Yes, I have no problem admitting I do miss living in Italy, it’s only natural. Life in Italy was an amazing opportunity to be able to really get a proper feel for the country and to learn about all the details that you would miss if you were only there on a trip. Italy is a country that could take a person a lifetime to truly get to know, and I’m glad that I did have the past 5 years there if only to get a taste of what that lifetime could look like. Since moving to Portugal, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on my time there and realize what it was that had really become part of my life and lifestyle, what little things through the day that were influenced by my ancestry as well as my experience in the country that they came from. My life in Italy is something that has left me with many wonderful memories to look back on, good times with great friends, food, travel and experience the day-to-day realities of what things are like after moving to Italy.
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ziploc bagsare the best lol i livedin usafoe 11 years i still buy ziploc bags from usa even though im in uk
Gelato! Here in USA when the word is used, it’s an insult. It’s disgusting. I never eat ice cream here. People think they’re really eating Italian gelato. If they have been in Italy, they would know it’s not. Not even close. I can’t remember the last time I ate anything from McDonald’s. I will not miss it since I haven’t had it in decades. I never had pizza in Portugal. Glad you found a place you like and can speak Italian.
All of the fast food places have apps now, in the US, as well as the coffee places, Dunkin' Donuts, etc. and chain restaurants like Chili's, Texas Roadhouse, Applebee's, etc. It is very convenient, when in a pinch, or craving something nasty, but oh so good.
When I leave Ashland to move to Italy (aside from family), I will miss Mexican food, my PNW playground of mountains/rivers/lakes, Bay Area Chinese food, The Great American Pizza Company (not the same as Italian pizza, so I will miss it), being close enough to fly to a tropical island like Puerto Rico, certain brands of things at the store (I'm sure), I may miss having a car (not so sure, though), and I'm sure there will be many more things, realistically. I think the thing I will miss the most, is the convenience of some things, and not having the communication barrier while trying to get to know people (like actually get to know people, and also to communicate my true perspectives and true personality) and make friends. I'm up for the challenge, though! If you have time, will you tell me where to eat or what to see in Rovigo? I am going to Italy for 6 weeks and am going to stop by Marco's offices, before I head to the south to learn more about my family history, and meet family members for the first time. I'm glad you are liking Portugal. It looks beautiful and delicious! Cheers!!!
I moved to Italy from San Francisco. The thing I miss most is the variety of food, especially the Asian food, that was available. I miss it terribly.
I am an Indian. Soon to move to Europe for job. I will definitely miss the political debates in India and bashing the Gandhi Nehru family. I have also pledged to stay away from discussing politics once abroad.
Ti sei pentito di essere andato in Portogallo, vero eh? ehehe 😉
When we were in Portugal I had to learn to ask for dry wine. Because the default is semi-sweet. I miss Mexican food. But I was in my late teens before McDonalds became the thing it is now. My most interesting experience at McDonalds was in Guam where they served red rice (a local staple). But I can honestly say I haven't been to McDonalds in about 30 years, and I don't miss it.
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Lovely video – thanks.
Wow—your videos are fascinating, insightful and funny. Wish I could talk in real time in response to your wonderful comments. OK…Comment of the Week. (1) Having left USA for Italy (5 year stay) the thing I missed most about USA was the ability to go to a store during midday or any day of week (except weekends). I never could get into that IT groove of stores closing midday or different days of week. I only wanted stores would stay open when I needed them! 😀 (2) Coming back to USA from IT…a LOT of stuff I miss about Italy. Too long to mention but food is always near the top. (3) Speaking of food; yeah other than Pizza places or coffe shops, didn’t recall see many IT restaurants in PT during my travels. Maybe you can do a video on authenticity of IT restaurants in Braga or PT? (4) Gelato. Wow…disappointing to hear your opinion. I didn’t try it while in PT thinking I know what gelato is and was leaning more towards the Pastel de Nada direction. (5) You and I have the same mother. 😁 Why go to an IT restaurant to order what you have at home? I find myself telling spouse and kids the same thing. Try something different or difficult to make at home in a restaurant. (6) Gesticulation. Sounds like you’re referring to the hand variety but in IT there is also ‘facial gesticulation’ (not sure if using a correct term). In IT you can communicate with facial expressions without hand gestures. Funny how folks in PT may not get that. Would have thought otherwise. 🤌🏻 (7) I’ll make sure to pick up Foxy Cotton on my next trip to IT. 🇮🇹 Thanks for the recommendation. 👍🏻
Loved this video. Glad to hear you do miss some things in Italy. Google the manufacturer of that toilet paper and buy directly from them. They will send it to you. Perhaps it is time to switch to wipes. I thought Europe was all about bidets. I think it is wonderful that you will wind up with so many languages under your belt.
Learn to cook Rafael, making burgers is easy. Then you wouldn't get so homesick for american burgers.
They have this now at mcdonalds here Rafael 😂 glad you're still enjoying life.
Ciao Rafael. Sono contentissima di sentire che vorresti continuare a parlare l'italiano. Bravo! Voglio ti ringraziare per un canale ottimo. Grazie mille. CIao ciao!
Hi, how is the atmosphere over there? Is travel impacted due to uncertainties in Eastern Europe? Is it still safe to travel to Europe?
You missed the speaking with gesturing?
You missed your Fiat?
You missed pizza?
Being Italian-American (dual citizen), I miss you being in Italy and hearing about it as one day, I plan to move there.
Rafael you do not know how long i walked around the supermercato looking for zip lock bags… Lol.. the Italians love plastic bags but always with little ties…hahah
This popped up and I thought let's see what is to be missed about Italy… But on the amount of cheese on pizza I had to skip.
mexican food. ha!