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Professional classical musicians, authors and travel planners Zeneba and Matt, who live and work in Italy, discuss travel tips, destinations, and slice-of-life stories, from their balcony in Soriano nel Cimino. Their chats are unfiltered, with the sounds of their little town - and sometimes their cats! - always in the background.
You can read all about Matt and Zeneba and Little Roads Europe on their website:
www.LittleRoadsEurope.com
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Send us a text In this episode, we explain what it was like getting our Italian drivers' licenses, and we give our best tips to people facing this very difficult test. Lots of fun anecdotes along the way, and new music too: a parody version of the Beach Boys song "Fun, Fun, Fun" with Matt on vocals, cello, guitar... and Fiat 500 car horn. Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at: www.LittleRoadsEurope.com www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope We craft smal...
Send us a text In this episode, we talk about some basics for a first-time visitor to Scotland - what to eat, how to handle driving, what to expect from visiting there, and more. We'll also tell you where you can find a stone that predicts the future, where the legend of the original “Red Wedding” took place, and where you can get a Philly cheesesteak in small town Scotland. Matt recorded all new music for this episode too: A "nontraditional" version of “Scotland the Brave” (on multipl...
Send us a text We are contacted dozens a times a year on this topic, by people who want our advice on how to choose a region, a neighborhood, and a home. So here is our best advice! A few pointers about some potential legal issues, some tips on how to figure out the best region for you, and a lot of ideas about how to focus on specific things you are looking for in the home itself. Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at: www.LittleRoadsEurope.com www.f...
Send us a text I lost a little over 30 pounds in 5 months, and after I mentioned it on social media a while back, a listener wrote and asked “How did you do it?” So we thought we would dedicate a podcast to it, since all the changes we made were pretty extreme. I did a complete diet change, and Matt joined me with it. We are both stronger and healthier, one year in. In this podcast, I explain what we did before, and what we are doing now. We also include several recipes [LIN...
Send us a text In this episode we talk all about our experiences with the Natale holidays that we've had since moving to Italy six years ago - the food, the people, the celebrations... and did we mention the food? We’ll tell you where to see nativity scenes year-round, why a witch on a broom is part of the Christmas holiday, and talk about what Christmas is like for us here in Italy. We recorded all new tracks for this episode, too - with two different Christmas tunes. On these ar...
Send us a text We're back for the second season of our podcast! This week, we talk about visiting restaurants in Italy: Everything you need to know, from booking your table, to the order of courses – there are lots! – to paying the bill and tipping. We also explain why pizza isn't always as easy to find as you'd think! Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at: www.LittleRoadsEurope.com www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope We craft small-town driving itineraries f...
Send us a text Ever wonder what Halloween is like in Italy? We chat all about it in this, the final episode of Season One. Among other things, you’ll hear about…: - Why we give out spicy tofu - How to dress up as olives and grapes - How to say “Trick or Treat” in Italian Plus: all new music! We arranged and recorded special music just for this episode: swing jazz versions of Sorcerer's Apprentice, and Grieg's Hall of the Mountain King. Happy Halloween! Want to know more about ...
Send us a text In this episode, we talk about beautiful Montisola, Europe's largest lake island. We tell you the name of our favorite bakery, the "hidden" vantage point for the best view of the island, where to find a bizarre huge fish head in a jar, and recount stories of our many travels there, including some about our favorite island cat, Grigio. Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at: www.LittleRoadsEurope.com www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope We c...
Send us a text How you pack (and how MUCH you pack) can really make or break a trip. After 20 years traveling together, we have pretty much perfected packing, so we have everything we need, but travel very light. In this episode we tell you how to pack, name-check our favorite bag brand, and discuss how to manage luggage while en route, so you spend the smallest possible amount of time fiddling with bags. Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at: www.LittleRoadsE...
Send us a text People always ask us how we found the town of Soriano nel Cimino, where we've lived since 2019. Well, the answer is: Our friends, Bo and Lee! They are our special guests on this podcast. This episode explains how Lee used a protractor to find Soriano in the first place, how she helped us “smuggle” artwork here. We also recount some of our favorite stories of this amazing little town. Italy is full of pizza, gelato, incredible sights, and architectural wonders, but the bes...
Send us a text Firenze (a.k.a. Florence) is a big city by our Little Roads standards, but we do visit there from time to time. In this episode we discuss some of our favorite places to eat, drink, visit, and stay in this very touristy and crowded but undeniably special town - from sandwiches to shopping to spritzes to spectacular viewpoints. But more importantly, we also talk about how to visit: Getting the most out of your time in Firenze - the same valuable travel tips and planning st...
Send us a text We talk here about Clonakilty, one of the first Irish towns we visited and one that keeps us returning again and again. The food and drink, the markets and shops, the history and culture, and more. We also discuss some of our favorite sightseeing in the surrounding countryside, including remote lighthouses, ancient stone circles, and beautiful beaches. We also tell stories: an ancient monastery with a well that cures warts; a goat that smoked cigarettes; and the sau...
Send us a text If you need a laugh, this is the episode for you. The worst places we've ever stayed, separated into the four base elements: Earth, Air, Water, and... FIRE! We talk about our experiences in B&Bs, hotels, and farm stays in Italy, Ireland, and in the USA. Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at: www.LittleRoadsEurope.com www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland. An...
Send us a text From our balcony in Soriano nel Cimino, we discuss the nearby town of Vitorchiano, with its quirky full-size Easter Island head, a local monastery that sells the most delicious jam, and a nearby ancient Roman amphitheater with no tourist crowds. Take a walk with us through this amazing town! Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at: www.LittleRoadsEurope.com www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Ita...
Send us a text We aim to answer all your questions about what our lives are like as working freelance musicians here in Italy. In the US, we were professional symphonic musicians, Grammy-nominated performers and producers, recording artists, and "giggers"... Until we quit our jobs, sold everything, and started a new life in Italy. And we moved three months before the Covid pandemic lockdowns! So getting started was more challenging than we expected. We compare and contrast our musician ...
Send us a text From our balcony in Soriano nel Cimino, we chat about the famous wine country of Chianti: We'll talk about some of our favorite foods to be found there, explain why a rooster determined the borders of the region; and point you to a few of our treasured off-the-beaten-track activities and sightseeing. Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at: www.LittleRoadsEurope.com www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope We craft small-town driving itineraries for t...
Send us a text Everything you need to know about small-town Italian bar culture - eating, drinking, and socializing - from cappuccino to Campari spritz, from pastry to panini. As always in our little chats, we'll recall a few funny or quirky anecdotes about our experience traveling and living here in Italy. Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at: www.LittleRoadsEurope.com www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers...
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