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Our Italian Adventures
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 24 เม.ย. 2022
Welcome to Our Italian Adventures!
We are Chuck and Ben, Americans from New Jersey who moved to Vinchiaturo Italy. My husband Ben's parents were born in Vinchiaturo and half of his family still lives here today.
Please join us for our Italian adventures as we meet other friends and family along the way. We will be learning about the history of these places as well as exploring their breathtaking views and delicious food.
We invite you to explore our content and come along on Our Italian Adventures.
We were recently featured on CNN.com. Here is the link to our story.
edition.cnn.com/2024/01/22/travel/this-us-couple-bought-a-home-in-the-forgotten-region-of-italy-heres-what-happened-next/index.html
With much love,
Chuck and Ben
We are Chuck and Ben, Americans from New Jersey who moved to Vinchiaturo Italy. My husband Ben's parents were born in Vinchiaturo and half of his family still lives here today.
Please join us for our Italian adventures as we meet other friends and family along the way. We will be learning about the history of these places as well as exploring their breathtaking views and delicious food.
We invite you to explore our content and come along on Our Italian Adventures.
We were recently featured on CNN.com. Here is the link to our story.
edition.cnn.com/2024/01/22/travel/this-us-couple-bought-a-home-in-the-forgotten-region-of-italy-heres-what-happened-next/index.html
With much love,
Chuck and Ben
Thrift Store Shopping in Italy / Shopping nei negozi dell'usato in Italia
Today I take you with me thrift store shopping in Campobasso. It's the end of August and also Ferragosto so not much is going on in Italy. So why no go shopping.
Oggi vi porto con me a fare shopping nei negozi dell'usato a Campobasso. Siamo a fine agosto e anche a Ferragosto, quindi in Italia non succede molto. Quindi perché non andare a fare shopping?
#thrifting #vintage #4k
Oggi vi porto con me a fare shopping nei negozi dell'usato a Campobasso. Siamo a fine agosto e anche a Ferragosto, quindi in Italia non succede molto. Quindi perché non andare a fare shopping?
#thrifting #vintage #4k
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Ferragosto on Isola di Ponza
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We decided to go away this year for my Birthday and it also happens to be the week Ferragosto starts in Italy. We went to the island of Ponza for a week. We didn't film too much as we were there to relax and enjoy. We had a great time even though it was very humid and the heat wave was still going on in Italy. We hope you enjoy the video. The links for the hotels we stayed are are below. Thank ...
Italian Summer / Estate Italiana
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Today's video is different from our usual videos. It has been a very hot summer so far here in Italy. So not much is going on. I thought I would just do a simple video of what we have been up to during this hot summer. I hope you enjoy it. Il video di oggi è diverso dai nostri soliti video. L’estate qui in Italia è stata finora molto calda. Quindi non sta succedendo molto. Ho pensato di fare se...
Jacuzzi delivery takes a unexpected turn / La consegna della Jacuzzi prende una svolta inaspettata.
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We were so excited to finally get the delivery date of the Jacuzzi we bought back in February. But while the Jacuzzi was hanging from a crane over the garage, we got some bad news. Eravamo così entusiasti di sapere finalmente la data di consegna della Jacuzzi che abbiamo acquistato a febbraio. Ma mentre la Jacuzzi era appesa ad una gru sopra il garage, abbiamo ricevuto una brutta notizia. #reno...
Beautiful Move in Ready Stone Home for Sale in Italian Village Close to Sea with Balconies and Views
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UNDER OFFER This Beautiful Stone Home for Sale in Italy is Ready for you to Move in and enjoy your much awaited Italian Life! Located in the quaint historical village of Mirabello Sannitico in Molise, only 15 minutes from the city of Campobasso. Also only 1 hour from the beautiful beaches of Termoli and the Adriatic Sea. If you are interested in buying this property or have questions please con...
Hoisting a couch over a 2nd floor balcony / Sollevare un divano su un balcone al 2° piano
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Well spring has sprung here in Italy. The garden is plowed and planted. The flowers are blooming so it's time to work on the roof terrace. We bought a outdoor couch for the roof terrace but have some problems getting it up there. Time for plan B. We hope you enjoy the video. Ebbene la primavera è sbocciata qui in Italia. Il giardino è arato e piantumato. I fiori stanno sbocciando, quindi è ora ...
San Fratello Sicily / San Fratello Sicilia
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Our last stop in Sicily is San Fratello. Our friend Steven's family is from this town. This is where he got his Italian citizenship. We take a tour of the town with him. Drive down to the water for lunch. And the next day drive up the mountain for lunch before we go back to Palermo to get the ferry to Naples. We hop you enjoyed all the videos of Sicily. We loved the island. La nostra ultima tap...
Taormina Sicily / Taormina Sicilia
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We stopped for lunch in Taormina. A short little video but we met some great people and had an amazing lunch. The town is definitely worth a stop. The views were stunning. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Ci siamo fermati a pranzo a Taormina. Un breve video ma abbiamo incontrato delle persone fantastiche e abbiamo fatto un pranzo fantastico. La cittadina merita sicuramente una sosta. I p...
Ortigia Sicily / Ortigia Sicilia
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We stopped in Ortigia Sicily for a day. What a great city. I highly recommend a stop here if you have time. I say charming and beautiful a lot in this video. Might have to make that a drinking game. LOL. It was hard not to use those words over and over with this special city. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Ci siamo fermati ad Ortigia Sicilia per un giorno. Che città fantastica. Consigli...
Agrigento Sicily in 24 hours / Agrigento Sicilia in 24 ore
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We left Trapani and drove to Agrigento to see the Valley of the Temples and the The Scala dei Turchi. We just stayed overnight and left the next day. The Valley of the Temples was so worth the stop. Breathtaking. Next stop Ortigia! Abbiamo lasciato Trapani e siamo andati ad Agrigento per vedere la Valle dei Templi e la Scala dei Turchi. Siamo rimasti solo una notte e siamo partiti il giorno suc...
A Day in Trapani Sicily / Una Giornata a Trapani Sicilia
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A Day in Trapani Sicily / Una Giornata a Trapani Sicilia
Making Pastiera for Easter / Preparare la Pastiera per Pasqua
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Making Pastiera for Easter / Preparare la Pastiera per Pasqua
We visit a Medieval Castle / Visitiamo un castello medievale
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We visit a Medieval Castle / Visitiamo un castello medievale
We found a Roman Colosseum! / Abbiamo trovato un Colosseo Romano!
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We found a Roman Colosseum! / Abbiamo trovato un Colosseo Romano!
What's Happening Now? / Cosa sta succedendo adesso?
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What's Happening Now? / Cosa sta succedendo adesso?
Our Italian Propery Tour / Il nostro tour delle proprietà italiane
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Our Italian Propery Tour / Il nostro tour delle proprietà italiane
New Years Eve at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria / Capodanno al Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
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New Years Eve at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria / Capodanno al Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Christmas Surprise! / Sorpresa di Natale!
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Christmas Surprise! / Sorpresa di Natale!
Exterior Renovation Update / Aggiornamento della ristrutturazione esterna
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Exterior Renovation Update / Aggiornamento della ristrutturazione esterna
Renovating The House Exterior / Ristrutturare L'esterno Della Casa
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Renovating The House Exterior / Ristrutturare L'esterno Della Casa
Truffle Hunting in Molise Italy / Caccia al tartufo in Molise Italia
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Truffle Hunting in Molise Italy / Caccia al tartufo in Molise Italia
We survived the Funivia! / Siamo sopravvissuti alla Funivia!
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We survived the Funivia! / Siamo sopravvissuti alla Funivia!
Exploring the Old Stone House / Esplorando la vecchia casa di pietra
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Exploring the Old Stone House / Esplorando la vecchia casa di pietra
Amalfi Coast Trip / Viaggio in Costiera Amalfitana
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Amalfi Coast Trip / Viaggio in Costiera Amalfitana
Making Sauce in Italy / Fare salsa in Italia
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Making Sauce in Italy / Fare salsa in Italia
Renovating the Bathroom Final Update / Rinnovare l'aggiornamento finale del bagno
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Renovating the Bathroom Final Update / Rinnovare l'aggiornamento finale del bagno
Summer In Vinchiaturo Italy / Estate A Vinchiaturo Italia
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Summer In Vinchiaturo Italy / Estate A Vinchiaturo Italia
Renovating The Outdoor Stairs / Rinnovare le scale esterne
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Renovating The Outdoor Stairs / Rinnovare le scale esterne
What a cute house! Love the floors and colorful bathroom! You did a great job showing it ❤
Enjoyed the video. Especially the linen ans ceramic and glass Items not usually found in the East Coast of Western Pennsylvania
Great video. Enjoyed the linen handmade linen. Things not usually found in the East Coast of Western Pennsylvania.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen one of your videos because other things keep popping up. Lol - This is wonderful to see the progress of the garden etc! 🩵💫
Fabulous!
I love it Chuck. And miss you all
This stone home is amazing! I wish you both all the best as you renovate it! I wish I had one of my own!
My wife’s family immigrated to Canada from Vinchiaturo . She still has family that live in town . We may be planing a trip to vinchiaturo in the coming year .
A lot of people immigrated to Canada. My husband still has family in Montreal. Have you been to Vinchiaturo before? Let me know if you come next year.
Yes Montreal was a big destination for Italians. We reside in Toronto. I immigrated here at the age of 7 months old. I’m from Abruzzo . I’ve only been back to Pescara a few times . Yes we will most definitely let you know if we make the trip out Keep those posts coming.
Yes I agree . Italian drivers are very aggressive.
It takes some time to get used to it for sure.
A ray of sunshine on this stormy day in USA loved it Thanks 😊
Glad you enjoyed it. We need rain here in Italy very badly.
I don't mean to be nosy-but was this renovation expensive?
It was our first project. It was around $7000. It was a little more than we wanted because we had to build the two walls. The plastering drove up the cost.
@@ouritalianadventures6190 They did a great job. Its important, as you know, to do the job right the 1st time. I had my plumbing completely re-done in my townhome here in NC and it was $10,000. It was worth it.
Molise is a small region inhabited by farmers... Go to Benevento, in Campania which is nearby and you will find bigger shopping centers, and you can also go to Naples in 30 minutes with the high speed train "Frecciarossa" or "Italo"!
That's exactly why we bought in Molise. We've been to Benevento, it's about a hour from us. We also love Naples. See our Christmas in Naples video.
Beautiful cantina-usually cantina's are dark, dank places!
Thank you, I still want to get a door for the archway. I am thinking iron.
@@ouritalianadventures6190 that would be beautiful! I don't know-I like the archway the way it is!
Amazing!
Thanks! We still haven't done anything with it yet. I'm thinking eventually it will be a guest apt.
@@ouritalianadventures6190 it has lots of possibilities!
Amazing floor-I'm jealous!
Thanks!
Beautiful, but alot of renovations to be done! Whoever renovates this-it will be amazing!
Definitely! I'm not sure if someone bought it but it's not listed anymore.
Thanks for taking us shopping with you. It’s always interesting to see what other people have and what you could get over there. Great video thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it, you are so welcome.
I love this video! Great getting a perspective on where you’re situated in relation to CampoBasso, and of course blending right in with those driving skills! The Metcatino is charming! Thanks for sharing, as always! 🌟💛
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow!!!😮...the prices are quite high!! thanks for sharing 👍
I don't think the prices are high but I was used to prices in the NY and NJ area before Italy. They also reduced the prices based on the time the item sits there unsold. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing your mercatino adventure, Chuck! Driving in italy is indeed not for the faint of heart. You have to pay attention and ignore the fact that you are tailgated relentlessly. Haven't been to Campobasso yet; it is about 80-90 minutes from our Abruzzo holiday house, so I plan to go there at some point!
Well said! I forgot to mention about the tailgating but they also did that a lot in NJ and NY where we lived before. Campobasso Is a really nice city. Still very authentic Italian. Not touristy. I actually was thinking of going to Vasto in Abruzzo next week to check it out. Have you been?
@@ouritalianadventures6190 Hi Chuck. We have been to Vasto quite a few times. It is a very nice town to wander around in. There is a mercatino usato, but I couldn't tell you exactly how to get there as it is on a side street and we got confused by google maps! LOL. We like to get caffe in the Botanist, which is by a pay parking lot in the centro storico. We have eaten lunch a few times at Sunrise Agri Food, which has lovely views of the sea (also in centro storico).
Do you speak Italian ? Ferragosto was pronounced a bit strangely.
Sorry but I don't really speak Italian yet. I am trying to learn. It's very hard for me to roll my R's. Also there aren't any real in person teachers in my area. Only online. I tried my best to try to speak correctly but sometimes what I think in my head correctly doesn't always come out of my mouth correctly. But I keep trying to get better and conquer my insecurity of speaking incorrectly. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks for sharing Chuck! I love thrift shopping. Please share the experience next time you go! 😊
Will do! They usually have such great stuff but it was all picked over.
Thank you for the ride along! I love a good treasure hunt! You’re spot on with your assessment of driving in Italy… well done!
Glad you enjoyed it. Next time hopefully there will be more finds.
Just fabulous. What a proper and beautiful birthday week! Yess…a grotto sounds perfect! 🌟💛
Yay, thank you!
Great video get to know Italy shown by you Americans
Thank you so much.
An amazing place. Something else for the bucket list. Happy birthday, what a way to celebrate the occasion 🦘🇦🇺
Yes it was! It is great for boating. Not really a beach island.
Stunning views thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
I've been wondering where you guys were; slacking off on your TH-cam duties, I thought. Great tour of the island. I loved the long, easy pans of the scenery, with the happy bit of chat in the middle. Buon Compleanno!
It's been so hot here in Italy all summer, we haven't felt like filming. And then everything shuts down for the month of August. Glad you liked the video. Hopefully we will start back up doing more now that it is cooler.
Wow! Amazing! Happy belated birthday! Looks like a wonderful and relaxing vacation.
It was! Thank you so much. I should have filmed more but wanted to enjoy and relax. It was a beautiful island.
Just so beautiful enjoy !
Absolutely lovely. Enjoy!
⭐️💛⭐️
It's beautiful.
Wow!!!amazing....where is it located?😊
@@josephburgio9843 Is at the hotel Gennarino A Mare on the island of Ponza
This is one of the better homes I have seen, really impressed. 👍
Me too. I agree.
My mom’s hometown. ❤ We were just there in 2022.
We moved here in 2022. Does you mom still have family here? Did you enjoy your trip.
@@ouritalianadventures6190 Yes, my mom still has some family there.
@@ouritalianadventures6190 my mom has a cousin that lives in the apartments in the piazza. Our trip there was great and we had a local paesano take us around. It was great for my kids to see where their nonna grew up. Toronto “vinchiaturese” here! 🇨🇦❤️🇮🇹 I’ve been to Vinchiaturo 3x in my life, will return again soon.
@@dianacannon1039 That is so nice to hear. I'm glad you had a good time. We love it here.
Wow wonderful job guys, it looks great! Congrats on your persistence it paid off!! 🎉
Thanks so much! 😊 We need to get together for a drink and catch up soon.
💛🌟💛🌟💛
xoxoxo
Oh Wow!!!!...amazing view!!...enjoy😊
Thank you so much.
So looking from the front corner where the scaffolding is , the smaller attached building to the right is not yours? and the old ruin and the new gardens are hidden behind the house from that angle? the stone house to the left across the walkway is a neighbor.? About how many sq M is the house? I saw a picture of a garage door. Is that yours too? Looking great now. I didn't hate the old railings but the new ones will be much nicer.
Correct. The smaller house attached to the right of our house is our neighbors. The old ruin and the herb garden are behind the garage to the left of the house. Plus the other ruin where we want to do the kitchen is behind the house. The stone house across the street is also ours. We would also like to renovate that one but will be later. Yes, the brown garage door is also ours. The old railings weren't terrible but the bottoms were all rusted from cat pee and I really didn't like the red color either. Thanks for watching.
How rewarding beautiful garden
Thank you. It's been a labor of love.
you were so lucky to find a place with that feature. so cool.
Thank you. We are very happy here.
Love your vegetable garden!!❤
Thank you so much. It's been hard keeping it going in this heat.
Thank you :)
You're welcome!
This. Is. EPIC!
Thank you so much. I really like how this one came out with the music.
Excellent harvest, gentlemen!
Thanks Nancy, the garden has been rough in this heat. We finally got a little rain yesterday. It's been over 3 weeks without rain and in the high 90's.
Omg love it! Looks great! Makes us want to really live there lol! Boy do we miss being there and you guys 😘
We miss having you guys here. It was such a nice visit. You are welcome back any time.
Another great video! Enjoy “la vita bella”!
Thank you!! I really enjoyed the music I found for this one.
@@ouritalianadventures6190 Yes. Great music choice!
Love your videos! I hope you enjoyed the delicious looking lunch. Joy and peace to you both.
Thank you so much. Lunch was really good. Glad you enjoy the videos. I never know what to post sometimes. Waiting for the next renovation to start hopefully in Sept.
You guys are killing it😀👍🦘
Thanks so much. It's been so hot the last 3 weeks here in Italy.