About the Host
You may be wondering why I’m hosting a podcast about Lucca. Well, after travelling the length and breadth of Italy, I have quite simply, fallen in love with Lucca. I now spend a few months here each year, and, much to my delight, I have been welcomed into the community that is Lucca as only the Lucchese people know how to do.
About the Podcast
During my podcast I will be joined by a variety of special guests from all walks of life, who share my passion for Lucca and everything Italian. Each episode, my guests will share unique stories and interesting experiences that have shaped their lives and indulged their passion for Lucca. Throughout the podcast, guests will be sharing how they discovered Lucca, along with interesting tips for those that live, visit, intend to visit, or are just curious about Lucca. So, if you want to learn about the hidden gems, quiet corners, delicious places to eat, or realise your dream of living like an Italian local, hit the subscribe button now, and each new episode will magically appear in your podcast library.
About Lucca
The Tuscan City of Lucca (Centro Storico), has a population of around 88k, and is encircled by medieval walls which are used as a social promenade. Interesting landmarks include; the Guinigi Tower, the Anfiteatro, and the Via Fillungo, which is the main shopping street. There are many beautiful Churches, including the Duomo of San Martino, San Michele, and San Frediano with its stunning mosaic. The Province of Lucca, consisting of just over 30 Communi (districts), has a population of around 380k, and this podcast will discuss the breathtaking delights of the City and the Communi beyond its Walls.
Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate
I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and donate the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the subscribe or follow button now on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review.
Connect with me…
Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea
E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com
Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca
Twitter: @mountains46
Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca
Sponsorship
If you are looking to sponsor the show, please contact me on: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About the Host
You may be wondering why I’m hosting a podcast about Lucca. Well, after travelling the length and breadth of Italy, I have quite simply, fallen in love with Lucca. I now spend a few months here each year, and, much to my delight, I have been welcomed into the community that is Lucca as only the Lucchese people know how to do.
About the Podcast
During my podcast I will be joined by a variety of special guests from all walks of life, who share my passion for Lucca and everything Italian. Each episode, my guests will share unique stories and interesting experiences that have shaped their lives and indulged their passion for Lucca. Throughout the podcast, guests will be sharing how they discovered Lucca, along with interesting tips for those that live, visit, intend to visit, or are just curious about Lucca. So, if you want to learn about the hidden gems, quiet corners, delicious places to eat, or realise your dream of living like an Italian local, hit the subscribe button now, and each new episode will magically appear in your podcast library.
About Lucca
The Tuscan City of Lucca (Centro Storico), has a population of around 88k, and is encircled by medieval walls which are used as a social promenade. Interesting landmarks include; the Guinigi Tower, the Anfiteatro, and the Via Fillungo, which is the main shopping street. There are many beautiful Churches, including the Duomo of San Martino, San Michele, and San Frediano with its stunning mosaic. The Province of Lucca, consisting of just over 30 Communi (districts), has a population of around 380k, and this podcast will discuss the breathtaking delights of the City and the Communi beyond its Walls.
Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate
I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and donate the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the subscribe or follow button now on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review.
Connect with me…
Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea
E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com
Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca
Twitter: @mountains46
Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca
Sponsorship
If you are looking to sponsor the show, please contact me on: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My guest today is Saraya Motley. Saraya spent her early years in Rome, before returning to the States to complete her higher education. Now an independent Luxury Travel Agent, she works remotely from the commune of Capannori, in the hills of Lucca, which she has made her permanent home. I was struck how passionate Saraya is to ensure that her clients have the ultimate travel experience, so she is the ideal person to make recommendations for you to experience in and around Lucca.
Connect with this Episode’s supporter - Melting Pot Lucca, Language School
Website: www.meltingpotlucca.it
E-mail: info@meltingpotlucca.it
Instagram: @meltingpotlucca
Facebook: meltingpotlucca
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Saraya’s Recommendations
Ristorante SurReale, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 37 Lucca
Osteria da Pasqualino Gubitosa, Via del Moro, 8 Lucca
Osteria Da Giomo, Via di Mezzo, 3 Valgiano Capannori
Osteria da mi pa’, Via della Chiesa di Gragnano, 65 Capannori
Osteria Candalla, Via di Candalla, 264 Camaiore
Ristorante Filippo, Via Padre Eugenio Barsanti, 45 Pietrasanta
Pasticceria Buccellato Taddeucci, Piazza San Michele, 34 Lucca
Pasticceria Dolcidea, Via dei Bocchi, 352 Capannori
Cremeria Opera: Sant’Anna; Sant’Alessio; Il Pinturicchio
Da Piero, Via Roma, 25 Lucca
Morning Bike Ride with Tour Guide
Shopping on Via Fillungo
Passeggiata with a gelato
Piazza San Frediano for an aperitivo
Hike around Candalla Waterfalls, Camaiore
Wine tasting tour
Villa Reale, Via Fraga Alta, 2 Marlia
Explore the Tuscan countryside
Siena, especially during the Palio
Forte dei Marmi, beach and market
Favourite Italian word/phrase
Non vedo l’ora - I can’t wait
Connect with Saraya
WhatsApp: +393664821577
Email saraya@luxprimatravel.com
Website: luxprimatravel.com
Instagram: @luxprimatravel
Facebook: luxprimatravel
About the Host
Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.
Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate
I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW.
Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea
E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com
Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca
Twitter: @mountains46
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.