Florence & Me

Cherrye & I have known each other through the blog world since 2006 ( we think). We've never actually met in person but we have been writing together, sharing our adventures of living in Italy on our own blogs. She has an amazing travel company called My Bella Vita Travel where she does Heritage Tours, Small Group Tours and and Custom Vacations. It was so great to have her on the podcast and reminisce of our times blogging back in the day.

To learn more about Cherrye and My Bella Vita Travel:

instagram - @mybellavita

FB - https://www.facebook.com/calabriatravel

website- https://mybellavita.com/

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Giulia is back for another discussion about towns that you NEED to visit. These are the ones we recommend. Buon Viaggio!!

Northern Italy

Como

Caglio - Here's a link to the hiking trail Giulia spoke about : http://www.triangololariano.it/it/index.aspx

Tuscany

Stia

Asciano- Il Poderino di Asciano was our favorite vacation spot: https://poderinodiasciano.it/en

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I've visited most of these which I highly recommend. Others are on my list to explore and visit. Not all hilltowns are touristy, I've given you a mix of both.

Volterra

Cortona

Certaldo Alto

Pitigliano

San Gimignano

Pienza

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It's been a while. I've been busy with a women's conference, networking and much more. Truly Italy has amazing things coming our way. We'll be back soon with regular episodes. 

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Should I travel abroad this year? Will I be affected by the war in Ukraine? I answer these questions and more about traveling to Europe this year. 

You only live once, so I'd say plan your trip!

Please consider donating to these amazing organizations!!

International Rescue Committee- Help Ukrainians - https://help.rescue.org/donate/ukraine-acq?ms=ws_crisis_page_fy22_ukraine_mmus_feb&initialms=ws_crisis_page_fy22_ukraine_mmus_feb&_ga=2.117350342.1992970331.1676406097-1352257979.1676406097

White Helmets- https://www.whitehelmets.org/en/

We have an upcoming retreat this September where we will visit Florence.

Join us for a week-long retreat in the Tuscan Hills, with a trusted guide (me) hosting an authentic experience.

Trip Dates: September 2-9, 2023.

Deadline to book: March 12th.

6 spots available.

Make it the year you travel to Italy.

See the details and book your spot: Wine & Relax Retreat 

This week I wanted to dive back into the legends and stories of Florence. These stories come from a book called Strolling Through Florence by Franco Ciarleglio. It's my most favorite book because these stories are so incredible. They are a crowd pleaser too. If you want to learn more about Florence, these types of stories tell us what life was like during Dante's lifetime. 

I hope you enjoy it! :) 

We have an upcoming retreat this September where we will visit Florence. 

Join us for a week-long retreat in the Tuscan Hills, with a trusted guide (me) hosting an authentic experience.

Trip Dates: September 2-9, 2023.

Deadline to book: March 12th.

6 spots available.

Make it the year you travel to Italy.

See the details and book your spot: Wine & Relax Italy Retreat

Giulia is back to tell us about her favorite dishes in Italy. These dishes are must tries (at least once) to learn the stories about each dish depending on the region. I love cozze (mussels), vongole (clams) and Giulia reminded me about coniglio in umido (rabbit), polenta and cinghiale (wild boar). My mouth is watering how about yours? As always, these are suggestions for all who are traveling to Italy for the first time. We hope you enjoy this episode and these dishes once you try them.

Join us for a week-long retreat in the Tuscan Hills, with a trusted guide (me) hosting an authentic experience.

Trip Dates: September 2-9, 2023.

Deadline to book: March 12th. 

6 spots available.

Make it the year you travel to Italy. 

See the details and book your spot: Wine & Relax Tuscany Retreat 

Giulia has a great youtube channel to learn more about her: Urban Yolk

Is Italy on your mind? Well I have a retreat for you!  

Learn all about this retreat September 2-9 2023 on this episode.

You'll learn:  

Info links:

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Tuscany Travel Retreat Info page: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/tuscany-retreats

If you'd like to speak on the phone or converse through email with questions about this adventure, feel free to email me at [email protected]

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Well what do you know, we are talking about Italian food again. :) Giulia and I discuss what it was like growing with Italian grandparents and how they taught us about food. Food is so important for Italians. It is something to share, to explain culture and of course to enjoy. It's so evident why the mediterranean diet is the most popular way to eat all over the world. Pasta is a dish I could never live without. What about you? 

What's your favorite Italian dish?

More about Giulia:

Urban Yolk YouTube channel- all about Giulia's move to Italy with her 6 cats and husband, she also has videos on her rare disease, Syringomyelia.

Have a question for us?

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Giulia and I are back with some more wine knowledge. Giulia went over the most popular grapes and types of wine in Piedmont and Veneto. And I talked about my favorite region Tuscany from sangiovese to trebbiano grapes. I also tell you about the most famous grapes and wines in Umbria. 

We share which wines you can drink as a table wine to the wines that need a hearty meal. 

I hope you enjoy this episode! As you will hear, we love talking about wine. :) 

More about Giulia: 

Urban Yolk YouTube channel- all about Giulia's move to Italy with her 6 cats and husband, she also has videos on her rare disease, Syringomyelia.

Have a question for us? 

Send us a voicemail message here, with your questions, travel queries, moving abroad, anything about Italy will do.

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