Tour Our SEASIDE VILLA in Puglia LECCE Italy | We Left The United States To Retire in ITALY 🇮🇹

American Expats Retire in Puglia Lecce Italy, and they Purchased a Seaside Villa overlooking the Adriatic Sea. We tour this beautiful Italian Home, located on the outskirts of Lecce, on the beautiful Apulia Coast where you will find the most beautiful Italian Beaches. 🇮🇹
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[@yvanapantino273]

The tree with yellow fruit is called Nespole in Italian or Loquat in English.

[@kdclothes]

What a beautiful villa and in a fantastic locale. I retired to Italy 5 years ago and I live in Abruzzo. Congratulations to your family.

[@SharodOhene]

Time for me to get out of America! I've been on the hamster wheel for far too long. I'm burned out! All I see of what you are showing me is a whole different vibe of peace, fresh air, lovely beaches, nice places to lay your head of comfort, stress free, slow pace, a place where living life is amazing. I need all of that in my life. I'm sure your parents are enjoying every minute of their retirement In Italy. Thank you for the tour. The property is lovely and huge! I enjoyed it! You got a new sub. 👍🏾

[@jenc8953]

I admire your parents. It’s never too late to take a swing at life. They have a beautiful home in an amazing city.

[@marybell4533]

I am Italian American and love seeing this! Italy is my favorite place to visit. Coming next year! You have a beautiful family!

[@jamesstewart59]

I made the move to Lecce in January 2020, just before COVID. Even with the constraints in freedom here, it was great. Now, I have a home in a seaside town between Castro and Tricase and I love it. Best wishes to you, your family and your parents.

[@bentravelstv]

Hello James! I also got your IG Message, its a small world! Thanks for watching as well and congrats on your move! South East Puglia is Beautiful!

[@FC-zx4ed]

Beautiful home!!!! I moved with my family from Tampa, FL in the summer of 2021, but we moved to Greece. Best decision we ever made. 😊 Thank you for the tour!!

[@michelechileshickman]

@FC-zx4ed what part of Greece? I am balancing Italy and Greece.

[@FC-zx4ed]

@@michelechileshickman I live in a suburb outside of Athens called Glyfada.

[@michelechileshickman]

@@FC-zx4ed yes, I know Glyfada. Thank you

[@bentravelstv]

Amazing! Congratulations! I hope to visit Greece in the future.

[@richardmurray1655]

Wow, your parents hit a home run with this one. Congrats!

[@shirleydicristofano7381]

You need to show the house when it’s fully finished. We would love to see it once it’s completed.

[@RoseBornagain]

The tree with small yellow fruits is called nespole.Lecce is not by the sea must a small place nearby. North of Italy is not as warm as Puglia in the winter. I lived in Los Angeles, Miami, London etc..now I live in Puglia too.

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you! 🙏 I tried it and it’s delicious. San Cataldo I’ve mad the drive at least 20-25 times and it takes me no more than 20 minutes to arrive in Lecce. The Lecce Football stadium is also near by about 10 to 15 minutes drive from their house. Lecce is not on the coast, it is inland but not far from the sea at all.

[@Talkwithtina808]

@@RoseBornagain we have those trees here in Hawaii

[@jeffconley819]

What city in Ohio is your mom from. I was. Ron in Cleveland but now live near Cincinnati . The wife and I are looking to by an apartment in Salento……far south of Pulia .

[@jeffconley819]

@@bentravelstvhey buddy. When you went up on the flat roof I gotta tell ya it needs some work or it will leak and ruin your mother and dads work inside . All the organic growth needs cleaned off . Then all the grout joints need inspected and if any need work they should be redone. When all that’s done a sealer should be applied to may sure the roof is water tight.

[@ginaryanbearfighter7065]

Hello everyone 🙋💖

[@sebastianconstantin5176]

this moving literally will add 10 years to their life.

[@welcometomyworld4871]

What a blessing. I also traveled a lot with hubby. A military man. I only wish I could have stayed and lived in Europe. Germany is my love. We lived there. But I traveled a lot in Italy as well. I would love to finish my years out in Europe. What a blessing to do what you love. God bless you all.

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you, and thanks for watching. Europe is beautiful, I also hope to retire there one day as well.

[@nadegeetienne9869]

Yes everyone thats watching get out of America while you guys cani love your videos live your life❤❤❤

[@ginaryanbearfighter7065]

I wish. If I could get out of America I would.

[@PWeston-os5vv]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! The house is spectacular!!! Anita, you are a professional interior designer!! So happy for you and your family!!❤❤❤

[@anneschantl8929]

The tree with yellow orange fruit is a Loquat tree.

[@mantralife6620]

The tree is loquat or kumquat . Gorgeous property. You are blessed

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you!

[@Allgoodthingsbeyond55]

Your parents have a beautiful home. I will definitely add Puglia on my list of places to visit.

[@kennethrenquist9414]

That tree with a small yellow fruits, in soCal We call them loquat trees.

[@ListedInTheSouth]

I was thinking the same thing. My mom has them in her backyard in Florida, the color is just a little darker.

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you!

[@user-hc5oc5kp3c]

Italy beautiful 😊

[@smc6746]

Go live with Mom and Dad. That’s a lot of property to care for. Live together ❤

[@eleicaljepotica106]

Your way of narrating is beautiful. Bravo!

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you so much!

[@ginaryanbearfighter7065]

​@@bentravelstv❤

[@dawndelrocco2078]

I love the video of your parents home! It's stunning, and I love how they modernized it; especially the kitchen! That is a gorgeous kitchen. I went to Italy over 40 years ago to visit family in Rome. I would love to go back. As I sit here watching this video from my humble rowhome in Philly, it makes me think...hmmmm?! So happy for your mom and dad. May they be blessed with many more happy years there.

[@tiaaawhite5903]

Beautiful, Your Parents have done a very nice job. My husband and I live in Umbria. Love the seaside too!

[@acquanellaogbemudia9930]

Very beautiful wishing your Family the best ! ❤❤❤

[@mariposa1933]

W❤W!! The huge outdoors and being gated is a plus. I’m from San Diego (Carlsbad) Cali, and love this! Beautiful family! You go mom and dad! I love they are soo happy and I feel like I’d be happy there as well. We have another trip planned in a few weeks and will be looking at some homes. 🏠 Thank you for this. ❤

[@mariadange06]

The tree is a loquat, the fruit is ripe on the tree for a short time. Didn't your parents choose well, fabulous home.

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you!

[@pattyshobbyworld2851]

So happy for them....enjoy life it's well deserved

[@roseannegagliardi7546]

I am an Italian/Australian but my Father was from the South also….Cosenza in Calabria is around 3 1/2 hours from Lecce in Puglia and my Cousins all have beach homes…I would totally renovate the roof area into another entertainment area but with an interior staircase leading up to that area…even to partially enclose it.There is so much space up there and would even be nice for a rooftop pool and jacuzzi ….expensive I know but not as expensive as it would be elsewhere ❤

[@rocioastengo2051]

where in Lecce?? How did they finally find the workers. We are buying a smaller house and we need to renovate a bathroom and add one. but we are in the Ionic Sea Side by Gallipoli. Beautiful house your parents have.

[@bonnehausman2253]

Your family is blessed! What a beautiful location and home! As one walks thru the vined area to property, you know you are entering a very special property...a resort! One would feel as if on vacation all the time! You kids have a great olace to visit your parents! Enjoy, wishing your oarents many healthy, happy years!

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you so much!

[@gailcraig7934]

So beautiful love your home.

[@BLVRZ]

Ben! My wife and I are visiting Italy in September Lordwilling,.. thanks for the vlogging ! It all helps and inspires!! Beautiful family! Portugual bound hopefully also!! Blessings!!

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you, and have a great trip!

[@lindareeves5410]

Love this. I want to retire and live abroad, thank you for sharing the place is beautiful, incredible peaceful calm life.. I too want to leave America❤😂😊😅😢

[@yeamaneal5652]

This was absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@valrice817]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing😊

[@CarmelOKeeffe]

Thanks, lovely villa for your family to visit. Some Italians head to the coast in August as it’s cooler but they head everywhere in Italy. ! Some yes go to Puglia but it’s quite far sway from most of the big cities. Go around Italy’s coastline in the summer - all along the west coast, the east coast, and the islands. Packed with beach resorts and Italians. Obviously not everything closes down in August - mainly construction companies and industries, some civil servants etc. All shops etc still open. Most shops and offices close 1pm to 5pm daily for lunch year long..same in all Med countries. Beautiful area..lovely in winter too when quiet.

[@bentravelstv]

Thanks for sharing, I’ll have to come back in the summer in the future.

[@sftouristsf]

i've been to lecce but stayed in mesagne/brindisi. i love it there...

[@temprmj1]

Nice intro, I enjoyed the backstory.

[@effdpaul1815]

What a beautiful home! or should I say: What a beautiful "estate".

[@kimmiekim1152]

So proud of your parent's 🥰

[@coreynoel1253]

Beautiful, enjoy Italy😀

[@user-ce9nn7cg5p]

Not a mess at all. Lived in with love. Beautiful home. Thank you for sharing. We bought our retirement home in Umbria. Now we are looking for a 2nd home in Italy near the beach. Lecce looks like a great option😊

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you and congrats to you as well! Wish you the best on your hunt for a 2nd home.

[@welcometomyworld4871]

Wow. I only need half of that property. Very good price.

[@rosegardenia8588]

Great video. Beautiful!!!!

[@OnnMoore]

I'm definitely showing my parents this for some inspiration. Big Ups to your parents and your entire family man. Happy to sub! Cheers from SoCal 🍻

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you for watching and subbing! Cheers!

[@katrinaassoumou1531]

Gorgeous Villa. Amen

[@lisalove395]

Great coverage and a beautiful family and villa. 💞💞💞

[@user-kn4yl4ey6f]

I just subscribed! Thanks for sharing your parents home and experiences! What an amazing home. Your mom should be an interior designer for the city! She has superb taste! I love her decision to do new neutral flooring, black paint accents to the windows and stair and making the interiors chic. The home has a wonderful Art Deco vibe to the architecture. It has a glamorous California styling to it. I would love to see what they do with the gardening aspects. Will they have a green grass lawn?

[@jerryriccio5680]

Nice video...all the best to you and your parents. I hope to be moving to Italy soon. Italy, is all about culture and family. If you are going to the Amalfi coast, please visit Sorrento. While in Tuscany, visit the historical centers (Centro storico) of Siena and Arezzo, also San Gimignano. You will be brought back to Medieval and Renaissance times. Another suggestion, visit Assisi in the region of Umbria. It is the birthplace and burial site of Saint Francis, Saint Clare and Carlo Acutis, the 15 year old soon to be canonized a saint. His body is incorruptible and you can view him in his glass coffin. Italy is amazing. Enjoy! God bless all of you.❤️🙏🇮🇹❤️

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you so much, I will be visiting Sorrento and San Gimignano as well!

[@GuanitaMVicelic]

NESPOLA FRUIT TREE, YOU CAN EAT THEM, 2 ROUND SEEDS INSIDE THEM.

[@alvasquez752]

That tree looks like a loquat, we ha one in sour back yard growing up, sweet and juicy.

[@nikkinfl]

Wow that's a really cheap price for such a big beautiful place! What a good cheap deal in their favor!

[@raphaeleskenazi343]

Beautiful update. Great video. wish your parents all the luck in their new home.

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you!

[@patricianelsoncarroll7247]

Fabulous! Blessings to your family Thank You for sharing

[@gabrieladramba1663]

Gorgeous home and very nicelly renovated.

[@donice1973]

I love this! This property is gorgeous and perfect for the kids!

[@johnpatterson9219]

Beautiful view!

[@PinkieSmith]

That’s a loquat tree. We have 3 large ones at our apartment complex. They are good! Used to eat them all the time growing up.

[@teddydavis2339]

What a beautiful story!

[@lisac4225]

Oh my gosh congratulations thanks for showing this tour. I am just addicted to watching everything about Italy now during overtime in there myself I follow a guy just Italy that does a lot in PA. It’s so beautiful there. I thought Tuscany was for me, but I don’t know the sea is just so enticing.

[@chrispeterson8458]

God bless you guys. Enjoy it with hoof health and joy all together ❤🎉

[@robinluff4413]

Hey Ben! I used to have that tree or bush in Florida an it's called a kumquat fruit tree! You can Google it it's a different type of tree an yes it's edible! Great video of your parents home their doing great work! I'm single an need to meet me an Italian man! I've been divorced over 20 yrs an past time to meet me a great catch! I luv Italy! Ya know George Clooney has a home in Italy! I worked with him an many others in the movie biz! Such a beautiful country! I like the nap thing an take a month off to relax! Wow you sold me on it! You wouldnt touch a property like that near the beach in the USA! Smart parents moving there! Lovely family story! Safe travels! Enjoy traveling! Y'all sound like a very down to earth family! I'm in Las Vegas, NV! Sounds like fun plans! So it sounds like your parents are settling quite nicely! Enjoy life cuz ya only get one LIFE!😊

[@kitchenbathroomdesignbyjoa7337]

I'm moving there July 1

[@beaconeersofthesevenmaps3467]

Welcome!

[@ursularita1689]

Beautiful!

[@Trying391]

Very nice Enjoy the Bella vita

[@johnpatterson9219]

Loquat tree. They’re tasty!

[@uniwemusic2929]

It is my pleasure to support a family/a family man! Koodos to All! I’m watching from ATL). Beautiful part of Italy 🥰🥰🥰😊. Your parents chose well!

[@Talkwithtina808]

Wow love this and the family story ❤

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you!

[@smc6746]

This is beautiful ❤

[@glampedlife]

Thank you for sharing, I lived in Germany for years and enjoyed the healthcare system. I hope your family continues to enjoy this lifestyle!

[@Fran-od8fl]

Thank you for sharing your family's beautiful villa. I love your mom's taste in interior design... a beautiful transformation... the stonework looks beautiful. I have been researching Europe to relocate to as well... Canada is not the same either... and not in a good way. The AirBnB you ended your video with looks amazing!! I'll be watching for your videos!!

[@rillawhat8142]

Great video 😃👍🏾 Italy was not on my radar for travel (or to live), but your video and information that you provided have now peaked my interest. 🤔 Great lifestyle👍🏾

[@beatabares7201]

Beautiful area and house 🏡 very nice of your parents to build the house thinking of the accommodations for the all family 🙏😎❤️

[@roseannegagliardi7546]

Nespole are the yellow fruit

[@jkparks3163]

The fruit is called a Loquat or Japanese Plum. I grew up in Fresno, CA and there used to be a lot of those trees there but not anymore.

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you!

[@malikismail9725]

Awesome video and beautiful views - best wishes to the family

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you!

[@malikismail9725]

@@bentravelstv Absolutely 💯

[@allycbythesea7937]

Great video and informative now subscribed ✅

[@sonyahjoseph1539]

Best wishes to you and your family..I was thinking of retirement in puglia..and now Leece sounds perfect....thanks Sonia

[@LORENA-wq3vm]

I wish I could live there…was stationed in Brindisi back in the day…. Hated to leave!… want out of the states asap!

[@soblessed243]

OMG!!! BEN Is That You???? I Am In Tears..🥲🥲 ~I Know Your Voice & The Last Video You Did, After My Closing; You Said You & Your Family (Wife & Children), Were Moving Abroad. I Pray You All Are Doing Well~ 🙏🏾 ~Your YT Name Changed, Of Course & I Couldn't Find You After Your Last Video~ Your Parents Home Is Absolutely Beautiful!!~ I Will Be Forever Grateful For Your Kindness & Expertise, As My Realtor In Finding My Beautiful New Home & Putting Up With Me~🤣🤣~ I'm So Proud & Happy For You, Your Beautiful Wife & Children~💕~Congratulations; *Italy Is So Beautiful* 💜 *May God Continue To Bless You & Your Family Through All Your Endeavors~🙏🏾 *Ms. Williams~ *SUBSCRIBED! *Tell Everyone Hello~ God Bless*🙏🏾

[@pile333]

Welcome!

[@kakerosa5466]

Nice❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephaniemills8636]

I love this!!! I recently moved to Spain and enjoying my journey. I will now put Puglia on my list to visit.

[@bentravelstv]

Thank you and congrats on your move to Spain!

[@msvideotime]

Hi would like to know how was the process on getting papers and how long you waited no one explain this on videos I’m thinking on retiring in 5 years and I’m interested in moving to Spain now is if easy to do once you retire just to optain cirizenship but still travel to the USA

[@rws5648]

Hello, I want to know how did they start the resource when they started looking into property? How did your parents find out about their healthcare? Did they have someone local that they knew and they were able to share with them? This is my biggest fear in going somewhere and not really knowing how to go about getting healthcare and finding a good home to live in. Their home is amazing and I’m glad they took the leap of faith and enjoying their life

[@msvideotime]

Good to know as well

[@bentravelstv]

I will be doing a live stream in the future to give a little more information on their move.

[@daisy4750]

Puglia is beautiful

[@lisac4225]

Oh my gosh congratulations thanks for showing this tour. I am just addicted to watching everything about Italy now during overtime in there myself I follow a guy just Italy that does a lot in PA. It’s so beautiful there. I thought Tuscany was for me, but I don’t know the sea is just so enticing. PS born and raised in California San Francisco, native Marin county and now living in Sacramento. I’m telling you Italy is where to go. You’re talking about the weather as the same which as far as anyone in the world concerned California has but but Italy has the best life the best food and you don’t have 7 million zombies walking through California without a Social Security card.

[@olgasampis9745]

Nice en, I am here right now…by monopoli

[@mz1860]

Beautiful! Can you share a bit about the process of how they found and purchased? Thanks

[@ListedInTheSouth]

I think those fruits are loquats. My mom has a tree in her backyard in Florida.

[@michaelditaranto4108]

I just found this channel! Where the heck have I been? (Not Italy, obviously, but I’m working on it!)

[@EmanuelaDilollo]

Welcome to Italy!!!😊👍🏼

[@allanhfchin]

I think you mentioned that the weather is similar in both Florida and Puglia? Yes, but there are two major differences: no hurricanes and tornadoes, and if they ever hit there the houses would survive because they are built with brick and stone, unlike American houses built with matchsticks and glorified cardboard!!!

[@bentravelstv]

I agree 100%, never understood why, well I know why we build with wood in America which is simply for profit instead of building with brick and stone. But Italy does have it's own Tornado alley and they get Tornados every so often.

[@denniscarter-ei6yl]

That is a loquat tree. Not a kumquat.

[@giftedtoserve]

Your parents did a great job

[@olgasampis9745]

Nice benI am here right now…by monopoli

[@lindaalcorns1703]

Loquat tree.

[@saragomez2347]

I think that the yellow berries are Loquat Tree fruit (Eriobotrya Japonica).

[@joannedecarolis4613]

So happy for you. We want to retire in Italy as well. One correction, in Italy soccer is called calcio, not football.

[@bentravelstv]

Thanks for watching! I didn't know that, thanks for letting me know. I learned something new!

[@georgiak4868]

That tree weth the yellow front they call it mousmoula I. Greek you can eat it

[@wernerdanler2742]

It looks like a loquat tree. 8:27

[@Comasca611]

They're