Join Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio in Episode 60 of the Toronto Livings Podcast as they reunite after Mark enriching 3 week-long European trip. They explore the contrasting lifestyles between North America and Europe, emphasizing the relaxed pace of life in Italy and Sicily compared to the rapid, improvement-focused culture in North America. Through a delightful mix of heartfelt travel stories and insightful observations, they discuss personal experiences from Italy and Spain, the beauty of cultural differences, and the longevity and happiness in European lifestyles. The episode features discussions on food, architecture, community, and even a memorable wedding. Plus, get the latest updates on Toronto real estate news and exciting upcoming listings. (00:00) Introduction and Catching Up (00:47) Welcome to the Toronto Livings Podcast (02:14) Travel Tales and European Adventures (03:35) Gifts and Surprises from Europe (05:58) Food and Wine Experiences (18:14) News and Updates (28:08) Upcoming Listings and Real Estate Talk (34:13) Breaking Free from the North American Mentality (34:56) The Shift in Mindset During Travel (35:44) Embracing a Simpler Lifestyle (38:41) The Joy of Afternoon Siestas (39:50) Discovering the Perfect Coffee: Cortado (44:52) Exploring the Beauty of Sicily (01:03:58) The Magic of Rome (01:09:35) Final Thoughts and Shoutouts Shoutouts Coldplay (the band) https://www.coldplay.com/ San Vito Lo Capo (Sicily) https://wearepalermo.com/news/comprehensive-guide-visiting-san-vito-lo-capo/ Sanwicito https://sandwichito.ca/ Where You Can Find Us 🏡 For all your Toronto Real Estate Needs: TorontoLivings.com/ 🖥️ Instagram Mark Savel: https://www.instagram.com/torontolivings/ Joey Virgilio: https://www.instagram.com/joey_torontolivings/ 🎙 Weekly Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toronto-real-estate