In Episode 12 of the Only OliviasWorld95 Podcast, I’m spilling EVERYTHING about my first trip to Rome — from conquering my travel anxiety to living my best carb-loaded life. We’re talking Colosseum tour with an iconic guide, the Vatican during a Jubilee year (yes, I walked through the Holy Door 🤯), getting street-smart with anti-theft gear, and why Rome literally smells like cologne, cigarettes, garlic…and dreams. Plus, the real talk on flying economy, hotel vibes by Piazza Navona, and the dishes that owned my soul: carbonara, cacio e pepe, calamari, pistachio gelato, and those deep-fried zucchini blossoms. 🍝🍦🌸
We’re also doing a cozy weekly life check-in: back in Toronto, zero-makeup energy, preloaded content saved my sanity, and the moment I realized facing fear > staying “comfortable.” If you’re planning Rome, I’ve got practical tips on tours, safety, walking everywhere, avoiding the worst lines, and making peace with eating when you’re not even hungry—because, hello, once-in-a-lifetime trip. ✈️💫
This episode is part travel diary, part pep talk, part foodie rant. Grab a cappuccino, light a candle, and come to Rome with me. ☕️🕯️
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