Rome vs Paris - which city is better for your next European trip?

In this episode, I compare two of Europe’s most iconic destinations: Rome and Paris. From food and culture to cost, vibe, and attractions, you’ll get an honest breakdown of what it’s really like to visit each city in 2025. Whether you’re planning a France or Italy vacation, deciding where to go for the first time, or just dreaming about European travel, this guide will help you choose the best city to visit in Europe.

I share what it feels like to walk through ancient ruins in Rome vs wandering past world-famous art in Paris, the differences between Italian and French food culture, how locals behave in both cities, and real talk about transportation and cost of travel in Rome vs Paris. Plus, I’ll help you decide what fits your travel style best - rustic pasta under the Roman sun or foie gras by candlelight on the Seine.

If you’re overwhelmed by the Rome vs Paris debate or just want travel tips from someone who’s lived in Rome for 10+ years and just got back from Paris, this episode is for you.

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0:00 Intro – Rome vs Paris Travel Debate

1:52 Planning a France or Italy Vacation?

3:29 Rome vs Paris: Vibe, Energy & Atmosphere

5:03 What It Feels Like to Be in Rome

5:35 What It Feels Like to Be in Paris

6:00 Rome vs Paris: People, Culture & Locals

11:41 Italian Food in Rome: Rustic & Bold

14:11 French Food in Paris: Elegant & Refined

15:57 Top Attractions: Rome’s History vs Paris’s Art

17:12 Getting Around: Rome vs Paris Transportation Tips

20:36 Cost of Travel: Rome vs Paris Budget Comparison

21:35 Pros and Cons of Visiting Rome and Paris

24:42 Which City Is Better for Your European Trip?

26:18 Plan Your Trip with Fabulous Vita Travel Agency

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Planning to take the train in Italy? Don’t make this mistake. As the owner of a travel agency in Italy, I help travelers navigate last-minute train changes, confusing platforms, and cancellations every week—but this time, it happened to me. Trenitalia changed our departure time last minute without warning… and we missed our train to Assisi.

In this episode, I reveal exactly what happened, what you should do if it happens to you, and essential Italy train travel tips that even locals don’t talk about. From finding the hidden EST platforms at Rome Termini, to getting your train ticket rebooked, to knowing your rights if you lose your first-class seat—this is your ultimate guide to train travel in Italy in 2025.

Whether you’re planning a day trip to Tuscany or traveling across Italy by train, this episode will help you avoid stress, missed connections, and chaos at the station.

You’ll learn:

• What to do when Trenitalia changes your train time last-minute
• How to locate hidden train platforms like 1EST and 2EST in Rome
• When and how to request a refund or reimbursement
• The insider tools we use to monitor live train platforms
• Real stories of what can go wrong—and how to fix it fast

🚆HOW TO Travel ITALY BY TRAIN: MUST-WATCH Before You Travel to Italy! I Italy Trains I Italy Travel: https://youtu.be/uJbKonD9j7M

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0:00 Intro: When Italy’s Trains Go Off the Rails

2:39 Missing the Train to Assisi

5:42 Trenitalia Ticket Changes & Refund Tips

6:26 Italy Travel Mistakes at Train Stations

10:15 Italy Train Travel 2025

11:49 Rome Termini Hidden Platforms

13:12 Train Tips from a Local Expert

14:10 How to Track Live Trains in Italy

15:39 Why You Need a Travel Agency in Italy

16:50 Final Thoughts & Italy Train Guide 2025

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What if turning 40 didn’t feel like a crisis — but a homecoming? In this episode, I share how travel shaped me, broke me open, and helped me become who I am.

In this milestone episode, I reflect on the bold, transformative journey that brought me to 40 — from immigrating to the U.S. at 16, studying abroad in Italy, leaving a successful corporate career, and building a new life across cultures. Travel didn’t just change my scenery — it changed me.

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting over, moving abroad, traveling solo, or living a more authentic life, this episode is for you. I talk about the moments that defined me: getting lost in unfamiliar cities, building a business from scratch, falling in love in Belgium, and finding peace in Italy and Greece.

We explore how travel teaches emotional resilience, self-trust, freedom, and clarity — especially for women navigating life after 30, 40, or beyond. This isn’t just a story about travel — it’s about reinvention, identity, and choosing a life that feels like yours.

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0:00 Turning 40: A Homecoming, Not a Crisis

1:52 How Travel Became My Greatest Teacher

2:55 Leaving Ukraine at 16: My First Bold Leap

12:24 Studying Abroad in Rome Changed Everything

17:02 Quitting Corporate to Move to Italy

18:50 The Trip to Belgium That Changed My Life

22:51 Ayahuasca and a Deep Spiritual Shift

23:22 Greece, Lockdown, and Starting Over Again

24:04 Top Life Lessons Travel Taught Me

25:24 What Life Feels Like at 40 as a Woman

27:52 A Love Letter to Travel & Reinvention

28:47 What’s Next: Celebrating 40 in Paris

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