Why I Retired To Italy and Should You?
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- Many people have asked me the question why I retired to Italy. The answer has a few different parts.
Italy is an extremely attractive option to retire in. In this video, I share the reasons why I retired to Italy and whether it is right for you. It all comes down to one’s lifestyle Choice. I unpack it all here!
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Thank you Alfredo for speaking of Italians as highly as you did. It made me smile and appreciate my own country even more than I Did before. I am so glad we made you feel at home.
Its a beautiful country full of beautiful people and we hope we can relate that to the world. We came for the lifestyle and your culture which is based on pleasure and beauty, but we stay because of the people.
Hello everyone… new subscriber here having discovered this channel only a few days ago. I moved to Italy from the UK 4-years ago while working in Rome, but after 2-years of being here, I fell in love with the place and retired here at age 53! I bought a small fixer-up home near Rieti, couldn’t believe my luck, a beautiful little medieval village castle set in the hills next to lake salto. Now I am the only foreigner to have ever lived in my village and because I am still learning to speak Italian, the language barrier remains a frustration for me but my Italian neighbours have been so incredibly warm and welcoming and I get a genuine sense that they are thrilled to have me here. The sense of community is like nothing I’ve ever experienced in my whole life. I agree with everything said in this video 😊 and the cost of living here is easily less than 1/4 of what I needed to survive in the UK, for sure I am not rich and I’ve made lifestyle changes to fund early retirement but one thing has become clear to me, non of my changes have felt like a compromise in my quality, enjoyment and appreciation of life and the new friendships and sense of “home” that I now feel.
So glad to hear you are well! Congratulations. That took guts! I understand the language issues completely! Chip
Thank you for sharing with us your a Blessed man no doubt. Italians are warm and friendly people.
I’m so with you on this one!😊 I’m thinking Italy too… love Sardinia
Does the Italians welcome African-American older female? Im looking to move abroad and so fascinated with Italy 🇮🇹 but I want my living experience as a middle aged black woman to be enjoyable!!
go an visit, regions are different @@antoinettecoletv
My mother was Italian. Came to U.S. with my father after WWII.
I never heard her mention anything about someone's wealth. Always saw her admiration for how one managed their religion, family, and career.
I enjoyed this video!
I have dual citizenship (US/Malta) and left America when I was 40. I lived and worked in Malta, but the cost of living and immigration made me decide to leave. I retired in Sicily and purchased an old liveable home that needs work for €9,000 (nine thousand). Since I am an EU citizen and have worked in an EU country and contributed enough taxes, my medical care is free. I love the safety, cost of living and life in my village. 🤗🇮🇹
Evelyn I am so glad to hear that. chip
Sounds awesome! Any tips about where to live?
@@MartineReed I settled on a central Sicilian village. I think that everyone has to decide for themselves where to live. I visited Palermo, Mussomeli and Agrigento before settling in San Cataldo. 😁
When you said..."Italy Is NOT a place where money comes first." That's what United States is missing....I Love the U.S. and always will. I was born and raised in Arizona. But at the age of 61 I am discouraged about my future because of the cost of houses, cost of living, crime, and the lack of connection with others. When I am friendly or attempt to speak to certain generations I get looked at like I am crazy. I would like to live in a country where the general spirit is that of integrity and community....
Got my juris sanguis citizenship several years ago and finally moved to southern Italy last year. The only question in my mind at this point is why in the world I didn't move sooner? Life has never been so good. Sure, Italy has its share of problems......but it DOESN'T have rampant crime, unsafe streets, insane "woke" culture, elevated cost of living, etc. etc. etc. My family has NEVER been happier.
Where can I learn about juris sanguis citizenship? Specifically, can I qualify and what I would need to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
If you have any Italian ancestor, you are entitled.
Search online for the newest information, published or updated in 2023. Make sure you understand all the implications, the pros (second passport, healthcare, etc.) and cons (Italian tax structure and how it applies to you. You have a choice of which country you pay taxes to, but you may have to file in both, depending) of becoming a dual citizen. Here is a link, but there are many others;
info@italiancitizenshipassistance.com
Good Luck!!
When in Italy one of my best moves ever was when I asked the waiter to serve me his favorite meal. Pasta and mussels in red sauce. I never would have chosen that, it is now my favorite. I love Italy.
Oh man, I’m 70 and am so jealous to hear about so many of the commenters who have done what Chris has. I’ve been to Italy 4 times and absolutely thought every time that I would love to live there! BUT I found the same kind of experiences here in the good ole USA in a very small town in the middle of nowhere Texas where I’m feeling like I’m still living in the 1960’s or 1970’s. I grew up in New York City and moved here from California. The people, slow pace, respectful children, low cost rent or land, everybody knows my name, low taxes and, of course, Medicare. We don’t have Italian food sadly but I am a very good cook and eat Italian 5 nights a week. Just wanted to point out that living inexpensively in America is possible as they are many, many small towns just like mine.
We are happy for you
What town is that?
Listen, If you are happy. That is really all that counts. Chip
We retired in Italy too, 15 years ago and never regretted it. Didn’t speak Italian when we first arrived, either but are more or less fluent now, enough for our everyday life and friendly contacts. I agree with everything said in this video
Thanks for watching. So happy for you
This is sad for the USA. My grandparents came to America from Italy in the 1920's for opportunity. They did well, as did their children (my dad and his siblings). Now I'm 60 with a $6000 medical deductible and $1,000 per month medical insurance bill and I'm healthy! It's all out of control here. But what's more out of control is the absolutely isolating world we are living in here. My neighbors barely talk to me. Two times a year when you meet at the mailbox! It's crazy. No one is friendly anymore. It's really a sad cultural reality. I was last in Italy in 2017 and really love it there. You've given me food for thought. I think my brother and his wife are set on spending half a year in Italy to start.
Australia is the same.....lots of Italians here (including my family) but this place has gone the same way as the US, Canada, etc.....unfriendly, completely unaffordable, more crime.........I'm eyeing Italy for retirement :)
GOSH..this brought tears in my eyes
Ive been living here in ITALY 4 23YEARS...it is home
So glad for your happiness
At 87 I realize that retirement in Italy was a thought I had and just never followed through. The two trips we took to Italy, one a Tauck tour on a sailboat along the Amalfi coast and a Perillo bus tour exposed us to the things you covered in the video. Being half Italian and having an affinity to the history and culture of Italy has caused me to realize what could have happened if I followed through.
There is no such a thing as being "Half Italian". Being Italian is NOT a Race. Being Italian is a Nationality and a way of life.
@@renatomacchi2195your remark seems mean spirited and uncalled-for. Fairly obviously the poster meant that they have one Italian parent. Put your energy to better use…
@@renatomacchi2195 well, aren't you just full of yourself. Be by quiet.
The good thing about all this is that you know it! Next time you have an opportunity to do something or learn something or see something.. do it. That will make you feel great! I wish you well. Chip
How did you like the Perillo tour? My husband and I are thinking of taking on next year
Chip, what a great video. The Mediterranean countries are much more focused on 'community' and feeling part of a community is really important as we get older. Your message is uplifting.
James, I am happy you enjoyed it.
Yes no community in usa usa sucks
I'm 40, born and raised in Italy (Naples)....but living in Austria which is not that far. Everything you described makes me miss Italy every single day. Austrians are very cold and private as people and have no sense of community, I hate it. but here I have 2 kids with my EX and can't really leave them (or bring them with me).
thanks for the video, I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of your retirement in Italy.
Thanks for your vlog and insights into living in Italy. We traveled to Italy from Australia every year since 2002. Last year we retired to Italy and now whilst in our 60s we're beginning our lives all over. We share many of the experiences you described. Our working careers involved 12 hour+ days so stepping into a slower pace of life has been good for us. Something the Italians have perfected. In Australia we'd be handed an invoice from a tradesperson on the spot. In Italy it can take months... people still trust each other. I'm interested in your Private Health Insurance, the cost you mentioned is much lower than what we pay. Maybe you cover this off somewhere? An emerging area of interest to us is co-housing in Italy for retired expats. Imagine a lovely villa divided into independent apartments where the resident community who share common interests fund all the services they need, gardener, housekeeper, possibly a nurse at some stage.. "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" style villa in Italy...La dolce vita!
I’m in!!! I think is a great idea
What a great idea!👏👏
Don't leave me behind!!
Yes, I think that would be a great idea too.
This may be a solution for some. Good Luck with that idea!
I can afford to be retired in the US financially, I can’t afford to be retired here mentally, emotionally or politically. Just escaping the gun violence would be enough. Plus, it’s where all my grandparents are from.
Joseph, ypu may qualify fir citizenship if you are interested I have a link...write me at info@thelaughingretirement.com Best Chip
Exactly.
I love Italy. Just spent two weeks there and the people were terrific. And the food, gelato, and coffee were even better. It's full of beautiful art, incredible architecture, and very warm people.
Food for thought indeed. I studied abroad in Firenze for a year in 1998, after having spent 3 years in college learning Italian - love of the language was the reason I went, but ended up absolutely in love with the people, the culture, and the landscape, too. I miss it terribly! I'm 54 now and the cost of healthcare here in the US is ridiculous and out of control, and we don't have a lot for retirement. I hadn't thought about this as an option... hmm.
Please, do not think...too long; act ...to be happy(er)!!! I am Canadian, happy to be and yet....it sounds BEAUTY-full! (makes me think!) ;) helene
My friend just do it ! I have lived in California for the past 37 years this place has gone down so incredibly I can't describe it. Just pack and go.!
You are right, but you can do even better. I am living in the very center of Velletri now, a town in the Roman Castles, 40 minutes train ride from Rome. Wonderful hills and mountain trails all around. A good train station connected to Rome. 25 minutes (train ride) from Ciampino airport, which has direct flights to NYC. Every service available (groceries, discount groceries, pizzerias, Italian end ethnic restaurants (even Indian) in walking distance. The rent is 400 Euros per month with a 4 + 4 years Italian style contract. 200 mq (2000 square feets) home, with 2 bathrooms and 5 rooms. There is a public hospital and countless private facilities and I don't need a car. Off course, if you need company better to look otherwise in places like Philippines, Thailand and so on. But if you came with a girlfriend or a wife, Europe is the best place to live.
Maxsszz, thanks for the comment. You are correct in everything you say. We started at 400 a month in rent and wanted a larger independent home. Great comment. Thanks Chip
in the Castelli Romani? Is it near Monte Porzio Catone, off the Via Casilina?
@@praisegod3768 Yes, is one of the Roman Castles. It's 30 miles south of Rome, at the end of Via dei Laghi, after Rocca di Papa and Nemi.
I was born in Velletri. Beautiful place. You should consider to buy a little car or a motorbike to explore around. You have the beach at less than 50km away, some wonderful volcanic lakes at 10km (Nemi, Albano), a mountain range with forests at 15km (Monti Lepini), a plateau where horses for the italian national horse team are trained (Pratoni del Vivaro) at 6km, in a chestnut tree forest that is also a mushroom paradise. All this in a place surrounded with wonderful little towns with over than 3000 years of history.
Couldn't agree more. Me and my family lived there for 7 years and just returned to USA about a year ago. I am struggling with the "reverse culture shock" here - and yes it is a thing. Prices of everything here, food, gas, rent, etc is ridiculous! Not to mention the rat race mentality! But the most important things that you touched on are the pace of life and the quality of the relationships there. Even after a year, I am still chatting with my Italian friends "back home" almost on a daily basis. Looking to retire in the next 10 years, and going "home" is the number one priority. Interested in learning where you settled down in - which region?
Sorry you are struggling and I hope you can return.. Chip
We live in Rieti province
For all those who are concerned about the level of health care in Italy, I would like to say that it is not that they are going to live in Rwanda; Italian hospital and specialty medicine in Italy is at the highest level and we have nothing to learn from the United States, while primary care medicine has some little gaps and delays in responding to patients: it used to be second in Europe, but today it needs to be revisited and improved.
Little gaps,I think it’s a bit more complicated the medical personnel is being attacked by angry patients .The emergency department is so overwhelmed 2/3 days wait for a room people actually passed away while waiting I lived it no doctors they are so underpaid it’s awful.
Chip and I both have to say that that is not our experience.
Hey everyone.... It's Kevin Burke!
I'm 38 yrs old now and i know i will not be able to retire or want to retire here in the US. So, i want and bought place in Spain this year. After i visited Spain i felt strong connection to the culture and the easy going life style and enjoyed the weather and everything. Also i realized that waiting until i retire to buy place won't be wise since i already see the movement of alot of Americans, Canadians, Brits, Germans, and Scandinavians who are on the move to Spain and Portugal and Italy.
Where in Spain are you?
@@gloriasaliba3395 Alicante
i also moved to Italy and you are right about everything you mentioned,my rent for 2 bedroom house is 250 a month,health care is free because i got my italian citizenship from my mom.Italy is a wonderful place to live in and explore
what part are you in?
Abruzzo
New subscriber here. My wife just dropped this idea on me a few weeks ago and I’m still processing. I was happily living here never thinking about leaving Oregon. She said that she’s getting her citizenship because her grandparents were Italian and she wants to move there. I was looking for reasons not to go, but watching this video with you, I am now thinking maybe she has something. Selling everything I’ve spent my entire life getting kinda freaks me out but maybe she’s not looney 😉
Thank you for posting
Dear Super Dave, listen carefully to your wife... I believe very much in gut instinct. I also believe that when we challenge ourselves, we become better people. I have an inexpensive group who can help your wife find her ancestry and get her citizenship should she qualify.. Let me know at info@thelaughingretirment if I can help. We also have a retirement event on the 25th of March with SS, Medicare, Retiring overseas, and finances in retirement all for $29.95. Live with Q&A at the end, recorded so you can watch later if you want/need to. Let me know. C
@@thelaughingretirement4714 I'm 72 and ready to move to Italy. My grandpa was from Genoa and would like to get my citizenship too. Can you help me please? I heard on the internet Piedmont was beautiful. My grandpa was born in a city in Sites but went to work in Genoa. I'd appreciate your help very much.
I have an inexpensive group who can help find her ancestry and get her citizenship should she qualify.. Let me know at info@thelaughingretirment if I can help.
Italy's wonderful ... we bought a house in Calabria 12 years ago and have enjoyed the treasured connections we've made with the people in our community. We're still splitting our time between California and Italy, but especially now, prices of everything except gas is much less than in California. I get free health care in Italy (thanks to my property investment business there) vs. $1K/month in California).
Hi, Super Savvy: Glad you are watching, and thanks for the info. True: living in Italy is less expensive, but of more importance to us, it has a better lifestyle. Chip
My husband is Italian; born and raised in Corigliano Calabro providence of Cosenza. He has all his family there. We plan to retire in Italy.
Taxes are much higher in Italy. You are paying for your healthcare through them. It isn't free.
@@davidlynch9049 Truth. Unless you are poor in retirement, it's expensive regarding their taxes on your savings/retirement. My brother in law has told me the high tax includes the healthcare cost for residents.
Did you have a hospitalization recently and what was your experience. Curious about the difference
We also left crazy-land and moved to Italy (it's so true about the dry cleaning person) we have store here we call the "Two Sisters" and if you forgot your money, you're still good to go and they don't care so much about the money as they do the relationship with you. Bravo
Thank you for watching. Chip
My wife and I have that project. We are borne and rised in Argentina with italian ancestors, but I havent choose a city yet. Thanks for your advices
We also retired in Italy (Trieste) and I echo everything this guy is saying. Today we went to our bar on the beach where we usually hang out, and the owner knew the name of our son who came to visit and whom the owner met only once a few days ago. Drinks? 10.5, but it became ten (that's for a cocktail, a glass of white wine and a soft drink). Yesterday in our favorite restaurant the waiter greeted us with a hug. Lavish dinner for four (first some fried fish, then four large appetizers incl. two phenomenal crudos, then swordfish pasta, then main fish course, then dolce, espresso, and limitless grappa - two bottles left on the table for self-service, plus 3 bottles of wine) - 350eur, which was immediately discounted to 280eur. Ah, forgot, each person got a demi-bottle of wine to take home!
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a wonderful meal and a wonderful time was had by all but I just want to say that that kind of meal is usually a birthday or special occasion for Italians. My wife's favorite all time wine cost 2.00 euros per bottle which she buys from an old vintner, who bottles it right from his big vat. Many would not think it was very good, but wine without chemicals is her idea of nectar of the Gods.
i'm only 32, but about a year ago my sister brought getting our dual citizenship in Italy. ever since then my plan has been to buy a home and eventually retire with my family to Italy. My sister has lived in italy but ive never been, but i just had a feeling it was the place i needed to end up. You're video just confirmed the feeling that i had! i'm so excited to continue working toward this goal.
Buona fortuna!
Let nothing stop you. Chip
This just what I needed to hear I visited on my 50th birthday as a gift to myself and fell in love with all things Italy and planning on moving there when I’m retired thanks for the information 🥂
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
I have concerns regarding the immigrant situation. The news reports all the unrest with militant immigrants . Before I get attacked, I want to point out that it’s a genuine concern. If you move all the people of any country into italy, it’s not italy anymore. Culture (as is outlined here) is a major component of a regions quality of life. I’m half Italian from my mothers side and I’ve been to Italy several times. Now that I’m retired, I often think I’d like to travel there and live for a year or two and see what it’s like, but worry about cultural climate.
You're not "half Italian",Being Italian is a Nationality and a way of life and not a Race. Either you are Italian by culture or you're not really an Italian.
@@renatomacchi2195 LOL. My father's side came to America in the 1600's from Britton. So yes. I'm half Italian.
Yes the situation is complicated with the immigrants .It’s getting worse daily they keep coming thousands at the time ,they are putting so much stress on the government and hospitals homelessness is prevalent in the big cities crime growing.
Great job Alfredo! Come also to Poland - live and people here are also great!!! 🎉
I fell in love with Italy as a teenage exchange student fifty years ago. I fell in love with Italy for all the reasons you mention. La vita e dolce in Italia!
Totally agree! Things are much too expensive for the average retiree in the USA! I’m heading to Italy or France for sure. Buying a property all cash so I can reduce monthly expenses overall. Cheap and nice property is available - not in Paris or Rome, but in other parts of these beautiful countries. Check it all out!! Get to know other Americans interested in living abroad via International Living webinars and in person seminars/events. I found many resources for real estate online in English or auto-translated. And there’s a cottage industry helping Brits and other English speakers relo to France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Latin America may also be an option. Trains and public transit it Europe is absolutely fantastic. Clean, fast, on time and easy.
I would recommend you to Stay away from France. they are about to fall apart.
Yup. Headed there too. Ancestry and the dream of slowing things down, eating, drinking and living well. Keys to a long happy life.
Glad to hear it, Angelo. Best of luck! Chip
I’ve so often heard that it can be frustrating to live in Italy because you need to “know someone” in order to get anything done. I’m happy to hear that you haven’t had to deal with that. Which area of the country do you live in?
WE live near Rieti and have made wonderful Italian friends. Chip
It's a stereotype, and stereotypes are based on half truths.
I mean, nepotism is a world issue, not only in Italy. Lets' say if you a retired you don't have such an issue too much because you don't have to deal with the world of work. Anyway, if you need something and you have a friend who has that "something" you need, it happens you came fisrt because you're a friend. This doesn't mean you cannot get what you need if you don't know anyone, you get it just later than the friend.
I visited Italy and absolutely fell in love with the Italian people
Benvenuti in Italia
HUGE CONGRATS! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you for posting
You are absolutely right!
I cant afford to retire in the UK. I will have to work until they carry me out on a gurney! I have looked at many countries but Italy looks the most friendly glorious people! Thank You for your video.
Thank you so so much! For sharing ☮️ ❤
🎉hank you fo🎉 posting. It’s very inspiring to hear of your retirement in Italy. I can’t wait for more of your videos!
I love this!
Thank you for this information. Well done!
My wife and I are planning our first ever trip to Europe she’s retired I’m closed to so this video comes with perfect timing thank you 🙏🏼
Best of luck!
Very helpful, thank you!
Great video. I and my wife are from southern Brazil (lots of german and italian immigration influences), she is an "oriundi", so in 2018 she got her Italy "citadinanza" recognized. I used to fly to some italian destinations (as a corporate jet pilot, until 2012) and always loved the experience. Even the people who work at the FBOs (fixed base operators) at the airports were usually kinder with foreigners. We could move in the future, too. Not yet a decision, but definitely one of our first options.
😎🍷🍕🇮🇪 🇧🇷
Love your video. Your sincerity really comes through. It was so refreshing.
Sounds great!
Just discovered your channel Chip, and this was the first video that popped up. Gotta say I love it, my wife and I visited Italy for about 10 days back in 2017 and LOVED it. Can't believe it's been 6 years ago already. We talk constantly of returning "soon" and one day I know we will. But of more importance is the idea of retiring there. Your video gives me hope, dreams, and inspiration to maybe do this. That, and the steadily devolving insanity of life here in the once good old USA. I honestly do not even recognize my own country anymore. Rampant crime and the tolerance of it by so-called authorities where we live (liberal hellhole Washington state) sky-high medical costs, everyday inflationary costs of basically everything. Just trying to survive retiring here would be a financial and social struggle, so why not try something radically different? Options outside the US are looking better every day!
Hi @sunnyskytravel4571,
Glad we could serve as inspiration. Hope you find the best retirement location for you. There are many options to consider, and you are right about thinking outside the box when it comes to creating a new life for the both of you. Good Luck
New to your channel. Thanks!!
Thank you so much for your words! thank you so much!
Excellent description of the lifestyle of living in Italy, very authentic !
just returned from Italy as a tourist but would like to explore the inland areas and by listening to Chip want to move there - well done
Thank you for watching
Excellent information and essentially my thoughts exactly on why I think Italy is at the top of my list! Thank you!!
It is right for basically anyone, anywhere. It is so Affordable, with no valid reason, and offers more than Anyplace in my humble opinion. So you are a good, lucid person, with correct recognition. Your words in this video bare that out precisely. Congrats to you on being a Winner in life. When you make good decisions you generally get rewarded. Enjoy Sir. God Bless.
Great video!
Hi Chip! So good to see you here, looking and sounding awesome as usual! ❤
My grandparents were born in Sicily, and my brother and I are working on our Italian citizenship right now.
Thanks so much Chip. My husband I just came back from our 2nd trip to Italy in ten years. We are about to retire. What a thoughtful discussion you've provided. You have sparked a true interest as we absolutely love where we live here, in the hills of Northern California, but the idea of a simpler, more affordable lifestyle is enticing. Thanks so much.
thank you for your video.
I am a spaniard naturalized American citizen. I love my native country but Healthcare there is not what Americans are used too. It is rationed in Spain if you get national Healthcare. Waiting lists are long to see a doctor and to get diagnostic tests. Particularly if you choose to live in a small to medium sized town. Lots to consider before you decide to move
Wonderful way of presenting the case. You are a marvellous communicator.
This sounds awesome, happy for you, all the best!
If you can go to Italia with enough money you are golden, especially in the south! The most important thing is learning the language or dialect of the area you want to move too. I am 48 and live and work in Stamford ,Connecticut,just outside of NYC metro area. I am counting the days down too when i have enough saved to move to the place my people left 100 years ago, Benevento and Salerno. When the south was going through very tough times. Greedy landowners, invasions,earthquakes,wars, northern aggression were all some reasons almost half of the south migrated too and came back or immigrated and stayed for good. Mainly to Argentina,Brazil America,Canada and Australia . Italia is much different today, now migrants try to get in not leave .. This is all good informative advice. Thank you , grazie !
Thank you. I just found this channel. I keep looking at properties for sale.
Intresting, thank you!
The move to Italy is back on! Thank you!
Wonderful video!
Great video! Spot on ! I believe we are losing that connection here in the US . Some places still have it in small communities but it is very rare.
I like the way you talk - your voice is soothing and you're so well spoken. Thanks for the insight!
Great video - very inspiring thanks 🙏
What a great video. Thank you for posting it and I’m so happy I found it much blessings to you.
I agree with your assessment of the financial advantage of retiring in Italy. I retired in in 2019 because I knew I could never enjoy the same quality of life in the Bay Area. I loved the Bay Area but I would never afford to buy it rent once I was no longer getting a paycheck. I do miss the diversity of people and food as well as the cool weather of San Francisco but that is what yearly visits are for.
After living in SF and Marin for 30 years, I am glad I left the hell hole 10 years ago.
I get it. We are glad we left, too. Chip
Thank you
I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m about 15 years from even considering retirement, and everything you’ve said already points to the need to leave America with its sole focus on the almighty dollar. I’m watching, keep it coming!
Thank you!
Thanks for the reply & insight Chip! I’ll look into these areas & Reiti
Great presentation.
Glad you like Italy
Really informative video
Great insight! I came to the same conclusion😀👍
Greetings from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 adore all aspects of the Italian culture have travelled to Italy numerous times I’m keen to travel to Puglia next year
Thanks so much 🙏, Every word is music to my ears! See you around , hopefully soon!😊
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊thanks for watching!
Thank you 🎉❤
Joyce, thank you for watching! Chip
Nice video as always Chip. Thank you for all your help and encouragement in the past. I wish you all the best in the new year. Bill
Thanks Bill. Chip
Thank you - this was really helpful! Appreciate your sharing.
Rachel, it is my pleasure, I am glad you liked it. Chip
Chip,
You popped up on my suggested videos and gosh darn, this was just what I was looking for.
Convincing the wife is key.
Thank you for a great video! I’m certainly considering Italy for my retirement. I was lucky enough to have lived in Italy from 1987-1990. It was incredible.
Glad it was helpful!
Happy for you
Thanks Andrew
Well done
You can eat anytime you want in Spain. People eat at ten at night but that doesn't mean you can't eat earlier.
Italy is by far my favourite country outside of Australia
Thanks for the information. Yes the US is expensive to live in, yes it's money first but it's where my roots are. My kids are, and my grandkids are. I worked until 64 and saved enough for a good retirement. But I wish you and your wife the best in Italy.
I love your description and your point of view on different things. I subscribed. Thank you 🙏
Donny, I am glad you like the channel. Please check out our financial info as well. Chip
Love your videos and great information, we’re looking to retire abroad as well. We love Italy as well
Great to find you Chip. Thanks for the heads up! Which village have you settled in? I grew up in South Africa but my Swiss - Italian roots are calling.