Canadian Living in Italy (TOP 5 CULTURE SHOCKS)

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Amber lives in Solofra, Italy with her husband Stefano where together they practice living a more conscious and sustainable lifestyle. When I’m not inspiring others to live more sustainably, you’ll find me making lists, planning and designing the homestead of my dreams, experimenting with new plant-based recipes, watering my plants, practicing my Italian and helping my clients build the small business of their dreams (through The CTRL Lab).
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[@charloote681]

I am also a Canadian living in Italy since almost a year and i agree 100% with everything you said! 😅 Thank you for the video! 😊

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Haha, many more to come! Italy really is another dimension for us Canadians, so I'm excited to share my experiences here. (Most of which you can probably relate to as a Canadian as well!) Where are you from (in Canada)? Do you have Italian heritage?

[@PastorVaughn]

My wife and I were planning a trip to Italy last year to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Then the whole pandemic think hit. I hope we can make it one day. Congrats!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Wow! That’s incredible! 20 years?! Congrats! 🥳 Italy will be here when it’s all over. And it will definitely need the tourism to help recover economically 🧡 Which cities were on your itinerary?

[@PastorVaughn]

We were in the midst of deciding if we'd spend the whole time in Rome or visit other cities as well.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

@@PastorVaughn Oh, you gotta see other cities! 😍 Honestly, I think you should experience the south.. It’s another world!

[@andrewberselli2133]

As an Italian living in Canada, I really appreciate this video. Visit Emilia Romagna, the best food is there.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Still haven’t made it there yet! But I’d love to 😍 Any one particular place or restaurant you would recommend?

[@andrewberselli2133]

@@TheModernHippieProject Here some options where to eat in Bologna. www.ristorantelarcimboldo.it/ located in Via ( it means Rue) Galliera 34 . The Menu shows the prices facebook.com/pages/category/Italian-Restaurant/Ristorante-da-Silvio-776636112346649/ Da Silvio is located in Via San Petronio Vecchio 34/d www.trattoriameloncello.it/ located in Via Saragozza 240/a Those are very good for typical main corse like tagliatelle al ragu' (don't say ragu' bolognese, there is no such thing, just ragu' and they know). And they have also tortellini in brodo (broth) and lasagne that you probably have never tasted before. It is located in downtown (called "centro") For the dinner or after, there is www.cantinabentivoglio.it/en/ with nice Jazz music - Via Mascarella, 4/, very nice "Cantina"

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Ah! So, I have an added layer of difficulty when dining in Italy: I’m a vegetarian 🌱🤣 So although I can usually find something on the menu (pasta con pomodoro), unfortunately I doubt I will be able to try the dishes you speak so highly of ☹️ I think subscribers and viewers will appreciate a lot of those recommended dishes (and I can always see if they offer veggie alternatives). Thank you very much for taking the time to share ❤️

[@masterjunky863]

@@TheModernHippieProject Every italian says the best food is in his own region 😂

[@TheModernHippieProject]

@@masterjunky863 Hahaha. You’re not wrong! 🤣🙌🏻

[@murvo]

As a Canadian who lived in Rome for 6 months I was shocked at stolen/counterfeit merchandise being sold on blankets on the sidewalks, the traffic laws are completely ignored, people park triple and quadruple deep, thievery and pickpockets just everywhere. I had a good time but you could not relax in public and must be aware at all times.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Even outside of Rome! My husband is always on “watch”, and takes lots of precautions with our home and personal safety. Being Canadian, I feel grateful Ive never really had to carry that kind of mental load! It’s stressful and exhausting 🥵

[@SarahNorris]

This was so interesting to watch - I'm British and I've just spent 3 and a half months in Italy for my semester abroad! So crazy that Italian has twice the amount of words in the language that English has - I didn't know that, but kind of makes sense as I've been learning Italian intensively for two years now and still come across a lot of new words every day 😂😅 I talk about my experience with Italy/Italian a lot on my channel too 😊 I was only really in northern Italy but I'd absolutely LOVE to go to southern Italy some day 😍🇮🇹 What's your favourite part of Italy that you've been to so far?? Looking forward to seeing how you get on! 🌟

[@TheModernHippieProject]

What an exciting adventure to be studying abroad! Southern Italy is a whole new world.. Different cuisine, different mentality, different lifestyle! I love so many parts of Italy, but unlike you, have mostly spent my time in the South (and in lockdown as I'm sure you know!). The Amalfi Coast is stunning - I think my favourite town is Positano. Alberobello was a very unique experience and the region of Puglia felt very Mediterranean. We also got up to Toscana at one point.. Felt like heaven! As a Canadian that comes from a relatively new country, everything here seems to take my breath away! (Except the littering, lol. Yuck.)

[@caseykilmore]

Great first vid can't wait to see more about living in italy!!! I tried to start teaching myself italian when we first went into lockdown, I didn't get far but I'd love to try again later :)))

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Thanks Casey! Italian definitely is not an easy language to learn, so kudos to you for trying! I'm tempted to throw in some Italian words every once in awhile to see if anyone understands them. Haha.

[@JustineBaruch]

Always interesting to hear these cultural comparisons. I feel like I get to know myself better through these kinds of shares. Thank you so much.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Awe! You are very welcome, Justine. More to come! 😉

[@TceWatches]

I of Italian origins I just love Italy but I grew up in Canada I would move there in a heart beat!!!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Do it! 🥳

[@bolebabayogatantricvedicas2052]

You are so lucky to live in the most beautiful country mmmm, ITALIA!!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

The luckiest! I really feel like the stars aligned for me to be here.

[@joniyoungart]

Hahaha I didn’t know that about the coffee! I’m really interested in seeing and learning more about your experiences abroad in Italy☺️

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Haha, Stefano thinks it's so weird that people get together to sit down and drink a coffee for an hour! Meanwhile, I think it's weird that people just chug a shot of espresso and take off! (Not always, but it is the norm here.)

[@joniyoungart]

Hahaha that is so weird, I thought Europeans were supposed to take there time and enjoy more without rushing!🤣

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Hahaha. Oh, just wait until I start talking about the dining experience! 😉

[@georgesmith5708]

@@TheModernHippieProject in a bar I like to drink espresso standing at the counter because it comes directly from the machine so this is the best moment to fully enjoy the perfumes and taste, that evaporates quickly during it's trip to the table. Oh, and nooo sugar at all! My wife at the contrary hates to drink coffe this way. She sits and enjoys It always at the table. Slowly, with milk and sugar. And we are both Italians :-)

[@TheModernHippieProject]

@@georgesmith5708 I agree! I was a barista, and we are trained that an espresso shot “dies” after 14 seconds. It tastes much better in those first few seconds. (But do the espresso cups always have to be so freaking hot?! Haha. I almost always burn my lips when I drink at the counter.) I personally prefer lattes, but milk doesn’t agree with me so much anymore and I think if I asked for nut milks they would think I was an alien 👽😂 So these days, it’s espresso shots.

[@russdantu4140]

Great video, Amber. Don't worry about the negative comments...there always will be some but by the looks of it, you have resonated with a lot of people. Continued success!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Thank you so much Russ! 🧡 Ya, I think it comes with the territory for sure. That delete button will definitely come in handy for future posts 😉 Want my comment section to be a positive and respectful place for healthy conversations. And I have the power to make that happen 🙌🏻 I appreciate your support!

[@JenniRaathVoiceOver]

Loved this Amber, well done!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Awe, thank you Jenni! Hope you're coping well with "winter"! xo

[@JenniRaathVoiceOver]

@@TheModernHippieProject going into African summer now.. whoooohoooooo!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Haha, yay! (And all I'm thinking is: I hope you have air conditioning!)

[@JenniRaathVoiceOver]

@@TheModernHippieProject lol no, but we do have big swimming pools.. so a typical day in South Africa goes like this: Shower, work, swim, work, swim, work, swim work, shower :D How did you cool down in the heat of Italy?

[@TheModernHippieProject]

@@JenniRaathVoiceOver I found the windy parts, swam in the sea, or went for a drive in an air-conditioned vehicle! Hahahaha.

[@FlourEggsYeast]

I think your video was good! You’re well articulated and you’re sharing your personal story. My husband Cam & I traveled to Southern Italy. We struggled with the language as we visited small towns, but it was a wonderful experience. New to your channel. Keep your chin up. Kindly, Theresa (Terrie Lynn)

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Awe, thanks Theresa! 🧡 How long ago did you visit Italy?! The south is a bit more old school. But if a time warp, and I think that’s what makes it so charming to visit ☺️

[@FlourEggsYeast]

@@TheModernHippieProject the last time we visited was back in 2019 and we miss it! We were going every year and loved it. Then of course 2020 happened

[@TheModernHippieProject]

@@FlourEggsYeast Freakin’ 2020, eh? 😕 Which part of the South do you usually stay in? It can be so different region to region!

[@FlourEggsYeast]

@@TheModernHippieProject we always stay in Rome and then take mini trips down. We did Capri, Sorrento & Naples last time. Loved it

[@ptrs559]

In Trieste, coffee capital of Italy, you can sit in an old school coffee house or in a cafe in the Viale section of town for hours reading or working on you laptop an no one will bother you. Expect to pay a bit more than a stand up coffee bar.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Love it! And you know what - that’s another difference as well! Price of coffee to stay, and price of coffee to go. In Canada it was the same. (Though you saved money if you brought your own cup.)

[@ptrs559]

@@TheModernHippieProject same in the States.

[@ptrs559]

@@TheModernHippieProject at least in Trieste you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a sit down coffee even at luxury locale Cafe Dei Spechi , however in Venice San Marco square be prepared to spend three to four times as much for more mediocre coffee.

[@ptrs559]

@byfolko most Triestini would disagree with that , however this friendly competition between cities makes coffee better wherever you go, no?

[@ClaudioCappelli-ip5ej]

La capitale del Caffè espresso è Napoli. Illy è un eccellente imprenditore, non un artista!

[@halleyharlow6042]

Fellow Canadian here 🇨🇦❤️ Loved this video, it’s getting me reading for post pandemic travel (whenever that’ll be 😂) Also you are absolutely gorgeous!!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Haaai Canada! 🇨🇦 I hope you visit one day! Italy is beautiful! I think realistically.. 2022 🤣 And thank you ☺️🧡 Likewise!

[@stefanosalvati7774]

Good video, thanks you speak well of Italy

[@TheModernHippieProject]

It's home! (For now!) ❤️

[@TrinityGrowthYouTube]

Hi Amber! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! I've never been in Italy myself, so I didn't have the chance to make my own experience,. What do you like most about it and what are your favorite places so far?

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Always a pleasure! 🧡 Right now, I’m feeling pretty grateful for a mild winter! Haha. Not having to deal with -30/40 this past winter was amaaaazzzingg! The majority of my time here in Italy has been throughout the “c word”. So, I haven’t been able to see as much as I want. But, we do live in the region of Campania. So I’m feeling fortunate to be “stuck” in a place as beautiful as Amalfi! 😍

[@TrinityGrowthYouTube]

@@TheModernHippieProject what a great perspective you have! I love that. And hopefully you have the chance to discover this beautiful country this year.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

@@TrinityGrowthKZbin I hope so too! Venice, Florence, Milan, Pisa.. Maybe another trip to Rome.. Visit Sardegna..

[@TrinityGrowthYouTube]

@@TheModernHippieProject these are all on my list as well 😁

[@beingbaylee6816]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard the term “digital nomad” before. That’s a new one :)

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Haha. That’s me! The world is my oyster! 🌎✨ (Well, after lockdowns and what not..) I love being location independent!

[@2011vvr]

I quite enjoyed the video, Amber! As for the negative comments, that’s part of having a channel. If we all let this type of negativity spread, we wouldn’t get anywhere. It takes guts, thick skin and a major dose of vulnerability, to put content out there. 👍🏽👍🏽 Keep on doing your own thing!!!! In bocca al lupo!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Thanks Julian! 🙏🏻 I appreciate that. Haha. Maybe I need to put a few to digital horns up here to keep the rude comments away 🤣 🌶🌶🌶✨ (chilies = horns)

[@ptrs559]

You are right, there are many more ethnic restaurants in the north especially in the cities of Milano and Torino. They are the least traditional of the Italian cities.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

I’m excited to explore Milano and Torino one day! If we ever get out of lockdown, that is 😅

[@ptrs559]

@@TheModernHippieProject they are nice cities. We are of Trieste origin, now living in the States.

[@ptrs559]

Great video. Stay safe and healthy.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Thank you, Mike! 😊 We are doing our best!

[@juanbatista6996]

I loved to get to know a little bit more about italian. I am a dominican living in Canada. So, I understand you 😁🇨🇦🇩🇴

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Thanks Juan! I have yet to go to the Dominican! It’s on my list though! How did you find the Canadian winter? 😉 🥶

[@juanbatista6996]

@@TheModernHippieProject I loved it. 😍 There are so many cool things to do in the winter time and I love the snow 😅. You let me know when you visit the DR. I will tell you about a couple of beautiful spots that only the locals know😉

[@juanbatista6996]

Here I leave my channel just in case you want to check it out. The only problem is that my content is in Spanish 😅. But I love to tell the world how beautiful and fun Canada is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmmXiqlomKhsq9E

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Well, Italian and Spanish are quite similar! I’ll give it a watch and I’m sure I’ll be able to pick up a bit of the convo 😉

[@RefeelYoga]

I was also sad about the coffee being so rushed in Italy. And so small! 😅

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Hahaha. It’s almost like they don’t feel the temperature of anything hot either! As soon as it’s served, they mix sugar in, and drink it. OUCH! My tongue has sympathy pain just thinking about it.

[@BigSmallTravel]

@@TheModernHippieProject Italians drink espresso or cappuccino or lattes.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

More than anything: straight up espresso! Haha. But yes, a lot of cappuccinos as well. The portions are quite small though - compared to the GIGANTIC 20oz pumpkin spiced lattes everyone’s drinking at home right now 🤣 (Way too much in my opinion)

[@IshvariTantra]

ahah, love that! yes, so much difference between Canada and Europe😅😍

[@TheModernHippieProject]

And even between Europe! A lot of Europeans feel like Italy is another world as well 😂 Culture is a beautiful thing.

[@viewtech-ec1zt]

Thanks your

[@TheModernHippieProject]

You are very welcome! 😊

[@mariamazzuca9135]

Where in southern Italy are you speaking about?

[@TheModernHippieProject]

For now, I’m near Avellino. Previously, Campagna! 😊

[@mariamazzuca9135]

@@TheModernHippieProject it's funny how it can be a culture shock in the beginning, but as time goes by, you become just like them. In fact, when I go back to Toronto, I find that what we used to do there is so crazy and boring compared to here!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

I think the only aspect I do miss is the coffee culture, since it’s such a massive part of my daily routine (especially working from home). But! I have become well known in the villages I live or visit as “the Canadian girl that works on the internet” 🤣

[@MissHbun]

I lived in Napoli for over three years... I really missed the variety of cuisines! and I think being in the South, there's extra culture shock 😂

[@paolocleani9899]

Because we ha ve 20 centuries of culture...

[@TheModernHippieProject]

We definitely don't have the same history of culture that Italians do back in Canada. Unfortunately, the longest culture to occupy Canada was indigenous and it's a shame that we don't know more about the culture and celebrate it together as a country.

[@thommuVlogs]

100% true

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Haha, amen! 🙌🏻

[@nataliamilvirginia2862]

You guys have a great camera!!!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’ve used my iPhone to film everything! 🙊🙈🙌🏼

[@BiologicalComputer]

This sounds like the best place -Canadian pasta lover

[@TheModernHippieProject]

If you like pasta, this is definitely the place to be! Pasta everyday! 😍

[@BiologicalComputer]

@@TheModernHippieProject amazingg we might have a family trip planned since my brother is from Rome

[@TheKetoishQueen]

Hey girl!!! I would love to live abroad OMG

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Haha, if I can do it - you can do it! 😉

[@francesco0508]

🇨🇦 🇮🇹 thank you for sharing

[@TheModernHippieProject]

My pleasure! 🧡

[@andrefiorino8962]

Can't wait to drive in italy with my ferrari. Haha

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Sounds like fun! Might need to detour to Germany so you can take it on the autobahn though 😉

[@federicaminieri1066]

Number 1) We have both options for both situations: if you are in a rush you drink it at the counter. But, actually, we are known for take the time to enjoy a break with friends and seat at a caffetteria even for hours and have a coffee, and Aperol and so on

[@federicaminieri1066]

Cultural differences simply... And I find it so reductive

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Its true, there is seating! But in my travels and experiences - people will drink at the bar, and maybe chat for a few minutes, and then leave. I work in cafes, and I’m there most if the day.. Sometimes the retirees come to socialize, and a few others, but nothing like back home where cafe’s are usually packed with people who are either on dates, or at meetings, or studying, or working, or just socializing.. It’s different. How would you compare cultures in 8-10 minutes without making broader generalizations? I’m genuinely curious! I’d like to record another video this weekend and the feedback would be appreciated.

[@federicaminieri1066]

Many people grab a fast coffee to chat with colleagues during a small break, but here bars are packed with people that stay for hours. I am from Napoli and that's what we do everyday, so much that people from other countries comment that we don't work... Now since the first lockdown is not allowed, but that's another story

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Those are two factors that really change it - city size and freaking COVID. Unfortunately all but 4 months of my experience here has been during covid.. So.. Maybe that plays into it!

[@AngelFlores-bi5xw]

What city in Italy are you living in?

[@TheModernHippieProject]

I first lived in Campagna and then Solofra 😊 (Which are small towns, not large cities)

[@AngelFlores-bi5xw]

@@TheModernHippieProject Thx for the reply. Good vídeos 👌

[@TheModernHippieProject]

You’re welcome! And thank you ☺️

[@mrclean29]

On the eating part - in most of the World, outside of the Anglosaxon World and Continental Europe (of which Italy - as a peninsula - is not a part of) they just eat mostly local food.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

The sum of my experiences have been limited to North and Central America, and then quite a bit of Europe.. It also depends on which cities and parts of the country you see. I would say any country that didn’t live in a decent grow zone would struggle to eat local though.

[@amyruthhogg3645]

Love how amazing you are

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Awe, thanks Amy! I really appreciate all of your support! 🧡

[@hugolafhugolaf]

People in northern Italy don’t speak much english either. We purposely stayed in small cities (well, except Milano and Torino, to some extent), and people just don’t speak english (except the people in tourist offices). Kinda cool though.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

The Italians are great hand talkers 😂 So there’s always a universal way to communicate. Joking aside, I personally didn’t struggle with the lack of English. Im pretty quick to pick up new languages and I grew up with Calabrese Nonni, so I already knew some Italian dialect. Sadly, wasn’t very useful in the region where I live as we use a completely different dialect.. But that’s a struggle even for Italians: the dialects 😅

[@hugolafhugolaf]

@@TheModernHippieProject Being from Québec, the latin roots of both french and italian are obvious (spanish is easier and even closer to french), so understanding is not that hard. Speaking is another game though. Didn't know that about dialects. Fascinating. I know that part of the Dolomites speak Ladin; the street signs (and some other «official» signs) are often in both languages, even though the number of native speakers is only like 40 000 people.

[@bluedahlia]

Come on, you can't say it's a cultural shock to find out people don't speak your language when it is not the language of the country. It shows you didn't bother to learn about the region. That's a very Anglo thing - I speak Spanish, which by number of speakers it is the second largest group, and never expect others to speak it when I'm somewhere where it is not their main language.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Honestly, this day and age, I really don’t think it’s strange or naive to expect a certain level of English to be spoken in ANY country. It’s the “universal” language. I’ve done a fair bit of travel and there is usually at least a basic understanding of English (at least for tourism sake).. But it definitely depends on the country. Those travelling to Italy might want to prepare or learn a little Italian beforehand, and that’s why I mention it. It was a bit of a shock to me, and I’m sure it will be a bit of a shock to others 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ptrs559]

English is more widely spoken in the north central part of Italy.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

It makes sense being closer to other countries in the North. Meanwhile, I’m down here in Campania learning dialect 😉 Wish me luck! Haha.

[@ptrs559]

@@TheModernHippieProject tutto fa minestra

[@TheModernHippieProject]

@@ptrs559 Haha, I needed to have the boyfriend translate what the phrase means! But yes, tutto fa brodo 😉

[@ptrs559]

@@TheModernHippieProject and with all the snow these days here in the mid Atlantic a hot brodo or minestra sounds very good right about now.

[@sanjoymojumder4042]

safe living

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Always! Thanks Sanjoy.

[@sanjoymojumder4042]

@@TheModernHippieProject my pleasure

[@JustAnotherArmyVet]

Good video!! I was stationed in Germany for 6 years and I definitely prefer some things about Europe over the US. But at first, it is all a culture shock. And Don’t mind the haters! Keep doing your thing!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Lucky you! I loved my stay in Germany. It’s been a little while, but it was my first solo travel experience and I was so fortunate to have friends there and available to show me around. We were mostly in Bavaria. It will always have a special place in my heart! 🧡 And I appreciate your support!

[@JustAnotherArmyVet]

@@TheModernHippieProject you are quiet welcome!

[@MaryOdere]

❤ everyweek there's a reason to celebrate sounds like my country and my family 😹😹

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Love it! Where are you from Mary? ☺️

[@MaryOdere]

@@TheModernHippieProject Nigeria 🇳🇬. This video doesn't deserve any form of hate, so rest your mind hun

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Beautiful! I’ve never been, but I’ve met and hosted some travellers from Nigeria.. On my list of places to visit 😍

[@MaryOdere]

@@TheModernHippieProject let's see who makes it to the other first! I would love to visit Italy as well 😍

[@ForkdFood]

Italy’s been on my list of “places to visit if I ever get myself a passport“ for years. Absolutely love cooking (and eating) Italian. =)

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Haha. Get that passport! What’s your favourite Italian dish to make? Eat?

[@ForkdFood]

@@TheModernHippieProject I know it’s not the same in a home oven; but I’ve got a soft spot for pizza. For the effort-reward ratio, it can’t be beat.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

@@ForkdFood I just recorded some footage last night of our family pizza night. Italian style! Maybe I’ll post it 😅

[@ForkdFood]

@@TheModernHippieProject do iiiiiit

[@Puffolina15]

Hi. I am from Trieste (NE Italy). Last summer I went in Puglia and I experienced a cultural shock ahah the streets are awfull and people drive in a crazy way, in Northern Italy is pretty different. Also the language part, we do speak our dialects in the North but italian is spoken well, in Puglia I stuggled communicating in italian with italians, so I can immagine how they don't speak English...Also the food choice is wider here. What I also love about my region is that we are closed to Austria, Croatia and Slovenia..I feel that being so much closer to other countries make us more "international" and "modern". However what shocked me the most was the trash...it was everywhere, so sad :( in my town we have recycling service door to door and "isole ecologiche" where you can bring batteries, oil, electronics, bigger items, furniture etc or you can call a free service and they pick them up for you at your house.. the highway in Puglia are full of mattresses, random furniture and garbage...doesn't this shock you?

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Anna! OMG. Yes. The garbage was a massive shock to my system! I literally conducted a community trash pickup (and only me and my boyfriend participated). It’s disgusting! To this day, Canada is still amongst the cleanest countries I’ve ever seen. We have such a respect for the outdoors and nature, and we work hard to conserve and protect it. In the south, I feel like the attitude is “the commune pays people to pick up the trash, so I don’t have to”. Or they have to pay for trash to be removed, and can’t afford it due to the lack of work and very low wages. Such a shame 😔 I haven’t been able to see Northern Italy yet with this whole pandemic situation.. But I hope to see some of the more modern Italian cities one day soon 🤞🏻

[@Puffolina15]

@@TheModernHippieProject this was so nice from you and your boyfriend, I am so sorry that nobody else participated :( ps. I want to add that also the northern part of Italy has its problems. I don't want my first comment to be interpreted wrong, South has a lot to offer and I really hope that the situation will get better. If you go North I would really suggest you to not concentrate only on Milan-Turin-Firenze-Venice, exploring smaller towns and countryside will give you a better insight. I wish we could travel now. 🤗

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Absolutely! I’ll probably do the touristy spots first while it’s quiet and there aren’t too many crowds.. But then later on, explore the smaller villages. We love to camp, so we’ll try to do some of that!

[@tanner293]

i m shocked for how shocked u are

[@disneyplay4]

I think about moving to Italy sometimes, but that country is broke yk.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Unfortunately, yes. The politicians feed off of the people 🥺

[@veroniqueiorio1484]

About food diversity: we are plenty of different food traditions The so called ethnic food you eat in restaurants is somehow westernized, not typical.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

In the USA, I’d probably agree! The American culture can be a bit of a melting pot. But in Canada, I do think we have some more authentic experiences. Somewhat limited obviously by our colder climate, but we are often referred to as a cultural “mosaic” rather than a melting pot. So yes, some experiences could be westernized. But as someone who has traveled quite a bit, I do think Canada has much more authentic ethnic food experiences.

[@MatteoSantini1977]

you're gorgeous

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Thank you! ☺️

[@truthlove2913]

Amber. You are a beautiful woman!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Thank you for your kinds words 😊

[@charmainedoran-smith3998]

Fabulous. Great host. Engaging!

[@TheModernHippieProject]

You’re making me blush! ☺️ Thanks!

[@Genkoprime]

Il primo video che ho visto di te é stato quello dello shock culturale ma non avevi un fidanzato Canadese? Già rimpiazzato per uno italiano lol. Italians do It Better.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Avevo un fidanzato Italiano, che divenne mio marito Italiano 😅

[@dishappywithlife2556]

Ahhh you forgot the aggressive “men” the flirting, following etc….Canadian guys barley say hi whereas in Italy you need Restraining orders lol 😂

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Hahaha. They can definitely be intense! I dated for a couple months before meeting my husband and he was the polar opposite thank god! They really like to rush into things 😅 That’s another video.. Dating in Italy! Hahaha. I’ve got plenty of stories.

[@dishappywithlife2556]

@@TheModernHippieProject I bet you have stories!! I’m glad you met someone who was normal lol 😂 When I was in Greece a bunch of Italian men followed me whilst I was visiting Spanish ruins. They were whistling, yelling and making this hissing sound, I was like what the hell 🤷🏽‍♀️? In Canada this kind of behaviour is un-heard of. Anyway I ran into a photography shop and this Greek woman grabbed a broom 🧹 and started chasing them down the street yelling at them in Greek. Lol 😂 I look forward to your dating video lol 😂

[@TheModernHippieProject]

@@dishappywithlife2556 Hahah. GO SHOP LADY! 🙌🏻💃🏼 That’s hilarious! But sorry you couldn’t just enjoy a casual walk on your trip without being accosted like that ☹️ I think it’s bullshit women deal with that kind of behaviour. Italy is still very much a patriarchal society, so it no doubt stems from that. Thankful my Dad had the foresight to make me take martial arts so I could defend myself if a situation ever called for it 🧡

[@carloleinardi5695]

Questi colonialisti culturali si aspettano che tutto il mondo sia anglofono Why should we speak English?

[@TheModernHippieProject]

It may have been a vague statement, but I never said anyone had to speak English, or that I expect them to. I was just surprised that not many do... And now that I’ve been in Italy for awhile, I’m even more surprised that many Italians don’t even know how to speak proper Italian. Many speak dialect, here in the south at least. Far from a cultural colonist.

[@enricofromm4994]

Queste sono solo differenze comportamentali. Chi li rileva come "Shock Culturali", evidentemente dimostra una scarsa ampiezza di vedute, scarsezza di adattamento a situazioni nuove ed alla fine una non completamente nascosta idea che le proprie abitudini debbano essere il metro di confronto. La definizione di "Colonialista Culturale", in questo caso, non è proprio fuori luogo! Non riferita a solo questo video ma a tutti i video che trattano questi ridicoli "Shock Culturali";

[@sylvielucas8480]

why eating other cuisines as we have the best one in the world?Anglosaxons reason that way becouse their own food stinks.Italians are very proud of their food they export italian food all over the world.And teach others how to eat properly.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

We’ll have to agree to disagree on that one 🤷🏼‍♀️ I think other cultures have plenty to offer from a culinary point of view.

[@limitedlau5339]

This is really bad. Formulate your thoughts next time.

[@TheModernHippieProject]

Well, then thank you for taking the time to watch a really bad video 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@GhoblinCrafts]

This is a really bad comment and you should take your own advice

[@ryan-ch6fp]

@@GhoblinCrafts much agreed. his comment wasnt needed at all!

[@GhoblinCrafts]

@UCpQrNt0pTJSt6FkIdMSACsQ in your opinion, which isn’t a popular one. I don’t know what you mean by “analyzes like a child” because I don’t see it.

[@limitedlau5339]

@@GhoblinCrafts In a free country, people have different opinions. She makes her opinions like 7 year old child --- she can barely speak English and is comparing a small town in Southern Italy to all of Canada.

[@jikifernando535]

hi gorgeous thank you for your opinion. will contact yousoon

[@TheModernHippieProject]

I hope it helped! Thanks for watching 😊