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In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso recount their visit to

Modena in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. They describe the city’s attractions, from balsamic vinegar to Ferrari. They also discuss travel safety tips and the upcoming changes to the podcast schedule.

Key Points:

Podcast Schedule Update:

• Beginning the first Wednesday of April, the podcast will switch to two episodes per month for a few months.


• This change is due to scheduling constraints.

Travel Safety Advice:

• Travelers to the Napoli area should be aware of recent earthquake activity.


• Visitors should note the location of their country’s consulate.


• A grab-and-go bag with essential documents is recommended.


• Recent heavy rains caused flooding in Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and parts of Emilia-Romagna.

Modena’s Centro Storico:

• Kimberly and Tommaso visited Modena, known for its balsamic vinegar and Ferrari.


• Kimberly recalls fond memories of buying balsamic vinegar during her time in Milan.


• The city was decorated for Christmas, with a unique style of lighting the streets.


• The hosts admired the lack of crowds in Piazza Grande.


• Modena was originally a Roman colony called Mutina.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

• Modena has three UNESCO-recognized architectural masterpieces.


• The Duomo is a Romanesque building that took 220 years to build.


• The Bell Tower of the Duomo is known as Ghirlandina.


• The Piazza Grande is the third UNESCO site.

Famous Modenese Figures:

• Luciano Pavarotti, the famous tenor, was from Modena.


• His home slightly outside the city is now a museum.


• Chef Massimo Bottura, who runs Osteria Francescana, is also from Modena.

Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar:

• The Giusti family has been producing balsamic vinegar since 1605.


• The shop on Piazza Grande has a very alluring interior.


• Kimberly and Tommaso tasted and purchased various vinegars.


• They paired the vinegar with parmigiano and Brunello upon returning home.

Ferrari Museum:

• The museum focuses on the life and work of Enzo Ferrari.


• The museum showcases noteworthy Ferrari automobiles.


• The design and color of the cars, as well as the devotion to each car, stood out.


• The exit features a quote from Enzo Ferrari: “The best Ferrari ever built, is the next one.”

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