If this past year has taught us anything, it is to take the bull by the horns and not keep our dreams on hold. This week we are talking about what many of us have long dreamt of – making a move to Italy for good. Show notes In this episode, we talk to Thea […]
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This week we are taking a trip to the incredible Amalfi Coast, a place many of our listeners love or can’t wait to visit. It’s a dream destination for good reason, with a stunning coast line, mountains, a fascinating history, azure blue Tyrrhenian Sea, and, of course, wonderful food. Show notes In this episode, we […]
This week we’re doing something a little bit different and hearing from one of our listeners, who followed her dreams and went on a trip to Northern Italy in 2019. She tells us about her experience of planning her trip, how it went when she finally got there, lessons learned and things she’d do differently. […]
This week we are headed to Umbria, an un-sung region wedged between Rome and Tuscany, to discover more about the regions beautiful towns, rolling hills, delicious food and fascinating festivals. Show notes In this episode, we are joined by American author and traveler Michelle Damiani who wrote a book, Il Bel Centro: a Year in […]
In this episode, we head to the stunning South Tyrol and the Dolomites area of Italy. The Dolomites are some of the most spectacular mountain peaks in the world and although they are very well known in Europe and are popular summer hiking and winter skiing destinations for Europeans, they are relatively unknown outside of […]
This week we are visiting a region of Italy that over the centuries has had many challenges – from earthquakes to famines to marauding invaders. Most people don’t know too much about Abruzzo and hopefully, this episode will help change that. Show notes Tucked away behind Rome’s Lazio region, Abruzzo is a place of ancient […]
This week, we head back to Tuscany and the Chianti region to chat with Arianna Cini about the artisan souvenirs and gifts available in her region. These special crafts and food products have been created and made by locals who have developed their skills over many generations. Show notes Arianna, runs a slow travel tour […]
This week we are taking a trip to somewhere that has captured the imaginations of so many over the centuries. It is the lost city of Pompeii, destroyed by the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. The original (official) excavations of Pompeii began in the 1700s, but this was just the start of the story and […]
This week we are taking another trip to Tuscany, to the little know area of Garfagnana in the North West of the region, often known as the natural park of Tuscany, where we talk mortadella the size of a car tire, drinking olive oil by the glass and buying wine by the liter! What’s not […]
This week, as it is San Valentino (Valentine’s Day), we are getting seriously romantic and talking about what it is like to get married on the Amalfi Coast, where hundreds of couples celebrate starting the journey of a lifetime together with family and friends every year. Show notes In this episode, we talk to Victoria […]