Experience Italy With Friends
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 Italy travel expert, Tanya Raso, and her Italian husband and producer, Davide Raso, on a journey that is sure to inspire you and prepare you to create immersive and authentic experiences of your own in beautiful Italy. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and learn how we can help bring your Italian dream trip to life at www.amicivacations.com.
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Meet the hosts!
Tanya Raso is an American travel enthusiast and travel planning expert specializing in designing authentic and immersive experiences across Italy. She has been traveling to Italy for over 25 years with her Italian husband and producer, Davide. Tanya founded Amici Vacations after a career as an accounting and finance executive and enjoys sharing her passion for Italy and travel expertise with clients all over the world.
Davide Raso is a professional music and podcast producer that has built an extensive resume working with musicians, journalists, and sports personalities, such as St. Paul Peterson (Prince), Kevin Bacon (Footloose), Sindbad (comedian), Dave Lee (WCCO Radio), and Jon Krawczynski (Timberwolves). He has also been a Radio Broadcast Engineer for KBEM Jazz 88 where he live-mixed and broadcasted events such as Twin Cities Jazzfest and Taste of Minnesota.
Episodes
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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 entirely by yourself
Sign up for an organized tour
Enlist the help of travel professionals
It’s another episode packed with useful information that we hope inspires you to start planning your dream vacation to this amazing country now.
Resources:
Vatican Jubilee Website | Why Amici Vacations | Get Inspired | Follow: Instagram • Facebook
Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!
Subscribe, Review, and Partner:
Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!
If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.
If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.
Published and produced by Avalanche Sound Productions.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
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 throughout your Italian adventure.
Resources:
Italian Road Signs | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook
Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!
Subscribe, Review, and Partner:
Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!
If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.
If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.
Published and produced by Avalanche Sound Productions.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
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 place to call home.
Resources:
Visit Pistoia Official Tourist Portal | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook
Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!
Subscribe, Review, and Partner:
Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!
If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.
If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.
Published and produced by Avalanche Sound Productions.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
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 have the best travel experience in Italy!
Resources:
What to Pack | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook
Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!
Subscribe, Review, and Partner:
Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!
If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.
If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.
Published and produced by Avalanche Sound Productions.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
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 experiences of your own!
Subscribe, Review, and Partner:
Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!
If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.
If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.
Published and produced by Avalanche Sound Productions.
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
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 our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!
Subscribe, Review, and Partner:Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.
Published and produced by Avalanche Sound Productions.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
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 | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook
Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!
Subscribe, Review, and Partner:Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.
If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.
Published and produced by Avalanche Sound Productions
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
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
Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!
Subscribe, Review, and Partner:Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.
Published and produced by Avalanche Sound Productions
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
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 to pack up and move to the dolce vita, otherwise known as the sweet life. We are excited to have you join us on this journey that we hope will inspire you and help prepare you to create immersive and authentic experiences of your own in beautiful Italy.
Resources:Learn about Our Story | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Follow: Instagram • Facebook
Join our FB Group “Experience Italy with Friends,” where you can ask questions and share experiences of your own!
Subscribe, Review, and Partner:Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode and please rate and leave a review to support our adventure!If you’re looking for expert advice or assistance in creating your own immersive and authentic experience in Italy, visit us at www.amicivacations.com or send us an email at info@amicivacations.com.
If you're interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast, contact us at info@amicivacations.com.
Published and produced by Avalanche Sound Productions.
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
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 create immersive and authentic experiences of your own in beautiful Italy.
Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and learn how we can help you bring your Italian dream trip to life at www.amicivacations.com.
First couple episodes to be released August 13th 2024! And from then on new episodes every 2 weeks!