heart of true Italy. Once one crosses it, there is no going back. Whenever in Rome, I usually skip the tourist sites and head straight for my favorite pizza joint in Testaccio. I am usually traveling alone, but am never left to dine without great conversations. Last month, the table next to me and I closed the place down. 😅 Like Lauren said, "the Italians just adopt you, and that's it." So true!
Thank you for watching. Yes, Italians adopt you, you are never without friends in Italy! Get in touch when you come back to Rome.
@@realexpatslivinginitaly 👍🏼
Meravigliasamente bene! 🥰
What an inspiration! I’ve loved Italy since 1998 when we travelled from Australia for my 25th birthday. Returned again and again - I feel Italian but have not one drop of Italian blood 😢
Thank you for watching. Yes Lauren is a reminder that we should follow our dreams.
what a wonderful love story, she is certainly an inspiration for putting her life before money. Same reason I moved to Italy for.
@marinapeluffo thank you and thanks for watching
Italian citizenship is not limited by generations, it goes back to the formation of the modern Italian state, with some other conditions and technical issues.
Thanks for this information
I did the same thing. I live in Abruzzo with my Abruzzese husband now rehabbing the family farm that got neglected after my father-in-law died. Could not be happier. Oh and my new last name is Meyer-Cocchino, 😂😂😂
😂lovely video! Really enjoyed it especially when you said "I've eaten your oxtail" Made me giggle!😅
😊 Thanks for that!!
This story is far more interesting than Under the Tuscan sun 🙌🏻
I agree!!
The lady from Ireland could also take a look at Monteverde Vecchio, a little gem in an amazing location near Gianicolo not many people know about, prices are very high though.
Yes, Monteverde Vecchio is lovely
Same 3rd generation Italian, trying to get dual citizenship and move to Italy. 🥰
Thank you for watching
Rome wouldn't be my first place in Italy to move to for healing burnout. It's an intense city- and I'm from NYC...just crossing traffic required bravado!
In fact, Lauren has since moved to Sicily. Though Rome served it's purpose as a stepping stone. Lucky Lauren!
It might be just me but that tree behind her at 21.24 has a massive face in it! 😮
I shall take a look!
‘Couldn’t help noticing as well.!
What a great inspirational woman and very beautiful. Italy is wonderful and I'm sure she will do well wherever she goes because she has a great personality. All the very best 😊
Thank you for watching. She is a force of nature!!
Che bella Lauren !
I love the content, please could you work on the audio?
I am trying!! I have these Bluetooth mics that sometimes work wonderfully and even manage to drown out the background noise (gosh Rome is noisy!), but sometimes are a bit tinny. I think it could also be the way uploads to youtube are processed, fingers crossed my kids get me some better quality mics for Christmas though! (Ps. are you watching on phone or pc, as I have asked a few people to listen and the sound seemed fine to them)
@@realexpatslivinginitaly I watch on my big TV.
Thanks for the info
Try attaching the mic a little lower from those that project their voice
Nice interview, but never let people online know where you live. Keep your privacy.
Lauren has since moved! Thank you for watching and for caring.
Just out of curiosity, how long did it take Lauren to actually get her passport, from making the application to getting it?
I ask because I’m entitled to get one but the whole process seems to be biblical in timescale
I shall ask her as soon as I can, and post her answer here.
They have sped up the citizenship decision time in recent years, the difficulty is getting an appointment in a consulate. ( Talking about London in my case, less than 3 months if I recall correctly). Passport application is a separate process, again appointment dependent.
Charles, I applied at a consulate in the US. I had a 2 yr wait for my appt to take place. I'm now 1 yr into waiting for recognition, but Italian law allows up to 24 months to process once the app is submitted. Typically, I'd say 3-5 yrs is the normal length in the US right now. However, it varies by consulate. It's much shorter if you apply in Italy, but that's not usually the most practical way for most. Cheers.
Though it took a while for me to gather all my documents, I got citizenship approved only in a few months after submission of my application - but that was 10 years ago and the process takes much longer now. As others here have said, people are often waiting years just for an appointment (in the US). But each consulate is different so it’s best to check the website for the consulate through which you’ll apply. I used an organization to help me through the process called ICAP (the Italian Citizenship Assistance Program). I’ve been happily living in Italy for almost 10 years now.
Thanks for this new version with re-encoded audio. I read in the comments that someone is still complaining about the audio, but I could understand everything perfectly and I am Italian, so not a native English speaker. I listened it mostly on my PC, which has a cheap but close-to-audiophile audio setup (a pair of old Pioneer bookshelves speakers bought in a thrift store attached to a cheap Chinese USB DAC amplifier). But, even on my TV (which is not cheap, because it's one with one of the best audio available), the conversation it's perfectly understandable.
Thank you, it seems to be fine on mine too.
Fantastic 🎉
Thanks 🤗
frantic rambling... not enjoyable to watch.
You are entitled of course to your opinion, but others enjoyed it, so I am happy. Thank you for watching anyway