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    dream of italy

    Explore " dream of italy" with insightful episodes like "The Pros & Cons of Private, Boutique, Group and Luxury Tours", "Music of Emilia-Romagna", "Kathy McCabe- Dream of Italy Founder & Host/ Italian Travel Expert", "Review of Tucci's "Searching For Italy" Gems of Emilia Romagna" and "Finding Love in Italy" from podcasts like ""PS Italy", "PS Italy", "Before the Lights", "PS Italy" and "PS Italy"" and more!

    Episodes (11)

    The Pros & Cons of Private, Boutique, Group and Luxury Tours

    The Pros & Cons of Private, Boutique, Group and Luxury Tours
    When it comes to Italian travel experiences, there are so many different options available it can be confusing and overwhelming. To help you choose what’s right for you, we discuss the pros and cons of different travel options— private, group, boutique, or luxury travel. Learn the different ways people travel and find the best solution for you. For more information about our boutique summer 2022 tours or to sign up for our free monthly newsletter, visit us at https://www.psitalytours.com/

    Music of Emilia-Romagna

    Music of Emilia-Romagna
    In this episode of P.S. Italy, Valerie and Gina interview Paolo Bertoli, a professional musician (Paolo Bertoli Orchestra) and owner of Associazione Music School located in Parma, Italy. We discuss the cultural importance of the accordion and what it means to be a professional musician in Italy. You can follow Paolo Bertoli on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paolo.bertoli.161 Watch the Paolo Bertoli Orchestra perform https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=OBzhDKvPZtQ Or, visit Paolo's website to learn more http://www.orchestraballoliscio.com/ For more information about P.S. Italy Tours https://www.psitalytours.com/

    Kathy McCabe- Dream of Italy Founder & Host/ Italian Travel Expert

    Kathy McCabe- Dream of Italy Founder & Host/ Italian Travel Expert

    How many times has she been to Italy? Hear about her early days in journalism which includes if the job at ABC News taught her anything that she may be using today and did she take anything from working at World News Tonight and Peter Jennings? Listen for how working at USATODAY.COM made her so aware of typos and attention to detail. What was her love before it was Italy?

    Kathy explains how she researched all her ancestors in Italy, wrote a biography of her Italian-American grandfather in high school and the story how she took her parents back to this area that had not been visited in over 100 years. The moment when the name- Dream of Italy clicked which began as a magazine and extensive website DREAMOFITALY.COM that has evolved over the last nineteen years. 

    Dream of Italy TV Series conversation, which is well worth the time to watch, hear about interviewing  Francis Ford Coppola, challenges of filming in Italy, the size of the crew, and is there a season 3 in the future? The brand-new special-Dream of Italy- with Sting & Trudie Styler: Travel, Transform, & Thrive. Get the insight on how the concept began and is now a PBS Special. 

    Italian dual citizenship is popular now and Kathy gives the lowdown on you can qualify, where you can go for assistance (See Links), and then talks about if moving to Italy is something she gets asked about. Her podcast was started in 2019 that we touch on how much fun this is and when it will be back. Are there any places in Italy she has not been too that she wants to visit, will she get you in touch with the locals in Italy on your visit, and are there solutions for Venice & Florence that have overcrowding issues from people visiting?

    Get her take on where you should visit, language barrier, and what sight/sound/smell that take her to Italy. 

    Links:

    Dream of Italy Website: https://dreamofitaly.com/

    Find When the PBS Special will be aired in your area: https://dreamofitaly.com/travel-transform-thrive/

    Italian Dual Citizenship:  https://www.italyancestry.com/               Code- Dream of Italy for discount

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    Extra 5

    Speaking at the Smithsonian Museum 

    Her love of dogs, especially Wire Fox Terriers, and her plan to take hers to Italy

    Who or what inspires her?

     

     

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    Review of Tucci's "Searching For Italy" Gems of Emilia Romagna

    Review of Tucci's "Searching For Italy" Gems of Emilia Romagna
    Stanley Tucci's "Searching for Italy" series on CNN is a delightful viewing experience for all who long for Italian culture and cuisine. In Episode 3: Bologna and the Gems of Emilia Romagna, he travels and eats his way through the region. We were pleasantly surprised when we watched because this episode captures the highlights of our Foodie Tour. We discuss what you should do on any foodie tour of Italy and why. Italian foods are the best in the world and Emilia-Romagna is the best of Italy. Listen and escape with us. For more information about our Fall 2021 and Summer 2022 Foodie Tour: https://www.psitalytours.com/foodie-tour-fall-2021

    Finding Love in Italy

    Finding Love in Italy

    In this episode, Valerie shares her funny and inspiring story about finding true love in Italy. After a chance business meeting, Val's life would change forever. Her story reminds us of the importance of following your heart. We hope this episode will inspire you to "buy the ticket". Stop dreaming about Italy and start planning your next trip with P.S. Italy Tours. 

    P.S. Italy Tours offers small group boutique tour experiences. Join us on one of our fall 2021 or summer 2022 tours and experience the beauty and passions of authentic Italy. 

    Learn more https://www.psitalytours.com/

    Fall 2021

    • Spa Week (September 23-October 1) 
    • Foodie Tour (September 30-October 8)
    • Vineyard Wine Tour (October 7-October 15)

    Summer 2022 

    • Spa Week (July 20-August 5 & September 1-9)
    • Foodie Tour (August 4-August 12)
    • Vineyard Wine Tour (August 18-August 26)
    • Classic Italian Cooking (Lessons and Tour – August 11-August 19)
    •  Live Like a Medici in Florence (August 25-September 2)

    The City of Love: Verona

    The City of Love: Verona
    Verona is known as the city of love. It is the home of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will fall in love with the pink marble streets, the Arena di Verona (opera house) and the beautiful cafes and shops. Join us as we explore the history and attractions of this charming northern Italian city located on the Adige River in Veneto. For more information about P.S. Italy visit https://www.psitalytours.com/ or join our community on Facebook @PSitalyTours

    Why Emilia-Romagna, Italy and P.S. Italy 2021 Tours?

    Why Emilia-Romagna, Italy and P.S. Italy 2021 Tours?

    On our final podcast of Season 1 we discuss Emilia-Romagna, Italy -- where to go and what to see in this beautiful region of northern Italy. Val and Gina discuss P.S. Italy's 2021 tours -- what to expect, what we offer, and why you might want to join us Summer 2021. 

    Italy has so much offer. Consider spending time in the "foodie capital of the world" and tour with us. Six tours in 2021 - Writers Workshop, Spa Week, Foodie Tour, Vineyard Wine Tour, Cooking Emilia-Romagna,  and Live Like a Medici. Space is limited to 20 per week.

    Itinerary and Tours: https://www.psitalytours.com/

    P.S. Italy Retreats is owned and operated by Gina Marcello, Ph.D. and Valerie Manfredini. Gina is a university professor with a passion for all things Italian. Valerie is an experienced tour operator and Italian resident. This partnership provides you with a once in a life time opportunity to feel as if you are visiting family in Italy. Our tours are reasonably priced and provide our guests with the very best of authentic Italy.

    Live Like a Medici: Explore Florence with PS Italy

    Live Like a Medici: Explore Florence with PS Italy
    The Medici family ruled the city of Florence throughout the Renaissance. A complicated family - both loved and hated. In this podcast, we discuss our Live Like a Medici 2021 Tour. Learn about the family as we follow the life and legacy of the Medici family in and around Florence. Itinerary: https://psitalyretreats.com/live-like-a-medici/ P.S. Italy Retreats is owned and operated by Gina Marcello, Ph.D. and Valerie Manfredini. Gina is a university professor with a passion for all things Italian. Valerie is an experienced tour operator and Italian resident. This partnership provides you with a once in a life time opportunity to feel as if you are visiting family in Italy. Our tours are reasonably priced and provide our guests with the very best of authentic Italy.

    Vineyard Wine Tour in Northern Italy: Overview of July 16-24, 2021

    Vineyard Wine Tour in Northern Italy: Overview of July 16-24, 2021
    Enjoy the very best of the Italian countryside as we hop from vineyard to sightseeing. This week is full of fun. Highlights include: Lake Garda, Modena, Ferrari, Fellino and Piacenza vineyard tours. Vineyard Wine Tour Itinerary: https://psitalyretreats.com/vineyard-wine-tour/ P.S. Italy Retreats is owned and operated by Gina Marcello, Ph.D. and Valerie Manfredini. Gina is a university professor with a passion for all things Italian. Valerie is an experienced tour operator and Italian resident. This partnership provides you with a once in a life time opportunity to feel as if you are visiting family in Italy. Our tours are reasonably priced and provide our guests with the very best of authentic Italy.

    Foodie Tour in Emilia-Romagna, Italy with P.S. Italy Retreats

    Foodie Tour in Emilia-Romagna, Italy with P.S. Italy Retreats
    Emilia-Romagna, Italy is known as the foodie capital of the world. Join us July 23-July 31st, 2021 for a delicious week of food tasting and tours. Stop dreaming about Italy and start planning! Highlights of our Foodie Week include: Bologna's mortadella factory, Prosciutto di Parma factory tour, Carrara Mountain Tour and lardo di Colonnata food tasting, Felino salami tour and Parmesan-reggiano cheese factory tour. We explore northern Italy and learn to live like the locals. A time to relax and experience the very best of northern Italy. For the full itinerary: https://psitalyretreats.com/foodie-tour P.S. Italy Retreats is owned and operated by Gina Marcello, Ph.D. and Valerie Manfredini. Gina is a university professor with a passion for all things Italian. Valerie is an experienced tour operator and Italian resident. This partnership provides you with a once in a life time opportunity to feel as if you are visiting family in Italy. Our tours are reasonably priced and provide our guests with the very best of authentic Italy.

    Cooking Lessons in Emilia-Romagna: P.S. Italy Summer 2021 Tour

    Cooking Lessons in Emilia-Romagna: P.S. Italy Summer 2021 Tour
    Learn to cook and live like a local in Emilia-Romagna, Italy! We discuss our summer 2021 Cooking Tour July 30- August 7, 2021. Each lesson will inspire and delight as we tour the region. Highlights include farm-to-table pizza and crostata (a local dessert), risotto, torta frita, gelato, local tortelli, bronzino and tiramisu. Full itinerary: https://psitalyretreats.com/classic-culinary-cooking/
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