This week's episode showcases the charming Tuscan city of Pistoia. It's an historical city in the northwestern part of the region that we discovered almost exactly a year ago when we began our search for potential cities to live.

It was love at first sight and it quickly made our short list!

We've now lived in Pistoia for a month and can't wait to tell you all about our experience. We'll discuss what Pistoia has to offer both as a place to visit during your travels in Italy as well as a place to call home.

Resources:

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If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.

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This week's episode is dedicated to answering the most frequently asked questions I receive from my clients as their travel advisor.

We’ll discuss the key topics and tips needed to help prepare you for your trip as well as keep you comfortable during your travels.

This includes:

• Booking flights, passports and visa information
• Travel insurance and cell phone readiness
• Cash and credit card advice
• Packing tips, and
• Staying safe and healthy while in Italy

Our goal is to make sure you're ready to have the best travel experience in Italy!

Resources:

What to Pack | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook

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Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!

If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.

If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.

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Since we've spent the first two weeks of our new life in Italy in Calabria, this episode is dedicated to this beautiful region in the south of Italy.

We discuss our personal connection to the region, provide a brief history of Calabria, and showcase what Calabria has to offer from a tourist point of view.

Resources:

Get Inspired | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook

Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!

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Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!

If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.

If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.

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Today's episode is for those considering a move to Italy or those just interested or curious to hear about our journey to achieve "La Dolce Vita". We talk about:

• why we decided to move to Italy
• the process we went through to evaluate the requirements and prepare for the move, and
• our first week living here in Calabria.

It’s been a long and crazy journey, and we’re excited to share it with you!

Resources: Smart Move Italy | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook

Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!

Subscribe, Review, and Partner: Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure! If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com. If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.

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Today's episode is about our favorite topic and a key reason we're moving to Italy -the food! And more specifically, eating in Italy. Food and sharing meals and food with family and friends is the foundation of Italian culture - it's truly their love language. To help prepare you for an amazing food experience in Italy, we'll discuss: • Italian meals and mealtimes • choosing restaurants, as well as • everything you need to know about dining out and restaurant culture.

Resources: Get Inspired | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook

Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!

Subscribe, Review, and Partner: Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure! If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.

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Today we're excited to talk about starting to plan a trip to Italy and answer some key questions: • when to go • where to go • how much time to spend there

While there is never a bad time to go and every region in Italy is wonderful, we'll share with you our insights and personal favorites.

Resources: Get Inspired | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook

Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!

Subscribe, Review, and Partner: Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure! If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com. If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.

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Ciao to all of our new amici (friends)!

Welcome to our very first podcast episode of Experience Italy with Friends - a travel and lifestyle podcast where we will explore our favorite destinations and hidden gems, share key travel tips and cultural insights, and provide real-time updates about our new life in this remarkable country. In this episode, we are excited to share with you our story - how we met, why we love Italy, our passion for travel, and the experiences that have led us to want to pack up and move to the dolce vita, otherwise known as the sweet life. We are excited to have you join us on this journey that we hope will inspire you and help prepare you to create immersive and authentic experiences of your own in beautiful Italy.

Resources: Learn about Our Story | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook

Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!

Subscribe, Review, and Partner: Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure! If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.

If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.

Published and produced by Avalanche Sound Productions.

Discover this brand new podcast for your next travel to Italy, hosted by Italy travel expert, Tanya Raso, and her producer and Italian husband, Davide Raso.

Experience Italy with Friends is a travel and lifestyle podcast where we will explore our favorite destinations and hidden gems, share key travel tips and cultural insights, and provide real-time updates about our new life in this remarkable country.

Join Tanya and Davide on a journey that is sure to inspire you and prepare you to create immersive and authentic experiences of your own in beautiful Italy.

Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and learn how we can help you bring your Italian dream trip to life at www.amicivacations.com.

First couple episodes to be released August 13th 2024! And from then on new episodes every 2 weeks!