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As Italians we have many flaws, but we welcome with open arms those who love our Italy and have chosen it to live! You are welcome!

As a 72YO retired nurse of 46 yrs, I can not begin to praise you enought for doing what you are doing, You are putting family first and doing what makes you happy. USA is now so stressed that we have LOST our way. Work and money - how much is enough? To have enough money to live, have family and feel happy - you are rich and will grow, even if in another country. I will be watching your progress. Sending my best.

As someone who emigrated to Europe from the US nearly 40 years ago, I feel qualified to give a bit of advice on the issue of homesickness: Attitude and perspective. You've chosen Italy and your property; that is HOME. Stop thinking of the US culture or conveniences as things to be missed or longed for, or as "home". Obviously, keep in touch with family and close friends; but make friends where you are, and when you think of going home, think of your stone barn, not the States. The sooner you can make that mental step, the easier it will be. Make your life where you are; dig into the culture, history, neighbourhood and community and integrate as soon as you can... Also, if you are missing certain comfort foods or items from shopping in the States, try and find alternatives in Italy as soon as you can - that will help with the feeling of "being home"...

I am an American living in Sweden and I could not agree more. This move was one of the best things ive done for myself mentally and physically. I had to learn to "relax" at work bc i was still stuck in the US work mentality. My work is always done but just in a more relaxed state. How wonderful for your children to experience life as an adventure.

Absolutely correct! I am from Germany and moved to the US with my husband who was in the Army. As a European I must say that here in the US people live to WORK......more money more stuff . In Europe....life and family first. Relax and enjoy life. Great show!

Greetings from Scotland! I can sympathise with you guys because my wife and I went through a very similar process. We married at 18yo and went on honeymoon to the Northern Scottish Highlands - and we stayed! Jobs were abundant and houses also! The first year was really hard and we both wanted to give in and go back home. At the end of last April we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary, in Scotland - where we still live, very happily! We are both SO glad we stayed, brought up a family and our children have done the same. Hang on in there guys!

You have been incredibly brave and healthy moving out of the US!! (I did it in 1982, when I was 24). What you have done is absolutely extraordinary! The 'missing home' is 100% normal. It dissipates after 2 years. Because you are all together, as a family, it should take far less time. It is the greatest gift you could possibly give your children. It WILL all work out! Don't give up. All of this (what you are going through) is perfectly normal. Irons in the fire, getting stronger.

I am an Italian immigrant whose family settled in Canada. You are raising the next generation so it is vital that you lead by example. I envy you, and I think your logic is sound. I can say, you are leaving a toxic country, which is only getting worse, because to fix it would involve too much change, and as you know, people find it difficult to change. The US is a slippery slope.

We really enjoyed your reasons. We have enjoyed all your videos. We moved to Italy from America almost five years ago. When we get asked why, we always say that we weren't running away from America, but rather, running to Italy. It is such a wonderful country, filled with wonderful people.

Don't come back it's a hot mess here. You made the right choice for your family. Stay strong family and friends can visit you- your home is coming along and seeing the joy in your family all the stress and hard work will be worth it- #YouWillBeWithFamilySoon

Listening to you is like listening to myself. I left California, the city where I was born and it’s such a mess… my son said, Mom, get out of there! Come to Hawaii. I’m so glad I did. The stress level is so much healthier. This is my retirement paradise. I’m glad you found yours! 🙋🏻‍♀️❤️🙏

Hey guys I’m not a regular commenter but I found this video really inspiring. I grew up in a similar way, sort of - my parents moved from New Zealand to South East Asia with me and my two younger sisters when I was ten years old. Certainly it was difficult at times but the places we got to travel to were absolutely incredible and the perspective it’s given me as an adult into different cultures and points of view has definitely made me a better person, and I’m sure your daughters will feel the same as they get older. Have a wonderful day 😊

You can't worry about hurting feelings. That's just a part of the unraveling of our nation. Everyone is afraid to speak. I grew up in the America where nobody was afraid to speak. We don't have to share politcal views with you in ordee to support your channel and to enjoy your joyrney. ❤

Thank you for sharing. We live off grid in interior Alaska. We are building a place out of pocket and living below our means as a way to simplify our life. Too many people are caught up in the rat race of life and the desire to have stuff. My husband used to be like you working 60+ hours a week and I was an at home mom. We are now working just as many hours BUT we are together, talking, laughing and enjoying each other. I am happy for you to be able to do this adventure while your children are young. They will have incredible memories and skills that most people do not. Thank you for sharing your life with the world.

I'm an expat Australian living in Mexico. We built our house and grew a permaculture garden. Getting residency in any country is tricky and many countries don't let you leave during the process or if leaving is allowed, the time restraints are so short, like two weeks in my case, that travelling home was economically impossible. Your house setting is spectacular and the lifestyle extremely valuable. I'd love to live somewhere so beautiful. My husband and I dedicated alot of our time bringing our children up to be Australian as well as Mexican... for example I encouraged reading books in English, playing musical instruments, cooking, gardening, sewing, minding animals (activities rather strange in this part of the world) and my husband brought up our children up to be Mexican which meant building, fixing cars, soldering, electrical work, repurposing junk, making the most of a low income. It's rather hard being between two cultures. I hope you make some close friends. I've found the social aspect rather difficult especially now that my kids have grown up , not going to school and are living in other countries. Some of my friends moved away from this city. Family is not only a social identity but it gives links to other social groups. When there is no extended family, one has to work to be accepted.... I didn't work enough in this area. Love your videos. Hope your back stops hurting soon.

I vividly remember, when I was in the tiny villages in the northern Italian alps, how it felt like time was slower there. It was captivating. There was a shepherd on the hillside with his goats, just like in the movie, Heidi. It was incredible.

You can’t apologize for wanting a simpler life with less pressure. You have chosen a life in a more relaxed setting. You have set the foundation for your children to live a quality of life, education and culture. The biggest gift Parents can give to their children.

You are providing your children with an education and time with you that could never be replicated, great choice good work.

What a well-done video! My Husband and I moved from the U.S. and will have been living on the Sun Coast of Spain for three years this November. You nailed it on every point. The vibe here is so much more relaxed and people love living a healthier, closer to nature lifestyle! Meals and socializing are for the most part outdoors...there is always a Fiesta or celebration somewhere to be a part of!!! Great point made about easy and inexpensive travel as well. We are no longer in the "bubble" and have a whole new perspective and appreciation for new possibilities! 🥰

As European women I would like to say that you chose the very best country to live. Italians have Feeling for family, live, eating. Also for style. I love to make vacation in italy🩷

I don't blame you for wanting out of the US. I've traveled the world over and can tell you this much, you guys are on the right track.

Yup! We chose to retire very early and move to rural Mexico. We have land, built a house, and live quite safely and peacefully. I have never, not even one, have a person here ask me what I did for a living up in the states. My mom lives here close in her own small house and we are quite content. We planned this for years and are happy with our decision. Choice is awesome! Loving your videos.

My wife and I love watching you guys! The education that your daughters are receiving is priceless. We are a couple in our 50's and totally understand the terrible work/life balance here in the states. Also, the expensive healthcare. We recently purchased a home in Sicily for less than you purchase a vehicle here in the US. At the first opportunity, we will be moving as well. We are looking forward to renovating our home and living in a beautiful, peaceful village!! Keep Going!

I've always believed that just because you are born into a country that doesn't mean it has to be your home. I admire that you took the chance to leave a place you were comfortable with to find another place to live. Kudos to you.

I can definitely relate. I moved to Chile for 7 years and once my grandkids were born, I couldn’t stay away, the struggle to stay or to move back was hard, I didn’t want to miss watching my grandkids grow and at the same time I also wanted to stay, because the quality of life was much better there and we had established relationships and a peaceful lifestyle. Now, that we are back, I hardly see my grandkids, because I live 2 hours away from where they are and they have their life. This makes it even harder because I have the impulse to want to look for a better place to live. My husband fell sick from the stress of work and the fast pace that we live in here in the US. So, I totally can understand and relate. I continue to struggle with moving away again. Stay strong, I am sure God has you there for a purpose. ❤

That view from cottage is mind blowing

I'm 65 and always wanted to live in Italy 🇮🇹 Seeing you guys do what I wanted 😢😊 brings me tears of joy. I hold such a regard of respect for the way you four are moving along. Hope one day you can talk about the downfalls to changing your life for such a beautiful country. Thank you for sharing and many blessings on your journey. I'll be watching.😂

You’re an inspiration. From a US family with two young children; weighing our options; tired of being “busy”; craving relationship over productivity; and wanting to raise our children outside… thank you. Keep up the good work.

I moved from the UK to Bulgaria 5 years ago for pretty much the same reasons. I now have a very relaxed lifestyle and make bespoke oak doors and windows for clients all over the country, I have no regrets and wouldn't change a thing, love watching your progress, and having driven on the old road over the dolomites down to Trento I know that you are living in a spectacular part of the world 😊

I will turn 60 this summer. When I was a kid in the 1970's, people were getting their Licensed Vocational Nurse degree and certification at the local community college, the state picked up the tab for tuition and books because they saw it as a good investment. Flash forward to now, I worked last year in a restaurant. I got to know a server, a young woman who was really sharp and astute. She was turning 21 and she lived with her mom to save not paying rent. She always told us that she scrimped and saved everything, every spare dime went to tuition because she was trying to avoid taking out student loans. She finally got accepted into our local community college licensed vocational nurse program. She looks at me, with a straight face, and tells me that she is "Only 6K in student loan debt". I said, "How on earth is it that you have only gone to community college, that you JUST NOW got accepted into the vocational licensed nurse program, yet you had to borrow 6K to make it this far????". She replied that most of her friends owed so much more. I thought, 21 years old and already owes 6K, what is going to happen one day when she wants to get married and have kids? WHY are we saddling our young adults, our CAPABLE young adults who want to become nurses, with so much debt? How is this helpful to our country and our future?

Hi guys ! I'm French and have only been following you for a few weeks, trying little by little to catch up on your videos since you bought the house. Lovin every bit of the build, admiring you guy's decision and commitment, loving how the girls are involved in all this ! I can totally relate to the reasons why you moved from the US to Italy since about ten years ago I decided to live my American dream and quickly came back to Ole' Europe. I found life in the US quite challenging to say the least, for various reasons, and quickly missed the "social solidarity" we have in Europe. I don't quite understand the admiration of the "working hard" concept in the US, definitely making good money (kinda) but not having any time to enjoy life in every other aspect of it that isn't related to work. That's a great sociological object of study ! I'm sure moving to the US can be extremely rewarding for one who can focus only on work, but I guess my Mediterranean roots made me not be that way and want to focus on others aspects of my life rather than just work and make money... However, welcome to Europe, hope you'll come to love it more and more and thanks for the awesome videos !!! Kudos to y'all !

My boyfriend and I have been working with Americans and Canadians for several years. Last summer we went to LA to edit a movie and a documentary, and we lived for quite a long time in a huge mansion in Beverly Hills that had been "lent" to us by an old friend of our producer. We are both Italian, and we are about to finish renovating an old house we bought in Florence; we did most of the heavy lifting (including hurting our backs while digging dirt and boulders from underneath the whole house to insulate the floor from humidity, emptying a basement full of debris, and well... old poop, exactly like you did), then we hired some companies to do the things we weren't allowed to do ourselves. You know what? I totally get it. Our circumstances kind of "mirror" yours, since we were born in the country you've chosen to live in. Stefano and I LOVE travelling (we both used to work for the international cooperation, years ago), and we've had our share of what it means to live the best, most luxurious life in the US, but like many Americans we know, who chose to settle in Europe, we have no desire to "live the American dream": we'd miss our small, old house (now super-efficient and green) in our beautiful city, we'd miss our relaxed lifestyle, our 15-minute neighborhood, our vegetable garden, not to mention the family house built by my grandfather, sitting in an enchanting valley on the Alps and surrounded by a garden and fruit trees. I've just discovered your channel and I've already binge-watched most of your videos. Truth be said, I'd love to meet you in person and have a long, nice chat, 'cause I think that we have a lot in common and a similar mindset, even though we were born on opposite sides of the world. I wish you the best! Serena

Don't worry if others get offended. That's their issues to deal with. You just speak and live your truth.

Very well said. Leaving one‘s own bubble, living in a new environment, learning new languages is a great opportunity to discover one’s own biases, grow compassion and celebrate the beauty of diversity, a prerequisite for experiencing that - beyond all differences - we are all ‚one‘. I admire your courage and positivity when navigating through all ups and downs of such an (ad)venture.

My wife and I spent 3 weeks last summer in Italy and understand 100%. The Italian lifestyle and diet is something that more people need to experience. Last summer we even met a family from Holland that was moving to Italy for the same reasons. They just wanted a better life for them and their family.

My family is from the Northern side of Italy - San Vito Tagliamento Friulan - Love your videos started following today and I remember opening the windows and at a far seeing the Alps - Many Blessings and Enjoy

I moved from USA to Germany ( govt job) for 6yrs. I get it. It was a wonderful adventure. I miss it often. I agree with how easy it is to venture out around you in Europe by train,car or plane. Love the people as well. ❤

Nice to see peeps coming out of their comfort zone. Doesn´t it make you feel alive ? Thank you for sharing!

It’s very touching watching you guys talking about how you consider relationships is more important than your own identity/work. Not many people would think this way in my country, especially when high dedication to work is considered being equal to good work ethics. There are so many family issues running in my society because of long working hours. So much was sacrificed but not many people seem to have the courage to reset their priorities. Your sharing truly touched my heart and I wish your family a wonderful life journey in Italy. You guys have brought so much inspiration to me. Thank you. ❤😊

You guys come across as such lovely, humble and down to earth family. Wishing you the very best in your journey!

I absolutely love how you talked about your reasons for the leaving the US. Even the sensitive political part. Super classy you two! Thank you for showing the world that Americans can be worldly, honest, and diplomatic. Love your posts!

As an American who has traveled internationally most of my life, your perspectives are on point. Now 70 years strong I hope to live nomadic again in Europe! Enjoy your passion!!!

I’m behind you 100%❤ God bless you and your family! You know what matters most. Sending love your way💕

I agree with you. I worked minimum 80 hours a week for 40 years in Los Angeles. My work was my life, my family, my hobby, everything. I didnt even have time to take my dog for a walk. I had to hire dog walkers. I also do not want to live in the environment that America has become. It is angry, negative, hateful and fearful. Children being killed in their schools is not what I want to say defines my country. I felt a deep dark hole in my sole in the US. I began looking for a different life. I found it in Central Italy in the Majella mountains. I bought a small home, live in a tiny village, I can get anywhere by train or bus. I really love the live and work dynamic in Italy. The people here are more in tune with the big picture and what is good for all rather than me me me. Your children seem well adjusted and thriving. They will be able to open their hearts to their dreams. I wish you the best in Italy.

It's healthy to get out and explore the world. Anyone who has done this will fully agree. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to see a great number of countries as an early teen. I also traveled while in the Army and all of those memories are still with me today, in a positive and pleasant way. Getting out of the nest, reaching outside the norm was a great part of shaping my life, my beliefs. We're happy for you doing the same, and we appreciate that you are willing to share all this with us. Thanks!

First time watcher! I love all your reason for doing this new journey. I could only dream this for myself. Thank you for your heart felt truths. If you keep bringing these videos, I will continue watching! ❤

I love that you speak freely about what your reasons were to leave the US. To leave a country is never easy, it does not matter if you are from the US, from Argentina (my case) or from Africa. It will always be hard. What you know what? It will for sure change you and make better humans out of you! You are making a conscious decision to grow, to live life to the fullest, to invest in you. And to do that, you must be so brave! I think that everyone should leave their country and experience life outside the bubble. Congrats for that!

I think that regardless of your reasons for leaving your home country, the view that you get to look out onto every day makes the adventure seem so worth it. I've just turned 70 and like most of my generation spent nearly every waking hour working to provide for and prepare the next generation. It wasn't all just drudgery, every life has it's great moments, and we've had our fair share. But now retired, I wake up in the morning and see nothing more than the house next door, and the house next door to that, etc, etc. My dream was less adventurous, I just wanted to have a cottage by the sea, (sigh) I doubt it's going to happen. But boy I could get used to waking up to that view every morning, Italy looks so beautiful, wow. Enjoy every moment, life flies by and not all our dreams will get to be realized. It looks like a lot of hard work, but it also looks amazingly worth it. 👋🇿🇦

Just wanted to thank you both for creating and sharing such inspirational videos. Well done to all of you! I've been amazed at your hard work but also, thoughtful approach and skill. This video about your reasons for doing this was also well stated and a great credit to you. Good luck for the future! 👍❤️

As a European expat myself (lived in five countries and am now living in the US) with an expat mom and many expat friends, I don’t think I will ever shake the feeling of being torn. Or the feeling of no longer being completely home at my old home but never feeling completely home at where I am now. There’s always a piece of me in my old and new home and many expats I know feel the same. It’s a very unique feeling only familiar to people that have left their homes for a new home in a new culture and country.

I totally get it! It’s a beautiful realization to have the awakening while your children can benefit from a beautiful life that is free from the constraints and of course you two will benefit as well in a personal level, on a partnership level and of course as a family. Returning to the roots we came from. Love it! It takes a lot of courage…

Very understandable and admirable. Many of us feel the same way and would love to do what you two have done. I hope you get your residency soon and can visit family in the US. My husband and I are US citizens but I’m currently becoming a (dual) Italian citizen though my grandparents’ legacy. My husband grew up in Denmark and we plan to one day buy a home in Italy. Meanwhile, you have fans in Calabasas, CA.

When watching your videos I admire your teamwork and co-operation. Always inspiring, great result that never disappoints. Good Job!👍

Love your reasons and your energy! All the very best for all of you. Your place of choice in norther Italy is WONDERFUL! All the very best to you for a Enlightened Life!!🌻

When i visited italy i quickly felt like i could stay and never return to scotland without looking back. I loved how laid back the country felt and i loved the people i met not to mention i felt mentaly at peace in italy. I hope you guys have found peace and happiness, you come across as really good humans.

The life and home you are building with your daughters is the true gift. That is what I see. You aren’t just building a beautiful home. You are building a STRONG , SOLID family. There is nothing more primal than the family homestead. I see a family truly bonded with love and sacrifice for each other. There is no better foundation. I totally recognize the home sickness you are feeling. It’s real pain. I know you’ll get through. Together. As a family. I pray the universe blesses your family. The struggle is real but so is your strength.

I’ve only just found your channel lately. Definitely loving your journey. Family is so important. Good luck and enjoy.

This is a beautifully put together video. And these reasons, i think alot of people can relate too ❤ you're giving your girls the best life ❤

I spend 1 month a year every 12-18 months in Italy. While it’s not the same as living there full time from my friendships with xpats and my family near Naples I have learned that patience is a great trait learned while there. Italy really exemplifies that you work to live rather than live to work.

Sorry. But it doesn't matter what your reasons were, it was the best thing for you & your family! It is NOT anyone business as to why you guys did what you did. You guys had the courage to leave & start a new Life! I am happy for your new Life & new Journey! 😊🙏🏼

The pressure to use social media is so strong for younger people. My 20 year old daughter left her first year of college only 2 months into it due to anxiety from social media and the social/political pressures of the student body. She desperately wants to stop using social media, but she says she will lose her friends and the ability to communicate, and that scares her. So I admire the freedom you have given yourselves and your children. Your life seems so beautiful even though it's hard work. All the best to you.

completely relate to what you are saying! So proud of you for taking action. Growing pains, and homesickness is normal in the beginning. You are showing your girls a beautiful way of life. I can't wait to see what you do next! Congratulations

Aww thank you so much for sharing this beautiful journey with us

Do not get discouraged by external factors because Italy is the right choice, in terms of food, relationships and striding to neighbouring countries. Struggling is part of life. Need to have the wisdom to accept it and move on with renewed energy. I get what you said on the account of the USA. I have had the same feeling while in California for a month vacation. I felt so packed up in my chest. I was happy to be back in Italy. Look for local neighbours and friends. Y. ou would feel welcomed and in plac

Noone should be offended by the truth. You guys are a HUGE inspiration. Doing what you are doing is such a amazingly courageous thing and a testament to your love and dedication to one another. God bless you. I hope everything goes great for your precious family.

Having that sense of wanderlust is intrinsic to the American spirit and your appreciation of the bones and structure of your historic house is wonderful. Congratulations on your adventure!

You don't have to explain, we understand what you are looking for, just having a balanced life, between all aspects of life... Everywhere on this earth, you have positives and negatives points, paradise on earth doesn't exist, except inside ourselves

I am feel you entirely! I have been away from Australia for over 8 years now. Almost 5 years in Morocco and in the UK before that. It's been a journeyon so, so many levels. I am finally in the process of selling my little property in the Marrakech Medina and hope to be returning within the next couple of months. Administration, say no more! I will be bringing my cat back with me, which involves a detour through France and / or Belgium, in order to firstly get her to the UK; a listed country for Australian pet import. Yep! I have never been to the US but have been following things closely for years now. Reading between the lines.... I can see elements of what you didn't say popping up in both the UK and Australia, also. I hope that more people will come to experience the sense of achievement and work/life balance that you are now finding and realise that it is possible to live a healthier, more nourishing and fullfilling life on less money by becoming as self sustainable as one can be. Well done on all your hard work!

First time viewer and I’m an instant fan! I totally understand why you left. Your house and land is absolutely beautiful! Hearing the bells chime and the view totally worth it. And your daughters seem to be happy and Safe. I have zero building experience but I would learn. 😊 I’m looking forward to following your journey. ❤ Thank you for sharing your life with us.

Your videos always come up when I scroll on UKposts. And you’re the only ones I watch who are taking this adventure!❤

You do you and care for your family the way you decide. No one lives your life but you. Best wishes

I am from Uruguay and lived some time in the US. I totally get it. You explained it well, it is a land of opportunities but you do have to pay a high price for them.

I salute to both of you for helping each other.❤❤❤

I loved watching your videos since I just started last night though. Its addicting and interesting! I literally learnt something about your video now, which is giving me more insights and your perceptions in all your actions and decisions that you make. Thank you! ❤

I totally agree with you. If I were younger (I'm 78) I would do the same. When I was younger there were lots of things that were not what people did. It was a different world. Now there are so many awesome alternatives. I am happy for you and your house is beautiful.

For someone that traveled in Europe as a young adult up to my mid 20’s, I honestly wished I had stayed there. The quality of life is so much better in Europe. Medical costs are outrageous here in the US and the divide between the rich and poor is disgusting. There are so many bad things...like this debt crisis we are in now where one party doesn’t care about putting the rest of us in financial ruin, let alone what it does to the rest of the world. No other country gets away with this madness. Kids are in schools and every aspect of life here worrying about crazy people with guns. All I can say is that you are much safer there and you are living a dream life there! You definitely made the right decision! I would come back to Europe in a heartbeat!

You have gone against the odds unbelievable amount of work you are putting into it!

Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹 You have a wonderful family all together given a hand in renovation it isn't easy there is hard work going on in process but the results will be a rewarding and satisfaction. Italy is beautiful country with rich of history and culture ❤ Btw I am originally from the island of Malta a stone away from Italy another gem in the Mediterranean. Good luck and I wish you all every success in your new journey guys.❤❤❤

Physical labor together is less stress than an 80 hour work week. Always there will be stress and judgement but you have found your place and you are lucky to have found it together

I understand your comments and hope you are very very happy there. It is a wonderful opportunity to have your kids see the world while they are young. You complain about working in the US but I have never seen two people work so hard in my whole life as you two. I hope your workload gets better and your life fulfills your dreams. But I know I couldn’t leave my family and friends. They are just too precious to me.

Your two daughters seem well adjusted. They are curious and confident to take part in any activity and are well rounded children. You two seem open minded toward new cultures and new ideas. Traveling is the best education you can offer a person. I ran toward Italy . The peace I feel here (although there have been adjustment periods) is no comparison to the angst I was living with in Los Angeles. I am a part of something here. I really enjoy that. You two are smart to take this opportunity while the kids are young and allow them to have this amazing childhood. They are already special people because of the experiences. They seem extremely happy kids. Thanks for sharing your journey. You are welcome to contact me, although we live in different regions, I live in a tiny village in the central mountains so it is similar circumstances.

Aww that was awesome. Thank you!

Apart from the fact america is losing its collective mind?

I think what you all have done for your family is amazing…I wish we had the courage to take a chance ..our son is disabled so travel for the whole family together is hard especially to Europe. I have taken my teenage daughter to London and plan on going back to France and uk with my son and daughter in November..I can’t explain how I love the UK so I get it. Hopefully Italy is on my list this next year…you are the sweetest families and no need to explain…love your family and live life with no regrets….❤

I too have left. Lived in California for almost 30 years. One day I decided to leave everything single thing I knew and had. Once I learned my parents (that are at that age) needed my help, I dropped everything I had going for myself, a good job, a wonderful relationship, friends absolutely everything!! As I've commented to you both in the recent past. When I left the US 5 years ago things started to seem a bit odd. I've lived basically all my life there and know how California and Californians are. I felt like good ol' relaxed and cool California has turned into the high adrenaline rat race, and saw how many began to actually struggle. And politically it IS very divided. And what's worse is I watched from abroad (where I now live now) how the banks "like vultures" took advantage of normal folks like you and I making them homeless, losing jobs, and forced to the streets!! The banks got richer, the government did nothing, and all hell is breaking loose now... So forgive me if I get angry when I hear that billions are being given to other countries, when in fact California, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, and other states are suffering and being forced to live in the streets!! Because of this situation. I do hope you and the girls will be happy, and if you love traveling, where you now live is pretty much perfect! I too have missed the US , especially at Christmas time, and basically everything about it really, the people, the ways, etc... I still hold America close to my ❤️ and always will...

I am so happy and amazed by you. I think your courage and what you value is beautiful and full of love!

I agree with you 100%. I moved to Italy twice on my own because I could see my life, but nothing felt. I needed to feel my life and being back in the US is tough. Yes it solves financial problems and you see people you know and a culture you know. But in Italy, you just feel alive. ❤

Everything you say is true. Also, there's the negative side of raising children in America -- they grow up lazy, depressed, rude, and hooked on social media. If I would've had a crystal ball, I would've left here long ago.

Deep appreciation for your sharing! grateful that you shared your reasons, but really you didn't have to! I mean we consistently are traveling and asking ourselves how to do that better! Great ideas.

Thank you for sharing your story. I am watching your videos and subscribe just today. I think 3 full videos in a day 1 hr per video 🤩. I thought that your videos are worth to watch. We was able to see living your dream life at the same time. You really put your sweat and blood to create and live that dreamlife. God Bless ur Family and Be safe. Greetings from Phillippines 😇

I loved this conversation and I 100% understand your reasons for leaving, you are right and I admire your bravery in striking out to do something new for you and your family’s benefit. Wow! The flights there are cheap! How nice you can travel easier and cheaper now. And I love your future stone house, it is charming and beautiful. I can’t wait to see the finished product! I want to live in Italy my next life. 😃

The lower garden area may require more water and the leaves are curling. You can cover your plants if you think it's too much sun. Also if you eat Bananas- you can make banana water. ( 1 jar, 1 banana peel, fill with water) let sit 24-48hrs. Then pour onto Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, squash plants ( vine types) It's like giving them red bull and they shoot up. Doit once a month.( Also crush your egg shells, and sprinkle around the base ( don't get it on the leaves) of those same plants to help with Blossom rot!! Hope that helps

You are the hardest working family that I have ever seen. I wish I had your energy and enthusiasm. I love watching your videos!

I admire your strenght and the decision you made! Wish you all the best!

We moved to the country, left our corporate jobs and unplugged from all the social media, self aggrandizing culture and pointless phrenetic activity. We farm, garden, live a simple life without TV, social media while dedicating our time to our community. We have so many friends that share our same desire to be in a right relationship with other families. We are homeschooling so our kids can benefit from learning many life and occupational skills. Our kids volunteer, work with others their age participating in community activities and church activities. At times we have to go back to the city. We hate it as people are inconsiderate, rushed and stressed. Our community is free of race and political biases. There are no racial, political or social boundaries. All races, economic and social groups work together because it's our community that matters. The only way this is possible is to value each individual. No it's not a utopia and at times their are issues. When challenges come and they have, our community comes together to ensure safety, security and peace reign.

I can so relate. It's true you have to work a lot here (in USA). But we manage to live very simply here, unlike others we know. We don't have a fancy car or house, don't go on fancy vacations and trips, and live in a small town, but we don't have to work all the time either and that suits us just fine. Love your videos.

I was so touched with your adventures and your desire to follow your dreams. I'm watching from Florida and I watch you everyday. Keep living and believe me a lot of people are jealous of how free you are. Post more videos. I really enjoy it.

For me personally there’s nothing more important than being near family but I wish you and your beautiful little family the best there in Italy

I've moved to the US from Belgium 25 years ago. My brother and sister couldn't understand it... I also LOVED traveling and been all over the developed world. For the most part I've been really happy. I do have to say in the last 5 years it has gotten so lonely and difficult to associate with people. Religion, politics, guns and LGBT issues are being exploited by politicians and they typically target the less sophisticated, which became blatantly obvious Jan 6th. So having seen both sides; I have to say I still prefer the US because of the better financial opportunities (taxes). I retired at 54 and now just day trade equities and bonds. But there's always the worry about the unscrupulous medical system, the constant worry about yet another mentally deranged individual going postal and social media literally ruining young undeveloped brains.