OUR POSITANO IS NOT LIKE YOURS! | EP 202

It is time to plant the winter veg in the garden. Luca and I get to work.
Carlo tells me about a comment he read saying that we don't portray the real Positano but I beg to differ. I think we all experience different versions of the town depending on where we are, what we are doing and even how old we are.
We take a walk along the Path of the Gods which can be very busy in the mornings, but we choose to go at a time when we know it will be quiet, therefore getting a different experience from that of a morning hiker.
Please don't get upset by our little piece where we pretend to be clueless on arriving on Positano. We have been these people ourselves and we have seen all of this happen, it is only some light hearted fun. There are far more things on the world today to get upset about that a silly little skit on youtube.
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[@billholton4973]

We are both 98 now, have been to Positano 20 years ago and enjoy watching you now. Wish we could come see you but our traveling days are over now. North Carolina is our home. Tonight we are wondering what are you planting in your garden now ? Bitty & Bill

[@NickiPositano]

Hi Bitty & Bill, Carlo here, you are 98 years old and you watch videos on KZbin, and also leave comments? You guys are very far ahead of your generation, my Dad, he's "only" 85, and he has no idea what YT is, and with those sausage fingers he has he could never use a cellphone, and in fact he doesn't use it. ! We are very pleased to know that at your age you are interested in watching our videos, I swear that personally I feel really proud, knowing about this makes me happier to have won the lottery! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and keep watching our videos, if you like to do it, we really appreciate it!😁💕❤️😍😘

[@billholton4973]

Whoops, I see I made a typo. We are only 92, not 98. We stayed in Cliffside Agave Hotel in August 2005 and also visited Ravello, returning by boat. Also went to Capri. We love your home and garden. We plant tomatoes, corn, onions, peppers and squash.

[@christinewalpole6523]

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[@clsachdeva]

Bitty and Bill, you are inspiring to me!

[@marygiaritelli5656]

My husband and I also live in North Carolina and look forward to your videos. I think you do a great job of explaining how busy it is there in the summer. These people who complained do not watch you regularly. You both are like our neighbor we’ve never met lol. Oh and I do really enjoy your visits with your father.

[@tiggywinkle5933]

I have been that unorganised traveller. The best holiday we have had as a family was to the Amalfi Coast, based in Sorrento. We organised through an agent called Families Worldwide Uk, they sell family friendly holidays and tours. We were home educating at the time and so we were not restricted to school holiday schedules, so we went in early June and the company had made a tailor made experience for us. It was an absolute dream, someone else had done all the thinking and planning for us. We simply got up, dressed and breakfasted each morning to be greeted by a wonderful guide (different every day) with a taxi waiting outside to take us sightseeing for the day. The taxi drivers were a lot of fun as were the guides. We went to Capri and our guide gave us a tour and then left us to our own devices to wander and have lunch and roam about until it was time to return on the ferry. The guides each day were very knowledgeable, the pattern always the same, to show us around and inform us and then we'd have some free time. Typically returning to our hotel around 4pm to relax round the pool with a drink before getting ready to go out for dinner. We went to Pompeii and were whisked in past the first at the doors queues of people who'd stepped off coaches and our tour of part of Pompeii was ahead of the crowds. We had a day at an agroturismo cooking and eating, high up in the hills with a fabulous view of the sea, we visited Ravello and Scala and Amalfi and Positano. We didn't have any arguing with the children about what we were going to do. We had a few free days where we mostly relaxed on the little platform bathing areas at Sorrento. Our children were 12 and 14, and it was our first holiday abroad with them as all our holidays had been in the UK in our caravan, it was an absolute dream. If we'd just rocked up unplanned we know we would not have had such an amazing stress free, relaxing, fun holiday. We went to Sicily a few years later, and hired a car, we had a good time but self guided and driven is infinitely more stressful and I'm sure we missed out on a lot of things.

[@irenethompson4076]

Your time and hard work on these videos are so appreciated by many. Please never let the negative comments stop you and Carlo from sharing what and how you do, because it's your life and experiences. No one can change that! ❤️

[@janetyamashige9573]

Well said!

[@Essexkiwi]

I totally agree. Don’t let the negativity from some people get to you. At the end of the day you cannot please “everywhere “, and neither should you try. Just continue to be yourselves 😉, that is what will continue to draw people to your channel. I do have one question, how do you manage to grow tomatoes that are so red. Are they sweet to taste?

[@corajordan7892]

I agree with all these comments,,,, whoever complained is of course, @ fault for being ‘uneducated’ as far as what they expected,,, my husband & I r visiting Italy next May for our ‘50th’ wedding anniversary. Rome & Positano! I love your videos & have watched them since last March! No worries, i don’t expect u & Carlo to meet up with us! Lol

[@woofwoof9667]

Oh Nicki and Carlo, I can't believe it has come to this. I have been following you for years, I don't even know how long, mainly through another of my channels, and you have always been without doubt, hands down, my favourite channel on KZbin. I have been lucky enough to have come to Positano a handful of times, and been each type of tourist. Finding out more and more about the town as we returned. It has been my dream to get to Positano one day in my life which I never thought would come true, so for me the history of it, the amazing people who have left their mark on it, have always fascinated me. I remember the first time. We managed to get a bed and breakfast in high season with a last minute booking (I never tend to plan, one of my bad traits) and we bought a watermelon and some grapes for dinner, and sat on the balcony and listened to the church bells ring, and I started crying from joy. We hardly had any money but it was a dream come true to be there, People need to read about its history before they get there, from the ancient Romans to the French movie stars of the 1950's. Its a magical place. I'm just scared that it has come to this, where you are having to defend your town, your KZbin channel, and even what you post. Everyone is getting so upset by the most ridiculous things these days. I feel like we are going backwards in life regarding censorship. So please, please, don't listen to these insults. Don't let them get to you. The more people watch you, the more insults you'll end up getting. Please keep going, don't censor yourself and keep going with this amazing escape you give us week after week. I'm scared you are going to one day, just get fed up with the negativity and stop posting. This escape means so much to people who have been there with amazing memories, but just can't get back for now. So I just want to say Thank You, for working so hard. Please don't disappear.

[@NickiPositano]

Hello my dear, Carlo here, thank you for your long and pleasant comment, and thank you for telling us briefly, but tangibly, your experiences here, I want to reassure you that at the moment we really want to continue making videos, and above all I because it's relatively new to me by actively participating in videos !, Then of course whatever can happen! Regarding the fact of defending ourselves, defending Positano, I do not think this is what we are "forced" to do, each one of us certainly has the right to say what he wants (respecting decency and education) if someone wants to complain, it is absolutely not a problem for us and not even something to defend ourselves against, indeed we use your comments to improve (if possible) our videos by taking your thoughts and ideas, and finally let me say that we really enjoyed shooting this video!😁💕😘

[@danielawillbold880]

@@NickiPositano awesome, that you are so positive👏👏👏. I'm admiring everybody here on you tube making videos regularly. So much work and you are getting criticized😥😥😥. Thank you, thank you for always walking around with a camera. Often people have no clue what this means.... Again thank you🙏

[@laurahuskey4690]

That’s what I love about you Nicki. You and Carlo are so down to earth and not afraid to laugh at yourself. Most people would have cut your fall out but you didn’t and the sound effects you added were priceless. Love your videos. Hope you didn’t hurt yourself.

[@leecarr9207]

No one can ever accuse you/Carlo of being in any way rude, you are both such lovely people that are so incredibly informative and approachable. Thank you.

[@anjoma9746]

Nicky, ignore the negative people. Negativity is a disease and their cup will always be half empty. Love your vlogs.

[@MAGRIPPA1]

Negativity is part of life and you if don’t accept it you become part of the shallow crowd….Maybe you don’t get it because you don’t see the other side of the medal .❤😂

[@vashti2389]

Being a resident and being a tourist are as different as night and day!! 🇮🇹🌍🌏🌎❤️

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

Truly! Having lived in Scottsdale, AZ (and working) is totally different than being a tourist. 😎

[@GroceryNinja]

Carlo: “Don’t leave me alone. I’m scared.” Hahaha. And the skit with you being tourists is hilarious! Nikki you crawling up the stairs while people looked at you not sure if they should help and then kept waking was the best!

[@MoniqueDiCarlo]

That was so funny!

[@annlevack8220]

Take no notice I've enjoyed every single time watching you both ❤️

[@tommapett]

she probably was laughing while doing that so people were confused 😅

[@lsabby]

Feel bad about you having to explain that you don’t want to offend anyone because you don’t. You and your family are so lovely and down to earth it’s a pleasure to get to be able to experience your travels and your life in Positano. I have stayed in Positano for a week and I have also went for a day. It’s a different experience for sure and your skit really made me laugh. Thank you for all your wonderful videos.

[@patriciamurray2694]

We are just back from our 5 night stay in Positano, mid September and want you to know that our first visit to Positano was a day trip years ago but then I started watching your videos which really made me interested to going back, thanks to you we have experienced a very different outlook. The past 5yrs we have stayed in Amalfi, Miaori, Praiano for part of the week and ended it in Positano so this year we stayed all 5 nights in Positano, we escaped the crowds to Fornillo beach which we love, spent a lot of time eating and drinking in Da Ferdinand . We enjoy your videos of one of our favourite places in Italy and are thankful to you(and Carlo of coarse) for all the info you provide, people should not complain to you about not enjoying their visit/stay in Positano as I say about anywhere you go, if you don't enjoy it, it's your own fault not anyone else's fault, many thanks for your videos, always look forward to Sundays

[@geesplace4362]

I thought Carlo’s comment about more people being able to travel now, not just the rich, is very accurate. Travel anywhere now means crowds, and that doesn’t always bring out the best in people. I for one, like your posts because they are a slice of your life. It’s not just about where you live but how you live in a culture many folks want to know about. You can’t please all of the people all of the time. Try and ignore the negative comments. Keep on keeping on. It’s bravo time for me😊

[@johnvititoe6051]

Common sense is always in short supply. Your videos are wonderful; interesting, informative and fun. You two are a delight! AND, your photography is spectacular!

[@janetyamashige9573]

I agree with every word!

[@NickiPositano]

Thank you very much!💕😘

[@emiliarazzi3229]

Common sense ain’t so common lol 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@NancyHanna_forwordtv]

You guys have spoiled me from watching "reality" TV series. I'm turned off by the over-produced perfection they try to create. So refreshing just to be natural and uncontrived. I like how you are having fun and following your gut about what to share. Hoping you have much continued success for your faithful efforts to share Positano, Italy and England...your network of friends along the way. Blessings!

[@laurenl5843]

I have been watching your videos for a long time now. You and Carlo are wonderful people. You have always accurately portrayed Positano in a realistic way. I know that if I were to come there in July and August it would be too crowded, lots of climbing and very hot. I know that living there is a completely different experience. You do not have to apologize to stupid people who complain to you. One day I will visit Positano and thanks to your videos I know exactly what to do. Off season with good walking shoes. 😊💜👍🇨🇦

[@dpfeifer2194]

I love that you give us the real Positano. Thank you both! Shame on anyone who doesn't take responsibility for their own vacation! ♡

[@cathcarr4823]

Well said, some people are just negative 😮

[@andrzejkorytkowski8151]

Nicki, it is sad that you have to say to people your intention was not to offend anybody, sad some people do not see your intentions. All the best! you make my Sunday every week! Hugs!

[@colleenthompson2622]

Word❤

[@brendadistefanowhite8277]

I visited Positano this past April and after watching your videos months and months prior to coming to Positano I knew exactly what Positano was all about. The tourist, the steps, the beauty, the restaurants, the walks, the hiking, the mountains….just gorgeous. Your videos are so informative. Positano is beautiful!!! My favorite place on earth! ❤

[@MrVikingsandra]

Hahaha I enjoyed seeing the people's reactions when you were screaming "TAXIIII!" and when you were laying on the steps 😆😂👏 too good!

[@hasselbuschm]

That was hillarious🤣

[@mariacummins4177]

My husband and I were in Positano in the 70's and stayed at my relatives that have a home there. She showed us where to shop and how life really is there. My husband fixed all her household things that needed fixing and she was so grateful. I love watching you live your life and thank you for sharing it with us.

[@jaysonbelyea8981]

Lovely as always. ❤️ I don’t understand how anyone could watch your channel with any regularity and NOT see how busy Positano is. Just goes to show the haters are gonna hate, no matter how fabulous you are. ❤

[@janetyamashige9573]

I agree completely. Nicki (and Carlo, and Elizabeth, also) have commented frequently over the years on how busy all the touristy areas (all along the Amalfi coast as well as the islands of Capri, Ischia, Procida) get during summer, how bad the traffic gets, how busy the ferries are, how crowded the restaurants become, etc.

[@traciannveno]

They also talk about the steps constantly. I think people really want a fantasy that does not exist or that they have to work hard to make exist.

[@lookaroundwithme]

Hi Nicki / Carlo as always we love your new video. We agree with you, nobody can feel a place in a short time. Positano is much more than a beach. We were so lucky to meet you and Carlo while filming this video, and thanks for letting us to have a selfie with you. You and Carlo were as we thought before we meet you( so nice and friendly♥️) I wish we had enough time to explore Positano more. Traveling is full of new experiences and Positano was a fantastic experience for us. ❤👍🌺

[@andeek86]

I love your skit! Made me laugh when you laid down on the steps and people just looked and kept walking around you. Haha!! Honestly, some people just love to complain instead of making the best out of everything and just enjoying the little things in life. Thank you and Carlo for always sharing... Happy Sunday! 😊

[@peko7446]

To think that whoever made that complaint was in Positano for a holiday. You'd think he/she would be more appreciative to be able to travel and experience such places like Positano.

[@CallieMasters5000]

That one woman turned back like she was worried if Nicki needed help.

[@MoniqueDiCarlo]

@@peko7446 right?

[@cherprice6610]

Loved the skit !!!! ☺️ Love Positano with all the busyness, then seeing the tourist people all gone and the locals back enjoying their piece of paradise,your garden, your lives, your dog's/pussycat... etc etc etc ☺️☺️☺️ Keep doing what your both doing ,brightens my week with a little bit of escapism and ideas for supper !! ☺️

[@joycady8325]

My philosophy regarding traveling is explore an area, pretend I'm a local and take it all in. I have no expectations and are always happy with the end result. We have been to Positano and the only scheduled event was a cooking class in a restaurant by the sea which was so amazing. The rest was getting up in the morning and exploring the area. We found ways to get around and visited Sorrento and Capri as well as Ravello. Some people run around aimlessly from one thing to the other just to get a photo and say I was here. Slow down when you travel, take it all in and be resourceful and ask the locals questions about the area and where to go. Nicki ignore the negativity, you and Carlo are amazing people and give us beautiful videos of one of the most beautiful areas in Italy.

[@anniegolden1304]

Very well stated Joy ❤️.

[@joycady8325]

@@anniegolden1304 thank you

[@BlackStump172]

Back in my travel days , we liked to just walk and walk .

[@sineadmulligan5227]

Oh LOL!! 😂😂😂 Absolutely died of laughter at you climbing the steps like a tourist 😂😂 fair play for doing that in public 😂😂❤️

[@janetstanland2015]

Here in Cornwall we are exactly the same - people everywhere & most complaining. Like you say, plan ahead & just ignore the negative people who enjoy complaining. Your blogs are just lovely & I feel I know Positano because of you & Carlo. I am too old & rickety on my legs to ever return to your wonderful area but I live it through your eyes every week. Thank you 💜

[@Joy-io7xl]

Positano with your guidance is like a Walk In Heaven - Thank You

[@TeaaLuni]

Guys... it is quite simple... there will always be people who won't like Positano and people who will love it, no matter how many videos you will do... The best is to continue what you do, showing this beautiful city and just enjoy living there :)))

[@Alice-rt6le]

What a delight! Nicki crawling up the steps-priceless! I really enjoyed the garden planting. You are all so organized. Thank you for making me laugh today!

[@elizabeth-jk5vo]

Having been a devoted follower of your videos for 2 years and grateful for the information, insight and enjoyment I have derived from them that I felt I had to become a patreon mostly because you and your family have given so much of yourselves with sincerity and warm heartedness in these videos....today, just back from 5 days in Amalfi, unfortunate weather cancelled all the boat trips etc I wanted to experience, but grateful to you for having given us so much information that we were able to use and see Positano and surroundings in a whole new light. We all thank you and your wonderful family for allowing us into your lives. Thank you Nicki and Carlos lovely people that I wish to meet one day. May you be always blessed

[@MoniqueDiCarlo]

Going to Patreon right now! I'm doing my best to support all the channels I really appreciate, so maybe not much, but from the heart!

[@fabfunfit2852]

We love watching all your episodes here in Ireland. My 81 year old mother is glued to you all & loving "Holly" the little dog. Xxx

[@kathif8598]

Nicki, I couldn't help but laugh out loud at "the tourist couple" that arrived by boat and couldn't find the city center! Seeing you flailing on the steps was hilarious! I didn't think it was offensive at all, and if anybody does, "Oh, well!" But you're right: your Positano isn't the same as tourists' Positano, but that's ok! I'll just be sure to get your phone number and address for our visit.....just kidding! 🤣

[@cathtube59]

Another wonderfully entertaining video! I loved the skit! Sadly, some people are just not very good travelers and expect the places they visit to conform to their expectations rather than approaching it as a learning experience and a chance to see a different way of life or cultures. I thank you for your insights on all the facets of Positano! ❤

[@marthamorris3174]

Nicki and Carlo, we thoroughly enjoyed watching today’s video! We agree with many of your other viewers that there will always be those who are negative no matter what - DISREGARD those comments. With so many research tools (i.e. KZbin, travel agencies, etc.) there are no plausible reasons why anyone traveling to Positano should not be aware of busy and crowded times and better plan their schedules/activities. You both did a super skit portraying many of today’s travelers!! Looking forward to your next video on Wednesday!! Thanks again for your efforts making the videos so enjoyable!🇺🇸👍

[@jenniferschnieder6316]

We were not offended at all. We found it refreshing & funny. We think anyone who travels has had those moments of not knowing what to do next. We love you & Carlo & Holly & Indy and all your fun travels. My wife is jealous of the soil in your gardens, it's great! We also enjoy your drone footage. thanks from Jerry & Jennifer in Arizona 🏜

[@janisrands8990]

That soil in your garden is pure gold! Over here in good ol USA, beautiful farms and land is usually built over with houses, I know people need places to live, but it is folly to loose such soil ....Absolutely love the Path of the Gods...only a dream to actually be there, but thanks to you two, I can take that walk...Much appreciated.

[@heather1778]

That poor woman looked genuinely concerned that you were collapsing in the steps! Excellent acting! 😅. Thanks for another great video. Looking forward to hearing what you planted for winter.

[@patriciamoran3445]

I love watching your vlogs, you and Mr. Social Butterfly (Carlo) put a smile on my face every week. I can't afford to travel, so, your vlogs let me experience italy without having to go there. And Positano is just beautiful

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

Yep me too!

[@elfriedeschmidt4033]

OMG! Is it not a given that visiting a place and living there are two different things! And yes, if you only give a place a few hours (such as day trips from cruise ships) vs choosing to stay longer so you can immerse yourself more by staying off the beaten path, grocery shopping, cooking, interacting with locals and the like, you will have a very different experience. Your videos are so authentic…not an advertisement for tourism. That’s why so many of us love and can’t wait for your next one. You two are magic together; thank you for sharing your world with us. 🙌🇨🇦

[@elainemars575]

I was there last-year in August and loved it and would love to go back. My only sadness was not meeting you or seeing you. I only went Positano because I watch your videos faithfully and would have never gone if I didn’t see how beautiful it is. We went to capri and spent 5 days visiting the coast and enjoyed every minute we were sad to leave

[@DIANEWEATHERFORD]

You sweet girl! So sorry some people don’t have a sense of humor! You two are so precious! Loved the video and looking forward to Wednesday! Wonderful video! Loved every minute of it!!!

[@kathleensabourin556]

The people's faces around you were so funny when you were crawling up the steps!🤣 I hope you weren't too sore after your fall. I have been there myself 😩 Keep making your lovely videos! They continue to be a highlight of my week!

[@vikirunnerstrum4905]

Thanks so much for this video, Nicki. Keep doing what you are doing. I love following along with you, sharing your viewpoints, laughing alongside of you both and soaking up your friendly and warm personalities. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into creating and publishing these little vignettes of your life. ❤

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Thanks Nicki. Lots of fun and glad your fall made you laugh and you were not hurt. I shake my head at people at times, in fact I retired from my career in customer service mainly because I was encountering more and more people whose attitudes made me at least shake my head but often had a big emotional impact on me. Blame others is a way of life for many. So sad. Anyway, love your videos and sense of humour. Take care, and enjoy your now slightly quieter town. Cheers.

[@sheilagrayman7147]

The DYNAMIC🌸🌷of up and down the steps is wonderful! Bring water and some comfortable shoes; humor and gratitude! It's a holiday! Enjoy...🍝☺ Tourists must do their research! Meeting the locals, must be exciting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, here!🌺

[@sootyginger4388]

Keep doing what you are doing 😊👍 It's an insight into your life. People can be just ridiculous. Ignore it.

[@skimchi11]

I love your version of Positano! It feels like home. I wouldn't expect to get the same feeling visiting on a Holiday. I appreciate being able to see what a glimpse of your life. Also, the backdrop of the beach is absolutely 😍 . Hope that fall didn't hurt too much!

[@linvin18]

I only recently discovered your channel and I'm watching your catalogue of vlogs from way back. I love the content and it takes me back to my Italian Holidays. I have italian ancestors so there is a pull for me. I'm 72 now and doubt I will ever be able to return so watching you and your family and friends is a little escapism. Thank you 😊

[@jamessudek2125]

You all are fabulous and if people don't understand from your videos that sometimes Positano is busier during it's tourist season than other times they need to work on their critical thinking skills. Months ago I said to myself if I ever get to visit it will be right before tourist season or right after it ends. No matter what, crowded or not, it's s a beautiful place with wonderful people and you have shown us how wonderful a place it and it's people are!!!

[@curlyt8899]

Don't worry so much Lovely Lady- we watch you and Carlo because we enjoy it and understand the difference between holidays and everyday- There's plenty for those who don't elsewhere.

[@gloriaharwerth4865]

The reason that I love your videos is because you show the positano that I will never see in my life. You and Carlo take me to amazing places that I could never be. Thank you fir your wonderful job.🥰💕😘🌻

[@johnmiguel7666]

Loved it!! We've been to Positano and seen the crowds...but if you take a bit more time, you can find the most lovely places with views, small restaurants, and wonderful Italian folks...we finally got to Priano and found the Onda Verde Hotel, spread down the cliffs like everything else...it was great! Please keep up the wonderful work...we appreciate you both, your family, and beautiful home!

[@aliciab4236]

@John Miguel that's my favorite hotel on the Amalfi Coast as well. I have many wonderful memories there. Happy to hear others agree. 🙏

[@johnmiguel7666]

@@aliciab4236 Hello: Onda Verde was family-run when we were there several years ago...the son ran the front desk, an uncle was the restaurant manager, and Dad made the delicious limoncello that we drank far too much of....the lemons grew right outside, on the hill going up to the road...we were there for almost two weeks..didn't want to leave!

[@robinlynn7483]

That shot is so beautiful with the sea behind Carlo and Nicki and those colorful umbrellas

[@christineumanzio1170]

Hi Everywhere!!!! ! I just had knee replacement surgery the other day, you made me laugh so hard when I saw you crawling up the stairs!!!! It really cheered me up. Tourism even in Boston Massachusetts is difficult, always do your research! Thanks for the humor. Greetings from Boston

[@Charpr0116]

I love your considerate directness ❤ . I’ve been living in a small town in Puglia since January and though I’ve visited Italy in the past, living here has made much more aware of how unaware we sometimes can be as visitors and tourists. Do the research, be polite and ask the locals, and embrace the challenges 😊. Thanks for sharing like always ❤!

[@bellebeauty67]

I love love love seeing those scrumptious doggies and the shared JOY from you and Carlo. Thank you both!! Bravo Brava!!!

[@picturenut]

All that you are saying is the reason why I follow you! You both are real! Yes if I were given a gift of a trip on a tour boat or tour bus or anything else, to Positano, I’d accept it. I’d be a fool to turn it down, a taste is better than no food. but your Positano is thePositano I love. I love your hikes and the garden and the gardening. I love your picnics and lunches in the town.I love seeing you cook for your family and friends.I live in a city that in the last 20 years has become a tourist attraction. I know what it’s like to say “ I must go somewhere and then say oh no …too many tourists. Perhaps because our city is a very hilly city though not as hilly as yours (but there are certain areas) I watch tourist mill around downtown, when a huge cruise ship comes in. They wonder around, I see their faces; they’re wondering what the hell they’re doing around here, what is there to see anyway? They are afraid to venture beyond. I had the pleasure of living in German for a while with a German friend who took me on tours …by bus. I enjoyed the tours but the best part was when I could sneak away by myself and poke into the places that the tourist didn’t poke into. I visited Venice this way. I knew it would be the only opportunity I got to visit, so I went. I trailed behind, peeping into alleys and looking up at roofs and windows etc I couldn’t speak German and couldn’t understand what the guide was saying..But I had researched it before I went.I was lucky enough to have access to a computer so I was prepared. What I wouldn’t have given for the time to walk around the back alley’s and the different districts, take a ride on a gondola even though I know it’s overrated and over priced but I would’ve liked to have had that experience. Well I was quite old when I made those trips and the lady I visited couldn’t walk very long distance so I did have to taylor my expectations.. I just love watching KZbin videos about Italy and two of my favourite videos to watch are “Leave all and wander” and yours. I love your Positano. By the way we have many Rocky beaches and I really felt for you when you fell. I’ve done that. Keep on documenting your life … I enjoyed your little play but but I’m sure they’ll be somebody who will take exception to it. You haven’t succeeded until that happens.

[@lauragwillim1055]

It’s sad you and Carlo had to spend half the video explaining the difference in experiences one has as a resident vs a tourist in a busy coastal town. Love you guys and I love learning about life on the Amalfi coast!

[@joannakennedy6005]

It's the same everywhere you travel to as a tourist. I'm British and before I went to university, travelled all of Europe, mixing with the locals, finding out about their lives, many tourists don't do that. I made a Greek friend and stayed with her family. She was trying to improve her English and she was teaching me Greek, that's the real life!

[@NickiPositano]

Hi Carlo here, we actually had a lot of fun playing that part! And then we somehow wanted to be in solidarity with those who go on vacation and have an unpleasant experience, which then there are those who exaggerate in complaints, well that's another story!😁💕😘

[@belindacaruso]

I think some people don’t even realize they are being negative.. they probably think they’re being informative . I know they can be very hurtful and make you feel defensive. You’re show to me, is like the best reality TV I ever watch. That’s what I like it. It showing what it’s really like to live there and that’s what you’re say on your intro, so if they don’t like that. I don’t know why they’re watching. Keep doing what you’re doing. You have a wonderful family. God bless you all.

[@lilacblumen]

Thanks for the funny video-it made me chuckle. Who hasn’t done something dumb as a tourist? 🤪 Your walk on the path of the gods was gorgeous. I’m so glad you were okay after your tumble on the beach!! As always, I love seeing Holly and Indie. ♥️ Best wishes, Marlene

[@leilareggie1826]

You bring the la dolce vida of Italian life to all. Thank you for your naturalness and authenticity.

[@MoniqueDiCarlo]

Loved this episode! You are putting in so much hard work; people should start by appreciating that before writing a negative comment. I also love that you're keeping it real, showing your stumble on the beach and weeding the garden. With all the information that we have at our fingertips, it is very easy to do some research before you visit a place, so you know what to expect. Visiting a place like Positano you can expect lots of tourists during the high season, if that's not your cup of tea, then go during the quieter times! The skit was hilarious and brave! I'm working on a plan to move to Italy (taking my time) and hope to visit with you guys (don't worry, I do not expect you to just be around ;-)

[@lovepeacedogs]

Nicki and Carlo. Thank you both!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ You all don't have to let comments dictate your content. You all don't have to explain anything to anyone. You both have done a fabulous job of showing us beautiful Positano! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Live your lives!! We love watching your family with whatever it is you want to show us!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Great job and thank you for all you both do to bring us a little piece of heaven ♥️♥️♥️

[@sandrachristensen7282]

It's a shame that people would blame you and Carlo if they didn't have fun in Positano. How unfair and ridiculous of them! So glad you have kept a level-head about the whole thing. Keep doing what you're doing. I think your content is wonderful!

[@theresasilvestri228]

…lololol… Carlo is funny! I loved the little joke in the garden about which finger he’s using to plant… And I loved it when you were taking your walk and Carlo said “don’t leave me alone… I’m scared!“ 😆👍

[@mar-gin8147]

You have to take the good with the bad and can’t please everyone. Thank you both for your beautiful videos , so enjoy them ! 💗

[@frokgjetaj4899]

It is not a Sunday with out watching you guys and Amalfi cost. It is a dream of a life time. Thank you guys. God bless

[@lostandfound2024]

As a Malaysian, I feel bad for what happened to all of you in Penang. The taxi driver shouldn't have done that. I am appalled by how your first experience in George Town turned out. I live in Kuala Lumpur and Georgetown is one of my favourite places in Malaysia and often think of moving there. Anyway, so sorry for this. If you ever plan to return to Kuala Lumpur, please let us know!

[@tootsieb11]

I wouldn't know where to begin in planning such a trip... so I have to stick to package hols... I think taxi drivers anywhere do not relish the thought of having to clean their vehicles.

[@CallieMasters5000]

Melaka/Malacca was nice to visit too.

[@blue91193]

Now, people over there in Malaysia especially in cities , just use Grab (similar to Uber). Super convenient.

[@ArissaD]

If you are planning to come and visit Kuala Lumpur or Malaysia even, please do let us know. We can recommend the best places to eat, stay etc. as a Malaysian myself, i am ashamed of what you have encountered before this.

[@contactsuzi7096]

Hilarious! That was a great little skit. I just laughed out loud when you Nicki collapsed on the stairs. You two did a great job with that bit of theater. We've lived in a tourist area for most of our lives and, like you, we change what we do, where we go and when during high season. I most enjoy watching your normal life...the gardening, Carlo's building projects, grocery shopping, making tomato sauce and especially the walks in the mountains....Love to you two Thespians, Suzi

[@lauraclaudia8159]

This summer was madness everywhere, but especially Italy! But what would you expect from a gorgeous little town where every square meter is fully exploited??? Of course it will be crowded!!! Go out of season if you do not crowds!!! It's the same everywhere, South of France, parts of Spain and Italy!!!🥰

[@isobelchapman9548]

Well dearest folks, aren’t there some numpties and eejits around, well I think there are. You are such lovely folk, sharing where you live, your life, with its ups and downs, your friends etc etc. It’s a joy to have your weekly vlogs. Keep doing what you love doing and that’s living, with your family and friends in a beautiful part of the world and sharing it with us. God bless all and take care, especially when running in wide bottomed trousers Nicki!! xx

[@michellebaker8238]

Your skit was hilarious. Been there myself. I also live in a tourist area and you are very correct when you say the locals know when to visit areas and when to stay away. Love your videos.

[@catsbythefire]

Carlo and Nicki don’t let the naysayers change anything you do, you are two wonderfully, refreshing, funny and down to earth people ( luv your pups too ) I thoroughly love watching your videos. I’ll never get to Italy, so very nice to live vicariously through you. Thank you ❤️

[@alinaturda4223]

Salve Carlo è Nicki siete meravigliosi, vi sto guardando dal Irlanda. In breve mi chiamo Alina e sono visuta purè io in Italia dal 2001-2016 in un paesino vicino a Roma che si chiama Genzano di Roma. O sempre amato e amero quel paeze e ogni anno sto cercando di andare a visitare ogni posto. L'ano prossimo mi piacerebbe andare a Sorrento e visitare tutto in torno. Se non disturbo troppo mi potete raccomandare qualche hotel non troppo costosi, e se sarò fortunata podarsi vi potrò incontrare. Vi mando un grande abbraccio.

[@galeoconnor7320]

I loved this video and with the skit it was just so fun to watch. You shouldn’t have to apologize because you’re afraid of offending someone, your life is real and you should tell it as you see it. I’ve been that tourist before and we do have to laugh at ourselves sometimes, life to too short not to. Thank you for keeping us constantly entertained.

[@travelinggrammy]

I’ve enjoyed every video that you two have made. I’ve laughed out loud. I’ve cried (when Lily left you). I’ve screamed “Oh!! Please be careful!!!”(I’m fearful of heights) I’ve exclaimed out loud at the beauty of your surroundings. Thank you for all your hard work making these wonderful videos. Your genuine gifts & talents are apparent in each one. Thank you so much.

[@vkenn60]

I think there are many positive things about your town. Just like anywhere else, it's crowded at times, any city anywhere. If you visit during those times it's not as nice, again anywhere. I live your vlogs, watch all the time, you have a beautiful place and heart, all of you. Love from PA, USA.

[@mlem6951]

12:48 the way the two came back to watch after Carlo was so cute~

[@jennyfulcher8035]

I enjoyed your befuddled tourists skit. So funny! The tourist spots are naturally going to be the most crowded depending upon the season, the time of day, etc. You provided great advice for folks visiting your beautiful town. Thanks for your sense of humor and frankness. Jenny

[@albertguasch5277]

Nicki and Carlo, we have been traveling for the past three weeks and currently on a cruise ship sailing across the Atlantic back to the USA. So we are catching up on our KZbin watch list. You two put so much effort and work into your videos and we love them. You are natural and honest in what you show us. Keep up the great work and thank you!

[@wendy-moore]

The pups seemed amused with Nicki's fall!!!!

[@tinacristina6977]

I was in Positano 3 years ago, we arrived May 6th. We absolutely feel in love. We were able to be on the beach, restaurants and shops without any crowds. Well this time around September 7th staying in Sorrento my daughters and our husbands came to our beloved Positano. It’s was crazy and hot 🥵. I stopped by to say hello to Elizabeth and ask what’s happening!! 😅. We all agreed we will be back early spring. Loved the little skit.

[@AbiNomac]

I wanted to comment on how good you are with editing. The right music for the mood you want to create. It’s brilliant Nicki. I love “The Love Boat” type of music you played. I was enjoying it so much and then the record player scratched and you fell. It was heartbreaking. So thankful you’re okay now. The comment about Positano. It’s strange as it’s obvious a tourist isn’t going to have the same experience as the locals.

[@carolannbullard5688]

I M GLAD YOUR OK 😇🎁🌴 YES I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND DONT LET THE NEGATIVE NELLIES STEAL YOUR JOY 🚀😊🌴🌹🎁🍀 WHEN I COME BACK TO POSITANO IT WILL BE ANOTHER EXPERIENCE : YOUR TIMES ARE DIFFERENT AS WELL. YOU JUST KNOW BETTER AS YOU LIVE AND NAVIGATE POSITANO ITALY 🍋🌹🍀🎁 DON'T CHANGE FOR US : THEY CAN WATCH AND LEARN OR NOT ENJOY THE BLESSINGS YOU GUYS SHARE WITH US !!!! I LOVE YOU 💝 NC USA 🌹

[@miriamd2525]

Omg! I love love love your videos, this one was so hilarious 😂 we love Positano so much that we could go back a million times 😍😍😍

[@suewieszchowski6643]

Research, research you nailed it. People sometimes just have very different expectations. And even each visit may come with very different experiences as you pointed out. We missed you at Da Fernando by a few days We really enjoyed Fornillo beach. That was one of the best tips from one of your older videos. While in Positano, we had a chance meet with a lovely couple from our town while we were in Positano for 3 days. They couldn’t believe there were no sidewalks, and so many stairs. Myself having been there in 2019 was ready for it all. This was my husband’s first time in Positano. We rented a scooter, had a really good laugh going more than twice around the one way circle when we missed our stops. We are both 60. My husband loved the 400 plus steps back to the hotel. I was content taking the 15 minute walk to Spiaggia Grande and walking half way up and him meeting me with the scooter. We just enjoyed going with the flow and adventuring beyond Positano. Also thank you so much for all your hard work with all of your videos. It’s sad that you have to constantly explain yourself to people who just don’t get that what you do . Much admiration to you and Carlo for all your hard work! ❤❤

[@essieessie5399]

Nikki, Your videos are delightful. Never boring. I love that you share your everyday life in Positano and even take us on your vacations elsewhere. I feel I know Positano even though I've never been. Carlo's love for the property, family, his kids and most importantly, animals, is truly touching. You are both a wonderful couple to watch and I look forward to your videos (and Carlo's droning) every week. Thank you!!

[@RawFoodGlam]

Carlo is the cutest! He needs to make more videos! So real and raw!

[@galitbenzaken2713]

Dear Niki and Carlo🌺 It is known that the locals always suffer in tourist cities, which are flooded with tourists every summer. I read that even recently, the number of tourists to Amalfi was limited to half, due to the inability to accommodate the large number of visitors and the huge traffic jams. After two years of the corona epidemic and peace for the residents, the Amalfi region was filled with tens of thousands of tourists, as well as in many places in the world, however, the tourists provide a livelihood for the local residents, whose main livelihood is based on tourism. Many restaurateurs, ship and yacht charterers benefit from the number of tourists and their money income increases. We love you, Nicky and Carlo from Israel💐❤️🌟🥂🏖

[@amy-wy6ll]

Love your videos and seeing what your version of Positano is like 💛 Of course visiting as a tourist is going to be so different, can't believe people wouldn't realise that!! Would love to see how you plan the garden for each season, what you choose to grow, quantity of each crop and where to grow it in your garden... would be so so fascinating as you seem to have a great gardening system in place that produces a lot of crops 🌱

[@pattibender7308]

Your videos are always fun to watch. My family and I went to Positano in May of 2018. We fell in love with the town and can't wait to return. Please meet us at town center!! 😂

[@dianeb3919]

Hello ! Your video focusing on being prepared to travel and tour according to your own research is so true. Going somewhere without knowing much about it will guarantee you a stressful holiday, so people need to do their homework! Your acting skills are very good! What was very funny was when Nicki was exhausted on the stairs in town and a lady shopper seemed concerned....so nice she cared :D I always enjoy the garden segments you do. Looks like fall planting is taking place....the garden looks so tidy! Thank you!

[@brewstergallery]

We found out, 16 years ago, about the difference between being tourists and moving to a new country to live, in our case Spain and specifically Mallorca. We've also learned as you did from your Malaysia trip that research about your destination is essential.

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Another enjoyable video from beautiful Positano. Thanks for sharing.🧂🍿

[@carolmaclean2329]

Loved it as usual, Nicki, always open and honest with your viewers. That was some tumble on the beach, glad you’re ok , love from Scotland ❤️

[@elizabethreagan-bates1374]

I felt bad that you had to explain to everyone how Positano was different for you as opposed to someone just visiting because of one or two people complaining that you were not portraying it the way they experienced it. I visited Italy 15 years ago with my family as part of a tour. Positano was one of our stops. I absolutely loved Positano, and I was only there for many 6hrs. I love the beauty, the vibe, the beautiful streets lined with bougainvillea flowers. When I came upon your channel, I thought how awesome to be able to watch a family who actually lives there! You and Carlo are wonderful people and I love your channel. There will always be negative people and their comments, don’t let them discourage you! Keep showing us the beautiful Positano you know!

[@CristinaGreece]

This so true Nicki I leave in Nafpio Greece and is very touristy place especially in the summer months.. People that visit for vacation only can have a different perception for what this place really is. So don't you worry and don't be sad some people are very unhappy with them self's and the want to spread that around.. We love your videos and you represent Poisitano beautifully and realistically. Keep making beautiful videos we love them!! 💖

[@janetwilliams9228]

Nicki, you dont offend us at all, we love watching you and you are so patient with people who say unreasonable things!! Lovely to see the path of the gods again. I was there on a walking holiday the first week of October, 4 years ago and just loved all the walking and the steps, where you live is quite unique, please stay your authentic selves (and tell Carlo to keep speaking in Italian and English)

[@rusoprui]

Actually Positano was the best experience for me on the entire Amalfi coast, even in hot hot August 😅❤❤ We stayed in Sorrento, visited Capri (terribly crowded 😂😂) Amalfi etc. For me Positano is THE BEST🎉 Ravello may be the closest rival😅 Positano is truly the most beautiful & lovely, it has its spirit! - really worth the hype! 😂 To me, Steps are the essential part of its unique atmosphere❤ Pyramid style

[@susanlombardo8444]

He is too cute. Awesome how proud he is making his own jam!!! A little extravagant, in his amounts of jams he has! I assume you are bringing many jars of homemade jams back to Positano. What great gifts they make! Thanks for sharing Nicki. Hugs