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In this episode we chat about our experience with home improvements with our own little house here in Italy - what we did ourselves, what work we had done, what we learned and what we screwed up. 

From gas to plumbing to electric to walls (building and tearing down) to installing furniture and appliances and solar panels, we've done a bit of everything. 

It's a good topic for anyone thinking about buying and fixing up a place in another country.

You'll also learn our favorite expletive to describe situations that start out terribly but end up better than you had initially imagined - we coined the word ourselves!

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We have a special guest with us today - Natalie Smargiassi, an Italian-American who moved to Italy a few years ago. She has a house in Gallese, a neighboring town of Soriano. 

We chat with Natalie about the path that led her to move to Italy, the things she did to get her house set up, and the interesting and fun things about her town and her region, from food to festivals to history to hiking.

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We’re currently on the road on a research trip, exploring the areas around Italy's Alpine Lakes. 

So today we thought we’d talk about some of the more quirky and unusual places that we’ve visited up in those areas in the past. 

Among other things, today you’ll hear about…:

- the stuffed crocodile in the cathedral; 

- the church carved into the cliff; 

- and how a menorah fits into Lord of the Rings

Follow along with us this week on our socials as we revisit some old favorite spots like these, and we search out new amazing places to visit. 

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This week's episode is about our favorite second hand shops and antique markets in Italy. Among other things, you'll hear about:

-Where you can find a suit of armor 

-The market near one of our favorite Roman bakeries

-The no-name market in a HUGE ancient monastery

Join us to hear all about our favorite secondhand shops and antique markets! 

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Today we’re talking about Northern Ireland and some sites there that are connected to Game of Thrones - 

Among other things, you’ll hear about:

- where to get upscale handmade Game of Thrones jewelry

- the haunted pub near a GoT filming site

- the best castle tower to stay in and show off your laundry to the royals

Come and join us as we nerd out about a few of our favorite spots in Northern Ireland!

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www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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We'll talk all about our experience living and working in Italy this past month.

Among other things, for this month’s episode, you’ll hear about:

- A wedding;
- home improvements;
- and the foreskin of Jesus Christ himself.

Join us as we aim to give listeners a glimpse of real life in Italy!

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We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

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www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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In this episode we talk about Easter in Italy - the food, the events, and the way we've experienced it here over the years. 

Among other things, you’ll hear about:

- what an exploding cart has to do with Easter

- what was the nicest Easter gift we've received since living here in Italy

- how a dove is made into a cake.

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Today we’re talking about one of our favorite spots in Italy - the lake, the towns around it, the food in it, and a few unusual sights in the vicinity. 

We’ll discuss The local delicacy that they call “Fish Queen”; a hidden Leaning Tower in the woods; and a castle passageway so narrow they have a stoplight to even walk through it.

We'll talk about the special foods of this area, fishy and otherwise; and we'll touch on the history and legend connected to this beautiful little lake.

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In this episode we talk about our progress as Italian language speakers. Specifically, we share a bunch of stories of the many situations in which we got things wrong – to a funny and sometimes embarrassing degree. 

We discuss what oysters have to do with an eye exam; why mentioning fruits and vegetables might get you in trouble; and why Matt used to unintentionally describe his job as something sexual.

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Though we enjoy lots of nice romantic experiences that happen spontaneously, we seem to be under a sort of curse when it comes to planning romantic events. 

On this special Valentine’s Day episode, we’re going to share some of our funniest and most memorable romantic disasters, where our plans went quite askew. You’ll hear about the head injury Zen got on our 19th anniversary; the hot air balloon ride that was so annoying, we wished it had ejector seats; and the time Matt boiled Zen alive (almost). 

With a bonus bumper music: A song Matt wrote for Zeneba years ago - one of the few romantic gestures that actually DID go according to plan!

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at: 

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We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it