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By Erica Firpo
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The podcast currently has 104 episodes available.
All roads lead to Rome, or start from here in the case of Walks, Italy's leader in small group tours. In this episode of Ciao Bella, Erica sits down with Stephen Oddo, co-founder and CEO of Walks, a tourism empire that marries modern “digitourism” with classic small group tours. Steven talks about entrepreneurship, the Walks philosophy, and how his company is collaborating with local communities in Rome and around the world to fight the effects of overtourism.
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Pristine Sistine Premium Colosseum with Roman Forum and Palatine Rome in a Day For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo
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From Italy to America and back again, for Cristina Mariani May, co-CEO of Banfi, the wine business is 100% Italian and American. With a 100 year-old grasp on importing Italian goods to America, Banfi has also been producing one of the top Brunellos for nearlly five decades. In this episode, Erica heads to Castello Banfi near Montalcino to talk family business and Tuscan heritage with Cristina.
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TWITTER @moscerina
Growing up in a historic five-star hotel on the shores of Lake Como, Jan Bucher is no stranger to the complexities and curiosities of luxury hospitality. As general manager of Bellagio’s Villa Serbelloni, Jan has accepted the four-generations-old torch that is running one of Como’s, and accordingly, the world’s, grandest hotels. Join Erica and Jan for a conversation on Clooney, culture and Como.
For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo
TWITTER @moscerina
Sara Maestrelli shares the journey from creation to design of Violino d'Oro, her family's new hotel in Venice. Hosts Erica Firpo talks with Sara Maestrelli about the intricate process of transforming historical buildings into modern hospitality spaces while preserving their heritage.Tune in to discover the secrets behind the lady in the palazzo and the art of creating a home away from home in the heart of Venice.
For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo
TWITTER @moscerina
INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo
TWITTER @moscerina
INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo
TWITTER @moscerina
In an industry where the brightest stars fall the fastest, Campari has been a constant. A landmark of culture and pioneer of innovation, the brand’s trademark location in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II embodies its legacy of quality, family, and, above all, italianità. Erica sits down with Tommaso Cecca, head mixologist of Camparino in Galleria, for a conversation on Campari’s unmatched history, its role in aperitivo culture, and the recent opening of its underground speakeasy, Sala Gaspare.
For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo
TWITTER @moscerina
INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo
TWITTER @moscerina
INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo
TWITTER @moscerina
INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo
TWITTER @moscerina
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