Many people come to Italy with a romantic notion of coming face-to-face with the old-world Italian lifestyle but find themselves only experiencing a contrived, "touristy" experience.  There is simply no better opportunity to truly experience the genuine Italian lifestyle than living among these warm and hospitable people.  It's not unusual to throw open the doors and hear a neighbor playing an accordion, watch young boys kicking a soccer ball at each other, see a townsperson hanging the wash on the line outside her bedroom window to dry or smell the wondrous aroma of an amazing evening meal wafting from a neighbor's kitchen.  You don't need to comprehend the chatter of the folks passing each other on the narrow roads to know you are experiencing the authentic Italian lifestyle.  
 
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