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  • Cinque Terre: Italy's Fabulous Five

    Cinque Terre: Italy's Fabulous Five
    2021/02/15
    The Cinque Terre, located in the northwest corner of Italy, is candy for the eyes. These five colorful and historic coastal villages are postcard-perfect - each town offering a unique experience. Learn the four most common ways to visit the towns (hiking, train, boat, or car) and what you can expect at each village. Rio Maggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monte Rosso are extraordinary and a must-see if your touring northern Italy. For more information on our Fall 2021 and Summer 2022 tours, visit us at https://www.psitalytours.com/ P.S. Italy Tours offers affordable small group boutique tours where you will feel like you’re part of the family! Learn to travel like a local, not tourist. Fall 2021 Boutique Tours: Spa Week, Foodie Tour & Vineyard Wine Tour Summer 2022 Boutique Tours: Opera Week, Spa Week, Foodie Tour, Vineyard Wine Tour, Classic Italian Cooking, and Live Like A Medici
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    37 分
  • The City of Love: Verona

    The City of Love: Verona
    2021/02/01
    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
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    40 分
  • A Backpack, Passport, and Disposable Clothing

    A Backpack, Passport, and Disposable Clothing
    2021/01/24
    Your first trip to Europe is exciting and sometimes a little scary - especially when you are older. In this episode, Valerie interviews Gina about "buying the ticket" for her first Italian adventure -- at the age of 40. With only a backpack and a lifelong desire to see Italy - Gina steps outside her comfort zone and begins genuinely living. For more information about our boutique, small group tours - where you don't have to worry about a thing! --- check out https://www.psitalytours.com/
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    40 分
  • Yule in Italy

    Yule in Italy
    2021/01/12
    Yule is a long standing and ancient tradition celebrating the Winter Solstice. It is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world. We discuss the history of Yule in Italy and the customs surrounding this time of year. We hope you enjoy learning about this most unusual custom and the related traditions - still celebrated in different regions of Italy. Signup for our monthly newsletter on https://www.psitalytours.com/
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    31 分
  • Red Underwear & Other Italian New Year's Eve Traditions

    Red Underwear & Other Italian New Year's Eve Traditions
    2020/12/29
    New Year's Eve in Italy is uniquely celebrated. We discuss common (and not so common) NYE traditions, customs, and superstitions including the importance of wearing red underwear, how to banish bad luck, why eating the right foods can bring you prosperity and who to avoid January 1st! For more fun Italian traditions and customs signup for our free newsletter at www.psitalytours.com
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    35 分
  • Italian Christmas Traditions

    Italian Christmas Traditions
    2020/12/22
    Christmas traditions in Italy are different than what many might think. In this episode we discuss midnight mass at the Vatican, the Italian Christmas witch, Christmas markets, bagpipers, and different customs between northern and southern Italia. Looking for a great Christmas gift for a loved one or yourself? Join us for one of our boutique fall 2021 tours. Due to COVID-19 all deposits are 100% fully refundable. Spa Week September 23-October 1, 2021 Foodie Tour September 30-Octobter 8, 2021 Vineyard Wine Tour October 7-15, 2021 https://www.psitalytours.com/
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    31 分
  • Why Emilia-Romagna, Italy and P.S. Italy 2021 Tours?

    Why Emilia-Romagna, Italy and P.S. Italy 2021 Tours?
    2020/08/02

    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.
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    46 分
  • Live Like a Medici: Explore Florence with PS Italy

    Live Like a Medici: Explore Florence with PS Italy
    2020/07/26
    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.
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    32 分