My Big Italian Adventure Season 1 Episode 2 1 Euro Dream Home: Episode 2
- TV-G
- November 6, 2020
- 43 min
As much as everyone loves Italy, living in the country can come with its own set of challenges. In the second episode of My Big Italian Adventure, titled 1 Euro Dream Home: Episode 2, viewers are taken on a journey with Lorraine Bracco as she struggles to renovate her dilapidated one-euro home in a small town in Sicily.
As she starts ripping apart walls and ceilings, Lorraine encounters various setbacks that threaten to derail her project. She discovers that the house was built atop a hill of loose rocks which makes it prone to erosion and flooding. Additionally, it deteriorated over time, having been abandoned for more than a decade.
Not one to be discouraged, Lorraine presses on, enlisting the help of local artisans to smooth over her architectural flaws. She is determined to upgrade her medieval home with modern comforts, from appropriate heating systems to modern electrical wiring. As the renovation progresses, her relationship with the locals deepens, and she learns to embrace the country's slow pace of life.
Through it all, Lorraine remains undeterred, determined to make her mark in the picturesque Sicilian landscape. Along the way, she also receives help from unexpected sources, including her ex-husband, who she had reached out to for some advice.
In this episode, viewers get an intimate glimpse into the challenges that certain individuals face when trying to restore homes in Italy, particularly with the strict regulations around design and construction. Through Lorraine's journey, they also gain insights into the region's unique cultural nuances, food, and traditions.
1 Euro Dream Home: Episode 2 is a touching ode to Italy's charm and beauty, with a hint of reality show flair. As Lorraine works to rectify the various issues affecting her property, viewers are struck by her never-say-die attitude in the face of numerous setbacks. By the end of the episode, one can't help but be invested in seeing her vision of a dream home come to fruition.
