I love Rome too! There are just so many incredible places in Italy and many people decide to visit the usual 5 or so places but it's a shame because there is so much more to see! You truly need a lifetime to explore all of Italy and everything it has to offer!

Yes I agree with you.... It's just hard to judge a tradition that's been going on for a long time but when I was there they did say that they do release them into the wild after evert festival.

Never heard of it but I should def check it out!

Campo is such a stunning place! That's so cool that you have family from the region!

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I love Chieti!!!

Stay tuned for more at the end of this year from Abruzzo!

I've heard that there is like a "shine" on the really artificially processed gelatos haha I'm not entirely sure if this is true but I'm lucky that I know a few reliable spots around where I frequently travel to in Abruzzo that make freshly made gelato each morning :)

@@JoeClement I wouldn't know if you can spot artificial icecream just by looking at it but the difference in flavour is difficult to miss, so asking to sample some gelato should be sufficient. Btw, you can make gelato every morning and still use artificial flavours, powdered milk etc Icecream selling bars in italy have suppliers that carry those sort of artificial icecream bases too, if so inclined. It's more about the quality of ingredients than the mere freshness.

I have heard to stay away from the bright colors, as those are the artificial gelato.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you!!!

what a place to retire!!!!

Thanks for watching! :)

Thanks! I love Abruzzo and I'm trying to encourage others to go to some of the less travelled areas of Italy because there is so much else to see. Enjoy your trip!

most of the locations are in the bottom left corner during the video!!! :)

@@JoeClement only a few!

Happy that you like it!

You are in for such a treat! There is nothing better than having some local arosticini and having some of the great wines from the area. Enjoy your trip and visiting family :)

you really do it's one of my favourite places on earth!

Thanks! Where do you plan on visiting?

@@JoeClement They are all appealing, but I think I would start with Screaming Heads. I thank you for your hard work and creativity in producing this video.

@@davidmcgee6258 Thanks I appreciate the kind words!

Thank you!!!!! 😀

I honestly can't remember exactly the name of the beach but it was slightly north of the Torre del Cerrano and I believe in the video it says the name of the beach on the left side corner as well! Hope that helps!

Thanks! 😄

This is true.... I did want to explore the real Cuba during this trip but it wasn't the right time being with my family. I did speak to some of the locals off camera about some of their struggles and that was quite eye opening. I hope to go back one day and document more of the real side of Cuba.

I mostly fly in the middle of the countryside nowhere near any airport so I haven't run into any issues... They do have the same rules as where I'm from(Canada) so I would just be careful and use common sense when flying.

@@JoeClement thank you

Loreto Aprutino! I will make sure to do this in future videos

Even thought the snake festival was a culture shock I definitely recommend going if you can haha

Never been in Northern Italy and I don't want to suggest places that I've never experienced for myself

One of the best villages in Abruzzo!

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