The sun is out, rains have mostly moved on and the beaches are opening up! But we've got our eyes on the island of Sardegna! Christina talks about her experience doing a photography shoot in the posh area of Olbio and Costa Smeralda, while Andrew lets us in the research he's done on turning the island into a weekend getaway from Tuscany. Is this his Italian versin of "Going to the Hamptons?" News of the day, "Is it Real or AI?" and so much more. Listen in!
Special Guest Sheri Doyle, founder of Artful Italia, joins Christina and Andrew to talk about what "Made it Italy" really means and how you can experience it first-hand. We check in on the new citizenship laws that make it much harder for "American Diaspora" wanting to live here (we didn't know such a thing existed!?). Wine Windows, Is it Real or AI, who wins? and so much more. Listen in!
The Nasone – ubiquitous water fountains in many cities and towns, so named because they look like a "big nose" — are a source of constant curiosity for tourists, especially when the water just runs out freely as some still do. Where is that water coming from?! In Lucca the locals bring their bottles to fill out and take home. Why so special? We've got your answers and much of what you read online is well, wrong! We've also got tips on a beautiful hike along the historic Acquedotto Nottolini that leaves the La Mura and ends up in the hills, or even in Pisa for those that like to adventure (and walk a long way!). "Is it real or AI?" is back, as is our news of the day and word of the day! Listen in!
We're getting into the height of tourist season, so if the Cinque Terre is a "must-see" (and we get it... it's worth it!)... then you need this ultimate guide! We tell you how to get there, how to experience the beauty, and most importantly how to navigate the big crowds and still have a dream vacation. Appropriately our News of the Day is on Over Tourism in Italy! Riccardo tries to win "Is it Real or is it AI?" and as always, a relevant Word of the Day. Listen in!
It's a crazy time in Rome with the Conclave and the Year of Jubilee. We talk about the movie and it's similarities to the Conclave happening right now. With all of this going on, the tourists are coming earlier and in bigger groups than years past. Planning a trip can help you avoid burnout from crowds, long lines and missing out on the spirit of Italy. We give you three tips that can really help!
Cheap airlines? Thumbs up or thumbs down? We love some and others... not so much. Christina and Andrew break it all down for you because the first step of a dream vacation is that step on to a plane! NEW GAME ALERT: is it real, or is it AI? Christina is our first contestant. Listen to how she does. Spring is here and we're ready for travel.
We're taking you to Sicilia, but not the elite hotels of Taormina, but the jumping off spot for southern beaches... Agrigento home of the famous Grecian Ruins, close to the Scala di Turco, a vibrant downtown life on this hillside town. News of the day will make you laugh. The Mafia thought its technology was secure, so the police had a hey day listening in. The one thing they learned: Gen Z mafia recruits are not very good! Listen in!
Chef Guiseppe of the Olive Press Kitchen, formerly the Extra Virgin Cooking School of Lucca, joins us to talk about local food, wine, and how to make amazing local food. We have fun with an "Italian Style Breakfast" and so much more.
The residents of Volterra are more than happy to welcome you there if you're a fan of the Twilight series, where Bella comes to save Edwin. They are also glad to tell you it wasn't filmed there! But there are so many better reasons to visit one of the oldest towns in Italia, set atop alabaster high up on a mountain in the middle of many other places to see. We'll tell you all about them. Listen in!
With the last of winter hanging on, give yourself a sunny break and start planning your dream vacation with us. We've got all the little tips you need to travel like a local. We also breakdown the new "lines" to limit people at Trevi Fountain in Roma. And its all, roba da pazzi, as we say in the word of the day. Listen in!
Italian Life is your guide to all things Italy: How to travel like a local, where to go, how to get there and everything you need to know before you arrive. We check in with the local news, teach you a word or two and generally have a great time doing it. Dolce fra niente! Join us.
A new season, with many new things coming, including meet new co-host Cristina! If the ex-pat like is looking pretty good right now, find out the ins and outs, dos and don'ts to get started the right way. What's a 90/90 plan?! We'll tell you all about it!
In today's episode we talk about what you should do and see when you visit Lucca!
Nella puntata di oggi parliamo di cosa dovresti fare e vedere quando visiti Lucca!
Hey everyone, in todays episode we give you a tutorial on all things beaches! So sit back and relax while we tell you everything you need to know.
Ciao a tutti, nell'episodio di oggi vi regaliamo un tutorial su tutto ciò che riguarda le spiagge! Quindi siediti e rilassati mentre ti diciamo tutto ciò che devi sapere.
Good morning! Today we talk about Instagram vs reality in Andrew's storytime and visiting one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites in Italy
Buongiorno! Oggi parliamo di Instagram vs realtà nello storytime di Andrew e della visita di uno dei siti Patrimonio dell'Umanità UNESCO in Italia
In this week's episode we breakdown a huge part of Italian culture: wine! Here's everything you need to know...
Nell'episodio di questa settimana analizziamo una parte importante della cultura italiana: il vino! Ecco tutto quello che devi sapere...
In today's episode we are reviewing some popular lists of things to do and not do when planning your trip to Italy!
Nell'episodio di oggi esamineremo alcuni elenchi popolari di cose da fare e da non fare quando pianifichi il tuo viaggio in Italia!
On today's episode we briefly revisit Juliet's house in Verona and we share some interesting facts on the infamous Andrea Bocelli!
Nella puntata di oggi rivisitiamo brevemente la casa di Giulietta a Verona e condividiamo alcuni fatti interessanti sul famigerato Andrea Bocelli!
In today's episode we give you the ultimate guide to all things Milan! Also, Andrew spent how much at dinner? Plus TWO words of the day!
Nell'episodio di oggi ti diamo la guida definitiva su tutto ciò che riguarda Milano! Inoltre, quanto Andrew ha speso per la cena? In più DUE parole del giorno!
Road Trip Italian style! Plus, how to (and how not to) rent a car in Italy.
Girotino in stile italiano! Inoltre, come (e come non) noleggiare un'auto in Italia.
