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182. Modena in Emilia-Romagna, Tasty Balsamic to Sexy Ferrari's !

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    • In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso recount their visit to

    Modena in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. They describe the city’s attractions, from balsamic vinegar to Ferrari. They also discuss travel safety tips and the upcoming changes to the podcast schedule.


    Key Points:


    Podcast Schedule Update:

    • Beginning the first Wednesday of April, the podcast will switch to two episodes per month for a few months.
    • This change is due to scheduling constraints.

      • Travel Safety Advice:

      • Travelers to the Napoli area should be aware of recent earthquake activity.
      • Visitors should note the location of their country’s consulate.
      • A grab-and-go bag with essential documents is recommended.
      • Recent heavy rains caused flooding in Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and parts of Emilia-Romagna.

        • Modena’s Centro Storico:

        • Kimberly and Tommaso visited Modena, known for its balsamic vinegar and Ferrari.
        • Kimberly recalls fond memories of buying balsamic vinegar during her time in Milan.
        • The city was decorated for Christmas, with a unique style of lighting the streets.
        • The hosts admired the lack of crowds in Piazza Grande.
        • Modena was originally a Roman colony called Mutina.

          • UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

          • Modena has three UNESCO-recognized architectural masterpieces.
          • The Duomo is a Romanesque building that took 220 years to build.
          • The Bell Tower of the Duomo is known as Ghirlandina.
          • The Piazza Grande is the third UNESCO site.

            • Famous Modenese Figures:

            • Luciano Pavarotti, the famous tenor, was from Modena.
            • His home slightly outside the city is now a museum.
            • Chef Massimo Bottura, who runs Osteria Francescana, is also from Modena.

              • Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar:

              • The Giusti family has been producing balsamic vinegar since 1605.
              • The shop on Piazza Grande has a very alluring interior.
              • Kimberly and Tommaso tasted and purchased various vinegars.
              • They paired the vinegar with parmigiano and Brunello upon returning home.

                • Ferrari Museum:

                • The museum focuses on the life and work of Enzo Ferrari.
                • The museum showcases noteworthy Ferrari automobiles.
                • The design and color of the cars, as well as the devotion to each car, stood out.
                • The exit features a quote from Enzo Ferrari: “The best Ferrari ever built, is the next one.”


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