Hi guys. We found your channel about a week ago and we have just finished binge-watching all your episodes. We love your videos, your attitude to life, and that you took the leap to move to Sicily. We are moving to Sicily in October, and these videos provide such great inspiration. Keep doing what you are doing! You are a brilliant example of what is possible when you follow your dreams and take the leap. Thank you 🙂
Hi Beth and Brian, my name is Giovanni and I am a dual national of Sicily and Belgium and I live in Brussels. I saw your youtubes by chance. Now I look forward to them every week. I was surprised that US citizens are settling to live in Sicily, when in fact the opposite is more natural. I am originally from Modica and I go there quite often. What you are doing is good. I’m waiting yr next post.
Thanks, Giovanni. People are leaving the US and droves. It’s a great place to make money but not such a great place to just enjoy your life. It’s expensive, politics are crazy… I dunno. But Sicily tics a lot of boxes and there are LOTS of Americans here in Sicily now 😊
Funny thing about carrube (don’t know how to spell it - see 7:50 minutes in). My Sicilian grandfather would pulverize a small amount and add it to the wine we made in the fall each year. It gave the wine a very distinctive flavor. We made homemade wine until he passed. Even as a child growing up in New York City I was allowed to drink wine with dinner. How I miss those days. Thank you for sharing your videos from Sicily. Love them. Ciao,
Thanks for watching 😊 And that’s really interesting on the wine. It definitely has a very distinct flavor. I love it alone but I’ve had it with other things like honey and I’m not a huge fan. Would love to try it wine though- I bet that chocolate flavor would be really interesting. I’m glad you got to have that experience with your grandfather 😊
you guys have the best chanel on youtube! I was in Noto in April and hope to be back next spring with my Granddaughter, I hope we can meet you two and have pranzo or qualcosa. Glad you switched to Wedesday. Keep them comming! Thank You!!
I am based in the Boston area and thoroughly enjoy your videos. My family and I love Italy, I'd love to spend a portion of my retirement over there. Thank you so much for sharing a glimpse of your life, much appreciated. We are going to visit Italy later this year. Would love to say hello if we make it to Sicily. Wish you both the very best and thanks again for sharing. Ciao!!
I really enjoy the different beaches and little towns you are traveling around too. I bring up a map of Sicily so that I can see where you’re referring to. I love learning everything I can about the South Eastern section of Sicily. La Vita Bella 💙
😊have you already been to Lampedusa? Sicilian island but closer to the African continent! its beaches are wonderful! despite being very small, there is also an airport! 😊
@@beeseurotravel before you go book the boat that takes you to "SPIAGGIA DEI CONIGLI" because places are limited and you have to book online, I assure you that you will fall in love with it! Tiny fishermen's island with beautiful beaches and a fabulous sea! 🥰😍
Nice video - good to see you happy and enjoying your life in sicily but what about the water - quite a serious problem that would worry me living there
No water problems where we are but there are definitely problems on the island. Still, it is only one year and in the 90’s there was actually a period worse than this. I think the news likes to focus on doom and gloom but bet you didn’t hear about this: www.euronews.com/green/2024/08/02/hidden-water-reserve-twice-the-size-of-loch-ness-discovered-in-drought-stricken-sicily#:~:text=A%20huge%20reserve%20of%20fresh,2%2C500%20metres%20below%20the%20surface.
Hello! I have a couple of questions . You drove your car from France.. right?- did you buy it in Europe… re-register in Sicily? Do you run across American-Canadian- European single older women traveling… or only couples ? I’m traveling to Calabria & Sicily next spring 2025, and plan on renting a place inside a town (love Noto so far)… not in the country-side … (like you2, cause you’re a couple) and watching you has given me a realistic dose of reality. I plan on riding a bicycle… but wondered about Vespa’s… Dangerous? Allora… my Italian is minimal..,. But I’m use to traveling solo sono…I’m an artist, outgoing… and if you have any time to write me back… brava… be well… love the electric bike..
It all depends on where you go. Sicily is incredibly diverse. Palermo is mad. Wonderful but mad. Especially for driving and there is no way I’d ride a bike there. Catania is pretty crazy, too. We love the SE though. Siracusa is a really nice small city and we are spending more and more time there. I don’t think you can go wrong with the SE. Lots of small villages, friendly, helpful people and a very chill vibe. Lots of Vespas AND bikes here. We know a single American woman in her 60’s who lives 45 minutes away in Ispica and she is as happy as a clam. Noto is a great place to spend a day or two but for a long stay I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s pretty touristic.
Love your videos, B&B! There's a lot of confusing information online about the đrout situation in southern Sicily. Are you finding yourselves subject to water restrictions?
Where we are there is no water problem but there are places where wells are running dry and lots of restrictions have been put in place. A massive new water source has been discovered under Palazzolo that is twice the size of Loch Ness and that should ease a lot of problems moving forward… but it is a problem and probably always will be.
Sorry if we weren’t specific. It’s in Palazzolo Acreide and is very intimate. Maybe 400 seats? I would really like to visit the theater in Taormina. It looks amazing 😍
You guys look great! I never tire of your backyard or seeing your property, in general. I love the countryside. Sure appreciate this video, though, and others like it. This video was as though you were hosts getting ready for the festivities of a large broadcast event 😊 …was watching intently to see what you would be showing. Your videos are the best! Shows the absolute true culture of Sicily. Magnífico! Can’t thank you enough for sharing! ~Lynette
@@beeseurotravel I may, but I know my son will for sure, he is half Sicilian and has Many family members in Palermo Sicily where his dad was born and his grandparents. He's a marine pilot and has been to Rome, sure he is planning a trip😊 in the future. Funny I was speaking with him last year about how many people are buying places there because you can get a good deal, so one day I may be visiting him there with his 3 girls, that would be cool. For now, I'm busy with a place in Florida and a place in New York, but you guys are doing great, all the best to you. He doesn't watch his mom on RU-vid because he's a better cook then me, lol! But I am going to tell him to go watch your channel, he would like to see what you are doing, it's very interesting. Thanks again and look forward to watching you renovate your home. Also, my Husbands' family is from Naples and My Dad as well, we are going to try and apply for dual citizenship. It would be great. Let me know if you guys did since you live there and is it difficult? My sister-in-law started the paperwork process, but It's very early in her process. If you get a chance, I would love to know.😊
