HOW I MOVED TO POSITANO, ITALY at 24 | The Positano Diaries EP 79 

You don't have to be young to get up and move. At 63, I moved to Guatemala for a couple of years. When I had to return to the US, I naturally went back to the town I had lived in prior to going to Guatemala. At 70 , I decided it was time for something new. I moved to Hawaii. Yes, I'm single, so I move wherever I want, when I want. Always keep your winged slippers handy.

This is important. Go where your heart calls you and don't ever just accept where birth dropped you.

The universe kept telling you that your heart belongs in Positano

When I was in High School, my dad was offered a job in Italy. I threw such a fit the family didn't move because I didn't want to miss my senior year of HS. Nothing special happened that year and I have never traveled to Europe. I look back and am so sad I was a short sighted teenager. Take your advantage of your opportunities!

I did It too. I moved to Rome in the seventies fell in love and now Am a grandma.

I am 74 i regret not moving to Italy, 50 years ago. I love Italy.

Nicki, this episode really fascinated me, life is made up of small coincidences that can drastically change the course. Kudos for your determination to make bold choices, in the end you were rewarded with a beautiful outcome that you absolutely deserve. Thank you for sharing with us the story of your youth and how your beautiful family was formed with Carlo, so romantic, God bless you 💚💚

I am only 19 years old, and unhappily thinking about my future to come. I still live in my home country and can really feel the pressure of staying and contribute to the society but at the same time wanting to follow the advice to follow my dreams. This is EXTREMELY inspiring and brings my hope and braveness back! Thank you! It made me cry 😊

No amount of money earned can replace the little piece of heaven you have found. 🌈

When I was in my thirties, I desperately wanted to live in France. (I’m Canadian.) I was, and still am, married, with two children in school. I didn’t want to end up at sixty never having done it. It took some doing, but we ended up living in Provence, where I home-schooled my children. I’m over sixty now, and have that wonderful experience to call my own. I’m so glad I never gave up on my dream. It is a highlight of my life.

Your journey was so beautiful to listen to and inspiring!!

You're a great storytelling, Nicki. I'm happy you found happiness in Positano. Italy is really beautiful.

I’m a Dad back home. My daughter moved to Los Angeles 11 years ago she was 19. LA is a very long way and very different from Michigan. Every year she finds new opportunities and is a little more successful. She is strong, determined, independent, assertive, and very tough. I am so very proud of her. And I miss her so much. Not having her nearby leaves such a big hole. But we raised her to be independent to live her life as she wants. She has my total support.

You are the perfect example of: " What you think you become, what you feel you attract, what you imagine you create" It was same for me at 20 I knew I didn't want to live England, went to a Greek island for a working holiday summer, met my husband, had the most wonderful time, loved Greece!!🏝️☀️ Joined him later in Vienna to finish his Uni studies and I managed to work at the UN headquarters there. Thereafter the last 35 yrs we settled in Greece.

Your channel is a hidden treasure. ❤️ Your story is really inspiring and truly encourage those who are indecisive and undetermined!

I loved this! When I was 10, my dad had to work in Paris for 8 weeks. My parents decided to take my sister and I. It was a pivitol experience in my life. I knew i wanted to go to school in Paris someday...but someday came and I didn't pursue that dream sadly. I always wanted to speak French and no matter how I tried, it just didn't happen. I had a great life but wanted to do something different, so 8 years ago I became a travel advisor. I just recently started taking French class (during covid). I may not live in Paris but am planning to live in Europe somewhere. Yo were brave and your dreams came true. Inspiring!

Really Charming story I see why you were attracted to Carlo from the beginning He was a handsome young guy and he still is. He seems like a kind soul. Your destiny led you to a happy life. BRAVO

Three years a ago I moved myself and four dogs from the UK to a small Bulgarian farm, I didn't want any more 'what if' moments in my life. Every one thinks how brave I am to have done it, nothing brave at all, just a determination to live a better life.

I think you officially moved to Positano when you were 12. It looks like you fell in love and in your heart it became your home❤

Your story is utterly gorgeous and inspirational. I did the exact same thing and told myself in 2008 “if you never move overseas, will you regret it?” The answer was yes and with just 2 months planning I moved across the world. 13 years, 100 countries visited and 5 lived in later, I watched your video with the biggest smile on my face thinking “I did it! I really did it”.

I grew up in South Africa. Moved alone to UAE at 24 years old and now at 36 years old I live in Italy. The world is our playground 🌼

This was so inspiring. No regrets, just go for it. Big or small: At the very best, everything falls into place and works out. At the very least, you've tried, and that alone can go a very long way. Thank you for sharing your story.

This was delightful! You think it was a filler b/c of bad weather, but it's gotten so many views because- YOU ARE A WONDERFUL STORYTELLER....and it's full of serendipity. It was meant to be.

You not officially ever "moving" there is how you know it was where you were meant to be. There was always a reason for you to stay. How beautiful 🥰

It really sounds like it was written in the stars! It just had to happen and Carlo was also part of the plan for you! I would never go back to Montreal, not because I don't love my native city (oh but I truly don't miss the snow!),, but because Italy was in my blood since I could remember and where I made my home! You certainly would have had a different (better??) life if you hadn't stayed in Positano, but you wouldn't have had Carlo, Skye, Holly, the kitty, the chickens, the vegetables, your 500 steps, the breathtaking views and all you've learned through Carlo's family's traditions, which to me is the most beautiful gift! I'm glad you stayed and even more glad you've decided to share your life with us through your videos. Un abbraccio!💞

It feels like Positano lured you in at a young age and you are home there as well. Carlo felt it as well. He fell in love with an English rose. You can say you have no regrets and that's terrific. You inspire everyone with your diaries. Thank you.

Your experience (at 24) is incredible but the following has little to do with that as you will read: During my first trip to Europe in 1970 (yes, 50+ years ago !) I and a friend, quite by accident, stumbled upon Positano. Also, by sheer accident, we came upon the recently opened Hotel Il San Pietro. Again, by accident, upon entering the lobby we met Carlo Cinque who owned the hotel. He was incredibly gracious and generous. He provided us with separate rooms with balconies overlooking the sea. Truly beautiful. He also invited us on the very first night into his private apartment which was the genesis for the hotel as well as inviting us back to have breakfast the next morning. I'll never forget the fresh goat's milk. And then we joined him and about 10 of his friends for dinner. To my left was a fashion photographer from London and to my right was a sister or cousin of Gianni Agnelli. That was followed by all of us going to the terrace to watch a fireworks display. I asked Mr. Cinque where we could go and dance. He said he would have a staff member drive us to and pick us up from Buca Di Bacco where they closed when the last patron left. There's more but to say it was an incredible and surreal experience would be an understatement. Oh, I almost forgot to mention what we were charged for our rooms. It was $10 a night. Yes, Ten Dollars. Unbelievable but true.

I just burst into tears. Don't ask me why or how? I don't even know myself. Btw, your channel is growing drastically which is awesome.

I cried watching this...thank you....I am glad it rained & you sat down & told your story ....and at the end gave advice, it inspired me and made me feel better about a life changing decision I have made, not as a young person but quite old! I love your channel.

How serendipitous that the car stopped and asked if you knew someone to work in the gallery! Life is grand!

This vlog was like a warm blanket for my heart!!.

Living in New Zealand this is truly a young woman's wholesome dream come true. Then till now, thank you for sharing medicine of your life to those who may or may not have their version of paradise. Cu Ana

This thing we're going through at the moment is a lesson in seizing the day.

I moved to Florence, Italy this past year and I am 24, so watching this was incredibly insightful! I love the vintage photos of you working on sets!

I felt I lived through your life-and I got goosebumps just listening 😍 and it’s like a novel😍😍😍 This is soo inspiring! Best way to enjoy life is take some risks make sure later you wouldn’t have to say, ‘I regret not doing that!’

Rain is LIFE!!! I love the rain..

Great video! Normally I get a little bored when someone talks about their life. You are a lovely story teller and I thoroughly enjoyed how you came to be in Positano! Keep up the great vlogs! You are a wonderful ambassador for the Amalia coast.

What a beautiful story. It’s amazing how life has a way of taking us in a different direction and small decisions change the course of our lives.

You did a wonderful job telling your story. It’s hard to put years into so few words.

Such a beautiful and inspiring life story, thank you! On a personal note my husband and I have a plan to visit the Amalfi Coast for our belated 25th Wedding Anniversary.

Nicki.. Your video made me cry .. And that is the absolute truth .. I retired in June of last year (2020) .. And it has always been my dream once I retired to live by the sea .. And you are so right .. At some point a person has to stop saying or dreaming and make it a reality in life .. Right now .. I may not be able to retire and live by the sea .. But I have so much freedom now that I didn't have before .. And love being able to spend time with my family .. Wishing you and Carlos and Sky much success for "2021" .. Thank you for sharing !

First time my mother took me and two of my brothers to Italy, I was aged 11. Six weeks of beach everyday. Playing with our cousins. We cried like babies when we had to come home to England. It was like the end of the world. Lol 👍❤️👍

Having an inner debate to go back to Italy after ten months in Rome and then coming back home.... I was definitely meant to see this video- there is no place like home but there are no places like in Italy. So thank you!! It was such a lovely story time and it really makes me think about it again! ❤️

Great story Nicki. One of the great advantages of being single is you really are free to pursue your dreams. And like you, I've done it with a faithful little dog by my side.

I love how you are encouraging people to live their dreams! I’m so inspired now! I’m 49 and am itching to do something exciting now that my children are almost all grown up!! 👌🏼💜

You made the right choice! What a beautiful life you have. After a difficult breakup, in 1989 at the age of 27, I moved to Athens, Greece. My roommate had joined the foreign service and worked at the Embassy. That led to the most amazing 5 years in Greece, working there and visiting so many beautiful places and islands. I’m not Greek but I feel like I am a little now. The Greek people were so warm and welcoming. The scenery, history, food! From Ohio.

Age 12 and 13 was your first visits. So nice to have stayed friends with the two guys that moved away to France and Florida. Very good friendships.

It was my dream but did not work out for me... I left with a lot of pain in my heart .. I still love Italy and its good hearted people... I still wish to live there someday... but for now.. I am at peace where I am .... watching your videos fill me with joy as they are the reincarnation of my dream “someone did it... and I will too.. someday.. a happy day” 💕🌸🌿

One of my favourite, getaway channels. 🥰

What a wonderful vlog on your journey! Very inspiring, even for a 70 year old like myself! Thanks, Nicki💕

Thank you! I needed to hear that message today ❤

Congratulations on 100k!!!

Aaaawww, so beautiful. Life always works out as long as we follow our hearts, I hope. You and Carlo make a beautiful couple.

Your story gives me hope, I have always dreamed about moving to England and is probably going to be hard since I live in Brazil and the world is what it is right now but the dream is still alive more than ever. I'll be 24 next month about the age I thought my life would be sorted but the only thing I got is this dream and a hope for a better tomorrow.

What a lovely, love story. You never know where your life and your heart will lead you.

Loved hearing your story!❤

Dear Nicki you're truly an inspiration to us all- as a mother, RU-vidr, wife, believer, and an amazing person. Thank you for allowing us to see and be a part of your beautiful life. Warm greetings from Kathmandu, Nepal🇳🇵🙏

Lovely story, some things are just meant to be, after being divorced for 4 years I met up with an old school friend, he was in the process of getting divorced too. Within a year we moved from Yorkshire down to Lincolnshire bought a small holding. 34 years later and having our own son we are still here, both retired growinh our own fruit and veg, 6 chicken and a dog. Never got married but still as happy the day we moved here. It was all meant to be!!! X

Love the story. Thanks for sharing

❤ Absolutely loved hearing this story of your life and seeing pictures of that time!

What a beautiful story to listen to, it looks gorgeous to live there, watching from Edinburgh Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Nicki, when you finish your book you must write your biography. Your photographs are so beautiful and the stories of your life interesting..

Love this!

Love your story Nicki! Living with no regrets is key! 😍

“Are you going to regret it if you don’t do it?” That’s exactly what I was thinking in 1999 so I moved to NY......🤣And never have to think about what could have happened! Thank you for sharing your story.....❤️

My partner is Italian, from Milano. His family had a monstrous 60's summer house in a village above Lake Maggiore, where we would come very summer for a week or two. (Only summer, the place was completely unheatable so it got closed down from October until May!). One summer after I decided I didn't want to work any more we loaded up the Fiat Panda with the intention of driving to the Balkans and points east. W stopped at the holiday house for a few days. One day, walking down to the lake for a swim we passes a gate with a sign "vendesi". Mostly, houses round here cost a lot of money because Switzerland, but we called the number of the agent out of curiosity, who arrived within 20 minutes and unlocked the gate. We made a ridiculously low offer that afternoon, which to everyone's surprise was accepted. We never got to the Balkans....no regrets at all. I love it here.

This is was so amazing to watch!! I love your channel!

loved this!

(Moira Ashton) Thank you Nicki, that was so interesting, lovely to see pics of all those years ago, We did similar at the other end of our lives! We retired to Andalucia, in 2007 to a little town called Orgiva! One hour South of Granada, sadly my lovely husband died 2 years ago on the 1st of February, but we had over 11 happy years here, I have been here over 13 yrs now, and have so many good friends here, It's definitely my home, but like everyone else haven't seen family because of the wretched Covid. If you want to do something - go for it!!! No regrets.. 💕💗💓

What a lovely story, I'm my 60s now do you think I could find someone as good looking as Carlo? Ha, ha, ha. Everything about Positioning looks so beautiful, one day before I leave this world I would love to visit Italy.

Thanks Nicki, loved hearing your journey to Positano and Carlo!

I loved this, thank you!!!

Hi Nick and Carlo, Really nice story, you look so happy which is important. Would be nice for Carlo to do a short story next time!!! Keep up your lovely vlogs. Ian from Cornwall UK

Video request: pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a baby/young child in Italy. Can you tell the story of Skye?

This was fantastic, Nicki! 💜

Thank you for sharing!!

Thank you for telling your story. I decided at 21 I wanted to try living and working abroad. I ended up in various parts of Spain for 2 years, best years ever and I have no regrets although at the time (early 90’s) so many people tried to put me off! I always say to my kids the world is out there waiting for you, when your old enough fo see it ❣️

I'm moving to Italy after living in Sweden for 11 years. Thanks for re-enforcing my decision :)

This is such a beautiful story. Your life sounds like a true dream!! Thank you for sharing :)

I am totally in love with your story! Such an inspiration!! Blessings 💞

Thank you for sharing your story. You are my current vacation getaway. I am hooked on all of your videos. Please keeping sharing. I especially enjoy your day to day tasks...your mundane shopping excursion was one of my favorites. Thank you again🙏❤️

That's a great story Nicki, it just proves that a happy life happens when you don't plan too much and just follow your dreams and your heart 🤗

Thank you for sharing!

Sage advice! A wonderful adventure- thank you for sharing!

Life’s too short for regrets. Likewise, I have moved around without worrying about the ‘what if’s’. Stay safe, Happy New Year to all in Positano.

Btw my father was also bewildered by my decision and asked me if I am sure this is what I want and said don't let your heart rule your head! But I knew my heart and my head were both still in the right place! 😆

Thanks Nicki, you are such a beautiful speaker, and I completely agree with you. A life if no regrets is the one to go for.

Thank you for sharing your story💗

You are an inspiration my dear!! In EVERY sense of the word!!! We end up where we are meant to be, I believe that! 🙏

I lived in Milan and Liguria for a few years back in the early 1980's. It was really good for me, I loved learning the language and wished I'd stayed, but had to return to England due to family reasons. I really enjoyed this... it triggered happy memories. I am pleased life is treating you both kindly. Stay blessed and happy. xxx

Thank you. A very moving video.

Loved this vid!! Thank you for sharing your journey!!!

Wow Nicki, I have been following you for years now. I usually don not like to interact. But this video was amazing. It reminded me of my story when I moved to USA in 1999. You are talented and with a beautiful family. We chatted long time ago. Keep doing what you are doing and as we say here: YOU DO YOU.

I moved when I was 19 yrs. old to Florida from South Side of Chicago. Now being 40. I live in one of the nicest areas in my town. I remember driving down the road when I was 19 & I said I will live on this road on the water side one day. (My family was poor and I grew up poor.) I remember someone laughing at me and telling me I'll never have that. I actually have that house on the riverside. But, I'm ready for different things. I'm just trying to figure out what direction to go. Thanks for the beautiful story Nicki. ❤️

My heart is in italy ❤️ What a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing!

i melted when i see you and carlo during the new year's eve...awww...

(IsobelJobe) Did a similar thing when I was 20. Tired of working in London, got a job as an au pair to learn Italian. Came home and couldn’t settle, so got a job as a travel rep and my first job was in Sorrento, it started me off on a world wide adventure of working all over Europe, only stopping to get married and have our son. I was then invited back to the same organisation to work free lance on worldwide events and conferences. Such an exciting life, and all because I needed an adventure and had a dream to travel. If you want to do it, and you can, then go for it! I have years of happy memories to show for it. All you need is the spirit of adventure! Thanks for sharing your story, and keep up the good work.

What a beautiful, beautiful story! ❤️😍

So inspiring. Thank you

this is goals right now. Glad you were able to make italy your "home"