Driving To Cosenza & Eating McDonald's In Italy - Calabria, Italy - Episode 72

Calabria, Italy is the place we are lucky enough to call home. We live in Scalea, Calabria, Southern Italy. In today's episode, we present a driving video, to Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. We show the drive, from our perfect Scalea, to Cosenza, in Calabria, Italy, where we have to go to leave goods for Karen, who is currently in physical therapy, in Cosenza, Calabria. We then go to eat at McDonald's, which is quite a different experience in Italy, than it is in America. The food in a McDonald's in Italy is actually very good.
We are Michael and Justin.
We are American expats, living now, full time, in beautiful Calabria Italy, in wonderful Scalea. Michael is physically disabled, with mobility issues. As we vlog Italy, we do like to show in our videos, that anyone can dare to dream of life in Italy, regardless of mobility issues. The truth is, Italy mobility can, at times, be challenging. But, never impossible. So, come along with us on our adventures in Calabria, and beyond! We experience Italy living to the very fullest. And we invite you along! Join us, as we give you this Calabria Italy tour, showing you Italy lifestyle, culture, and food.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to watch our channel. And, as always, we dare you to dream. Baci Baci!
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[pattiporco]

I can't believe the irony of this video. My dad was born in Cosenza but came over to the US as a child. I've been binge watching your videos for about 2 weeks now because I am really thinking about moving to Italy. Not sure my husband is convinced yet. He doesn't like the big cities (nor do I) but he thought Calabria was all farm land since that's what my dad always said about Cosenza - I guess it's changed in 90 years. I told my husband I was going to ask you to visit Cosenza because I wanted to see what it was like. Now I know it's not for us. I'm loving the area you live in. Maybe I can get my husband to watch a few of your videos and convince him to at least take a trip to check it all out. Thank you so much for doing all of these and warm wishes to your mom! 😊

[massimogranata]

Hi Justin and Michael thank you for showing me Cosenza it’s the city where I lived for twenty years and actually the white building beyond you guys is where my brother works.
Anyway thank you again and I hope your Mom it’s doing better, Misasi it’s a very good clinic.

[tnt]

I love when Michael is a bit cranky, lol makes me laugh, I can be the cranky Queen..what did you say was in mcds, fries..hahaha….Baci tutti..❤️🇨🇦❤️ Teri…

[meaganbanks]

Thank you for your honest opinion of the city. I was looking at some places and your description is not what we’re looking for. We’re currently in Sanremo, slowly making our way down south, and I am not a fan of the city life. Hope to meet y’all soon!!

[leighevans]

Lovely drive. I prefer the mountains. Hi to Karen

[deniseburgess.]

What a drive Justine, well done. I can see why it’s not Michael favourite place but sometimes you just have do what you have to do, then get back to Scala 🤗 I do hope Karen is home with you all soon. Warmest wishes 🥂🌈🥰

[vincent]

Thank you very much for another fantastic and informative video.

[salvatorelabruna]

Hi Justin and Michael! We had similar experience in Cosenza. My cousin went to the University of Calabria in Cosenza, and we saw some of the old part of the city (very quiet in August) and the newer areas. She also took us to a mall, which was very much like any old suburban mall in America. There was a food court and it also had a McDonald's! My cousin ate there and we bought food from a place that was similar to a McDonalds but apparently it used local products and had more traditional foods, even though it was a fast foot joint (don't recall the name).

Not the most picturesque city by Italian standards but glad we visited!

[louisealbrecht]

Hi Fellas! I didn't know that about Cosenza! Just the same problems of many larger cities in many countries. The desserts look yummy! The coastal drive does look lovely. So sorry you are not allowed to be with Mom at the Rehab facility but I am sure she sooo appreciates all you bring her to make her stay there more comfortable. I am the same way you are Justin, about long tunnels. Hoping Mom is healing well and gaining her mobility back every step she takes! 😁

[carolc]

Oh I’m with you. Don’t like tunnels! Not crazy about some bridges too. I read about tunnels 17 miles long near or in Abruzzo. Can’t do it. Way long for me. Hope mom is feeling better and gets home soon! Abbracci

[jessd]

Last time I was in Italy I had a lovely little grilled cheese type sandwich… I think it was called ‘mctoast’ - It’s not much to look at but appearances can be deceiving- very tasty, wish they sold them everywhere. If you ever find yourself back at McDonald’s again, give it a try!
Ciao from Canada

[robynwify]

I don’t like tunnels!! I got stuck in one during a car accident. It was not good!
I Love you two and you make me laugh! Thank you! I am a subscriber!
Much love!

[beverlyefkarpides]

It reminds me of down town Athens. Hope mom gets better soon so you don’t have to go there any more. All big cities are similar.

[catherineburt]

Very interesting, thanks for showing us the “big city”. Not a Mcdonalds fan, but it did seem more advanced with the screen ordering.
Just wondering, would it be more
or less time / cost effective to take the train to Cosenza when you need to go there? Assuming the train even goes from Scalea. Best wishes guys! Cat

[reginapolo]

I'm going to be a show off for you Justin; I used to drive the underwater Norfolk-Portsmouth tunnel while big Navy ships were navigating above.
Thanks for the drive. That McD sandwish looked good. Nothing wrong with getting that occasional American itch.
Hope Karen is doing good.
Baci baci

[bobbernhardt]

Hi Michael and Justin, Last fall my husband Bob and I (Mickey) took long time friends John and Tony (they were in our wedding 50 years ago) on a 5 week mostly road trip of Italy. It was our 9th trip over but we had never been south of the Amalfi Coast. We spent about a week in Sicily and needed a place to spend the night on the way to Naples and thought Scalea was a nice mid-point. It was a shot in the dark. We were pleasantly surprised and realized that it was worth more than just a stop for the night. When we returned home, my husband searched on Utube for further information on Scalea and came upon your Utube Channel. We've been following you every since and have been enjoying your videos. When tonight you asked for comments on tunnels and heights, I finally had to subscribe and make a comment. I was amused to hear that Justin is not only claustrophobic (especially in the long tunnels), but also acrophobic. I can certainly relate to tunnel terror (smile). I close my eyes and pretend I am elsewhere! Hate the idea of being in the bowels of a mountain in earthquake country! Our friend Tony is fearful of heights. On our trip we wound around the steep mountain roads with many tunnels of Le Marche and the Abruzzo and drove the autostrada on the rugged mountain coast of Sicily. On the Sicilian coastal autostrada, if you are not in a tunnel, you are on a massive bridge spanning a deep canyon. After I was in the tunnel with eyes closed, it was Tony's turn to close his eyes over the bridges. Although I didn't miss anything in a tunnel, he missed a lot of the scenery from the bridges! You are in good company, but never shall we let it stop us all from experiencing all that the Italian peninsula has to offer, despite our phobias! That is my pledge. Keep on living the dream you two. We love your positive and open outlook on life. Sorry for the long post.

[janetlombardi]

Hi guy's great to see you. Cosenza looks pretty good to me. The drive also looked very pleasant. In fact everything looked great 👍. Even though I don't eat at Macdonalds that chicken breast sure did look meaty. I hope your mum is getting better I bet she sure can't wait to get home. 😊 All the best with much love ❤️

[DANUSIA]

Someone was a little cranky —- lol
Enjoying watching you - hoping to meet you one day - you guys are adorable!! All the best to your mom!! Is Your Dad MIA?? Lol
Un Grande Bacio e Abbraccio!!

[vincenzoridente]

Glad you guys like Calabria I'm also American born but I've been living in Calabria for 24 years and I love it I have no intention of going back to the United States .I live in Siderno Marina it's not that far from Cosenza I don't know if you guys know where Siderno Marina is

[debsmith]

Enjoyed the video - thanks! FYI, for me the videos to the side of the car don’t affect me negatively (as another viewer reported they do for them), so long as your pans to the side and back are slow (as they usually are). I’d rather see those views than miss them altogether since you really can’t avoid seeing the close-by things whizzing by! (And I’m one of the weird ones who likes heights and tunnels, to answer your question about what we thought of those things….) Glad to have the continuing report of Karen getting better steadily! Hope she has enough books and things to not be too horribly bored! Regarding the traffic and parking weirdnesses in the busy areas of Cosenza, it reminded me of San Francisco, but without the added complication of steep hills, LOL!! But that’s nothing compared to what I saw in Napoli decades ago…LOVED Napoli, but never wanted to drive or try to park there!!! Was very grateful for the excellent train system! Grandi abbracci virtualità to you both, and to Karen, too!