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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Dream of Italy episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Dream of Italy for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Dream of Italy episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
07/06/24 • 36 min
Join host Kathy McCabe and Rhonda Vilardo of Italian Culinary Adventures as they discuss one of their very favorite cities in Italy- Modena in the region of Emilia Romagna. Modena lives and breathes food, especially balsamic vinegar and parmigiano reggiano. Kathy recently filmed two episodes of season 3 of the TV series Dream of Italy in Modena and Rhonda and Kathy discuss Michelin-star chef Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore and their culinary and philanthropic empire in this charming city. Rhonda explains how she takes guests through the many layers of Modena exploring food, wine and culture, meeting food producers and learning hands on the special culinary traditions of this corner of Italy. If you are dreaming of visiting Modena, you don't want to miss this episode of the Dream of Italy Podcast!
Episode #3: Planning for Serendipity in Travel to Italy
Dream of Italy
05/26/19 • 40 min
Should you take an escorted tour to Italy, plan a trip on your own or something in between? The age-old question when traveling to Italy. Luckily, travel industry insider Steve Born of Globus and Monograms has some answers. Host Kathy McCabe and Steve talk about how you simply must make time for serendipity in Italy and how to do that. They also discuss:
+ How his company is venturing deep into undiscovered Italy + How to skip the lines at Italy's most noteworthy sites + How travelers are becoming more sophisticated + How food and culinary experiences play such an important rule + Why train travel is such an excellent option to see much of Italy + What Italians really think of American travelers + And much much more!
Episode #2: Family Travel - Taking the Kids to Italy
Dream of Italy
05/26/19 • 43 min
Italians simply love children and that's one reason that Italy is an amazing destination for family travel and multi-generational trips. Our friend Rosanne Cofoid of La Dolce Via Travel is an expert at planning family trips to Italy. Host Kathy McCabe and Rosanne really get into some very specific travel tips which you will want to take note of, even if you don't have kids. They discuss:
+ What age is the right age to take your children to Italy + How to use the pace of the Italian day to plan your itinerary + What to look for in a hotel or villa rental and specific recommendations in Florence, Venice, Rome + How Italy is a great choice for kids who have food allergies + What one thing to keep in mind each day + Whether you should rent a car or not + Why your kids will remember this trip forever + And much much more!
You are going to want to review all of the suggestions and tips we share so click here for show notes
05/26/19 • 9 min
You might know Italy travel expert Kathy McCabe from her PBS TV travel series Dream of Italy as well as the award-winning travel publication and membership website Dream of Italy that she founded in 2002. Now Kathy is launching this new podcast to help feed all of our Italian dreams - whether we are dreaming of moving to Italy or designing an authentic, once-in-a-lifetime
Kathy explains how her own Dream of Italy was born at a dining room table in New Jersey listening to her grandfather's own dream of seeing his father's hometown of Castelvetere sul Calore in southern Italy. Kathy's mission to fulfill his dream takes magical and tragic twists and turns and leads her to founding Dream of Italy as a travel and living resource for all of us who dream of Italy. Our new podcast will mostly be produced on the road in Italy where we talk to Italians and expats alike.
05/26/19 • 39 min
If you've ever thought of chucking it all and buying a little fixer upper in the Tuscan countryside, then author Frances Mayes needs no introduction. She is of course the author of the best-selling book Under the Tuscan Sun which inspired the movie starting Diane Lane. Frances practically invented the dream of moving to Italy either full or part time. Host Kathy McCabe checks in with Frances at her famous villa Bramasole and they discuss: + What Frances has been up to lately - publishing three books in three years! + Why women are so drawn to Italy and that is the basis for her new novel Women in Sunlight+ How we all have 2nd, 3rd and more chances in life - and how Italy can be your "2nd chance" + Why her husband Ed has been such a key part of her success + Why Cortona is still so magical and her travel tips for visiting + Where else in Italy Frances would consider living + What are the two things you should do when you arrive in a new Italian town (amazing travel tips!) + How she traveled the length of Italy for her new book See You in the Piazza + And much more!
You will enjoy this information and joy-packed episode!
This is the first of two Frances Mayes podcasts - the second will be out at the end of the summer. Frances also joins Kathy in the Dream of Italy: Tuscan Sun Special coming to PBS TV stations and Create TV in the United States and online internationally.
05/04/21 • 37 min
In our previous episode (#11), we discussed how many who have Italian ancestry can claim Italian citizenship, jure sanguinis, by right of blood. In this episode, we dig deeper as sometimes this process isn't as straightforward as it first might seem.
Host Kathy McCabe welcomes Bianca Ottone of My Italian Family. They discuss: + Why more and more Americans are pursuing dual citizenship + Why naturalization records are the most important + How Bianca and her company helped Kathy explore her heritage in Campania + How to navigate around the "1948 rule" which might seemingly deny your claim to citizenship - and how Kathy is doing it+ How adoption affects the ability to claim citizenship + How to navigate around name discrepancies, whether they were made on purpose or by mistake + How to find the Italian town(s) your ancestors are from, even if you are not sure of all of their details
05/04/21 • 24 min
Italy bestows Italian citizenship jure sanguinis, by right of blood. So that means many Americans who have Italian blood can be dual citizens and hold citizenship in the U.S. and Italy, allowing them to live in Italy full-time and access many benefits - and even pass it on to their children.
Host Kathy McCabe welcomes Melanie Holtz of ItalyAncestry.com to discuss genealogy and how tracing your ancestry can lead to Italian citizenship and an EU passport. They discuss: + How Melanie's own ancestors were "on the run" - and that's sometimes a common story - when they emigrated to the U.S. + How Italian records can tell you so much of the story of your ancestors + Why so many Italian records are available in Salt Lake City, of all places + What are the advantages of claiming Italian citizenship+ Why the wait at some U.S. consulates is up to eight years! to process citizenship paperwork, but there's a very fast way to get your citizenship granted - on the ground in Italy + What the cost is to go through the citizenship process and ways to save money
04/13/21 • 29 min
When you're not in Italy, what better way to live like an Italian but to grow a garden at home? Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential the Mediterranean diet and gardening is a wonderful way to be tied to the land, no matter where you are.
Host Kathy McCabe welcomes Lynn Byczynski and Will Nagengast of Seeds From Italy. They share the importance of heirloom seeds to the Italian culture and how to get gardening at home. They also discuss: + Why seeds are so important to Italians and Italian-Americans + How they came to run a business importing seeds specifically from Italy + Why basil seeds produced in Bergamo are called Italiano Classico + What is a Cucuzza? + When is the best time to start a garden in the United States + Which Italian flowers are easiest to grow + And much more...
Visit www.growitalian.com and use code: dreamgarden to save 10%
Show notes: https://dreamofitaly.com/2021/04/12/podcast-episode-10-grow-an-italian-garden-with-seeds-from-italy/
Episode #9: Your Crowdsourced Italian Travel Dreams
Dream of Italy
12/18/20 • 30 min
When the pandemic started this spring, I put out a call to our listeners to send in audio segments for a special crowdsourced episode on the places, people and experiences we are dreaming of during this difficult time.
I asked listeners to start off with, "When I dream of Italy, I dream of..." and the answers I received are as diverse and beautiful as il bel paese itself!
From a story of smiles and soul medicine found in Sicily to a funny tale of being locked in an Italian restaurant bathroom, this episode will enchant and surprise you until the day we can return to Italy!
Show notes: https://dreamofitaly.com/2020/12/17/podcast-episode-9-your-crowdsourced-italian-travel-dreams/
04/30/20 • 8 min
I believe in Italy. I’m betting on Italy. Italy has saved me again and again. It has been my constant. And I believe in dreams and their ability to become reality.
As Italy begins to slowly open up and the future still remains uncertain, all we can hold onto these days are our dreams...so let’s write about and talk about our Italian dreams!
I know Dream of Italy viewers, readers and listeners have had some of the most incredible experiences in Italy. We’ve published 170 issues of our award-winning travel publication but YOU know about so many hidden gems that I (or the fabulous contributors to our publication) don’t know about and what better time to share them!?
For years, I have dreamed of putting together a crowdsourced issue of Dream of Italy and now that we also have the Dream of Italy Podcast, for those who don’t like to write but can talk (haha), we’re compiling a crowdsourced podcast episode as well.
I need your help. There’s no better time to share our love for Italy and get lost in a little project that has us digging deep into great memories.
Please submit a 350-word articles, series of photos, recipe or podcast soundbite up to 40 seconds long on the theme of When I Dream of Italy, I Dream of... to potentially be included in our issue or episode. The deadline is May 20, 2020.
For more details, visit www.dreamofialy.com/sharemydream
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FAQ
How many episodes does Dream of Italy have?
Dream of Italy currently has 16 episodes available.
What topics does Dream of Italy cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Dream of Italy?
The episode title 'Episode #12: Overcoming Challenges in Claiming Your Italian Citizenship' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dream of Italy?
The average episode length on Dream of Italy is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dream of Italy released?
Episodes of Dream of Italy are typically released every 37 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Dream of Italy?
The first episode of Dream of Italy was released on May 26, 2019.
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