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84. From the Medici to the Rothschilds, Milano celebrates Art and Patronage Feb 15, 2023

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This episode details the last few days of our time in Milano during our three week trip to Copenhagen and Italy over the holidays. We were thrilled to see the exhibition in Milano that highlighted the history of the patronage of the arts in Italy, from the Renaissance to 20th century. We also went back to the “scene of the crime” where Tommaso ordered a second cappuccino at the most iconic of all coffee bars in the city, Camparino. Milano holds a special place in my heart and I was so very happy to be back there with my fellow art and history lover, Tommaso.

83. All Things Grand in Milano Feb 08, 2023

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Who would have known that that one event in a grand hotel in Milan, changed the way the world listened to music, and remote recording in general. Tommaso and I were lucky enough to see the room where this took place in 1902, and then we recorded our own podcast episode in another room, in the same hotel in 2023! The first remote recording of music is just one of the many historic events that took place in The Grand Hotel et de Milan. Opera stars, divas, actors, writers (Ernest), and eccentric artists all had one thing in common, a love for the Grand Hotel et de Milan.

82. Pizza, Peroni and Gelato on New Year's Day... what's not to like? Feb 01, 2023

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January 1st was filled with our favorite things... cappuccino, gawking at Italian architecture, a second cappuccino, multiple church visits for Kimberly, pizza and Peroni with the locals at a tiny, yet perfect place, fulfilling our bookstore obsession, a late afternoon gelato treat, etc... The unique and charming city of Lucca delivered for us on our short, but sweet visit. It's history is apparent in all the buildings and narrow streets that wind through this walled city. We feel very fortunate to have started the new year in this Tuscan gem.

81. Lovely Lucca is wonderful on New Year's Eve Jan 25, 2023

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We arrived in Lucca in time for the tastiest last lunch of the year! Being that it was Tommaso's first time in Lucca, we fit in a lot. We walked a little over a mile and a half of the wall after lunch, took in every inch of Piazza Napoleone, same goes for Piazza San Michele, and just about every little random street we came upon. Lucca is the perfect place to never worry about getting lost, since you will always hit the wall, and find your way back. A bottle of champagne to ring in the new year, gifted to us by our gracious hosts, and one last late night walk in this idyllic village, was the perfect end to 2022.

80. A Tale of Two Bolognese Ragu! Jan 18, 2023

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Can you ever tire of hearing about the Italian cuisine in Bologna? We share the tasty details of our last few meals in the birthplace of ragu, and the very interesting story of a certain Pope who invented the Gregorian calendar from his beautiful palazzo in Bologna. This small city begs you to stroll it's many little streets, and loose your way, which just leads to unexpected treats like the Pope's palazzo. On top of the addicting cuisine and the towering architecture (pun intended), the Bolognese people are as friendly and generous as they come. Go to Bologna and meet some of them, and have ragu wherever they suggest!

79. Bologna's World Records! Most Porticos in the world, oldest university and the oldest pipe organ still in use. Jan 11, 2023

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We just returned from several days in this intoxicating capitol of the Emilia-Romagna region. There is so much to keep you intrigued – between the university's stunning Library and Anatomical Theatre, the interior of Basilica San Petronio, the endless porticos, salumerias, etc... you have to force yourself to stop for lunch. And then you can't wait for dinner to compare the ragu from one family recipe to the next! Bologna is a visual and culinary treat, which should not be missed. Give yourselves several days here and ask Tommaso for ragu comparisons!

78. Tommaso at the alter of ragu Bolognese! Jan 04, 2023

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We share a bit more of our time on Lake Como in the festive time frame of post-Christmas and pre-New Years Eve. We took several boat rides up the lake in the warm and sunny weather, enjoyed a few Aperol Spritzs outside and eventually took a train to Bologna. This was Tommaso’s most anticipated visit since he was finally in the birthplace of Ragu!!! It did not disappoint! Bologna has more than just Ragu, and we will tell you all that we experienced over the next few episodes.

77. Christmas in Copenhagen & Italy Dec 28, 2022

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We spent 6 festive days in Copenhagen experiencing Danish Hyyge before heading to Italy. It was filled with Christmas traditions that the Danes have passed down over the years, and naturally a lot of bread, cheese and beer was consumed by all! We arrived in Lake Como the day after Buon Natale to find the village of Cernobbio in full holiday mode with the entire village covered in lights. Listen to the end of the episode where we recorded “Happy New Year” in the multiple languages that our friends speak.

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76. Hello Holidays ... Ciao Feste!!! Dec 14, 2022

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We are off to Europe soon for the holidays, but we want to share a few interesting things currently happening in Italy and in the new year as well, which is reason alone to think about a trip to Italy in 2023! We will return with a new episode on December 28th that we will record from the idyllic village of Cernobbio on Lake Como, which is lit for Christmas like no other place on the lake!

75. Vintage Vespas in Roma... Perhaps the 3 best hours in Rome ever! Dec 07, 2022

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Perhaps the 3 best hours in Rome ever! Take a ride on a vintage Vespa behind a local Roman and learn about the history of everything you drive by, drive on, stand on. Rome is full of history as you know, but what better way to learn more of it, than from a local, on the back of a cool scooter. “When in Rome” as they say... Hear more about our fabulous history filled excursion, that is definitely not your average group tour.

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