Before we head into the holiday season, we thought this week’s episode would be a great time to talk about planning your 2025 dream trip to Italy.  Make use of that quality time with family and friends to talk all about it! You may also have heard that the Vatican is hosting a little event called the Jubilee in 2025, so we’ll first discuss how that may impact your plans. And assuming you decide that 2025 is the year for you, we’ll discuss the many ways to go about planning your trip: Plan it...

EP8 Getting Around Italy This week's episode is inspired by the fact that since we’ve moved to Italy, we’ve been doing a lot of travel all over the country – a true planes, trains, and automobiles life! We answer the most frequently asked questions about how to most efficiently and economically get around the country – both within cities and between cities. It’s an episode packed with useful information and everything you need to know to successfully move you to each beautiful destination...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 |...

Ciao amici and welcome back to Experience Italy with Friends! 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 Subscribe, Review, and Partner:Be sure to subscribe so...

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...

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...