60 acast.com Life in Lucca with Andrea https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved Lucca,Tuscany,Italy Andrea Waterhouse About the Host 

You may be wondering why I’m hosting a podcast about Lucca. Well, after travelling the length and breadth of Italy, I have quite simply, fallen in love with Lucca. I now spend a few months here each year, and, much to my delight, I have been welcomed into the community that is Lucca as only the Lucchese people know how to do. 



About the Podcast

During my podcast I will be joined by a variety of special guests from all walks of life, who share my passion for Lucca and everything Italian. Each episode, my guests will share unique stories and interesting experiences that have shaped their lives and indulged their passion for Lucca. Throughout the podcast, guests will be sharing how they discovered Lucca, along with interesting tips for those that live, visit, intend to visit, or are just curious about Lucca. So, if you want to learn about the hidden gems, quiet corners, delicious places to eat, or realise your dream of living like an Italian local, hit the subscribe button now, and each new episode will magically appear in your podcast library. 

 


About Lucca 

The Tuscan City of Lucca (Centro Storico), has a population of around 88k, and is encircled by medieval walls which are used as a social promenade. Interesting landmarks include; the Guinigi Tower, the Anfiteatro, and the Via Fillungo, which is the main shopping street. There are many beautiful Churches, including the Duomo of San Martino, San Michele, and San Frediano with its stunning mosaic. The Province of Lucca, consisting of just over 30 Communi (districts), has a population of around 380k, and this podcast will discuss the breathtaking delights of the City and the Communi beyond its Walls. 



Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and donate the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the subscribe or follow button now on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review. 



Connect with me…

Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca



Sponsorship 

If you are looking to sponsor the show, please contact me on: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

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]]> About the Host 

You may be wondering why I’m hosting a podcast about Lucca. Well, after travelling the length and breadth of Italy, I have quite simply, fallen in love with Lucca. I now spend a few months here each year, and, much to my delight, I have been welcomed into the community that is Lucca as only the Lucchese people know how to do. 



About the Podcast

During my podcast I will be joined by a variety of special guests from all walks of life, who share my passion for Lucca and everything Italian. Each episode, my guests will share unique stories and interesting experiences that have shaped their lives and indulged their passion for Lucca. Throughout the podcast, guests will be sharing how they discovered Lucca, along with interesting tips for those that live, visit, intend to visit, or are just curious about Lucca. So, if you want to learn about the hidden gems, quiet corners, delicious places to eat, or realise your dream of living like an Italian local, hit the subscribe button now, and each new episode will magically appear in your podcast library. 

 


About Lucca 

The Tuscan City of Lucca (Centro Storico), has a population of around 88k, and is encircled by medieval walls which are used as a social promenade. Interesting landmarks include; the Guinigi Tower, the Anfiteatro, and the Via Fillungo, which is the main shopping street. There are many beautiful Churches, including the Duomo of San Martino, San Michele, and San Frediano with its stunning mosaic. The Province of Lucca, consisting of just over 30 Communi (districts), has a population of around 380k, and this podcast will discuss the breathtaking delights of the City and the Communi beyond its Walls. 



Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and donate the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the subscribe or follow button now on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review. 



Connect with me…

Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca



Sponsorship 

If you are looking to sponsor the show, please contact me on: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

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]]> false Andrea info+632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d@mg-eu.acast.com 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d lifeinlucawithandrea https://feed.podbean.com/lifeinlucca/feed.xml episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d/show-cover.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d Life in Lucca with Andrea https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d S3 #6 with Debra Fast S3 #6 with Debra Fast Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:17:22 GMT 1:53:15 67fd2daa10b3098e4a40cf07 false https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d 67fd2daa10b3098e4a40cf07 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s3-6-with-debra-fast Debra Fast full 3 6 Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

My guest today is Debra Fast; her story is the stuff of dreams. When Debra graduated from Music School, she embraced the opportunity to play Violin with a string quartet on Cruise ships where she met the Italian pianist, Sandro Ivo Bartoli, whom she married, and started a new life in Italy. Debra speaks about her dedication to music, and in particular, her professional career as a solo violinist. She tells a mesmerising story; I particularly found her Suono Solo project, with its links to the 18th century Lucchese composer, Geminiani, fascinating. Debra is a very talented and creative musician and her enthusiasm and encouragement extends beyond her own career to that of others, for example, you will hear about her research into female musicians from her birth country, Canada.

**Debra Fast will be performing in "Lucca Classica" on the 24th of April 2025, at 3.pm at the Museo Nazionale di Villa Guinigi, Lucca.**


Connect with Debra

YouTube Channel: Debra Fast, Violinist  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx_eSIve99gUKQH9In6lKg

Facebook: Debra Fast, violinist: https://www.facebook.com/debrafast.violinist/

LinkedIn: Debra Fast, violinist 🎻:  www.linkedin.com/in/debrafastviolinist

Instagram: Debra Fast, violinist: Debra Leanne Fast (@debrafastviolin) 

Website: https://debrafast.portfoliobox.net/About


Debra’s Recommendations

Trattoria da Nonna Clara… Via Santa Croce, 71

Trattoria da Giulio… Via delle Conce, 45

Pasticceria Bar Silvia… Via Argine Vecchio, 135 Vecchiano

Bar Restaurant Miro Vino (di Saviozzi Marco)… Via di Bandecca, 4 Vecchiano

Gelateria Andrea… Via G di Vittorio, 58, Pontasserchio

Do the tourist thing… just wander and get lost in Centro Storico

Visit the many Villa’s and Gardens in and around Lucca

The Anfiteatro… a circular piazza with shops, bars and restaurants

The Via Fillungo… the main shopping street

Montecarlo… a small village with a castle

Vino and Violino… see Debra’s YouTube channel

Ponte del Diavolo… the Devil’s Bridge, Borgo a Mozzano


Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Come un fungo nell’umido…. Like a mushroom in the damp (meaning somebody is very comfortable in their surroundings)

Conosco il mio pollo….. I know my chicken (meaning you know somebody so well)

Ci penso io… I’ll take care of it


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year. I self-fund this podcast, so donations are much appreciated via the Ko-Fi supporter webpage

ko-fi/lifeinlucca


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

My guest today is Debra Fast; her story is the stuff of dreams. When Debra graduated from Music School, she embraced the opportunity to play Violin with a string quartet on Cruise ships where she met the Italian pianist, Sandro Ivo Bartoli, whom she married, and started a new life in Italy. Debra speaks about her dedication to music, and in particular, her professional career as a solo violinist. She tells a mesmerising story; I particularly found her Suono Solo project, with its links to the 18th century Lucchese composer, Geminiani, fascinating. Debra is a very talented and creative musician and her enthusiasm and encouragement extends beyond her own career to that of others, for example, you will hear about her research into female musicians from her birth country, Canada.

**Debra Fast will be performing in "Lucca Classica" on the 24th of April 2025, at 3.pm at the Museo Nazionale di Villa Guinigi, Lucca.**


Connect with Debra

YouTube Channel: Debra Fast, Violinist  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx_eSIve99gUKQH9In6lKg

Facebook: Debra Fast, violinist: https://www.facebook.com/debrafast.violinist/

LinkedIn: Debra Fast, violinist 🎻:  www.linkedin.com/in/debrafastviolinist

Instagram: Debra Fast, violinist: Debra Leanne Fast (@debrafastviolin) 

Website: https://debrafast.portfoliobox.net/About


Debra’s Recommendations

Trattoria da Nonna Clara… Via Santa Croce, 71

Trattoria da Giulio… Via delle Conce, 45

Pasticceria Bar Silvia… Via Argine Vecchio, 135 Vecchiano

Bar Restaurant Miro Vino (di Saviozzi Marco)… Via di Bandecca, 4 Vecchiano

Gelateria Andrea… Via G di Vittorio, 58, Pontasserchio

Do the tourist thing… just wander and get lost in Centro Storico

Visit the many Villa’s and Gardens in and around Lucca

The Anfiteatro… a circular piazza with shops, bars and restaurants

The Via Fillungo… the main shopping street

Montecarlo… a small village with a castle

Vino and Violino… see Debra’s YouTube channel

Ponte del Diavolo… the Devil’s Bridge, Borgo a Mozzano


Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Come un fungo nell’umido…. Like a mushroom in the damp (meaning somebody is very comfortable in their surroundings)

Conosco il mio pollo….. I know my chicken (meaning you know somebody so well)

Ci penso io… I’ll take care of it


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year. I self-fund this podcast, so donations are much appreciated via the Ko-Fi supporter webpage

ko-fi/lifeinlucca


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S3 #5 with Nicole Cloutier S3 #5 with Nicole Cloutier Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:17:04 GMT 1:09:08 672bbdd2743b21a614a7b660 false https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d 672bbdd2743b21a614a7b660 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s3-5-with-nicole-cloutier Nicole Cloutier full 3 5 Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

My guest today is Nicole Cloutier. I first met Nicole at the Friends of the English Book Shop, Book Club meeting which is held each month at the International Cooking School in Centro Storico, one of Lucca’s many Clubs and Societies.


Nicole is originally from New York, very career focused, having established a freelance digital marketing consultancy for small businesses… and the mother of two adorable small children… so how did she end up in Lucca?


Well, Nicole actually met her partner, Guido, in Brooklyn and their relationship blossomed. After they had their second child they decided to uproot their family and move to Guido’s native country, Italy. A deciding factor in choosing Lucca was the excellent Bilingual schools. 


In this episode, Nicole discusses her experience of moving from the States to Italy, and the array of opportunities for her children, not least as they are now more fluent in Italian than their Mama!


If you are thinking of moving to Lucca, or spending an extended period in Lucca with a young family, this episode is especially insightful… 


Connect with Nicole

Website: www.nicolecloutierdigital.com

E:mail: nicole@nicolecloutierdigital.com


Nicole’s Recommendations

Trattoria Gigi… Piazza del Carmine, 7

Da Ciacco… Piazza Napoleone,10

Da Umberto… Piazza Napoleone, 24

Pasticceria Meucci… Via Vittorio Veneto, 12

Osteria del Bastian Contrario… Via San Paolino, 90

Osteria Da Rosolo… Corte Campana, 3

Gelateria Veneta… Via Vittorio Veneto, 74


Walk or cycle the Walls

Climb the Guinigi Tower

Basilica di San Frediano

Cycle around Centro Storico and explore

Maria Pacini Fazzi Editore… Local history book shop and publisher… Via Sant'Andrea, 12

Etta’s English book shop… Chiasso Barletti, 16

Watch a film at Astra Cinema… Piazza del Giglio, 7

Dinner at Buca di San Antonio… Via della Cervia, 3


Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Bene… buono… bello/a… good

Mosto fiato…. Breathtaking

Fazzoletto… tissue/handkerchief

Arcobeleno… rainbow


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

My guest today is Nicole Cloutier. I first met Nicole at the Friends of the English Book Shop, Book Club meeting which is held each month at the International Cooking School in Centro Storico, one of Lucca’s many Clubs and Societies.


Nicole is originally from New York, very career focused, having established a freelance digital marketing consultancy for small businesses… and the mother of two adorable small children… so how did she end up in Lucca?


Well, Nicole actually met her partner, Guido, in Brooklyn and their relationship blossomed. After they had their second child they decided to uproot their family and move to Guido’s native country, Italy. A deciding factor in choosing Lucca was the excellent Bilingual schools. 


In this episode, Nicole discusses her experience of moving from the States to Italy, and the array of opportunities for her children, not least as they are now more fluent in Italian than their Mama!


If you are thinking of moving to Lucca, or spending an extended period in Lucca with a young family, this episode is especially insightful… 


Connect with Nicole

Website: www.nicolecloutierdigital.com

E:mail: nicole@nicolecloutierdigital.com


Nicole’s Recommendations

Trattoria Gigi… Piazza del Carmine, 7

Da Ciacco… Piazza Napoleone,10

Da Umberto… Piazza Napoleone, 24

Pasticceria Meucci… Via Vittorio Veneto, 12

Osteria del Bastian Contrario… Via San Paolino, 90

Osteria Da Rosolo… Corte Campana, 3

Gelateria Veneta… Via Vittorio Veneto, 74


Walk or cycle the Walls

Climb the Guinigi Tower

Basilica di San Frediano

Cycle around Centro Storico and explore

Maria Pacini Fazzi Editore… Local history book shop and publisher… Via Sant'Andrea, 12

Etta’s English book shop… Chiasso Barletti, 16

Watch a film at Astra Cinema… Piazza del Giglio, 7

Dinner at Buca di San Antonio… Via della Cervia, 3


Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Bene… buono… bello/a… good

Mosto fiato…. Breathtaking

Fazzoletto… tissue/handkerchief

Arcobeleno… rainbow


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S3 #4 with Diana Stidl S3 #4 with Diana Stidl Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:17:06 GMT 41:38 66c857e861e041a75ccfca20 false https://podcastle.ai/editor/player/66c72f0be829c036f76956aa 66c857e861e041a75ccfca20 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s3-4-with-diana-stidl Diana Stidl full 3 4 Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

My guest today is Diana Stidl. Diana is of German origin and lived in the States for many years before making Lucca her permanent home. Listeners to this podcast will know that there is always something happening in Lucca, and you can guarantee, if it’s worth attending, Diana will be there, and, as a consequence, you are always guaranteed an interesting conversation when you are in her company. So, I was delighted when Diana agreed to be interviewed… 


Diana’s Recommendations

Trattoria Gigi… Piazzo del Carmine, 7

Nonna Clara… Via Santa Croce, 71

H&G Lounge… Via San Giorgio, 36

Restaurant Mecanate… Via del Fosso, 94

Gelateria Momo… Via della Fratta, 11

Gelateria Piero… Via Roma, 25

Pasticceria Stella… Traversa II Via Pisana, 50 Sant’Anna

Pasticceria Tiffany... Via Gaetano Luporini, 1054

Bar Fuori Controllo… Via Santa Croce, 94


Inside the Walls

Walk the Walls

Anfiteatro… just off Via Fillungo

Climb the Guinigi Tower… Via Guinigi, 29

Palazzo Pfanner… Via degli Asili, 33

Palazzo Mandi… Via Galli Tassi, 43

Take in an evening concert

A guided tour… resident tour guide Paola Moschini see S1 Ep2


Outside the Walls

Villa Reale… Via Fraga Alta, 2, Marlia

Nottolini Viaduct… Via Tempietto, 388

Tour of the Carrera Marble caves

Lotus Lake… Massarosa

Pietrasanta

Viareggio


Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Meravigliosa… wonderful

In boco al lupo… good luck… respond with ‘crepe’… to seal the luck! 


Connect with Diana

Email: dianainbellaitalia@gmail.com


Keep updated with events in Lucca

https://www.luccawhatson.com/


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca


Grapevine Magazine

Discount Code: GVLIFE10

Website: www.luccagrapevine.com

Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form


Our Italian Journey

Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

My guest today is Diana Stidl. Diana is of German origin and lived in the States for many years before making Lucca her permanent home. Listeners to this podcast will know that there is always something happening in Lucca, and you can guarantee, if it’s worth attending, Diana will be there, and, as a consequence, you are always guaranteed an interesting conversation when you are in her company. So, I was delighted when Diana agreed to be interviewed… 


Diana’s Recommendations

Trattoria Gigi… Piazzo del Carmine, 7

Nonna Clara… Via Santa Croce, 71

H&G Lounge… Via San Giorgio, 36

Restaurant Mecanate… Via del Fosso, 94

Gelateria Momo… Via della Fratta, 11

Gelateria Piero… Via Roma, 25

Pasticceria Stella… Traversa II Via Pisana, 50 Sant’Anna

Pasticceria Tiffany... Via Gaetano Luporini, 1054

Bar Fuori Controllo… Via Santa Croce, 94


Inside the Walls

Walk the Walls

Anfiteatro… just off Via Fillungo

Climb the Guinigi Tower… Via Guinigi, 29

Palazzo Pfanner… Via degli Asili, 33

Palazzo Mandi… Via Galli Tassi, 43

Take in an evening concert

A guided tour… resident tour guide Paola Moschini see S1 Ep2


Outside the Walls

Villa Reale… Via Fraga Alta, 2, Marlia

Nottolini Viaduct… Via Tempietto, 388

Tour of the Carrera Marble caves

Lotus Lake… Massarosa

Pietrasanta

Viareggio


Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Meravigliosa… wonderful

In boco al lupo… good luck… respond with ‘crepe’… to seal the luck! 


Connect with Diana

Email: dianainbellaitalia@gmail.com


Keep updated with events in Lucca

https://www.luccawhatson.com/


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca


Grapevine Magazine

Discount Code: GVLIFE10

Website: www.luccagrapevine.com

Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form


Our Italian Journey

Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S3 #3 with Dana Roberts S3 #3 with Dana Roberts Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:32:38 GMT 1:18:57 66850abc4cb273e4616c21a4 false https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d 66850abc4cb273e4616c21a4 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s3-3-dana-roberts Dana Roberts full 3 3 Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

My guest today is Dana Roberts. Dana is a qualified Bio Medical Engineer, one of only a handful of female test engineers who has worked on the Stealth Bomber… so Top Gun on Steroids… and she lives in Lucca! At the time of recording, which was September 2023, we had only known each other a few months, now, she is one of my very special friends in Lucca, and a huge inspiration to me…


Dana's Recommendations

Trattoria Gigi… Piazza del Carmine, 7

Osteria La Dritta…Piazza S.Francesco, 33

Pasticceria Momus… Piazza Santa Maria, 23

Gelateria Momo… Via della Fratta, 11

Book a Tour Guide… to see the highlights of Centro Storico, Lucca (see S1 Ep2 with Tour Guide Paola Moschini)

The Walls… walk or cycle… and explore the tunnels under the Walls

Visit Lucca’s 5 Towers: Guinigi; Delle Ore; San Martino; San Frediano; San Giovanni

Nottolini Viaduct… Via Tempietto, 388

Hike the hills around Lucca

Collodi… known for its link to Carlo Lorenzini, who used the pen name Carlo Collodi and wrote The Adventures of Pinocchio

Carrara Marble Quarry… a UNESCO heritage site and where Michaelanglo extracted the marble for his statue of David


Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Allora… Well/now… a filler word

In bocca al lupo… good luck … respond with… crepe… to seal the luck!


Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes.


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca


Grapevine Magazine

Discount Code: GVLIFE10

Website: www.luccagrapevine.com

Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form


Our Italian Journey

Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com

Audio book:  https://www.amazon.com/Our-Italian-Journey-Living-Adventure/dp/B0CNHY4MHQ/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

My guest today is Dana Roberts. Dana is a qualified Bio Medical Engineer, one of only a handful of female test engineers who has worked on the Stealth Bomber… so Top Gun on Steroids… and she lives in Lucca! At the time of recording, which was September 2023, we had only known each other a few months, now, she is one of my very special friends in Lucca, and a huge inspiration to me…


Dana's Recommendations

Trattoria Gigi… Piazza del Carmine, 7

Osteria La Dritta…Piazza S.Francesco, 33

Pasticceria Momus… Piazza Santa Maria, 23

Gelateria Momo… Via della Fratta, 11

Book a Tour Guide… to see the highlights of Centro Storico, Lucca (see S1 Ep2 with Tour Guide Paola Moschini)

The Walls… walk or cycle… and explore the tunnels under the Walls

Visit Lucca’s 5 Towers: Guinigi; Delle Ore; San Martino; San Frediano; San Giovanni

Nottolini Viaduct… Via Tempietto, 388

Hike the hills around Lucca

Collodi… known for its link to Carlo Lorenzini, who used the pen name Carlo Collodi and wrote The Adventures of Pinocchio

Carrara Marble Quarry… a UNESCO heritage site and where Michaelanglo extracted the marble for his statue of David


Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Allora… Well/now… a filler word

In bocca al lupo… good luck … respond with… crepe… to seal the luck!


Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes.


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca


Grapevine Magazine

Discount Code: GVLIFE10

Website: www.luccagrapevine.com

Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form


Our Italian Journey

Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com

Audio book:  https://www.amazon.com/Our-Italian-Journey-Living-Adventure/dp/B0CNHY4MHQ/

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]]> S3 #2 with Steve Hayward S3 #2 with Steve Hayward Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:55 GMT 1:00:02 6615630b74d65e001613a374 false https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d 6615630b74d65e001613a374 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s3-2-with-steve-hayward Steve Hayward full 3 2 Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

My guest today is Steve Hayward. I first met Steve when I did my first ever Parkrun on the walls of Lucca and we’ve been friends ever since. Steve is a retired Merchant Navy Captain, after spending 50 years at sea. As you would expect, Steve is well travelled, having spent many years living and working in a variety of ports, including Italy and China. Originally from Middlesex, in the UK, he has settled with his Italian wife in the wider Province of Lucca, in Piano di Conca, which, not surprisingly is closer to the sea. Enjoy the show…


Grapevine Magazine

Discount Code: GVLIFE10

Website: www.luccagrapevine.com

Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form


Our Italian Journey

Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com

Audio book:  https://www.amazon.com/Our-Italian-Journey-Living-Adventure/dp/B0CNHY4MHQ/


Steve’s Recommendations

Mura di Lucca Parkrun… join on Facebook… register at https://www.parkrun.it/register/

La Casina, Via Marco Polo, 4 it’s away from the passeggiatta and popular with locals - mainly fish restaurant

Arginvecchio, Via Arginvecchio Nord, 932 in Capezzano Pianore - mainly meat restaurant

Il Centro Storico, Via Cesare Battisti, Camaiore - recently reopened and more of a trattoria

Pasticceria Gherardi, Via Montramito, 23 (at the the roundabout for Lucca, Piano di Conca and Viareggio) 

Pasticceria Puccinelli, Via Fratelli Cervi, 6 Viareggio based but also branches on Via Montramito and Piano di Mommio

Abbey of San Galgano, around 25 miles from Sienna, is a ruined Abbey (unfortunately by an Englishman). In the adjoining chapel (Rotondo) is where there is a sword embedded in the stone


I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes.


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca

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]]> Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

My guest today is Steve Hayward. I first met Steve when I did my first ever Parkrun on the walls of Lucca and we’ve been friends ever since. Steve is a retired Merchant Navy Captain, after spending 50 years at sea. As you would expect, Steve is well travelled, having spent many years living and working in a variety of ports, including Italy and China. Originally from Middlesex, in the UK, he has settled with his Italian wife in the wider Province of Lucca, in Piano di Conca, which, not surprisingly is closer to the sea. Enjoy the show…


Grapevine Magazine

Discount Code: GVLIFE10

Website: www.luccagrapevine.com

Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form


Our Italian Journey

Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com

Audio book:  https://www.amazon.com/Our-Italian-Journey-Living-Adventure/dp/B0CNHY4MHQ/


Steve’s Recommendations

Mura di Lucca Parkrun… join on Facebook… register at https://www.parkrun.it/register/

La Casina, Via Marco Polo, 4 it’s away from the passeggiatta and popular with locals - mainly fish restaurant

Arginvecchio, Via Arginvecchio Nord, 932 in Capezzano Pianore - mainly meat restaurant

Il Centro Storico, Via Cesare Battisti, Camaiore - recently reopened and more of a trattoria

Pasticceria Gherardi, Via Montramito, 23 (at the the roundabout for Lucca, Piano di Conca and Viareggio) 

Pasticceria Puccinelli, Via Fratelli Cervi, 6 Viareggio based but also branches on Via Montramito and Piano di Mommio

Abbey of San Galgano, around 25 miles from Sienna, is a ruined Abbey (unfortunately by an Englishman). In the adjoining chapel (Rotondo) is where there is a sword embedded in the stone


I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes.


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S3 #1 with Theresa Fiore Bragg S3 #1 with Theresa Fiore Bragg Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:22:53 GMT 1:06:57 66097e0f7aefcb00166c41e4 false https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d 66097e0f7aefcb00166c41e4 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s3-1-with-theresa-fiore-bragg Theresa Fiore Bragg full 3 1 Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

I’m delighted to announce that my guest today is Theresa Fiore Bragg… Theresa is an octogenarian and leads a full and adventurous life… she is passionate about her Wedding & Event Production Company in California, where, along with her daughters and grandchildren they have created a 10 acre Tuscan Venue, La Grande Estates. Theresa also spends a few months each year in Lucca, where she has firmly established herself as a valued member of the Lucca community… indeed she is considered an honorary citizen in Lucca… and this is evident whenever you walk out in Centro Storico with Mama T, as she is fondly known. Locals, shopkeepers and even the Mayor stop to say Ciao… and if she sees a wedding taking place, in one of the many churches in Lucca, Mama Mia… she cannot stop herself from running over and taking a photo…. Interestingly, Theresa has Italian heritage and her late husband was an Olympic Gold Medalist. Suffice to say, her back story is fascinating, and integral to her life in Lucca.


Grapevine Magazine

Discount Code: GVLIFE10

Website: www.luccagrapevine.com

Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form


Our Italian Journey

Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com

Audio book:  https://www.amazon.com/Our-Italian-Journey-Living-Adventure/dp/B0CNHY4MHQ/


Connect with Theresa and/or La Grande Weddings

M: +1 925 435 6702

E: info@lagrandeweddings.com

W: https://www.lagrandeweddings.com

I: theresa.bragg

I: lagrandeweddings

FB: Theresa Fiore Bragg

FB: La Grande Wedding & Event Center


Theresa’s Recommendations

Ristorante Lucca in Tavola; Via S. Paolino, 130

Osteria Da Pasquale; Via del Moro, 8

Caffè Puccini; Via Fillungo, 218

Gelateria Momo; Via della Fratta, 23

3 main churches: San Frediano; San Michele; Duomo di San Martino

The Anfiteatro… cafes, bars and shops

The Tunnels… explore the tunnels of the Walls

Opera… so many musical events all year round

Outside the Walls

Andrea Bocelli… book tickets at the Teatro del Silenzio, Lajatico

Visit the city of Florence

Visit the town of San Gimignano

Explore the coastal villages of the Cinque Terra

Book a tour of one of the many Wineries

Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Va bene… ok/all right

Allora… also/well (filler word for a natural pause)


I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes.


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…

I’m delighted to announce that my guest today is Theresa Fiore Bragg… Theresa is an octogenarian and leads a full and adventurous life… she is passionate about her Wedding & Event Production Company in California, where, along with her daughters and grandchildren they have created a 10 acre Tuscan Venue, La Grande Estates. Theresa also spends a few months each year in Lucca, where she has firmly established herself as a valued member of the Lucca community… indeed she is considered an honorary citizen in Lucca… and this is evident whenever you walk out in Centro Storico with Mama T, as she is fondly known. Locals, shopkeepers and even the Mayor stop to say Ciao… and if she sees a wedding taking place, in one of the many churches in Lucca, Mama Mia… she cannot stop herself from running over and taking a photo…. Interestingly, Theresa has Italian heritage and her late husband was an Olympic Gold Medalist. Suffice to say, her back story is fascinating, and integral to her life in Lucca.


Grapevine Magazine

Discount Code: GVLIFE10

Website: www.luccagrapevine.com

Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form


Our Italian Journey

Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com

Audio book:  https://www.amazon.com/Our-Italian-Journey-Living-Adventure/dp/B0CNHY4MHQ/


Connect with Theresa and/or La Grande Weddings

M: +1 925 435 6702

E: info@lagrandeweddings.com

W: https://www.lagrandeweddings.com

I: theresa.bragg

I: lagrandeweddings

FB: Theresa Fiore Bragg

FB: La Grande Wedding & Event Center


Theresa’s Recommendations

Ristorante Lucca in Tavola; Via S. Paolino, 130

Osteria Da Pasquale; Via del Moro, 8

Caffè Puccini; Via Fillungo, 218

Gelateria Momo; Via della Fratta, 23

3 main churches: San Frediano; San Michele; Duomo di San Martino

The Anfiteatro… cafes, bars and shops

The Tunnels… explore the tunnels of the Walls

Opera… so many musical events all year round

Outside the Walls

Andrea Bocelli… book tickets at the Teatro del Silenzio, Lajatico

Visit the city of Florence

Visit the town of San Gimignano

Explore the coastal villages of the Cinque Terra

Book a tour of one of the many Wineries

Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Va bene… ok/all right

Allora… also/well (filler word for a natural pause)


I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes.


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Series 3 Trailer Series 3 Trailer Sat, 30 Mar 2024 17:33:13 GMT 2:45 6608495dd821560016ff4ad3 false https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea/episodes/series-3-trailer 6608495dd821560016ff4ad3 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d series-3-trailer Series 3 Trailer trailer 3 Life in Lucca with Andrea - Series 3 starts the first week of April 2024 - Subscribe Now!


Ciao and Welcome to the Series 3 Trailer for Life in Lucca with Andrea!


It gives me great pleasure to reveal that Series 3 will be launched during the first week of April. And… I’m sure that you’ll be delighted to know that I’ve interviewed some really interesting guests for Series 3, it’s an absolute joy listening back to the interviews during the editing process. After all the years I’ve spent in Lucca there is always something new to learn about this beautiful and welcoming city, so a big thank you to my guests for their time, and generosity. 


And… I’m also delighted to tell you that the Life in Lucca with Andrea podcast has recently burst through 7000 downloads across 56 countries, it’s mind blowing.


So, whilst you are waiting for the launch of Series 3, you could listen to, or even re-visit Series 1 and 2 of Life in Lucca with Andrea, and whilst you’re there, why not hit the subscribe or follow button on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review. 


It always gives me a buzz when listeners contact me, I really enjoy reading your emails and it’s been wonderful meeting some of you in Lucca and making new friends. 


You can also follow me on Instagram at andreas_life_in_lucca as during the months that I’m in Lucca, I post photos of my adventures and the people I meet for you to enjoy.


I self-fund this podcast, and so I would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have made donations through the Ko-Fi donation webpage. For anybody that doesn’t know about the Ko-Fi donation webpage, it’s so very easy to use, and your donations no matter how big or small, really help me keep the podcast alive. You can donate by going to the Ko-Fi website where you can link to my page which is

ko-fi/lifeinlucca.


Thanks so much for listening and your continued support. You’ll find lots of information in the Episode notes, also, you can e-mail me at lifeinlucca@hotmail.com and we can perhaps arrange to meet up for a coffee chat or a walk on the walls. 


A presto!


Donate: ko-fi/lifeinlucca 


E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea


Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca


Twitter: @mountains46

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]]> Life in Lucca with Andrea - Series 3 starts the first week of April 2024 - Subscribe Now!


Ciao and Welcome to the Series 3 Trailer for Life in Lucca with Andrea!


It gives me great pleasure to reveal that Series 3 will be launched during the first week of April. And… I’m sure that you’ll be delighted to know that I’ve interviewed some really interesting guests for Series 3, it’s an absolute joy listening back to the interviews during the editing process. After all the years I’ve spent in Lucca there is always something new to learn about this beautiful and welcoming city, so a big thank you to my guests for their time, and generosity. 


And… I’m also delighted to tell you that the Life in Lucca with Andrea podcast has recently burst through 7000 downloads across 56 countries, it’s mind blowing.


So, whilst you are waiting for the launch of Series 3, you could listen to, or even re-visit Series 1 and 2 of Life in Lucca with Andrea, and whilst you’re there, why not hit the subscribe or follow button on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review. 


It always gives me a buzz when listeners contact me, I really enjoy reading your emails and it’s been wonderful meeting some of you in Lucca and making new friends. 


You can also follow me on Instagram at andreas_life_in_lucca as during the months that I’m in Lucca, I post photos of my adventures and the people I meet for you to enjoy.


I self-fund this podcast, and so I would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have made donations through the Ko-Fi donation webpage. For anybody that doesn’t know about the Ko-Fi donation webpage, it’s so very easy to use, and your donations no matter how big or small, really help me keep the podcast alive. You can donate by going to the Ko-Fi website where you can link to my page which is

ko-fi/lifeinlucca.


Thanks so much for listening and your continued support. You’ll find lots of information in the Episode notes, also, you can e-mail me at lifeinlucca@hotmail.com and we can perhaps arrange to meet up for a coffee chat or a walk on the walls. 


A presto!


Donate: ko-fi/lifeinlucca 


E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea


Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca


Twitter: @mountains46

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Bonus Episode with Giulia Barbaro Bonus Episode with Giulia Barbaro Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:10:37 GMT 46:04 65490f2ba6fced00122aa151 false https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea/episodes/bonus-episode-with-giulia-barbaro 65490f2ba6fced00122aa151 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d bonus-episode-with-giulia-barbaro Melting Pot Lucca bonus 2 8 Episode Notes


Grapevine Magazine

Discount Code (10% off annual subscription): GVLIFE10

Website: www.luccagrapevine.com

Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form


Our Italian Journey

Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com

Audible book: Our Italian Journey (to be released on Amazon Audible mid November 2023)


Connect with Giulia at Melting Pot Lucca

Website: www.meltingpotlucca.it

Email: info@meltingpotlucca.it

Phone: +39 388 9318676

Address: Via San Marco, 21 Lucca 55100 (5 minutes outside the walls just off Borgo Giannotti)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meltingpotlucca

Instagram: @meltingpotlucca


Giulia’s Recommendations - Food and drink

Trattoria Da Giulio in Pelleria, Via delle Conce, 45 Lucca 

Cucina dello Scompiglio, (Guamo) Via di Vorno, 67/B 55012 Capannori

Bar Osteria Lo Stellario, Piazza San Francesco, 46 Lucca… for an aperitivo

La Bontà (Gelateria) Via Castruccio Castracani, 269, Lucca (5 minutes outside Porta Elisa)… especially the yogurt


Giulia’s Recommendations - Things to see and do

Walk the Walls of Lucca

Climb the Guinigi Tower (inside the walls)

Climb the Bell Tower (inside the walls)

Visit the Orto Botanico gardens (inside the walls)

Visit the Garfagnana… Barga… Castelnuovo 

Visit Altopascio… a section of the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrimage route


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Magari… I wish/I hope so

Vabbè… whatever (short form of ‘va bene’ (alright/ok) accompanied by a ‘shrug’ of the shoulders!


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode Notes


Grapevine Magazine

Discount Code (10% off annual subscription): GVLIFE10

Website: www.luccagrapevine.com

Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form


Our Italian Journey

Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com

Audible book: Our Italian Journey (to be released on Amazon Audible mid November 2023)


Connect with Giulia at Melting Pot Lucca

Website: www.meltingpotlucca.it

Email: info@meltingpotlucca.it

Phone: +39 388 9318676

Address: Via San Marco, 21 Lucca 55100 (5 minutes outside the walls just off Borgo Giannotti)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meltingpotlucca

Instagram: @meltingpotlucca


Giulia’s Recommendations - Food and drink

Trattoria Da Giulio in Pelleria, Via delle Conce, 45 Lucca 

Cucina dello Scompiglio, (Guamo) Via di Vorno, 67/B 55012 Capannori

Bar Osteria Lo Stellario, Piazza San Francesco, 46 Lucca… for an aperitivo

La Bontà (Gelateria) Via Castruccio Castracani, 269, Lucca (5 minutes outside Porta Elisa)… especially the yogurt


Giulia’s Recommendations - Things to see and do

Walk the Walls of Lucca

Climb the Guinigi Tower (inside the walls)

Climb the Bell Tower (inside the walls)

Visit the Orto Botanico gardens (inside the walls)

Visit the Garfagnana… Barga… Castelnuovo 

Visit Altopascio… a section of the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrimage route


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Magari… I wish/I hope so

Vabbè… whatever (short form of ‘va bene’ (alright/ok) accompanied by a ‘shrug’ of the shoulders!


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S2 #7 with Norma Jean Bishop S2 #7 with Norma Jean Bishop Mon, 08 May 2023 13:52:23 GMT 56:33 6458fe97eff37300113b2ac4 false https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d 6458fe97eff37300113b2ac4 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s2-7-with-norma-jean-bishop Norma Jean Bishop full 2 7 My guest today is Norma Jean Bishop. Some of you will know Norma Jean as the editor of the long established cultural magazine, Grapevine, which is THE GO-TO publication for anybody visiting, or living in and around Lucca. What you may not know however is that Norma Jean has Italian heritage, studied in Florence, and after living in Paris for a spell, moved with her family to the Province of Lucca to make it a permanent base nearly 30 years ago. As a consequence, she has many interesting stories and experiences to share and makes a fascinating guest. I particularly enjoyed recording this episode which took place in the Grapevine office, as you can hear the authentic sounds of Lucca in the background. 


Connect with this Episode’s supporter - Melting Pot Lucca, Language School

Website: www.meltingpotlucca.it

E-mail: info@meltingpotlucca.it

Instagram: @meltingpotlucca

Facebook: meltingpotlucca

Exclusive 10% Discount Code LIFE10 (expires 31 July 2023)


Norma Jean’s Recommendations

The Walls, Lucca, inside view of the historical centre, and view out over the Provence of Lucca

Piazza Giglio; Piazza Michele, the Anfiteatro etc, sit and people watch

Take the train to the mountains or the coast… 

The Garfagnana… Castelnuovo; San Romano; Eremo di Calomini

Pescaglia, hilltop village

Trebbio, Carlo Galgani, the Blacksmith

Carraia, the smallest Opera House

Colognora, Chestnut museum

Trattoria da Nonna Clara, Via Santa Croce, 71 Lucca

Ristorante Buca di Sant’ Antonio, Via della Cervia, 3 Lucca

Pasticceria Dianda, Via Della Rosa, 9 Lucca

Gelateria and Chocolatier, Caniparoli, Via San Paolino, 44


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Dunque - well (filler word for a natural pause)

Allora - also/well (filler word for a natural pause)


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> My guest today is Norma Jean Bishop. Some of you will know Norma Jean as the editor of the long established cultural magazine, Grapevine, which is THE GO-TO publication for anybody visiting, or living in and around Lucca. What you may not know however is that Norma Jean has Italian heritage, studied in Florence, and after living in Paris for a spell, moved with her family to the Province of Lucca to make it a permanent base nearly 30 years ago. As a consequence, she has many interesting stories and experiences to share and makes a fascinating guest. I particularly enjoyed recording this episode which took place in the Grapevine office, as you can hear the authentic sounds of Lucca in the background. 


Connect with this Episode’s supporter - Melting Pot Lucca, Language School

Website: www.meltingpotlucca.it

E-mail: info@meltingpotlucca.it

Instagram: @meltingpotlucca

Facebook: meltingpotlucca

Exclusive 10% Discount Code LIFE10 (expires 31 July 2023)


Norma Jean’s Recommendations

The Walls, Lucca, inside view of the historical centre, and view out over the Provence of Lucca

Piazza Giglio; Piazza Michele, the Anfiteatro etc, sit and people watch

Take the train to the mountains or the coast… 

The Garfagnana… Castelnuovo; San Romano; Eremo di Calomini

Pescaglia, hilltop village

Trebbio, Carlo Galgani, the Blacksmith

Carraia, the smallest Opera House

Colognora, Chestnut museum

Trattoria da Nonna Clara, Via Santa Croce, 71 Lucca

Ristorante Buca di Sant’ Antonio, Via della Cervia, 3 Lucca

Pasticceria Dianda, Via Della Rosa, 9 Lucca

Gelateria and Chocolatier, Caniparoli, Via San Paolino, 44


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Dunque - well (filler word for a natural pause)

Allora - also/well (filler word for a natural pause)


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com 

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca 

Twitter: @mountains46 

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> S2 #6 with Jean Bernard S2 #6 with Jean Bernard Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:08:49 GMT 1:00:05 643c2b931710110011cd5d86 false https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d 643c2b931710110011cd5d86 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s2-6-with-jean-bernard Jean Bernard full 2 6 My guest today is Jean Bernard, Jean is a very joyful Frenchman, and not surprisingly, it seems that everybody in Lucca knows Jean. He is a specialist in linguistics, and very well-travelled; despite having experienced many places and cultures, like a growing number of well travelled people, he has chosen Lucca as his permanent home. He is quite the wine connoisseur, and loves an adventure. However, in 2021 he had an adventure that he hadn’t quite anticipated. On a return trip from Naples, whilst in the middle of nowhere, he had an accident on his scooter and consequently experienced the Italian health care system.


Jean's Recommendations

Ristorante Lucca in Tavola, Via S Paolino, 130 

Ristorante Cicci, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 89/95

Trattoria da Ubaldo, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 67

Ristorante SurReale, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 37

Cibus & Pizza, Via Elisa, 53

Ristorante Pizzeria Piccolo Mondo, Piazza dei Cocomeri, 5

Ristorante Giglio, Piazza del Giglio, 2

Trattoria Gigi, Piazza del Carmine, 7

Ristorante all’Olivo, Via Arancio, 38

Pizzeria Mara Meo, Piazza S Francesco, 17

Pizzeria Da Felice, Via Buia, 12

Pizzeria Alice, Via S Paolino, 22

Pasticceria Tiffany, Via Gaetano Luporini, 1054

Ristorante Dhea, Via Gaetano Luporini, 144

Pasticceria Stella, Traversal Il Via Pisana, 50

Bontà Yogurt e Gelato, Viale G Puccini, 187

Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata dei Servi, Piazza dei Servi - good for concerts with excellent acoustics

Basilica di San Frediano, Piazza S Frediano - view both inside and outside

Piazza Anfiteatro

Guinigi Tower, Via S Andrea, 41

Piazza S Michele

Viareggio - drive on the small roads to the beach and for the annual carnival

Bolgheri - good food and wine

Pietrasanta - lovely town

Castello - cycle for a cappuccino

Tassignano Airport - flying lesson or skydiving


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Tutto andra bene/everything will be ok


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


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E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46


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]]> My guest today is Jean Bernard, Jean is a very joyful Frenchman, and not surprisingly, it seems that everybody in Lucca knows Jean. He is a specialist in linguistics, and very well-travelled; despite having experienced many places and cultures, like a growing number of well travelled people, he has chosen Lucca as his permanent home. He is quite the wine connoisseur, and loves an adventure. However, in 2021 he had an adventure that he hadn’t quite anticipated. On a return trip from Naples, whilst in the middle of nowhere, he had an accident on his scooter and consequently experienced the Italian health care system.


Jean's Recommendations

Ristorante Lucca in Tavola, Via S Paolino, 130 

Ristorante Cicci, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 89/95

Trattoria da Ubaldo, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 67

Ristorante SurReale, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 37

Cibus & Pizza, Via Elisa, 53

Ristorante Pizzeria Piccolo Mondo, Piazza dei Cocomeri, 5

Ristorante Giglio, Piazza del Giglio, 2

Trattoria Gigi, Piazza del Carmine, 7

Ristorante all’Olivo, Via Arancio, 38

Pizzeria Mara Meo, Piazza S Francesco, 17

Pizzeria Da Felice, Via Buia, 12

Pizzeria Alice, Via S Paolino, 22

Pasticceria Tiffany, Via Gaetano Luporini, 1054

Ristorante Dhea, Via Gaetano Luporini, 144

Pasticceria Stella, Traversal Il Via Pisana, 50

Bontà Yogurt e Gelato, Viale G Puccini, 187

Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata dei Servi, Piazza dei Servi - good for concerts with excellent acoustics

Basilica di San Frediano, Piazza S Frediano - view both inside and outside

Piazza Anfiteatro

Guinigi Tower, Via S Andrea, 41

Piazza S Michele

Viareggio - drive on the small roads to the beach and for the annual carnival

Bolgheri - good food and wine

Pietrasanta - lovely town

Castello - cycle for a cappuccino

Tassignano Airport - flying lesson or skydiving


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Tutto andra bene/everything will be ok


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46


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]]> S2 #5 with Saraya Motley S2 #5 with Saraya Motley Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:10:40 GMT 48:52 641c2a563d63fa0011705109 false https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d 641c2a563d63fa0011705109 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s2-5-saraya-motley Saraya Motley full 2 5 My guest today is Saraya Motley. Saraya spent her early years in Rome, before returning to the States to complete her higher education. Now an independent Luxury Travel Agent, she works remotely from the commune of Capannori, in the hills of Lucca, which she has made her permanent home. I was struck how passionate Saraya is to ensure that her clients have the ultimate travel experience, so she is the ideal person to make recommendations for you to experience in and around Lucca.


Connect with this Episode’s supporter - Melting Pot Lucca, Language School

Website: www.meltingpotlucca.it

E-mail: info@meltingpotlucca.it

Instagram: @meltingpotlucca

Facebook: meltingpotlucca

Exclusive 10% Discount Code for new bookings: quote LIFE10 (expires 31 July 2023)


Saraya’s Recommendations

Ristorante SurReale, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 37 Lucca

Osteria da Pasqualino Gubitosa, Via del Moro, 8 Lucca

Osteria Da Giomo, Via di Mezzo, 3 Valgiano Capannori

Osteria da mi pa’, Via della Chiesa di Gragnano, 65 Capannori 

Osteria Candalla, Via di Candalla, 264 Camaiore

Ristorante Filippo, Via Padre Eugenio Barsanti, 45 Pietrasanta

Pasticceria Buccellato Taddeucci, Piazza San Michele, 34 Lucca

Pasticceria Dolcidea, Via dei Bocchi, 352 Capannori

Cremeria Opera: Sant’Anna; Sant’Alessio; Il Pinturicchio

Da Piero, Via Roma, 25 Lucca

Morning Bike Ride with Tour Guide

Shopping on Via Fillungo

Passeggiata with a gelato 

Piazza San Frediano for an aperitivo

Hike around Candalla Waterfalls, Camaiore

Wine tasting tour

Villa Reale, Via Fraga Alta, 2 Marlia 

Explore the Tuscan countryside

Siena, especially during the Palio

Forte dei Marmi, beach and market


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Non vedo l’ora - I can’t wait


Connect with Saraya

WhatsApp: +393664821577 

Email saraya@luxprimatravel.com

Website: luxprimatravel.com

Instagram: @luxprimatravel

Facebook: luxprimatravel


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

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]]> My guest today is Saraya Motley. Saraya spent her early years in Rome, before returning to the States to complete her higher education. Now an independent Luxury Travel Agent, she works remotely from the commune of Capannori, in the hills of Lucca, which she has made her permanent home. I was struck how passionate Saraya is to ensure that her clients have the ultimate travel experience, so she is the ideal person to make recommendations for you to experience in and around Lucca.


Connect with this Episode’s supporter - Melting Pot Lucca, Language School

Website: www.meltingpotlucca.it

E-mail: info@meltingpotlucca.it

Instagram: @meltingpotlucca

Facebook: meltingpotlucca

Exclusive 10% Discount Code for new bookings: quote LIFE10 (expires 31 July 2023)


Saraya’s Recommendations

Ristorante SurReale, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 37 Lucca

Osteria da Pasqualino Gubitosa, Via del Moro, 8 Lucca

Osteria Da Giomo, Via di Mezzo, 3 Valgiano Capannori

Osteria da mi pa’, Via della Chiesa di Gragnano, 65 Capannori 

Osteria Candalla, Via di Candalla, 264 Camaiore

Ristorante Filippo, Via Padre Eugenio Barsanti, 45 Pietrasanta

Pasticceria Buccellato Taddeucci, Piazza San Michele, 34 Lucca

Pasticceria Dolcidea, Via dei Bocchi, 352 Capannori

Cremeria Opera: Sant’Anna; Sant’Alessio; Il Pinturicchio

Da Piero, Via Roma, 25 Lucca

Morning Bike Ride with Tour Guide

Shopping on Via Fillungo

Passeggiata with a gelato 

Piazza San Frediano for an aperitivo

Hike around Candalla Waterfalls, Camaiore

Wine tasting tour

Villa Reale, Via Fraga Alta, 2 Marlia 

Explore the Tuscan countryside

Siena, especially during the Palio

Forte dei Marmi, beach and market


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Non vedo l’ora - I can’t wait


Connect with Saraya

WhatsApp: +393664821577 

Email saraya@luxprimatravel.com

Website: luxprimatravel.com

Instagram: @luxprimatravel

Facebook: luxprimatravel


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

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]]> S2 #4 with Kari Marchen Andersen S2 #4 with Kari Marchen Andersen Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:03:52 GMT 53:27 63f7b852d326430011fbd801 false https://podcastle.ai/editor/player/63c58182678fbf63cbfa80ce 63f7b852d326430011fbd801 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s2-4-with-kari-marchen-andersen Kari Marchen Andersen full 2 4 My guest this week is Kari Marchen Anderson. I met Kari during one of my trips to Lucca in 2021. As happens in Lucca, chance meetings are the start of great friendships. Kari is from Copenhagen and speaks both Danish and English, fluently, and she is married to Bill, an American. They recently became ‘empty nesters’, and rather than downsize and remain in Copenhagen, they decided to relocate to Lucca, and in the process gained their residency, which proved to be a relatively smooth transition. Kari’s story is really informative, so I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed for the podcast. 


Kari's Recommendations

Gelateria Veneta, especially the seasonal flavours, Via V Veneto, 74

Pasticceria - haven’t come across a bad one

Ristorante La Mecenate, Via del Fosso, 94

Osteria da Pasqualino Gubitosa, Via del Moro, 8

Volto Santo (Holy Countenance), large scale crucifix, oldest wooden statue in the west, shows the true face of Christ. Inside the Duomo di San Martino, Piazza Antelminelli

Rent a bike, cycle the city to see all the Towers

Da Felice, for a slice of pizza, Via Buia, 12

Villa Mansi, renaissance furnishings, Via delle Selvette, 259

Domus Romana, Roman Museum, Via Cesare Battisti, 15

Anfiteatro, Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro

Caffe Santa Zita, for an aperitif and the mosaics of the Church, Piazza San Frediano 4

Hike along the Aqueduct of Nottolini to have sight of the source of the springs, Via Tempietto, 388

Botanical Gardens, Rampa San Regalo

Villa Pfanner, Via degli Asili, 33

Catch the train to the coastal town of Viareggio

Villa Reale, Via Fraga Alta 2


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Apericena - a snack that accompanies an early evening aperitif


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

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]]> My guest this week is Kari Marchen Anderson. I met Kari during one of my trips to Lucca in 2021. As happens in Lucca, chance meetings are the start of great friendships. Kari is from Copenhagen and speaks both Danish and English, fluently, and she is married to Bill, an American. They recently became ‘empty nesters’, and rather than downsize and remain in Copenhagen, they decided to relocate to Lucca, and in the process gained their residency, which proved to be a relatively smooth transition. Kari’s story is really informative, so I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed for the podcast. 


Kari's Recommendations

Gelateria Veneta, especially the seasonal flavours, Via V Veneto, 74

Pasticceria - haven’t come across a bad one

Ristorante La Mecenate, Via del Fosso, 94

Osteria da Pasqualino Gubitosa, Via del Moro, 8

Volto Santo (Holy Countenance), large scale crucifix, oldest wooden statue in the west, shows the true face of Christ. Inside the Duomo di San Martino, Piazza Antelminelli

Rent a bike, cycle the city to see all the Towers

Da Felice, for a slice of pizza, Via Buia, 12

Villa Mansi, renaissance furnishings, Via delle Selvette, 259

Domus Romana, Roman Museum, Via Cesare Battisti, 15

Anfiteatro, Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro

Caffe Santa Zita, for an aperitif and the mosaics of the Church, Piazza San Frediano 4

Hike along the Aqueduct of Nottolini to have sight of the source of the springs, Via Tempietto, 388

Botanical Gardens, Rampa San Regalo

Villa Pfanner, Via degli Asili, 33

Catch the train to the coastal town of Viareggio

Villa Reale, Via Fraga Alta 2


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Apericena - a snack that accompanies an early evening aperitif


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

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]]> S2 #3 with Andrea Paganelli S2 #3 with Andrea Paganelli Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:15:01 GMT 1:01:24 63e7dc31fe8ea400103a6063 false https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d 63e7dc31fe8ea400103a6063 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s2-3-with-andrea-paganelli Andrea Paganelli full 2 3 My guest today is Andrea Paganelli, the name probably gives away that Andrea is a native Italian. Andrea and his family own their own private driving company, Tuscan Drivers. He has a fleet of vehicles that do tours, day trips and airport runs, and this is how I first met Andrea. He collected me at Pisa airport from my flight, late at night. I was on my own, and although I had previously visited Lucca, I had no idea where my apartment was. In that position, you need punctuality, reassurance and a friendly welcome and that is exactly what I got, in spades; needless to say, Andrea and his family have become firm friends of mine in Lucca. Not only does this episode explore the intricacies of driving and parking in Lucca, it also gives an insight into Italian family life. I interviewed Andrea back in July 2021 when the pandemic travel restrictions had been relaxed.


Andrea’s Recommendations

The Walls of Lucca - for relaxing, running, and family time

Explore the Villas of Lucca - inside and outside the Walls

Book a tour with Tuscan Drivers - see Connect with Andrea, below

Experience a winery or olive oil production and tasting

The Beach 

The Garfagnana

Explore the many Tunnels under the Walls of Lucca

The Dolomite mountains - cooler than the beach in the summer, and good for skiing in the winter


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Babbo - Dad (typical to Tuscany)


Least favourite Italian word

Marca da bollo - revenue stamp


Connect with Andrea

Ph: +1 (404) 865 1733

E: info@tuscandrivers.com

W: tuscandrivers.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TuscanDrivers

Instagram: https://instagram,com/tuscandrivers?igshid=YmMTA2M2Y=


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> My guest today is Andrea Paganelli, the name probably gives away that Andrea is a native Italian. Andrea and his family own their own private driving company, Tuscan Drivers. He has a fleet of vehicles that do tours, day trips and airport runs, and this is how I first met Andrea. He collected me at Pisa airport from my flight, late at night. I was on my own, and although I had previously visited Lucca, I had no idea where my apartment was. In that position, you need punctuality, reassurance and a friendly welcome and that is exactly what I got, in spades; needless to say, Andrea and his family have become firm friends of mine in Lucca. Not only does this episode explore the intricacies of driving and parking in Lucca, it also gives an insight into Italian family life. I interviewed Andrea back in July 2021 when the pandemic travel restrictions had been relaxed.


Andrea’s Recommendations

The Walls of Lucca - for relaxing, running, and family time

Explore the Villas of Lucca - inside and outside the Walls

Book a tour with Tuscan Drivers - see Connect with Andrea, below

Experience a winery or olive oil production and tasting

The Beach 

The Garfagnana

Explore the many Tunnels under the Walls of Lucca

The Dolomite mountains - cooler than the beach in the summer, and good for skiing in the winter


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Babbo - Dad (typical to Tuscany)


Least favourite Italian word

Marca da bollo - revenue stamp


Connect with Andrea

Ph: +1 (404) 865 1733

E: info@tuscandrivers.com

W: tuscandrivers.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TuscanDrivers

Instagram: https://instagram,com/tuscandrivers?igshid=YmMTA2M2Y=


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

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]]> S2 #2 with Sally Ramsey S2 #2 with Sally Ramsey Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:05:05 GMT 55:11 63d945d9a349b20011ddcb37 false https://shows.acast.com/632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d 63d945d9a349b20011ddcb37 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d s2-2-with-sally-ramsey Sally Ramsey full 2 2 My guest today is Sally Ramsey. Sally contacted me after listening to this podcast as she was planning to visit Lucca, and we arranged to meet up. I must say, that Lucca is the only place where I’ve experienced random strangers, with a love of the city, arranging to meet up and share experiences. Even though Sally is based in the USA, she and I have become really good friends. So, I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed for this podcast when we were both in Lucca back in September 2021, as her experiences are so relevant to anyone who is hoping to visit, or increase the time they spend in Lucca, especially those of you travelling from afar. Significantly, you will hear how each time Sally visits Lucca, her friendship base grows and the length of her stay increases. Enjoy the show…


Sally’s Recommendations

Piazza San Michele, Piazza Napoleone, sit and people watch

Walk the walls

Enrol on one of the many courses, eg cookery classes

An evening at one of the many music events

Via Fillungo, the main shopping street

Anfiteatro, eating, drinking, shopping, people watching

Ristorante, Olio Su Tavola di Reaction, Via del Battistero, 38

Gelateria, Bottega del gelato, Via Santa Croce, 87

Pasticceria Dianda, Via Della Rosa, 9


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Magari - I hope so

Non vedo l’ora - I can’t wait


Connect with Sally

WhatsApp: +1 (615) 838 7704


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> My guest today is Sally Ramsey. Sally contacted me after listening to this podcast as she was planning to visit Lucca, and we arranged to meet up. I must say, that Lucca is the only place where I’ve experienced random strangers, with a love of the city, arranging to meet up and share experiences. Even though Sally is based in the USA, she and I have become really good friends. So, I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed for this podcast when we were both in Lucca back in September 2021, as her experiences are so relevant to anyone who is hoping to visit, or increase the time they spend in Lucca, especially those of you travelling from afar. Significantly, you will hear how each time Sally visits Lucca, her friendship base grows and the length of her stay increases. Enjoy the show…


Sally’s Recommendations

Piazza San Michele, Piazza Napoleone, sit and people watch

Walk the walls

Enrol on one of the many courses, eg cookery classes

An evening at one of the many music events

Via Fillungo, the main shopping street

Anfiteatro, eating, drinking, shopping, people watching

Ristorante, Olio Su Tavola di Reaction, Via del Battistero, 38

Gelateria, Bottega del gelato, Via Santa Croce, 87

Pasticceria Dianda, Via Della Rosa, 9


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Magari - I hope so

Non vedo l’ora - I can’t wait


Connect with Sally

WhatsApp: +1 (615) 838 7704


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

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]]> <![CDATA[S2 #1 with Ilene & Gary Modica ]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:11:42 GMT 1:24:13 63cb3072b2acc300101a0f9b false https://podcastle.ai/editor/player/63c58182678fbf63cbfa80ce 63cb3072b2acc300101a0f9b 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d life-in-lucca-with-andrea full 2 1 My guests this week are Ilene and Gary Modica. In 2010 they left Phoenix, Arizona for a holiday in Italy, and this was not only the start of a love affair with Italy, but also the start of many amazing adventures. I interviewed Ilene and Gary in September 2021, and they revealed that they had travelled to 86 Italian towns and cities, before choosing Lucca as their ‘forever home’. They have documented their travels and adventures and are award winning bloggers, and co-authors of the books, Our Italian Journey, and When your Heart finds its Home. This is a really engaging, open and honest interview in which Ilene and Gary discuss the highs and lows of setting up home in a new country, along with their experience of seeking dual citizenship through Gary’s Italian ancestry. 


Ilene & Gary’s Recommendations

Osteria da Pasqualino Gubitosa, Via del Moro, 8

Pizzeria Mara Meo, Piazza San Francesco, 17

Vinarkia della Pavona, Via Fillungo, 188

Momo Gelati, Via della Fratta, 11

The Walls - walk or cycle

Duomo San Martino, Piazza Antelminelli

Piazza Napoleone - The Carousel

Piazza Michele - try a piece of Buccellato at the cafe and cake shop Buccellato Taddeucci

Via Fillungo - walk to the Anfiteatro, Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro

The Guinigi Tower, take in the outside before climbing to the top, Via Sant’Andrea, 41

Palazzo Pfanner, Via degli Asili, 33

Puccini Museum, Corte San Lorenzo, 9

Just walk and ‘go and get lost’ in Lucca


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Allora - so/and/well/now (a filler word)


Connect with Ilene & Gary

Book: Our Italian Journey 

Book: When your Heart finds its Home: The Journey Continues 

Blog: https://ouritalianjourney.com

www.pinterest.com/imodica

www.instagram.com/italianjourney/

www.facebook.com/ouritalianjourney

www.twitter.com/IleneModica


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

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]]> My guests this week are Ilene and Gary Modica. In 2010 they left Phoenix, Arizona for a holiday in Italy, and this was not only the start of a love affair with Italy, but also the start of many amazing adventures. I interviewed Ilene and Gary in September 2021, and they revealed that they had travelled to 86 Italian towns and cities, before choosing Lucca as their ‘forever home’. They have documented their travels and adventures and are award winning bloggers, and co-authors of the books, Our Italian Journey, and When your Heart finds its Home. This is a really engaging, open and honest interview in which Ilene and Gary discuss the highs and lows of setting up home in a new country, along with their experience of seeking dual citizenship through Gary’s Italian ancestry. 


Ilene & Gary’s Recommendations

Osteria da Pasqualino Gubitosa, Via del Moro, 8

Pizzeria Mara Meo, Piazza San Francesco, 17

Vinarkia della Pavona, Via Fillungo, 188

Momo Gelati, Via della Fratta, 11

The Walls - walk or cycle

Duomo San Martino, Piazza Antelminelli

Piazza Napoleone - The Carousel

Piazza Michele - try a piece of Buccellato at the cafe and cake shop Buccellato Taddeucci

Via Fillungo - walk to the Anfiteatro, Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro

The Guinigi Tower, take in the outside before climbing to the top, Via Sant’Andrea, 41

Palazzo Pfanner, Via degli Asili, 33

Puccini Museum, Corte San Lorenzo, 9

Just walk and ‘go and get lost’ in Lucca


Favourite Italian word/phrase

Allora - so/and/well/now (a filler word)


Connect with Ilene & Gary

Book: Our Italian Journey 

Book: When your Heart finds its Home: The Journey Continues 

Blog: https://ouritalianjourney.com

www.pinterest.com/imodica

www.instagram.com/italianjourney/

www.facebook.com/ouritalianjourney

www.twitter.com/IleneModica


About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.


Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW. 


Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

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]]> Series 2 Trailer Series 2 Trailer Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:17:16 GMT 3:34 63c59cbb92741e00118620b7 false https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea/episodes/series-2-trailer 63c59cbb92741e00118620b7 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d series-2-trailer Series 2 Trailer trailer 2 Life in Lucca with Andrea - Series 2 starts week beginning 23 January - Subscribe Now!


Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!


Well, it feels really good to be saying that again.


I’m delighted that the Life in Lucca with Andrea podcast has burst through 2500 downloads, in fact it’s closing in on the magic 3000! I must say that I’ve been overwhelmed with your lovely comments and feedback. I’ve really enjoyed reading your emails, and meeting some of you here in Lucca. In fact, I was at the top of the Guinigi Tower last summer chatting away, and a lovely lady visiting from the States, recognised my voice from the podcast, and introduced herself to me, Laura, thank you, it was so lovely to meet you, you made my day!


Listener feedback has been really positive, and I have been taking note of your comments and queries. Many of you want practical advice, as you are looking to stay in Lucca for an extended period, some of you with a view to moving to Lucca on a permanent basis, some with families, some to retire. Others are visiting for a holiday but want to explore the ‘real’ Lucca and visit places off the tourist track, where they can live like a local and experience the authentic Lucca.


So, you’ll be delighted to know that I’ve interviewed some really special guests for Series 2, it’s an absolute joy listening back to the interviews during the editing process.


As you know, I self fund this podcast, and for Series 1, I paid a company to undertake the editing and distribution process. I can’t continue doing this so for Series 2 I’m undertaking the editing and distribution process myself. So, to accommodate this, I’ve recently changed podcast providers, I’ve moved from Podbean to Acast but that shouldn’t have any effect on the way that you receive the episodes. So, if you enjoy the podcast, you can help by donating the equivalent of a gelato or two, you can do this by going to the ko-fi website where you can link to my page which is ko-fi/lifeinlucca


So, following a longer than anticipated break, I’m excited to share with you that the first episode of Series 2 will be released… drum roll… week beginning the 23 January, so do listen out for it.


In the meantime, you can listen to, or re-visit Series 1 of Life in Lucca with Andrea, and whilst you’re there, why not hit the subscribe or follow button on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review. 


You can also follow me on Instagram at andreas_life_in_lucca and during the months that I’m in Lucca, I post photos of my adventures and the people I meet for you to enjoy.


Thanks so much for listening and your continued support. I hope to see you soon in Lucca, do e-mail me at lifeinlucca@hotmail.com and we can perhaps meet up for a coffee chat or a walk on the walls. 


A presto!

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]]> Life in Lucca with Andrea - Series 2 starts week beginning 23 January - Subscribe Now!


Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!


Well, it feels really good to be saying that again.


I’m delighted that the Life in Lucca with Andrea podcast has burst through 2500 downloads, in fact it’s closing in on the magic 3000! I must say that I’ve been overwhelmed with your lovely comments and feedback. I’ve really enjoyed reading your emails, and meeting some of you here in Lucca. In fact, I was at the top of the Guinigi Tower last summer chatting away, and a lovely lady visiting from the States, recognised my voice from the podcast, and introduced herself to me, Laura, thank you, it was so lovely to meet you, you made my day!


Listener feedback has been really positive, and I have been taking note of your comments and queries. Many of you want practical advice, as you are looking to stay in Lucca for an extended period, some of you with a view to moving to Lucca on a permanent basis, some with families, some to retire. Others are visiting for a holiday but want to explore the ‘real’ Lucca and visit places off the tourist track, where they can live like a local and experience the authentic Lucca.


So, you’ll be delighted to know that I’ve interviewed some really special guests for Series 2, it’s an absolute joy listening back to the interviews during the editing process.


As you know, I self fund this podcast, and for Series 1, I paid a company to undertake the editing and distribution process. I can’t continue doing this so for Series 2 I’m undertaking the editing and distribution process myself. So, to accommodate this, I’ve recently changed podcast providers, I’ve moved from Podbean to Acast but that shouldn’t have any effect on the way that you receive the episodes. So, if you enjoy the podcast, you can help by donating the equivalent of a gelato or two, you can do this by going to the ko-fi website where you can link to my page which is ko-fi/lifeinlucca


So, following a longer than anticipated break, I’m excited to share with you that the first episode of Series 2 will be released… drum roll… week beginning the 23 January, so do listen out for it.


In the meantime, you can listen to, or re-visit Series 1 of Life in Lucca with Andrea, and whilst you’re there, why not hit the subscribe or follow button on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review. 


You can also follow me on Instagram at andreas_life_in_lucca and during the months that I’m in Lucca, I post photos of my adventures and the people I meet for you to enjoy.


Thanks so much for listening and your continued support. I hope to see you soon in Lucca, do e-mail me at lifeinlucca@hotmail.com and we can perhaps meet up for a coffee chat or a walk on the walls. 


A presto!

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]]> #6 with Debbie Charlett #6 with Debbie Charlett Wed, 25 Aug 2021 22:13:32 GMT 48:10 lifeinlucca.podbean.com/66f39cf0-a40b-36c3-b23c-4d2a512b79b2 false https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/e/episode-6-with-debbie-charlett/ 632daf463c6a220013faa67f 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea This week I chat to my very special friend, Debbie Charlett, who I actually met here, in Lucca. Debbie is a yoga teacher, and not only has she travelled extensively around Tuscany, amassing a wealth of expe. full 1 8 Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea

 

This week I chat to my very special friend, Debbie Charlett, who I actually met here, in Lucca. Debbie is a yoga teacher, and not only has she travelled extensively around Tuscany, amassing a wealth of experience, she also fell in love with Lucca along the way. She has had many an adventure and it’s been great fun sharing some of those adventures with her. In fact, Debbie recently realised her dream and bought an apartment in the historic centre of Lucca. So, whether you’re planning to visit Lucca, or thinking of buying your own apartment, this episode has lots to offer, not just practical advice, but also fun experiences.

 

Connect with Debbie

If you would like further information, or to enrol on Debbie’s Viniyoga sessions, her contact details are:

M: +44 (0) 7976552481

E: debbie.charlett@ntlworld.com

 

Debbie’s Recommendations

The Walls, Lucca, walk

Anfiteatro, Lucca, drink or meal

Torre Guinigi, Via Sant’Andrea, 41 Lucca, view

Palazzo Pfanner, Via degli Asili, 33 Lucca, gardens

Villa Reale di Marlia, Villa Reale di Marlia, Via Fraga Alta, 2, Marlia, house and gardens

Boccherini Music School, Piazza del Suffragio, 6 Lucca, an evening concert

Ristorante Il Mecenate, Via del Fosso, 94 Lucca

Pasticceria Meucci, Via Vittorio Veneto, 12 Lucca

Pasticceria Regina, Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, 7 (outside the walls, Porta San Elisa)

Gelateria Veneta, Via Vittorio Veneto, 74

Gelateria and Chocolatier, Caniparoli, Via San Paolino, 44

 

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Incredibile – Incredible (the Italian pronunciation emphasises the word, making it more powerful)

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

Support

If you’ve enjoyed the episode, please support this podcast by buying the equivalent of a coffee or two, if you can, at: ko-fi.com/lifeinlucca your donations really do help.

 

Subscribe and Review: If you’ve enjoyed listening to Life in Lucca with Andrea it would be lovely if you could take a moment to leave a review and share your comments. You can SUBSCRIBE to the show on the various platforms APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PODCASTS etc...

 

Sponsor

If you are looking to sponsor the show, please get in touch at: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

 

Connect with me:

If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

Website: https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/ E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Boccherini Music School

 Lucca Train Station

Palazzo Pfanner Garden at night

Pasticceria Regina

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]]> Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea

 

This week I chat to my very special friend, Debbie Charlett, who I actually met here, in Lucca. Debbie is a yoga teacher, and not only has she travelled extensively around Tuscany, amassing a wealth of experience, she also fell in love with Lucca along the way. She has had many an adventure and it’s been great fun sharing some of those adventures with her. In fact, Debbie recently realised her dream and bought an apartment in the historic centre of Lucca. So, whether you’re planning to visit Lucca, or thinking of buying your own apartment, this episode has lots to offer, not just practical advice, but also fun experiences.

 

Connect with Debbie

If you would like further information, or to enrol on Debbie’s Viniyoga sessions, her contact details are:

M: +44 (0) 7976552481

E: debbie.charlett@ntlworld.com

 

Debbie’s Recommendations

The Walls, Lucca, walk

Anfiteatro, Lucca, drink or meal

Torre Guinigi, Via Sant’Andrea, 41 Lucca, view

Palazzo Pfanner, Via degli Asili, 33 Lucca, gardens

Villa Reale di Marlia, Villa Reale di Marlia, Via Fraga Alta, 2, Marlia, house and gardens

Boccherini Music School, Piazza del Suffragio, 6 Lucca, an evening concert

Ristorante Il Mecenate, Via del Fosso, 94 Lucca

Pasticceria Meucci, Via Vittorio Veneto, 12 Lucca

Pasticceria Regina, Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, 7 (outside the walls, Porta San Elisa)

Gelateria Veneta, Via Vittorio Veneto, 74

Gelateria and Chocolatier, Caniparoli, Via San Paolino, 44

 

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Incredibile – Incredible (the Italian pronunciation emphasises the word, making it more powerful)

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

Support

If you’ve enjoyed the episode, please support this podcast by buying the equivalent of a coffee or two, if you can, at: ko-fi.com/lifeinlucca your donations really do help.

 

Subscribe and Review: If you’ve enjoyed listening to Life in Lucca with Andrea it would be lovely if you could take a moment to leave a review and share your comments. You can SUBSCRIBE to the show on the various platforms APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PODCASTS etc...

 

Sponsor

If you are looking to sponsor the show, please get in touch at: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

 

Connect with me:

If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

Website: https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/ E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Boccherini Music School

 Lucca Train Station

Palazzo Pfanner Garden at night

Pasticceria Regina

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]]> #5 with Vanessa Peters #5 with Vanessa Peters Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:02:19 GMT 1:04:39 lifeinlucca.podbean.com/eff09f0c-f8e1-3d44-a4d0-0dcf9eb02766 false https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/e/episode-5-with-vanessa-peters/ 632daf463c6a220013faa680 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with AndreaIn this episode, I meet the Texan born, Vanessa Peters, for the very first time! Discover how, on a study abroad programme in Tuscany back in 2000, Vanessa stumbled by chance, on the then unremarkable City of. full 1 5 Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea

In this episode, I meet the Texan born, Vanessa Peters, for the very first time! Discover how, on a study abroad programme in Tuscany back in 2000, Vanessa stumbled by chance, on the then unremarkable City of Lucca, in a guide book, it grabbed her curiosity, and she felt drawn to visit.

Vanessa is a musician, very fitting then that she found, and then chose Lucca, which is renowned for its culture of music, as her base. In fact, the video for her single Crazymaker, taken from the album Modern Age, which came out in February, was filmed in Lucca in December 2020.

 

Connect with Vanessa

www.vanessapeters.com

 

Vanessa’s Recommendations

The Walls, Lucca

Torre Guinigi, Via Sant’Andrea, 41

Torre Delle Ore, Via Arancio, 1

San Frediano Basilica, Piazza San Frediano

Chiesa dei Santi Giovanni e Reparata, Piazza San Giovanni

Gelateria: La Bottega, Via Santa Croce, 87

Gelateria De’Coltelli, Via San Paolino, 10

Pasticceria: Meucci, Via Vittorio Veneto, 12

Pasticceria: Regina, Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, 7 (outside the walls, Porta San Elisa)

Pasticceria/Bar: Tiffany, Via Gaetano Luporini, 1054 (outside the walls, Porta Sant’Anna)

Ristorante: Osteria Baralla, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 9

Ristorante: Osteria Dal Manzo, Via Cesare Battisti, 28

 

Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Insomma, in short/to sum things up (a gap word)

Ormai, by now/at this point (something has changed so we’ll do it later/reschedule

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

Support

If you’ve enjoyed the episode, please support this podcast by buying the equivalent of a coffee or two, if you can, at: ko-fi.com/lifeinlucca your donations really do help.

 

Subscribe and Review: If you’ve enjoyed listening to Life in Lucca with Andrea it would be lovely if you could take a moment to leave a review and share your comments. You can SUBSCRIBE to the show on the various platforms APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PODCASTS etc...

 

Sponsor

If you are looking to sponsor the show, please get in touch at: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

 

Connect with me:

If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

Website: https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/ E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

Lucca’s Water Fountains

Meucci la Pasticceria

Vanessa the Musician

Gelateria La Bottega 

 

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]]> Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea

In this episode, I meet the Texan born, Vanessa Peters, for the very first time! Discover how, on a study abroad programme in Tuscany back in 2000, Vanessa stumbled by chance, on the then unremarkable City of Lucca, in a guide book, it grabbed her curiosity, and she felt drawn to visit.

Vanessa is a musician, very fitting then that she found, and then chose Lucca, which is renowned for its culture of music, as her base. In fact, the video for her single Crazymaker, taken from the album Modern Age, which came out in February, was filmed in Lucca in December 2020.

 

Connect with Vanessa

www.vanessapeters.com

 

Vanessa’s Recommendations

The Walls, Lucca

Torre Guinigi, Via Sant’Andrea, 41

Torre Delle Ore, Via Arancio, 1

San Frediano Basilica, Piazza San Frediano

Chiesa dei Santi Giovanni e Reparata, Piazza San Giovanni

Gelateria: La Bottega, Via Santa Croce, 87

Gelateria De’Coltelli, Via San Paolino, 10

Pasticceria: Meucci, Via Vittorio Veneto, 12

Pasticceria: Regina, Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, 7 (outside the walls, Porta San Elisa)

Pasticceria/Bar: Tiffany, Via Gaetano Luporini, 1054 (outside the walls, Porta Sant’Anna)

Ristorante: Osteria Baralla, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 9

Ristorante: Osteria Dal Manzo, Via Cesare Battisti, 28

 

Favourite Italian Word/Phrase

Insomma, in short/to sum things up (a gap word)

Ormai, by now/at this point (something has changed so we’ll do it later/reschedule

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

Support

If you’ve enjoyed the episode, please support this podcast by buying the equivalent of a coffee or two, if you can, at: ko-fi.com/lifeinlucca your donations really do help.

 

Subscribe and Review: If you’ve enjoyed listening to Life in Lucca with Andrea it would be lovely if you could take a moment to leave a review and share your comments. You can SUBSCRIBE to the show on the various platforms APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PODCASTS etc...

 

Sponsor

If you are looking to sponsor the show, please get in touch at: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

 

Connect with me:

If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

Website: https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/ E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

Lucca’s Water Fountains

Meucci la Pasticceria

Vanessa the Musician

Gelateria La Bottega 

 

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]]> #4 with Debora Del Sonno #4 with Debora Del Sonno Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT 1:05:59 lifeinlucca.podbean.com/3eb4408c-b473-3712-98a1-5ae9c8d8871f false https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/e/episode-4-with-debora-del-sonno/ 632daf463c6a220013faa681 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!My guest this week is Debora Del Sonno, a one hundred per cent true Lucchese, she not only lives in Lucca, but she was born here too. Debora is a private real estate agent and takes great pride in finding ea. full 1 4 Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!

My guest this week is Debora Del Sonno, a one hundred per cent true Lucchese, she not only lives in Lucca, but she was born here too. Debora is a private real estate agent and takes great pride in finding each client the perfect property, whether it be a permanent residence, or a short or long-term rental. In fact, she was the first person to offer holiday rentals in the historic centre more than 20 years ago. Debora exudes great warmth and she is on a mission to share her passion for her city of birth, with guests and visitors alike. What a treat!

 

Connect with Debora

www.luccaholidayhomes.it

www.deboradelsonno.it

E: luccahh@gmail.com

F: www.facebook.com/luccahike

F: www.facebook.com/deboradelsonno

L: www.linkedin.com/in/deboradelsonno

 

Debora’s Recommendations

The Walls, Lucca

The Guinigi Tower

Camaiore, a city within the province of Lucca

Barga, a medieval town within the province of Lucca

Montecarlo, a village in the province of Lucca

Pietrasanta, a medieval town known for its artistic tradition, in the province of Lucca

Ristorante Il Giglio, Piazza Il Giglio, 2 Lucca

Trattoria Buca di Sant’Antonio, Via della Cervia, 3 Lucca

Ristorante Gli Orti, Via Elisa, 17 Lucca

Pasticceria Sandra & L’Angolo Dolce, Via Borgo Giannotti, 391, Lucca

Gelateria Cremeria Opera, Via Borgo Giannotti, 42, Lucca

Gelateria Veneta, Via Vittorio Veneto, 74

Gelateria De’Coltelli, Via San Paolino, 10

Gelateria and Chocolatier, Caniparoli, Via San Paolino, 44

Gelateria Theobroma Capolavori di Dolcezza, Via Guglielmo Marconi, 16/18 Barga

 

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Ti voglio bene – more than I like you but less than I love you/a positive affirmation, similar to Namaste/a spoken hug

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

Support

If you’ve enjoyed the episode, please support this podcast by buying the equivalent of a coffee or two, if you can, at: ko-fi.com/lifeinlucca your donations really do help.

 

Subscribe and Review: If you’ve enjoyed listening to Life in Lucca with Andrea it would be lovely if you could take a moment to leave a review and share your comments. You can SUBSCRIBE to the show on the various platforms APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PODCASTS etc...

 

Sponsor

If you are looking to sponsor the show, please get in touch at: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

 

Connect with me:

If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

Website: https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/ E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

Pasticceria Sandra

Pietrasanta

Ristorante Gli Orti

Ristorante Il Giglio

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]]> Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!

My guest this week is Debora Del Sonno, a one hundred per cent true Lucchese, she not only lives in Lucca, but she was born here too. Debora is a private real estate agent and takes great pride in finding each client the perfect property, whether it be a permanent residence, or a short or long-term rental. In fact, she was the first person to offer holiday rentals in the historic centre more than 20 years ago. Debora exudes great warmth and she is on a mission to share her passion for her city of birth, with guests and visitors alike. What a treat!

 

Connect with Debora

www.luccaholidayhomes.it

www.deboradelsonno.it

E: luccahh@gmail.com

F: www.facebook.com/luccahike

F: www.facebook.com/deboradelsonno

L: www.linkedin.com/in/deboradelsonno

 

Debora’s Recommendations

The Walls, Lucca

The Guinigi Tower

Camaiore, a city within the province of Lucca

Barga, a medieval town within the province of Lucca

Montecarlo, a village in the province of Lucca

Pietrasanta, a medieval town known for its artistic tradition, in the province of Lucca

Ristorante Il Giglio, Piazza Il Giglio, 2 Lucca

Trattoria Buca di Sant’Antonio, Via della Cervia, 3 Lucca

Ristorante Gli Orti, Via Elisa, 17 Lucca

Pasticceria Sandra & L’Angolo Dolce, Via Borgo Giannotti, 391, Lucca

Gelateria Cremeria Opera, Via Borgo Giannotti, 42, Lucca

Gelateria Veneta, Via Vittorio Veneto, 74

Gelateria De’Coltelli, Via San Paolino, 10

Gelateria and Chocolatier, Caniparoli, Via San Paolino, 44

Gelateria Theobroma Capolavori di Dolcezza, Via Guglielmo Marconi, 16/18 Barga

 

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Ti voglio bene – more than I like you but less than I love you/a positive affirmation, similar to Namaste/a spoken hug

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

Support

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Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

Pasticceria Sandra

Pietrasanta

Ristorante Gli Orti

Ristorante Il Giglio

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]]> #3 with Debra Kolkka #3 with Debra Kolkka Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT 1:00:31 lifeinlucca.podbean.com/e27392b7-ab47-34ec-8ee4-2a45a391ff04 false https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/e/episode-3-with-debra-kolkka/ 632daf463c6a220013faa682 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!This week I interview Debra Kolkka. From Australia to Bagni di Lucca, her travels and experiences around Italy have led her to create two extremely successful blogs, Bella Bagni di Lucca and Bagni di Lucca a. full 1 3 Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!

This week I interview Debra Kolkka. From Australia to Bagni di Lucca, her travels and experiences around Italy have led her to create two extremely successful blogs, Bella Bagni di Lucca and Bagni di Lucca and Beyond, both blogs are read and admired around the globe. Debra is a fountain of knowledge, the eyes for those unable to visit, and also those who want a taste of the Italian lifestyle from their armchairs.

 

Connect with Debra - Blogs

Bella Bagni di Lucca - https://bellabagnidilucca.com

Bagni di Lucca and Beyond – https://bagnidilucca.blog

 

Debra’s Recommendations

The Walls, Lucca

Anfiteatro, Lucca

Guinigi Tower, Lucca at sunset

Bistrot Paris Boheme, Piazza Cittadella, 6 Lucca

Eremo di Calomino, 5 Fabbriche di Vergemoli, Lucca. A Hermitage set in the cliff face with a restaurant

Ristorante Circolo dei Forestieri, Piazza Jean Varraud, 10 Bagni di Lucca

Ristorante del Sonno, Viale Umberto 1, 146/148 Bagni di Lucca

Pasticceria, Café and Bar, Bar Italia, Piazza Ponte a Serraglio, 8 Bagni di Lucca

Pasticceria and Café, Catene Café, Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, 13, Fornoli, Bagni di Lucca

Gelateria, Fuori del Centro, Via del Brennero, 9 Chifenti near Bagni di Lucca

 

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Siamo in Italia – We are in Italy (so what do you expect!)

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

 

Sponsor

If you are looking to sponsor the show, please get in touch at: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

 

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If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

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Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

Anfiteatro Lucca 

Bar Italia, Ponte a Serraglio, Bagni di Lucca

Lucca Walls

Ponte Catene - Chain Bridge, Fornoli, Bagni di Lucca

 

 

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]]> Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!

This week I interview Debra Kolkka. From Australia to Bagni di Lucca, her travels and experiences around Italy have led her to create two extremely successful blogs, Bella Bagni di Lucca and Bagni di Lucca and Beyond, both blogs are read and admired around the globe. Debra is a fountain of knowledge, the eyes for those unable to visit, and also those who want a taste of the Italian lifestyle from their armchairs.

 

Connect with Debra - Blogs

Bella Bagni di Lucca - https://bellabagnidilucca.com

Bagni di Lucca and Beyond – https://bagnidilucca.blog

 

Debra’s Recommendations

The Walls, Lucca

Anfiteatro, Lucca

Guinigi Tower, Lucca at sunset

Bistrot Paris Boheme, Piazza Cittadella, 6 Lucca

Eremo di Calomino, 5 Fabbriche di Vergemoli, Lucca. A Hermitage set in the cliff face with a restaurant

Ristorante Circolo dei Forestieri, Piazza Jean Varraud, 10 Bagni di Lucca

Ristorante del Sonno, Viale Umberto 1, 146/148 Bagni di Lucca

Pasticceria, Café and Bar, Bar Italia, Piazza Ponte a Serraglio, 8 Bagni di Lucca

Pasticceria and Café, Catene Café, Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, 13, Fornoli, Bagni di Lucca

Gelateria, Fuori del Centro, Via del Brennero, 9 Chifenti near Bagni di Lucca

 

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Siamo in Italia – We are in Italy (so what do you expect!)

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

 

Sponsor

If you are looking to sponsor the show, please get in touch at: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

 

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If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

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Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

Anfiteatro Lucca 

Bar Italia, Ponte a Serraglio, Bagni di Lucca

Lucca Walls

Ponte Catene - Chain Bridge, Fornoli, Bagni di Lucca

 

 

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]]> #2 with Paola Moschini #2 with Paola Moschini Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:00:00 GMT 52:11 lifeinlucca.podbean.com/36bb0f9f-62a4-3c43-b953-d52b5bc55d66 false https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/e/episode-2-with-paola-moschini/ 632daf463c6a220013faa683 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d In this episode I meet the infectiously enthusiastic, Paola Moschini. When I asked Paola to send me some background information before the interview, this is what she wrote: These are five things you should know before hiring me as your tour guide: I l. full 2 In this episode I meet the infectiously enthusiastic, Paola Moschini. When I asked Paola to send me some background information before the interview, this is what she wrote:

 

These are five things you should know before hiring me as your tour guide: I love coffee, pizza and gelato, I would never say no to a stop in a bar or in an ice cream place, so in the meantime I can tell you why Saint Michael’s church has dragons, mermaids and more on its façade; I can speak fluently in Italian and English; I like to start my day running on Lucca city walls or with a good balancing yoga session, maybe we can do a running tour together?; When I have some free time, you can find me in a bookstore; People say I always smile, my goal is to see you smiling and laughing during the whole tour.

I couldn’t have summed Paola up any better myself. I have known Paola for around 8 years, she is one of the loveliest people I know, and what she doesn’t know about Lucca, you could write on the back of a postage stamp!

 

Connect with Paola

W: www.paolamoschini.com

E: info@paolamoschini.com

Instagram: @pmoschini

Facebook: @paolamoschinilucca

 

Paola’s Recommendations:

The Walls

Ristorante Il Giglio, Piazza del Giglio, 2

Pizzeria Mare Meo, Piazza San Francesco, 17

Osteria del Manzo, Via Cesare Battista, 28

Pasticceria Pinelli, Via Beccheria, 28

Buccellato Taddeucci, Piazza San Michele, 34

Pasticceria Dianda, Via del Rosa, 9

Gelateria Veneta, Via Vittorio Veneto, 74

Gelateria Cremeria Opera, Via Borgo Giannotti, 42

De’ Coltelli, Via San Paolino, 10

Villa Reale di Marlia, Via Fraga Alta, 2, Marlia, by bike or car

Viareggio, seaside, by train 20 minutes or by car 30 minutes

The Garfagnana, situated in the province of Lucca. The principal towns are Castelnuovo and Barga. Some parts of the Garfagnana can be reached by train, but a car is recommended to take in its beauty.

 

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Prego – You're welcome/never mind/here you are/sure/of course

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

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If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

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Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

Buccellato Taddeucci

Osteria del Manzo

Paola the Tour Guide

Mura di Lucca Parkrun

 

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]]> In this episode I meet the infectiously enthusiastic, Paola Moschini. When I asked Paola to send me some background information before the interview, this is what she wrote:

 

These are five things you should know before hiring me as your tour guide: I love coffee, pizza and gelato, I would never say no to a stop in a bar or in an ice cream place, so in the meantime I can tell you why Saint Michael’s church has dragons, mermaids and more on its façade; I can speak fluently in Italian and English; I like to start my day running on Lucca city walls or with a good balancing yoga session, maybe we can do a running tour together?; When I have some free time, you can find me in a bookstore; People say I always smile, my goal is to see you smiling and laughing during the whole tour.

I couldn’t have summed Paola up any better myself. I have known Paola for around 8 years, she is one of the loveliest people I know, and what she doesn’t know about Lucca, you could write on the back of a postage stamp!

 

Connect with Paola

W: www.paolamoschini.com

E: info@paolamoschini.com

Instagram: @pmoschini

Facebook: @paolamoschinilucca

 

Paola’s Recommendations:

The Walls

Ristorante Il Giglio, Piazza del Giglio, 2

Pizzeria Mare Meo, Piazza San Francesco, 17

Osteria del Manzo, Via Cesare Battista, 28

Pasticceria Pinelli, Via Beccheria, 28

Buccellato Taddeucci, Piazza San Michele, 34

Pasticceria Dianda, Via del Rosa, 9

Gelateria Veneta, Via Vittorio Veneto, 74

Gelateria Cremeria Opera, Via Borgo Giannotti, 42

De’ Coltelli, Via San Paolino, 10

Villa Reale di Marlia, Via Fraga Alta, 2, Marlia, by bike or car

Viareggio, seaside, by train 20 minutes or by car 30 minutes

The Garfagnana, situated in the province of Lucca. The principal towns are Castelnuovo and Barga. Some parts of the Garfagnana can be reached by train, but a car is recommended to take in its beauty.

 

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Prego – You're welcome/never mind/here you are/sure/of course

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

Subscribe and Review: If you’ve enjoyed listening to Life in Lucca with Andrea it would be lovely if you could take a moment to leave a review and share your comments. You can SUBSCRIBE to the show on the various platforms APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PODCASTS etc...

 

If you’ve enjoyed the episode, please support me by buying me a coffee, if you can, at;

ko-fi.com/lifeinlucca it really does help!

 

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If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

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Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

Buccellato Taddeucci

Osteria del Manzo

Paola the Tour Guide

Mura di Lucca Parkrun

 

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]]> #1 with Jo O’Rourke #1 with Jo O’Rourke Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT 45:37 lifeinlucca.podbean.com/113fbafd-bbe5-31fc-bf53-a9671aba0e42 false https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/e/episode-1-with-jo-o-rourke/ 632daf463c6a220013faa684 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d Ciao, and welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!In this episode I meet the lovely Jo O’Rourke, whom I’d met just twice before the interview. I felt an immediate connection with Jo when I met her at English Mondays in Lucca, and was delighted when she agr. full 1 1 Ciao, and welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!

In this episode I meet the lovely Jo O’Rourke, whom I’d met just twice before the interview. I felt an immediate connection with Jo when I met her at English Mondays in Lucca, and was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed for this podcast, and share her Italian adventures. Jo has a rich experience of living, working, and travelling around Italy. At the time of recording, Jo had lived in Lucca for just 4 months. Jo is an online English and comms trainer.

 

Jo’s Recommendations:

Ice cream and sorbet: Caniparoli, Via San Paolino, 44

Pizza: Itaco, Via San Paolino, 58

Food and/or drink, with outside seating: Pult, Via Fillungo, 42

Things to see and do: Lucca Walls and the Botanic Gardens

 

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Fa ridere i polli – it makes the chickens laugh (when something is ridiculous)

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

 

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Connect with me:

If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

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Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

Pult cafe/bar

Guinigi Tower

Caniparoli Gelateria and Chocolate shop

Pizzeria Itaco

 

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]]> Ciao, and welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea!

In this episode I meet the lovely Jo O’Rourke, whom I’d met just twice before the interview. I felt an immediate connection with Jo when I met her at English Mondays in Lucca, and was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed for this podcast, and share her Italian adventures. Jo has a rich experience of living, working, and travelling around Italy. At the time of recording, Jo had lived in Lucca for just 4 months. Jo is an online English and comms trainer.

 

Jo’s Recommendations:

Ice cream and sorbet: Caniparoli, Via San Paolino, 44

Pizza: Itaco, Via San Paolino, 58

Food and/or drink, with outside seating: Pult, Via Fillungo, 42

Things to see and do: Lucca Walls and the Botanic Gardens

 

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Fa ridere i polli – it makes the chickens laugh (when something is ridiculous)

 

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

 

Subscribe and Review: If you’ve enjoyed listening to Life in Lucca with Andrea it would be lovely if you could take a moment to leave a review and share your comments. You can SUBSCRIBE to the show on the various platforms APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PODCASTS etc...

 

If you’ve enjoyed the episode, please support me by buying me a coffee, if you can, at ko-fi.com/lifeinlucca it really does help!

 

Connect with me:

If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

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Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

Pult cafe/bar

Guinigi Tower

Caniparoli Gelateria and Chocolate shop

Pizzeria Itaco

 

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]]> Life in Lucca with Andrea - Series 1 starts 22 July - Subscribe Now! Life in Lucca with Andrea - Series 1 starts 22 July - Subscribe Now! Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:14:17 GMT 2:24 lifeinlucca.podbean.com/5987e28d-2235-31eb-bcc3-f2ab2e2e1684 false https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/e/life-in-lucca-with-andrea-series-1-starts-22-july-subscribe-now/ 632daf463c6a220013faa685 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d full 1 Join me as I explore what it's like to visit and live in Lucca. In a series of fascinating interviews, my guests reveal the real Lucca, and the hidden gems that they have discovered.

 

Connect with me:

If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

Website: https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/ E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

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]]> Join me as I explore what it's like to visit and live in Lucca. In a series of fascinating interviews, my guests reveal the real Lucca, and the hidden gems that they have discovered.

 

Connect with me:

If you would like to connect with me, I would be delighted to hear from you, you can find me on:

Website: https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/ E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca Twitter: @mountains46

 

Production: Joel at Northern Powerhouse Media www.npmedia.co.uk

Artwork: Massive thanks to Helen Wood

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]]> Life in Lucca Trailer Life in Lucca Trailer Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:18:00 GMT 1:33 lifeinlucca.podbean.com/5051d86a-3dcd-3f95-ac03-b96542294ead false https://lifeinlucca.podbean.com/e/life-in-lucca-trailer/ 632daf463c6a220013faa686 632daf42d5d1e3001664b53d Ever thought about travelling to Italy and not sure where to go? Well, this podcast has the answer - Lucca! Excellently positioned, its neighbours include Florence, Pisa and the coastal resort of Viareggio. My guests will intrigue and delight you with th. trailer Ever thought about travelling to Italy and not sure where to go? Well, this podcast has the answer - Lucca! Excellently positioned, its neighbours include Florence, Pisa and the coastal resort of Viareggio. My guests will intrigue and delight you with their experiences of travelling to, and living in Lucca. Subscribe to Life in Lucca with Andrea now and each episode will magically appear in your podcast library.

 

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]]> Ever thought about travelling to Italy and not sure where to go? Well, this podcast has the answer - Lucca! Excellently positioned, its neighbours include Florence, Pisa and the coastal resort of Viareggio. My guests will intrigue and delight you with their experiences of travelling to, and living in Lucca. Subscribe to Life in Lucca with Andrea now and each episode will magically appear in your podcast library.

 

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