life in south Italy (what influencers don't show you) 🇮🇹

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[@WhatsOnTokyo]

I wish only locals were travel influencers. This is the best kind of videos. subscribed for more!

[@anna_m59]

Why is that. Everyone should able to blogging who ever want. They are lot of very knowledgeable bloggers with valuable informations.

[@kylelegg6837]

@@anna_m59 Influencers just show the typical tourist spots and usually put things in an unrealistic perspective. This kind of content from a local is much more valuable to discover the 'real' Italy. Sure, they can give some good advice for traveling as a tourist, but you get the best insight from the actual locals. Often the tourist destinations and parts of town are not where the actual Italians live and spend their time. If you want to really discover the culture, you need to go beyond a tour of the highlights and historical sites. The overwhelming majority of influencers don't really have any knowledge of the places they travel. It's just about money.

[@sp-yj5wr]

Beautiful. Great content. Thank you for making it.

[@yolandadavis6485]

This is a very nice video. This is the real Italy through the perspective of a local. Please make more travel videos like this one. 😊

[@sparkyin3d]

I love this ❤!

[@nicolymarinho458]

As a brazilian girl, i feel so touched by the italian architeture, way of living and food. Its so marvelous!

[@irene_italian]

I loved Rio as well!

[@OOBEJuanKenobi]

@@irene_italianI lived in Seattle for 2 years. The ferries there are exactly the same. I live in San Diego now. We don’t have ferries here, but there is more sun ☀️. It’s so beautiful at the Mediterranean coast! You have it really good. I love Italian women. Your eyes are even more beautiful than the sea 🌊.

[@alessandrom7181]

Italy is not all the same from Alps to Sicily, not architecture nor way of life.

[@bad3032]

The relationship you have with your father is amazing. Such a rare thing you guys have together. Cherish your loved ones while they are still here.

[@alfredodestino4162]

As someone from China, a country tens of thousand miles away, Italy is but a paradise in my dream. And this dream came true during my holiday while studying in the UK. A trip to Palermo and Cefalu was honestly the best travelling exprience in 2 decades of my life.

[@irene_italian]

❤️ I wish I could visit China!

[@teeew89]

My husband is from Calabria. I’m so happy you’re showing the beauty of Calabria ❤️

[@philipmarchalquizar7741]

This vlog is more authentic by a real Italian vlogger. My Family and I went to Italy last September 2022 and we really love it. I will be back someday in God's time.

[@-MacCat-]

That was easily one of the best videos of travel in the south of Italy. Thank you Irene e tuo papà. Also, please don't ever become or classify yourself "an influencer". You are much better than that.

[@irene_italian]

🙏🙏❤️

[@MassyBiagio]

Brava Irene, fai conoscere la vera Italia all'estero

[@andrewdiprose]

infatti no sempre Roma basta con Roma ladrona

[@jim5143]

Your video is quite good. My Grandparents came to USA from Centrache, Calabria. My grandfather arrived in 1901, my Grandmother arrived in 1912. She missed boarding the Titanic by hours because her ship did not arrive on time, (a good thing or I wouldn't be here) !

[@irene_italian]

My grandfather also went to NT, but then decided to come back!

[@andrewdiprose]

@@irene_italian NT?

[@tictocbang7443]

We drove to Calabria and took the ferry to Messina. Such a beautiful area, all of it. People overlook Calabria and shouldn't. Thank you for your wonderful video!

[@janeevanz]

Please post more of life in Italy I really love the vast cultural beauty & food it’s really nice 🤍

[@biggiestud9451]

Babe

[@teomanvural897]

Arap kültürünün yemeklerini mi?

[@rosaucci3506]

I’m an Italian born in Argentina and lived all my adult life in USA. I love everything of Italia and I wish I would be there!❤️❤️

[@martyfoster7053]

Do you know the language? I'm learning Italian, at 61 years of age! :)

[@tylerjones2695]

@@martyfoster7053 wow that's great

[@fabiogonzalez4000]

How is that,...an italian born in Argentina...?? an argentinian wishing to be italian..

[@rosaucci3506]

@@fabiogonzalez4000 Yep! Mom and dad are Italians. Proud to had been born in Argentina, however in my book that makes me an Italian o una Tana como me decían en Argentina and yes I love Italy as well 😀

[@DebraMcVey]

@@martyfoster7053 LOL, the problem is, which Italian language?

[@Rogaline]

your video is ammmaazing, you have a wonderful talent. your story/video is beautiful, innocent and genuine . It is a rare piece of realness in an ocean of fake stories/videos we see these days. for a minute I thought I was watching an Italian film. The whole thing is absolutely delightful to watch, beautiful narration, music and of course the scenery and your personal story, looking forward to part2

[@irene_italian]

I am so happy that you appreciated this. You know, creating videos is never easy and your words made my day!

[@giafiricano30]

That was so wonderful! I am an American of Sicilian decent and it is my dream to go to Sicily! Thank You for sharing!

[@oliversonic]

Insiders footage like yours give a sense of reality, rawness, authenticity, uniqueness and truthfulness which enriches each other. God bless.

[@vlmtnec3071]

i love your voice and how you narrate scenes from this side of Italy

[@ruthmccord6313]

I love Sicily, one of my favorite towns is Taormina! I am an American and lucky to have Italian grandparents which allowed me to apply and receive Italian citizenship. We plan to leave in October to start looking for property. Your video is amazing and your narration is beautiful. I can't wait to see part 2. Thank you for such a beautiful glimpse of Sicily.

[@Angela-uh1je]

Greetings from Michigan, USA. Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with us. I love your videos and hope to visit Italy some day.

[@bogeythedog163]

Don't. Thanks.

[@JerseyJake98]

@@bogeythedog163 Now she definitely has to

[@bogeythedog163]

I forbid you

[@rosalbamercadante9632]

What a wonderful journey you made me go on this morning, beautiful Irene! special thanks to your handsome and knowledgeable dad!🥰

[@irene_italian]

Ti aspettiamo nel tuo Sud ❤

[@KJensenStudio]

Ah, that is the Italy I would like most to experience: the quiet, normal side (and of course the food!) Grazie.

[@allenlorenzi5590]

Brought back my memories of travel to Italy as a kid, it shows the reality for the Italians on an average day. Thanks

[@LeeMoraglio]

I am an American currently working on getting Italian citizenship. Once I have my Italian passport, I will need to decide where to live. My ancestors are from Puglia, but there is beauty and great food to be found in every region. I just discovered your channel and really enjoyed your perspective as a local. Thank you. I am now a subscriber and look forward to seeing more of your videos. Ciao e grazie mille!

[@jerryriccio5680]

I received my Italian citizenship and passport through, juris sanguinis 10 years ago and also looking to move to Italy. There are so many beautiful places in Italy and like you, I can't seem to be able to decide where to live. Going back in the fall to do more searching. In bocca al lupo.❤️🇮🇹

[@gdionwood]

Lee Moraglio, like this young lady and her dad, me and my daughter have traveled Italy extensively! Even though I too am of Calabrese descent, born in Liguria, I can tell you that if you are looking at food, quality of life and amazing culture and music, Puglia is the best place to be! for you, if you still have family there, it will be easy to settle in!

[@LeeMoraglio]

@@gdionwood, thank you for your feedback and recommendation. Bari has a lot to offer in terms of weather, food, friendly people, scenic views of the Adriatic, and a lower cost of living. Lots of reasons to move there in addition to meeting my distant relatives. However, my biggest pause about Puglia pertains to its location on the boot vis-a-vis other towns and cities. I am someone who wants to spend a lot of time traveling around and exploring Italy by train. If my home base is there, won't it take me significantly longer to travel to all of the places i'd like to see if I'm living on the east coast rather than the west coast? It seems like Bari is just far enough away that trying to do a day trip to most of the towns and cities on the west coast would be challenging. Everyone has different goals, priorities, and things they'd like to do. For me, travel and sightseeing will be important, but I do want to have a home to return to in the evening. Thanks again!

[@marcellocolona4980]

My father’s family is Calabrese and Sicilian. Visited our relatives there many times, totally different from Rome and north.

[@readytoretire100]

I must agree that this is the perfect form of travel influencing. I must come to Calabria!

[@brianwhite1189]

So happy I found your channel today and am looking forward to part 2. You're so adorable and your dad is a very interesting guy who knows a lot about many things and remains curious, which is so important.

[@user-nn5ll2po9b]

I am so blessed to visit Sicily in 1983, 2011 and 2013. I went to Messina and Palermo and it opened my heart how wonderful Italy is.

[@PSthefirst1]

My grandpa is originally from this area in Italy. I still have family that live here. I would love one day to visit. Thanks for posting this video I loved watching it.

[@farah6oshx]

It's a peace vibe. I wish I live in Calabria, that was so peaceful

[@frankrodasky5260]

Nothing better than a guided tour of Italy with a beautiful Italian girl.

[@a.g.4843]

Hi there from germany (berlin). You Italians have everything what we dont have. I dream of living in south Italy and playing guitar all day. But well it isn’t possible :(

[@irene_italian]

What a beautiful dream, never say never 😊

[@kentengedalen]

This was a wonderful travel blog from beautiful Italy, you deserve a lot of followers, you tell the story like a fairy tale. I spent 3 weeks at Secilia 2021, fell in love and will go back later this year, I think one day I want to move to South Italy. Cheers from Norway

[@bogeythedog163]

Don't leave the house.

[@azt69boyz72]

Italy is a beautiful country. I have visited Venice and Rome. The food is superb. The people are friendly. If I could speak the language, I would retire there.

[@abchappell01]

That was a beautiful video presentation. I truly enjoyed it. I cannot wait for part two 😊

[@dansouth2088]

I love southern Italy and Sicily! Thank you for sharing!

[@mirceaungureanu5305]

I love this format of videos. Real and not colour graded. I find them very relatable. Keep it up 😊

[@luban2531]

Great video! Sicily looks fantastic and it was really heartwarming to be able to see that from perspective of family trip.

[@einposter]

what a lovely video, Irene! That brings back so many memories of our holidays in Italy - yes life is much more intimate in Italy when you are off the beaten tracks. I would appreciate a second video very much.

[@karanespanol011]

Calm and genuine videos, thanks for sharing 😊

[@albydigiammarco3373]

Grazie Irene per il video, I hope all Italians realize how beautiful your country is. I'm Italian but born in Australia and extremely proud of being an Italian and our incredible cilture. I honestly believe that Italy has been touched by the hand of god.

[@NgugiKamau-rr3zp]

The hand of god is argentinian !I agree with u though.

[@andrewb8235]

​@@NgugiKamau-rr3zp😂

[@garyhill1894]

Italy is on my bucket list and I can’t wait to taste all their different foods

[@bogeythedog163]

Stay put

[@thomaspozzatello9602]

It could take a lifetime… 😊

[@yakkaz]

I think you’re. Needed to be locked. Up. And destroy the. Key. And. Stop. Talking. Nonsense everything is coming out. Of. Your. Trap is bullshit stay. Put

[@MrMtr999]

Just found your channel! Wow! Incredibly beautiful Italy. The whole country is surrounded by sea. Your videos are incredibly relaxing and entertaining🙏 Subscribed !

[@prasanjit83]

I loved your narration style and simplicity, thank you for showing us your side of the planet earth

[@quentindrew3293]

Wonderful video. Need more of these. Italy is a really beautiful country and you show it off so well.

[@timothypugh2429]

Very nicely done video. Your format is fresh and unpretentious, and your delivery is charming. I’d be interested to see more of your work.

[@mikeiva3896]

Hi Irene , I loved to listen to you during the tour, and I loved to see you with your father; you warmed my heart ❤️

[@peldridge2627]

thank you so much for taking us on a tour of your beautiful area and sharing your family! I enjoyed seeing it and your story very much!

[@ShaneJBurke1]

Absolutely beautiful ❤grazie for sharing!

[@swedescalco4625]

Bravo, I love you channel!!! My wife and I just left Tropea last week. We were there for 6 days, loved it.

[@irene_italian]

Oh happy you liked it!

[@whereserik]

So beautiful and peaceful! Your videos have a slower speed that I love. Well done

[@critogni]

Ma che bella questa puntata! Grazie, Irene!

[@denniskimmel6551]

I'm an old grandpa in Penscola, Florida, but I enjoy watching videos of other parts of the world. If I had the money, i'd visit Pompei. I would also visit Sicily since my aunt's father was from there. I don't remember what part pf Sicily, but he made the best brandy in the world! Thanks for the video, and I hope you make more.

[@jeanfarmer6780]

I am an old grandma in pensacola and as soon as my house sells here i am moving to italy! Nothing keeping me here

[@kevvv13]

Just fucking go! Use a damn credit card

[@timmaloney6441]

@@jeanfarmer6780 That's the Spirit . you'll find most of the World has great respect and kindness for the elderly . enjoy .

[@N1CH0LAS007]

Magnificent views from Sicily's hillside I am visiting Southern Italy this summer around September. Thanks for sharing ✌️❤️

[@JimWildmanArt]

Great video, it was so nice to see Italy from your eyes! I can't wait to come see your beautiful country!

[@pauldevaney3109]

Keep vloging! Brought back memories (2019): the ferry ride to Messina. (Thanks for the info about Crusades), the right turn off the E45 to Toarmina, the view of Etna, Piazza IX Aprile Taormina, the narrow walkways, Villa communal di Taormina, fantastic Ristorante Al Giardino and cable car to beach. My wife’s grandparents are from Vallefiorita, and Montepaone Province of Catanzaro. Keep making videos, you are good.👏🏻

[@teenut197]

I love content like this! I am an Italian American trying to connect more with my Italian heritage. Going to Italy for the first time soon! :)

[@bogeythedog163]

Please stay where you are.

[@dannyesse3043]

Where are you going? 😊

[@bogeythedog163]

@@dannyesse3043 do not leave the house.

[@bandolero5068]

You will live it, beautiful country.

[@bogeythedog163]

@@bandolero5068 please don't come here.

[@rjo2020]

Beautifully done! Well narrated and edited! Thanks for sharing!

[@steveskibbie6577]

This is great, Irene. Thank you for sharing your family and your love for teaching Italian. I was in Italy last summer for two weeks but unable to visit the south. My birth father's city is near Bari, but we weren't able to meet any of the relatives this trip. Next year! And, a visit to the south is in order, definitely. Thank you, again!

[@Master13346]

Your video is very well made and I enjoyed watching it. The background music was also perfect.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

We loved our visits to Italia, from north to south. You are 'pretty as a picture' and have a lively personality. With your father's knowledge thrown in with your ideas, you make fine guides. Sicilia was a highlight for us. Your video from Taormina and Catania brought the life and color back to us.

[@thomasmurray3920]

I grew up in an Italian neighborhood in update NY in the USA. Seeing you reminded me of girls went to school with, although they did but gave your delightful dimples. Most of my friends’ families were from Calabria and Sicily, so this was very nice to see where they came from. Thank you.

[@frankpullia6889]

Well-done Irene! Ottimo lavoro nella tua autenticita', sincerita', e visite a posti reali, cosi' come sono nella vita di ogni giorno.

[@johnsilbert6141]

I am in the states but my family is from ISCA. I was there in 2019 and loved it! Soverato was so nice too. You are lucky to live in a beautiful country! Please keep the videos coming!

[@denise91221]

Your video and commentary was amazing. Beautiful scenery, and the food looked so good, especially the cannolis. Big thank you to your Papa. Lovely family. Yes on a part 2

[@irene_italian]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Bronxvette]

Thank you for sharing much appreciated

[@michaeldefalco1568]

I loved the way you showed it to us with your father! Grazie!

[@PraveenSingh-vw5ni]

I was searching for vlogs for small Italian town life by local people, I am happy that KZbin has suggested me this channel. Very beautiful place. It is even more better because of someone local making it. Keep making such wonderful vlogs about the real Italy we want to see far from big cities.

[@danawilliams6657]

Grazie Grazie! Your video spoke to my heart. I enjoyed it so much, very well done and beautiful. I grew up in Chicago in an Italian speaking home. My grandparents were from Abruzzi, and I miss hearing Italian spoken. I hope to see much more of you and your father! 💖❤️💕

[@irene_italian]

Grazie ❤🙏❤🙏❤

[@glendahughes6797]

You are lovely real people, never change Grazie❤️

[@taryndancer29]

My grandparents were from Calabria and I visited in 2021. Such a lovely part of Italy and I can't wait to go back!

[@eddy67]

I loved this video, it filled me with nostalgia. Now I feel that I have to go to Sicily as soon as possible. Thank you for sharing!

[@Frag_Limit]

Never stop this type of vlog. Mi piace molto!

[@dorotheamcmillan229]

I love Italy, beautiful people, Culture and food. Keep doing your videos. I looking forward to more. ❤️🍷

[@georgedaniel7]

Irene, thank you for sharing your travel experience. I liked it, but I wanted to see more of the guys playing the instruments and singing. That was really nice. Happy Holidays.

[@handejones6594]

Thank you for taking us with you on your family trip. Truly enjoyed the video 👏🏻 Your conversation with your father made it special ❤️It is helpful that you provided prices on some fares 👍🏻

[@elenachepurka3094]

Sei davvero bravissima! Grazie mille per questa puntata ❤

[@irene_italian]

🙏🙏🙏

[@layalabi1667]

Yes, I want part 2, please! 😊😊

[@lslsgreenwich]

Terrific to see where my mother's family came from. Thank you for sharing.

[@bubba4072]

What a beautiful video! You got a new sub. I visited Tuscany and Rome 4 months ago and now I miss it dearly.

[@lisatowe778]

Very cool video! I much prefer watching a local describe the area of a place with all the little funny things like the dad being in it. I would have my dad in mine as well. 😀 What a beautiful place and the sense of community is wonderful.

[@irene_italian]

❤❤❤

[@xtreme_survival7879]

Wow... Loved your video my Father comes from the Province of Messina, my Mother from Catania and my Mother's Mother was from Taormina, watching this brought back many memories... thank you. Love from Sydney Australia,

[@irene_italian]

My family lives in Australia ❤

[@susy4511]

I loved this video! You just got recommended to me because this is the type of videos that I normally watch. I only have one suggestion, I would love to see more videos but speaking in Italian, I feel that the experience is much more immersive that way. It is true that probably most of your watchers are foreigners but nothing like a local speaking their native language which is already very beautiful ❤

[@user-fd1im6du8o]

Thanks! It brought back my Memories of Southern Italy and Sicely, such fond memories, can't wait to take my daughters for a visit!,

[@kman6716]

Amazing video and your wonderful accent makes everything more interesting.🙏🏻🌻

[@TiomesTheOne]

Fantastico, certo che vogliamo la "part two"!

[@lutzd.schilling8032]

What a sweet and knowing guide - Bella Italiana! Thank you for sharing your impressions!

[@sewforthandsewon]

Thank you! This video is priceless! ❤🇮🇹

[@irene_italian]

Do you have a message to send to my dad? I can pass them on 😂 Follow me on Instagram to get even more South Italian feelings: instagram.com/irene_italian 🇮🇹

[@a.g.4843]

He is a nice guy!! I dont have a dad anymore :( be happy that he travels with you

[@Navya2]

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[@marcocarlson1693]

He is right of course about Etna being the largest volcano in Europe. Also, his reasons for enjoying Sicily are so true. My family is from Sicily. You seem like a great family and I really enjoy seeing the South of Italy. It's magnificent in so many ways. All Italy is. Excellent job.

[@HotspotItaly]

Life in South Italy must be a captivating experience! The rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and delicious cuisine are truly enchanting. I can only imagine the warm hospitality and vibrant atmosphere. It's definitely a place worth exploring and cherishing. Cheers to the wonders of life in South Italy! 🇮🇹❤

[@raisagorbachov]

The only problem will be the gangsters.

[@maryannwaters339]

​@raisagorbachov And trying to make a loving there. You gotta pay off: Camorra, Ndragheta, La Mafia and La Santa Corona Unita'.

[@sergiopoggetti8021]

​@@raisagorbachovma sono sempre meno che in America , con questi stereotipi l'Italia dovrebbe essere un campo di battaglia , sono tutte bugie , la criminalità esiste soprattutto nelle grandi città e composta principalmente dagli stranieri

[@yakkaz]

Haven’t you forgot something?

[@yakkaz]

Grocery bills electricity telephone Internet

[@LH-zv2zq]

Very refreshing to see Italy from your view point. Wonderful voice-over.

[@tonatiuhhdz]

Grazie mille bella! I agree with other comments it is great to have a local do a video of how they see where they live. It is refreshing your tour of Sicily 🇮🇹❤️♥️😘

[@Serf_dumb]

Very reminiscent of my childhood summers spent in a small village in Greece with my grandfather. I've been fortunate to visit Sicily twice...what an amazing place! Taormina was impressive but equally enjoyed time with Sicilian friends in a nearby small village on the northern coast. As a southerner from the US, I can appreciate your father's dialect as it is as culturally important as the art & food of that region. I love Italy & hope to make it back there sometime soon!

[@irene_italian]

Thank for your message!

[@Thomas-lg6jx]

​@@irene_italianSophia Loren your Zia? As you have her curves below & up top.

[@mikelearnsitaliano6452]

Grazie per questo video. È esattamente quello che voglio fare quando andrò in Italia quest'anno - camminare per la città e mangiare del buon cibo! Voglio assolutamente vedere la seconda parte. Inoltre, non esiste una cosa come troppo vino.

[@irene_italian]

Ahahahahah

[@kimberlylexuss]

Thank you for this! I enjoyed watching and getting a more authentic idea of Italy 💫.

[@Carlos-bz2pe]

Beautiful video! Will be traveling there in March. Can't wait. Thank you.

[@Robert8455]

I think it took about 10 minutes for me to fall in love with a beautiful Italian girl and her home country.

[@MrTitan111]

How beautiful trip!! Thanks a lot! The best: your father speaking in dialetto. Un bacio alla prossima!!!

[@Navya2]

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[@harrischalikias9845]

Very nice video, i have never been to italy but now thanks to you i have an idea of its beauties. Thanks!!!

[@Jayapullani]

It looks beautiful, both the town where you live and the city in Sicily and nice cafe culture :-) .

[@londonerwalks]

Great video! This is the Italy I love... far away from the hoards of tourists.

[@fundhunter7172]

Really nice video which the KZbin algorithm suggested to me. Thanks for sharing your home region and travels. I always think of Inspector Montanlanbno when I think of Sicily. I like the way you presented it with no editing just a chronological travel story! Subscribed to your channel and looking forward to more videos! Thanks, Andrew

[@bigmurr725]

Thanks for the amazing video , Italy looks like a dream .

[@luigig6256]

A beautiful part of the world. Calabria is splendid. Your dialect is almost identical to mine. Originally from Sambiase. La mia anima è per sempre Calabrese. Mille grazie e buona fortuna.

[@KimMorgan-hc3rk]

Irene my dear-my youngest daughter is also Irene- thanks for an eye opener tour of your lovely part Italy! Blessings you and your dad.