Podcasts about Amalfi Coast

A Year of Adventure: Why 2025 Set the Bar High2025 was stacked. International trips, deep dives into U.S. cities, mountain towns, beach escapes, national parks, and friendships that only happen when you travel together. From Europe to the Caribbean to coast-to-coast U.S. adventures, this year reminded us why we started The Travel Brats in the first place:Travel opens doors—to places, people, and moments you never forget. 

What if the way you've learned to love is actually holding you back—and even harming the people you care about most?In this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond sits down with trauma therapist and founder of the Love Clarity Method, Sanya Bari, to dive deep into what love really is…and unpacks the hidden traps of guilt, emotional over-responsibility, and survival-based love that plague even the most successful high achievers. Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew about loving others and yourself.Lou Diamond and Sanya Bari break down:Why “losing yourself” in love can backfire, and what loving from a place of inner stability actually looks likeThe dangers of transactional love and why putting yourself aside for others leads to resentment (even when it feels selfless)Real-life stories of how guilt and manipulation can sneak into parent-child relationships—and how to spot and heal these patternsWhat we can learn about pure connection and forgiveness from dogs—and how it differs from the messy, memory-filled world of human loveThe fundamental difference between doing loving things and loving from the right place within yourselfSanya Bari's personal methods for “drinking the Kool Aid” and keeping her own relationships healthy and clearPlus: Get a peek into Sanya Bari's favorite guilty pleasures, creative hobbies, and her dream destination on Fun Street.This episode is full of “aha” moments for anyone who's felt confused, overwhelmed, or just curious about how to make love—whether for people, pets, or purpose—transformative instead of toxic.Timestamped Overview:00:00 – Introduction and Lou welcomes Sanya Bari00:01 – Sanya shares her lifelong purpose and origin story00:03 – Early lessons about love (family, siblings, sacrifice)00:04 – Redefining love: Not losing yourself; finding stability within00:05 – The problems high achievers face with survival-based love00:07 – Connection vs. dependence; how disconnection leads to pressure00:09 – Who seeks out Sanya's therapies, and why00:10 – Symptoms of problematic love, especially related to guilt00:11 – Generational struggles: families, guilt, and unhealthy dynamics00:12 – Sanya reveals how she checks herself and confronts “guilting”00:13 – Can we learn true love from our pets? (And why memories matter)00:15 – How forgiveness moves us closer to unconditional love00:15 – The universal head-nodding moments from Sanya's audiences00:16 – Where to find Sanya Bari online and her podcast info00:17 – Fun Street: Sanya's favorite movies, music, foods, and hobbies00:19 – Dreaming of the Amalfi Coast—and why she'll make it happen00:20 – Wrap up, takeaways, and episode closeListen in and discover how to thrive with clarity, connection, and love—starting with yourself.

The incredibly talented and generous photographer ****Dennys Ilic joins host Paris Chong. Dennys shares insights into his world, from his passion for charity work—including an upcoming event for Heal the Bay with the Property Brothers' Drew and Linda Scott—to his history with the famous TV personality, whom he first met doing headshots before the show even existed. He also opens up about his personal 'exotic location only' rule for shooting weddings, a policy that has taken him to Italy and the Amalfi Coast for past clients, including Drew Scott.Dennys dives into his recent six-month experience working as a stills photographer on a top-secret Marvel project, the *Vision* limited series, at the legendary Pinewood Studios in London. He reveals the striking contrast between the bustling film industry in the UK, where work is abundant, and the fiercely competitive market back in LA. This eye-opening difference has him seriously contemplating a permanent move to London, despite the challenges of immigration and the unexpected hot, humid weather—and the notable lack of air conditioning. Hear his take on the future of film production and why the grass might be greener across the pond.The conversation wraps up with exciting news about Dennys's upcoming joint gallery show with actor Billy Zane, a reunion event that promises to be just as massive as their last, fire-hazard-inducing exhibition. Dennys discusses his creative pivot for the new show, moving away from commercial portraiture to a mix of striking landscape and architectural work. And, as always, he brings gifts, presenting Paris with beautiful prints of Alanis Morissette and Liv Tyler. Plus, don't miss the details on his unexpected side hustle: the unique and highly-demanded sourdough "Den Bread" that has friends and even Australian entrepreneurs urging him to turn it into a commercial business!Show Notes:www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/dennys-ilic-from-hollywood-headshots-to-marvel-stills-and-london-dreamsChapters:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:33) Dennys Ilic(00:01:28) Property Brother(00:06:20) London's Calling(00:10:49) Double Show 2 @ Leica Gallery(00:15:55) Brought you a Present(00:18:55) Moving is Hard(00:23:12) Photo Subjects of Choice(00:28:32) Dennys' Dream Job(00:32:59) Revisiting(00:36:00) Photos of Alanis(00:40:28) Where to see more Dennys(00:43:53) Outro

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A New Year's Canvas of Inspiration on the Amalfi Coast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Le onde si infrangevano dolcemente contro la costa dell'Amalfi, accompagnando le risate della gente che si preparava per la vigilia di Capodanno.En: The waves lapped gently against the Amalfi coast, accompanying the laughter of people preparing for New Year's Eve.It: Era una serata fresca, ma il calore delle luci natalizie e dei cuori colmi di aspettative rendeva l'aria quasi magica.En: It was a cool evening, but the warmth of the Christmas lights and hearts filled with expectation made the air almost magical.It: Alessandro camminava lungo il molo, cercando ispirazione.En: Alessandro walked along the pier, searching for inspiration.It: Era da tempo che i suoi pennelli non toccavano una tela.En: It had been a while since his brushes touched a canvas.It: La sua passione per l'arte sembrava svanita, intrappolata da dubbi e insicurezze.En: His passion for art seemed to have vanished, trapped by doubts and insecurities.It: "Forse un cambiamento di scena aiuterà," aveva pensato, venendo in questo piccolo villaggio costiero.En: "Perhaps a change of scene will help," he had thought, coming to this small coastal village.It: Dall'altra parte del villaggio, Giulia osservava il mare.En: On the other side of the village, Giulia watched the sea.It: Era arrivata l'estate scorsa, e ora le sembrava di non voler più andare via.En: She had arrived last summer, and now it seemed she didn't want to leave anymore.It: Questo era il suo modo di scappare dalla routine, cercando avventure e un pizzico di chiarezza sul suo futuro.En: This was her way of escaping routine, seeking adventures and a bit of clarity about her future.It: Ma ora si avvicinava il momento di decidere cosa fare della sua vita.En: But now the moment was approaching for her to decide what to do with her life.It: Le luci della festa brillavano.En: The festival lights shone.It: Un chiosco preparava vin brulé, diffondendo un aroma dolce nell'aria.En: A kiosk prepared vin brulé, spreading a sweet aroma in the air.It: Giulia si spinse verso la piazza principale, cercando una nuova esperienza da aggiungere al suo diario di viaggio.En: Giulia moved towards the main square, looking for a new experience to add to her travel journal.It: Alessandro si fermò davanti a una tela bianca, esposta come parte di una mostra improvvisata nel centro della piazza.En: Alessandro stopped in front of a blank canvas, displayed as part of an impromptu exhibition in the center of the square.It: Senza accorgersene, Giulia si avvicinò allo stesso angolo, affascinata dalla figura solitaria che osservava quelle tele vuote.En: Without realizing it, Giulia approached the same corner, fascinated by the solitary figure observing those empty canvases.It: “Cosa vedi in quel foglio bianco?En: "What do you see in that blank sheet?"It: ” chiese lei con curiosità, rompendo il silenzio.En: she asked with curiosity, breaking the silence.It: Alessandro, sorpreso, si voltò.En: Alessandro, surprised, turned around.It: Non era abituato a parlare con sconosciuti.En: He wasn't used to talking to strangers.It: “Cerco ispirazione,” rispose con un mezzo sorriso, “ma c'è silenzio nella mia testa.En: "I'm looking for inspiration," he replied with a half-smile, "but there's silence in my head."It: ”Giulia sorrise, con uno sguardo carico di comprensione.En: Giulia smiled, with a look full of understanding.It: “Forse il mare ha delle risposte.En: "Perhaps the sea has some answers.It: Hai mai provato a chiedere a lui?En: Have you ever tried asking it?"It: ”Passarono il resto della serata insieme, passeggiando e parlando.En: They spent the rest of the evening together, walking and talking.It: Alessandro decise di mostrargli i suoi dipinti, incerto, ma speranzoso che Giulia vedesse qualcosa che lui non vedeva più.En: Alessandro decided to show her his paintings, uncertain but hopeful that Giulia would see something he no longer saw.It: Con la mezzanotte alle porte, si trovarono su una piccola spiaggia, lontani dai festeggiamenti rumorosi.En: With midnight approaching, they found themselves on a small beach, far from the noisy celebrations.It: La luna illuminava il loro cammino, mentre le onde cantavano la melodia del nuovo anno.En: The moon lit their path as the waves sang the melody of the new year.It: “Sai,” disse Giulia, “mi stavo chiedendo se tornare a casa fosse la scelta giusta.En: "You know," said Giulia, "I was wondering if going back home was the right choice.It: Ora, con te, vedo nuovi percorsi.En: Now, with you, I see new paths."It: ”Alessandro guardò Giulia con nuova determinazione.En: Alessandro looked at Giulia with renewed determination.It: “Grazie, Giulia.En: "Thank you, Giulia.It: Con te, ho riscoperto la bellezza nel dipingere la vita.En: With you, I've rediscovered the beauty in painting life."It: ”Mentre le campane suonavano il nuovo anno, si scambiarono un abbraccio che valeva più di mille parole.En: As the bells rang in the new year, they shared an embrace worth more than a thousand words.It: I giorni seguenti furono pieni di vita e colori.En: The following days were full of life and color.It: Alessandro finalmente completò un nuovo quadro, ispirato dal sorriso di Giulia e dalla luce dell'alba sulle onde.En: Alessandro finally completed a new painting, inspired by Giulia's smile and the light of dawn on the waves.It: Giulia, invece, decise di rimanere ancora un po', seguendo il cuore anziché un'agenda prestabilita.En: Giulia, on the other hand, decided to stay a bit longer, following her heart instead of a pre-set agenda.It: Così, sulla costa dell'Amalfi, tra il suono del mare e le risate condivise, Alessandro e Giulia trovarono non solo un passaggio verso un nuovo anno, ma anche un inizio promettente per un viaggio insieme.En: Thus, on the coast of the Amalfi, between the sound of the sea and shared laughter, Alessandro and Giulia found not only a way into a new year but also a promising start to a journey together. Vocabulary Words:the waves: le ondethe pier: il moloinspiration: l'ispirazionea canvas: una telatrapped: intrappolatadoubts: dubbiinsecurities: insicurezzea change: un cambiamentothe village: il villaggioadventures: avventureclarity: la chiarezzathe future: il futuroapproaching: avvicinavafestival lights: le luci della festaa kiosk: un chioscosweet aroma: un aroma dolcea blank canvas: una tela biancathe exhibition: la mostraimprovised: improvvisatathe silence: il silenziothe stranger: lo sconosciutothe sea: il mareanswers: rispostean embrace: un abbracciodetermine: nuova determinazionea journey: un viaggioshared laughter: le risate condivisethe path: il camminothe melody: la melodiaa painting: un quadro

Join me Jenny D. on a delicious journey as I sit down with Jason Capps and Kelly Rodavich about Jason's Journeys Tours to Italy.  Jason shares his passion for authentic Italian culture and cuisine through his unique travel experience.   In this episode, they explain how their small-group Italy tours work, the regions they visit (Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, and the new Puglia Project), and why food, local guides, and authentic experiences make their trips special. Tune in to hear about the Magic of Italy, the joy of connecting with local cultures, and the unforgettable experiences that Jason and Kelly offer. Listeners learn how to join, customize, or register for upcoming 2026 trips. Whether you're a food lover, a travel enthusiast, or simply dreaming of Italy, this episode is for you.  Sign up with the link below before the trips are sold out. https://jasonsjourneys.com/ All episodes are available on all the Major Audio Platforms as well as Jenny D's Youtube channel. Make sure to Subscribe and Follow. www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd If you would like to be a guest or sponsor on Spill with Me Jenny D. Show please fill out the disclaimer on Jenny D's website or send an email to spillwithmejennyd@gmail.com https://www.spillwithmejennyd.com/tell-your-story  

Christmas in Italy is magical - for the sights, sounds and most of all the community spirit. Join us as we take a trip around Italy's most Christmassy towns - from Rome's glittering Christmas lights to snow-dusted Alpine villages, sharing insider tips on local traditions, and how to plan your perfect Italian holiday itinerary!Discover our new Christmas in the Dolomites Tour: untolditalytours.comRead the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/303NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise, Sardinia with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

There's a new Italian restaurant in town getting a lot of buzz. Giovanni Novella, the former executive chef of Bar Corallini, is bringing the Amalfi Coast to University Avenue. Complete with coastal vibes, authentic Italian food, and even a full vegetarian menu, Osteria Novella has hit Madison's food scene with a big splash. Today, he sits down with host Bianca Martin to talk about what's good at Osteria Novella and what this move means for the future of Bar Corallini. 

Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso talk about travel to Italy during the high season. They suggest places to visit and compare their personal recommendations to those generated by AI models like Google Gemini and ChatGPT. Key Points: High Season in Italy: The high season in Italy now runs from Easter through September. The discussion focuses on how crowds impact the travel experience during this period. Navigating Travel Information: Tommaso discusses the prevalence of AI-generated content and the rapid growth of the influencer market. They highlight the need for authentic and reliable information in travel planning. Kimberly and Tommaso's Top Recommendations for High Season 2026: Lago Molveno: A tranquil mountain lake village, perfect for hiking and biking, offering stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. Portovenere, Liguria: A colorful coastal village south of Cinque Terre, offering boat trips to Palmaria Island and delicious pesto. Cuneo Province, Piemonte: Ideal for a driving trip, known for its truffles, Barolo wine, and charming towns like Alba and Bra. Also features the Santuario di San Magno with spectacular mountain views. AI Recommendations vs. Reality: ChatGPT's suggestions for high season include popular, often overcrowded, destinations like the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Taormina, and Florence. Google Gemini suggests the Dolomites, Verona, Puglia, Sicily, Ischia, Umbria, and Bologna. Both AI models acknowledge the presence of crowds in their suggestions, but Kimberly and Tomaso emphasize the extent of overcrowding in these popular areas during peak season. AI models currently provide summaries of information, lacking the personal opinions and unique experiences that human experts offer. Many Italian businesses close for Ferragosto, impacting city experiences. Authenticity in Travel Planning: The hosts advocate for authentic, ground-level expertise over generic AI recommendations. Kimberly notes that AI cannot convey the magical, sensory experiences of travel, such as the one-of-a-kind experience of waking up to the scent of Edelweiss flowers in the Italian mountains.

Puglia is one of Italy's most surprising destinations. Many travellers arrive expecting the familiar rhythms of "Italian tourism", only to discover that Puglia follows its own patterns: slower, more local, more traditional, and far more community-shaped than you might expect. For many travellers from the USA, Puglia feels both new and authentic — a place that hasn't been shaped around international tourism. But with this enthusiasm comes a learning curve. Puglia is not Tuscany. It is not Rome. It is not the Amalfi Coast. It has its own rhythms, its own cultural logic, and its own deeply-rooted way of life. Understanding those rhythms is the key to a richer, smoother, more meaningful trip. Welcome to Puglia 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Visitors. Everything you wish you'd known before your trip to the heel of Italy's boot. Follow us on Instagram for reels, stories, and daily inspiration. Use our Puglia Guide to plan your trip with confidence.  

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Christmas Cure: Romance and Relief on the Amalfi Coast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-06-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: L'aria fredda dell'inverno soffia leggera sulla Costiera Amalfitana, portando con sé il profumo del mare e del Natale.En: The cold winter air blows gently over the Costiera Amalfitana, carrying with it the scent of the sea and Christmas.It: Le strade sono illuminate da mille luci colorate, mentre il mare, scuro e calmo, culla dolcemente il paesaggio.En: The streets are lit up with a thousand colorful lights, while the sea, dark and calm, gently cradles the landscape.It: Giancarlo e Marcella camminano mano nella mano, godendosi la bellezza del luogo.En: Giancarlo and Marcella walk hand in hand, enjoying the beauty of the place.It: Ma c'è un'ombra sul viso di Giancarlo che Marcella non può ignorare.En: But there's a shadow on Giancarlo's face that Marcella cannot ignore.It: "Sei sicuro di stare bene?"En: "Are you sure you're okay?"It: chiede Marcella, stringendo la mano di Giancarlo.En: asks Marcella, squeezing Giancarlo's hand.It: Lui annuisce con un sorriso incerto, cercando di non mostrare la sua preoccupazione.En: He nods with an uncertain smile, trying not to show his concern.It: Da giorni avverte un dolore improvviso, qualcosa che non riesce a spiegare.En: For days, he's been feeling a sudden pain, something he can't explain.It: Non vuole rovinare la vacanza, ma il dolore diventa sempre più difficile da ignorare.En: He doesn't want to ruin the vacation, but the pain is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.It: "Va tutto bene, non preoccuparti," risponde Giancarlo, anche se dentro sente l'ansia crescere.En: "Everything's fine, don't worry," replies Giancarlo, even though inside he feels anxiety growing.It: Marcella percepisce il suo disagio e insiste: vogliono trovare una risposta, senza che la vacanza ne risenta.En: Marcella senses his discomfort and insists: they want to find an answer, without letting it ruin the vacation.It: Arrivano alla modesta clinica locale, ubicata in una strada poco affollata, ornata da festoni natalizi.En: They arrive at the modest local clinic, located on a quiet street adorned with Christmas decorations.It: L'interno è caotico, pieno di persone che attendono, tutte affrontando i loro piccoli e grandi disagi natalizi.En: The interior is chaotic, full of people waiting, all dealing with their small and large holiday woes.It: La barriera linguistica rappresenta un altro ostacolo; entrambi parlano poco l'italiano, ma il personale è gentile e fanno il possibile per farsi capire.En: The language barrier represents another obstacle; both speak little Italian, but the staff is kind and do their best to make themselves understood.It: Dopo qualche tempo, un dottore, notando la loro sofferenza e impazienza, si avvicina.En: After some time, a doctor, noticing their suffering and impatience, approaches.It: È un uomo anziano, dal sorriso cordiale e gli occhi che trasmettono empatia.En: He's an elderly man, with a friendly smile and eyes that convey empathy.It: "Venite, vi posso vedere subito," dice con un accento gentile.En: "Come, I can see you right away," he says with a gentle accent.It: Giancarlo e Marcella lo seguono con gratitudine.En: Giancarlo and Marcella follow him gratefully.It: La visita è veloce ma accurata.En: The visit is quick but thorough.It: Il dottore ascolta attentamente Giancarlo, fa qualche semplice test e poco dopo emette la sua diagnosi.En: The doctor listens carefully to Giancarlo, performs some simple tests, and shortly after gives his diagnosis.It: "Niente di grave," rassicura, "solo una lieve indigestione."En: "Nothing serious," he reassures, "just a slight indigestion."It: Prescrive un rimedio rapido e semplice, consigliando di rilassarsi e godersi il tempo insieme.En: He prescribes a quick and simple remedy, advising them to relax and enjoy their time together.It: Al sollievo che segue, Giancarlo e Marcella si scambiano uno sguardo di complicità e sollievo.En: With the relief that follows, Giancarlo and Marcella exchange a look of complicity and relief.It: Giancarlo si rende conto dell'importanza di affrontare i problemi di salute subito, e quanto sia fondamentale fidarsi degli altri.En: Giancarlo realizes the importance of addressing health issues right away and how essential it is to trust others.It: Marcella, d'altra parte, si sente più sicura nel gestire situazioni inaspettate.En: Marcella, on the other hand, feels more confident in handling unexpected situations.It: Uscendo dalla clinica, Giancarlo sorride, sentendo il peso sollevarsi dalle sue spalle.En: Leaving the clinic, Giancarlo smiles, feeling the weight lift from his shoulders.It: Le luci natalizie sembrano ancora più brillanti, e il vento freddo è ora solo una dolce carezza.En: The Christmas lights seem even brighter, and the cold wind is now just a gentle caress.It: Marcella stringe il braccio di Giancarlo, felice di poter continuare la loro vacanza senza preoccupazioni.En: Marcella clutches Giancarlo's arm, happy to continue their vacation without worries.It: Insieme, si avviano verso la piazza, dove il suono delle campanelle natalizie li accoglie in una serata che promette di essere splendente e serena.En: Together, they head to the square, where the sound of Christmas bells welcomes them into an evening that promises to be bright and serene.It: La Costiera Amalfitana è di nuovo il perfetto sfondo per la loro felicità condivisa.En: The Costiera Amalfitana is once again the perfect backdrop for their shared happiness. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'ariato blow: soffiaregently: leggerathe scent: il profumoto cradle: cullarethe landscape: il paesaggioto squeeze: stringereuncertain: incertothe pain: il doloreto ruin: rovinareincreasingly: sempre piùthe clinic: la clinicathe decoration: i festonito adorn: ornarechaotic: caoticothe barrier: la barrierathe obstacle: l'ostacolothe staff: il personaleto suffer: soffrirethe remedy: il rimedioto realize: rendersi contoessential: fondamentalethe diagnosis: la diagnosito prescribe: prescriverethe relief: il sollievocomplicity: complicitàserene: serenashared: condivisaunexpected: inaspettatethe shoulder: la spalla

Writer Andrew Cotto grew up enjoying Sunday lunches around his nonna's table. Years later he found himself in Tuscany enjoying the same conviviality he missed from his childhood. He share the Italian meals and moments that shaped his writing and launched a new career creating Appetito Magazine specializing in Italian food, drink, and lifestyle.Discover authentic Italy: untolditalytours.comRead the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/302NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise, Sardinia with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

Send us a textYear's end is the perfect time to chase moments that help us fall in love with travel. We stitch together a lively route from New York's Erie Canal's quiet power to Namibia's Etosha, where elephants, zebra, and predators converge around water in an arid dreamscape. Along the way, we meet a winemaker who steers us into Spain's Alicante desert for a paella cooked over grapevines—one fire, one broth, no second chances—and learn why constraint can turn a meal into a memory that lasts.Our path bends to Sorrento, a flat and beautiful Italian base that opens to Capri, Ischia, and the Amalfi Coast. We talk walkable alleys, lemon groves that become limoncello, and sunset cocktails on cliffside terraces. We ride rails through Canada at sunrise and across Switzerland where a simple coffee sparks a love story. In Mexico City, lucha libre proves that travel joy can be loud, communal, and gloriously acrobatic, while Barcelona Spain lifts the spirit with castellers human towers, Sant Jordi's books and roses, and music festivals that sweep from legends to up-and-comers.We step into sacred time in Assisi in Italy's Umbrian region, to see Giotto's frescoes and St. Francis's world, then cross to India's Agra Fort where Shah Jahan arranged his bed and even a small mirror to keep the Taj Mahal always in view. Add a few delightful detours—a red-clay miniature golf course in Normandy, train-station romance in Belgium, a harmonica gifted to a child in a Ugandan forest (and a musical moment)!If these stories spark your curiosity, hit follow, and share with a friend who needs new trip ideas, Then dig into our archive of over 120 episodes to plan where your next unforgettable moment will begin.**Our guests this past year are a mix of travel pros and travel enthusiasts -- and all of them have insightful tips and stories to tell.**Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to dozens of guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. Contact her at placesirememberlealane.com_____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has produced over 120 travel episodes! New episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. _____Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now also drop on YouTube.  Please subscribe, like, and comment. 

La Dolce Vita on her mind always, Carol loves exploring Italy - from the snowy mountains of the Dolomites to the beaches of Puglia. Traveling Italy has become a passion that's taken her to private palazzi and the hills of Piedmont and she joins us to share her favorite moments and what keeps pulling her back to bella ItaliaJoin us on tour: untolditalytours.comRead the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/301NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise, Sardinia with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

Hi, this is part 2 of a series about my family's recent vacation to Italy.Part one was about Florence, a fantastic experience.This one is about the Amalfi region - near Naples, in the southwest part of Italy.We took a train from Florence to Naples and enjoyed the experience. From Naples we took a taxi to the town of Praiano, about 90 min away. The drive was along the side of a mountain with the sea on the other side. Some really beautiful views.We stayed at a family owned hotel called the Tramanto D'Oro with absolutely gorgeous view of the coast and the mountains.We hiked up to a convent in the mountains and I am really glad we did that. The entire hike was beautiful and the views from the convent were worth the 1200 step hike.And we met a group from Liechtenstein there!We enjoyed delicious food and small, cute stores in the village. I got to practice my Spanish a little because there was a sandwich place where the lady didn't speak English, we didn't speak Italian and so Spanish it was. We took the taxi back to Naples and spent an afternoon there. Very different vibes than Florence and Praiano. We enjoyed a traditional Neapolitan pizza - very floppy but very good. Also tried a fried pizza and I must tell you - it was much better than I had expected.Shoutout to Quinn who emailed me after hearing the Florence episode. She had visited there a couple of years back. You can always email me at riyaramblings@gmail.comLike, subscribe and share this episode

Whether you've been dreaming of Italy forever or you're a regular visitor, no doubt you understand the pull of this remarkable place - its history, beauty, art and architecture, food, wine and friendly people. But did you know Italy has a magical way of transforming you in ways you never expected. Listen in to find out more. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/300NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise, Sardinia with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

Good morning, ¡Buenos Días! Welcome back to another episode of Cafecito y Croquetas, brought to you by Stay Tranquilo and H&CO.Today we're joined by a very special guest — Chef Renato Viola, the Founder & Mastermind behind Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza, one of Miami's most loved and fastest-growing pizza brands.In this episode, we dive deep into Chef Renato's incredible journey — from a small town near the Amalfi Coast to becoming a nationally recognized chef in the United States through the prestigious O-1 Visa. His story is one of passion, family, discipline, and a relentless commitment to quality.

Glenn Flickinger and Todd DePastino discuss the VBC's WWII Tour of Italy in October 2026, where they will spend 14 days following the path of the Allied forces through one of the most grueling campaigns of World War II. Todd and Glenn will also talk with Italian Campaign expert, 45th Infantry Division Historian Professor David D'Andrea, who will also be joining us on our trip. We'll trace the course of the Italian Campaign, beginning with Operation Husky, the massive Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943 that opened the road to Europe's soft underbelly. From the hard-fought landings at Gela and Scoglitti to the urban battles in Palermo and the mountainous defenses near Messina, Sicily tested the courage and coordination of American and British troops. From there, the campaign moved to mainland Italy, first at Salerno, where American soldiers fought to hold their beachhead against fierce counterattacks, and then up the rugged spine of the Apennines. We'll visit key battlegrounds of Cassino, where Allied forces waged a costly struggle for control of the ancient Abbey of Monte Cassino, and Anzio, where troops endured months of shelling in a desperate bid to outflank German defenses. The campaign culminated in the liberation of Rome on June 4, 1944, two days before D-Day in Normandy. Our trip will visit these storied sites—Catania, Syracuse, Agrigento, Palermo, Salerno, Cassino, Anzio, and Rome—accompanied by historians and local guides who will help us connect the landscape to the history that unfolded there. Along the way, we'll also enjoy the beauty that drew the world to Italy long before and long after the war: the turquoise waters of the Amalfi Coast, the golden temples of Agrigento, and the ancient beauty of Palermo and Rome. We're grateful to UPMC for Life  for sponsoring this event!

Send us a textIn this episode, Maddy Baucia returns after an incredible season completing 110 weddings across Tuscany, Umbria, and stunning destinations including the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, and Sicily. She shares the realities behind such a high-volume year: the logistics, the challenges, the systems she relied on, and the lessons she'll carry forward.We dive into how she plans to reduce her workload to 80 weddings next season, restructure her pricing, streamline her business model, and step away from team-based operations. Maddy also shares the importance of managing her physical and mental health, staying organised while constantly travelling, and refining her backend systems to create a more sustainable business.This episode is a must-listen for artists working in or aspiring to enter the destination wedding space.Topics CoveredChallenges and Support SystemsTravel and Logistics - where to base yourselfAdjusting Future PlansPricing and Booking StrategiesFuture Goals and System ImprovementsStanding Out in the IndustryShowcasing Personality on Social MediaBuilding Trust with Destination BridesUsing Facebook Groups for Destination WorkAdvice for Aspiring Destination Wedding ArtistsCoaching Calls for Wedding ArtistsTravel Fees and Pricing PsychologyTrends in European Wedding Locations@the.makeupinsiderFollow TMI on IG Follow Vanessa on IG

Escape to Italy's sun-drenched Amalfi Coast with this calming sleep story set on the cliffs of Positano. Hit play now, to sink into deep sleep, and even deeper dreams of lemon groves, ancient bathhouses, hidden hot springs and golden sunsets.In Part Ten: Lazy Days and Letters from the Past, the mystery of who designed the hidden bathhouse beneath the San Maria hotel, and why they hid the ancient hot spring in the cliffs beyond begins to unravel. Each word is crafted to quiet your mind, help you release tension, and guide you softly into deep, restful sleep.If you've been struggling to switch off, overthinking before bed, or craving a peaceful escape, this bedtime story is your invitation to drift away.

Travel in Italy is more fun when you add in a stop at one of Italy's smaller towns, where life continues as it has for centuries. Presenting charming Orvieto in Italy's central Umbria region. Perched high on a hilltop, this delightful town is perfectly positioned between Rome and Florence for a slow paced adventure exploring local culture, food and wine.Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/299**Untold Italy's Umbria tour - details here - 2026 spaces filling fast** NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise, Sardinia with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

In Part 2 of our French Revolution trilogy, Robespierre's flower-crown cult implodes and a petty, brilliant general named Napoleon steps in with pure Trump energy—loud, polarizing, unstoppable.It's chaos, charisma, and control issues baked into one croissant-flaky empire.This episode of Crowned & Cancelled dives into the psychology of power, propaganda, and why the people who scream for freedom always end up crawling back to Daddy...Connect with me in my exclusive community, The Shallontourage and join a crew of high value new besties in my 2026 trips to the Amalfi Coast and Greek Islands!

There are some roads around the world that are both breathtaking and super dangerous! The North Yungas Road in Bolivia, also known as "Death Road," winds through steep cliffs with barely any guardrails to protect drivers. In India, the Leh-Manali Highway takes travelers through high mountain passes, but its narrow, rough roads make for a thrilling, heart-pounding ride. Tourists visiting these places are drawn by the beautiful views, but you need serious courage to tackle these routes. In Italy, the Amalfi Coast road is stunning but has sharp curves and heavy traffic. Even Iceland's Ring Road can get icy and tricky, especially during winter. If you're into adventure and don't mind a little danger, these roads are a must-see! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love traveling off the beaten path in Italy? There's a special place near the shores of Lake Garda that you probably haven't heard of but it will charm you in a minute. Join us as we visit Palazzo Novello in the small town of Montichiari in Italy's Lombardy region.Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/298NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise, Sardinia with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Taia Rashid and Daphne Carter.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Taia Rashid and Daphne Carter.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Taia Rashid and Daphne Carter.

Ready to discover your perfect way to travel Italy? Listen in and explore the pros and cons of independent travel versus tours with our expert team of travel planners and tour hosts. Learn about logistics and authentic experiences and discover how curiosity can help you unlock an unforgettable Italian adventure with plenty of jaw dropping sights, history, culture, food, wine, and local connections.Untold Italy ToursTrip Planning ServicesUntold Italy AppRead the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/297NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise, Sardinia with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

Sicily in Spring is for the dreamers and curious. When the landscape bursts into life with wildflowers and towns pulse with new season energy, it's the perfect time to explore this island of infinite layers and context. Listen on to hear more about the Sicilian Spring experience. Untold Italy's Highlights of Sicily tour departing May 2026Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/296NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise, Sardinia with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

How many memorable meals have you enjoyed on your travels? We're sharing unforgettable food memories from over 30 years of travel in Italy. From mozzarella in Naples to seafood in Sicily, hear how food, company, and beautiful settings create lingering Italian travel experiences and inspiration for your next adventure.Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/295NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise, Sardinia with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

On this episode of The Last Resort, host Christina Jelski talks with Stephanie Rizzolo, co-founder of Sette Travel & Lifestyle, an affiliate of Embark Beyond, about her recent visit to Sardinia’s northern coast and her stays at the W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, Aethos Sardinia and Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel.Rizzolo reveals why the new W Sardinia is surprisingly sophisticated, shares the stark differences in beach access across luxury and lifestyle properties (some require boats!) and explains why shoulder season is the secret to experiencing this emerging Italian destination. She also discusses how Sardinia offers a fresh alternative to over-touristed hotspots like the Amalfi Coast, with Delta’s recently launched direct flight to Olbia making the destination more easily accessible.Currently in its third season, The Last Resort is a monthly hospitality-focused podcast brought to you by Travel Weekly. In each episode, travel advisors share their first impressions of the last resort they visited.The 11th episode of the third season will be posted on November 10.Further resources: Stephanie Rizzolo Sette Travel & Lifestyle W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu Aethos Sardinia Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel Sardinia hotels to join Belmond and Cheval Blanc portfolios (Travel Weekly) Want to share feedback on the last resort you visited?Email us: TheLastResort@travelweekly.com Theme Song:Beachfront Celebration by Kevin MacLeodLicenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Capturing Amalfi's Autumn: A Photographer's Dream & Challenge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-11-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hullámok csendes susogása és a partvidék festői látványa fogadta Lillát, amikor megérkezett az Amalfi-partra.En: The quiet rustle of the waves and the picturesque view of the coast greeted Lilla as she arrived at the Amalfi Coast.Hu: Ősz volt, a levegő hűvös és lágy, tele volt a nyugalommal, amit csak az ilyen időszak tudott hozni.En: It was autumn, the air cool and gentle, filled with the tranquility that only this season could bring.Hu: Lilla, a lelkes utazófotós, most egy új kihívás elé nézett: megörökíteni az őszi csendet és szépséget egyetlen képen.En: Lilla, the enthusiastic travel photographer, now faced a new challenge: capturing the autumn tranquility and beauty in a single photograph.Hu: Lilla tudta, hogy nem lesz egyszerű dolga.En: Lilla knew that it wasn't going to be easy.Hu: Az időjárás gyakran szeszélyes volt, az ég szürke és borongós, az eső pedig hol csendesen, hol erőteljesen zúdult alá.En: The weather was often capricious, the sky gray and overcast, with rain sometimes pouring down quietly, sometimes forcefully.Hu: Első napján Lilla fedél alá keresett menedéket, amikor látta, hogy a felhők összegyűlnek.En: On her first day, Lilla sought shelter when she saw the clouds gathering.Hu: András, egy helyi halász, épp a hajójából szállt ki, és észrevette Lilla küzdelmét az esővel.En: András, a local fisherman, had just stepped off his boat and noticed Lilla's struggle with the rain.Hu: "A tenger mindig megváltozik," mondta neki mosolyogva.En: "The sea always changes," he said to her with a smile.Hu: "De éppen ez a szépsége.En: "But that's precisely its beauty."Hu: "Lilla elgondolkodott András szavain.En: Lilla pondered András' words.Hu: Minden nap újabb kihívást jelentett.En: Each day presented a new challenge.Hu: Gyakran találkozott a barátjával, Noémivel, aki a közeli kávézóban dolgozott.En: She often met her friend, Noémi, who worked at the nearby café.Hu: Noémi is a parton élt régebb óta, és tudta, hogy az Amalfi-coast sosem pontosan az, amit az ember elvárna.En: Noémi had lived on the coast for a long time and knew that the Amalfi-coast is never quite what one would expect.Hu: "A változás a szépség része," biztatta Noémi Lillát egy forró eszpresszó mellett.En: "Change is part of the beauty," Noémi encouraged Lilla over a hot espresso.Hu: Ahogy telt az idő, Lilla egyre türelmesebben várta a pillanatot, amikor a napfény áttör a felhőkön.En: As time passed, Lilla waited more patiently for the moment when the sunlight would break through the clouds.Hu: Egyik délután, amikor a levegő friss volt az esőtől, egyszer csak megszakadt a felhőzet.En: One afternoon, when the air was fresh from the rain, the cloud cover suddenly parted.Hu: Az aranyóra fénye hirtelen beragyogta a partot, a házakat és a hullámokat.En: The golden hour light suddenly illuminated the coast, the houses, and the waves.Hu: A levelek aranyló vörössége és a nyugodtság, ami az egész tájat átjárta, mint egy tökéletes festmény elevenedtek meg előtte.En: The golden redness of the leaves and the tranquility that permeated the whole landscape came to life before her like a perfect painting.Hu: Lilla gyorsan előkapta a fényképezőgépét, figyelte a fény változását, és elkészítette a fényképet, amit keresett.En: Lilla quickly grabbed her camera, observed the change of light, and captured the photograph she had been seeking.Hu: Ez a pillanat, ez a fény, mind megvolt benne, amit megálmodott.En: This moment, this light, encompassed everything she had dreamed of.Hu: Úgy érezte, hogy sikerült megörökítenie a nyugodt szépséget, amely egy csendes őszi Amalfi-part esszenciája.En: She felt she had succeeded in capturing the serene beauty that is the essence of a quiet autumn on the Amalfi Coast.Hu: Amikor Lilla elhagyta a partot, egy új felismeréssel gazdagodott: a tökéletesség nem feltétlenül a hibátlan időjárásban vagy körülményekben rejlik.En: When Lilla left the coast, she was enriched with a new realization: perfection does not necessarily lie in flawless weather or conditions.Hu: Néha az igazi szépség a váratlan fordulatokban és a pillanatokban van, amiket elfogadni és értékelni kell.En: Sometimes, true beauty is found in unexpected turns and moments that must be accepted and appreciated.Hu: Boldogan tért vissza, tarsolyában a képpel, amely egész úti kalandjának és türelmének mementója maradt.En: She returned happily, carrying with her the photograph that became the memento of her entire travel adventure and patience. Vocabulary Words:rustle: susogáspicturesque: festőitranquility: nyugalomcapture: megörökítenicapricious: szeszélyesovercast: borongósshelter: menedékpondered: elgondolkodottilluminated: beragyogtagolden hour: aranyórapermeated: átjártaessence: esszenciarealization: felismerésflawless: hibátlanmemento: mementóenthusiastic: lelkeschallenge: kihíváspresented: jelentettpatiently: türelmesenbreak through: áttörserene: nyugodtencompassed: mind megvolt benneunexpected: váratlanflawless: hibátlancircumstances: körülményekunexpected turns: váratlan fordulatokappreciated: értékelniadventure: kalandpatient: türelmestranquil: nyugodt

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Autumn Confessions: Love Blossoms on the Amalfi Coast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz beköszöntött az Amalfi-parton, ahol a narancs és sárga levelek színesítették a tájat.En: Autumn arrived on the Amalfi Coast, where the orange and yellow leaves colored the landscape.Hu: A tenger mélykékje mindenkit elbűvölt, akik a part mentén sétáltak.En: The deep blue of the sea enchanted everyone who walked along the shore.Hu: Zoltán és Éva régóta barátok voltak.En: Zoltán and Éva had been friends for a long time.Hu: Egy csoport közös barátjukkal érkeztek a festői tájra.En: They arrived with a group of mutual friends to the picturesque scenery.Hu: Éva mindig kalandos szellem volt.En: Éva always had an adventurous spirit.Hu: Most is előreszaladt, miközben Zoltán lassan andalgott mögötte, elmerülve saját gondolataiban.En: Even now, she ran ahead while Zoltán strolled leisurely behind her, lost in his own thoughts.Hu: Évek óta érzett valamit Éva iránt, ami többről szólt, mint barátság.En: For years, he had felt something for Éva that went beyond friendship.Hu: Soha nem volt elég bátor ahhoz, hogy ezt elmondja neki.En: He had never been brave enough to tell her.Hu: Félt a visszautasítástól.En: He was afraid of rejection.Hu: Rettegett attól, hogy elveszíti Éva barátságát.En: He was terrified of losing Éva's friendship.Hu: Most azonban, a szellő és a hullámok lágy hangjai között, úgy érezte, hogy eljött az idő.En: Now, however, amidst the gentle sounds of the breeze and waves, he felt that the time had come.Hu: Éva, bár nem tudott Zoltán érzéseiről, nemrég kezdte elgondolkodni, hogy talán van valami több is kettejük között.En: Éva, although unaware of Zoltán's feelings, had recently started to wonder if there might be something more between them.Hu: Mostanában egy bonyolult kapcsolatban volt, de Zoltán mindig is különleges helyet foglalt el a szívében.En: She was currently in a complicated relationship, but Zoltán had always held a special place in her heart.Hu: Egyik délután a csoport a part mentén sétált, amikor Zoltán és Éva egy kis, eldugott strandra tévedtek.En: One afternoon, the group was walking along the shore when Zoltán and Éva wandered onto a small, secluded beach.Hu: A többiek lemaradtak, így ketten maradtak a csendben, csak a tenger halk zúgása hallatszott.En: The others lagged behind, leaving the two of them alone in the silence, with only the soft murmuring of the sea audible.Hu: "Itt gyönyörű" – mondta Éva mosolyogva.En: "It's beautiful here," Éva said with a smile.Hu: "Te mit gondolsz, Zoltán?En: "What do you think, Zoltán?"Hu: ""Éva… szeretnék neked mondani valamit.En: "Éva… I want to tell you something."Hu: " Zoltán szíve hevesen dobogott, majd nagy levegőt vett.En: Zoltán's heart was pounding as he took a deep breath.Hu: "Évek óta gondolok ránk, nem csak mint barátokra," kezdte félénken.En: "I've been thinking about us for years, not just as friends," he began timidly.Hu: "Nagyon bátor lenne részemről azt mondani, hogy szerelmes vagyok beléd.En: "It would be very bold of me to say that I'm in love with you."Hu: "Éva szava elakadt a döbbenettől.En: Éva was struck dumb with astonishment.Hu: Sosem gondolta volna, hogy Zoltán így érez.En: She had never imagined that Zoltán felt this way.Hu: Zoltán nyitott, őszinte tekintete egyfajta nyugalmat árasztott.En: Zoltán's open, honest gaze exuded a sense of calm.Hu: Zoltán kitartóan nézett a szemébe, és Éva érezte a hitelességet a szavaiban.En: Zoltán looked persistently into her eyes, and Éva sensed the authenticity in his words.Hu: "Én…" kezdte Éva, próbálva megfogalmazni érzelmeit.En: "I…" Éva began, trying to articulate her feelings.Hu: "Sosem gondoltam volna, de az utóbbi időben, én is elgondolkodtam arról, hogy talán van több is köztünk, mint barátság.En: "I never would have thought, but lately, I've been wondering if there's more between us than just friendship."Hu: "Mindketten csendben álltak egy pillanatig, ahogy az ősz szellő játszadozott körülöttük.En: Both stood in silence for a moment as the autumn breeze played around them.Hu: Tudták, hogy ez komoly beszélgetést igényel, különösen Éva bonyolult kapcsolata miatt.En: They knew this required a serious conversation, especially considering Éva's complicated relationship.Hu: De ez az őszinte pillanat megnyitotta az ajtót számukra egy új lehetőség előtt.En: But this honest moment opened the door for them to a new possibility.Hu: Eldöntötték, hogy együtt fognak beszélni a lehetőségekről és a jövőről, miközben sétáltak vissza a csoporthoz.En: They decided to talk together about the possibilities and the future as they walked back to the group.Hu: Zoltán érezte, hogy a szíve könnyebb lett, és Éva új szemmel nézett barátjára.En: Zoltán felt his heart become lighter, and Éva looked at her friend with new eyes.Hu: Ez az út talán nem várt eredményt hozott, de mindkettejük életét új irányba terelte.En: This trip may have brought an unexpected outcome, but it steered both their lives in a new direction.Hu: A partvidék naplementében fürdőző színei között Zoltán és Éva kezdték újragondolni, mit is jelent számukra a barátság és a szerelem ezen a varázslatos helyen, ahol minden lehetségesnek tűnt.En: Amidst the sunset-drenched colors of the coastline, Zoltán and Éva began to rethink what friendship and love meant to them in this magical place where everything seemed possible. Vocabulary Words:leisurely: lassanenchanted: elbűvöltpicturesque: festőiadventurous: kalandosbreeze: szellőterrified: rettegettmutual: közöswandered: tévedteksecluded: eldugottmurmuring: halk zúgásapounding: hevesen dobogotttimidly: félénkenbold: bátorastonishment: döbbenetarticulate: megfogalmazniauthenticity: hitelességpossibilities: lehetőségekrőldrenched: fürdőzőrethink: újragondolniamidst: közöttgentle: lágybewildered: megzavarodottstunned: megszégyenültcomplicated: bonyolultafraid: féltsilent: csendbenheld: foglalt elpersistent: kitartóanserious: komolyoutcome: eredmény

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lighting Up the Amalfi Coast: Diwali Magic Meets Business Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-11-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 李伟站在意大利的阿马尔菲海岸，眺望着大海。En: Li Wei stood on the Italy Amalfi Coast, gazing at the sea.Zh: 秋天的阳光洒在湛蓝的海水上，闪烁着波光粼粼。En: The autumn sunlight scattered on the azure waters, shimmering with glittering waves.Zh: 他是个精细的活动策划师，这次来这儿是为了组织一个国际商业会议。En: He is a meticulous event planner, and this time he was here to organize an international business conference.Zh: 会议在一个俯瞰海岸的小镇办。En: The conference was held in a small town overlooking the coast.Zh: 景色怡人，但李伟的心情却如这变幻无常的天气，时而晴朗，时而阴云密布。En: The scenery was pleasant, but Li Wei's mood was as unpredictable as the changing weather—sometimes bright, sometimes cloudy.Zh: 作为一个无可挑剔的策划师，他知道有许多挑战等待着他。En: As an impeccable planner, he knew there were many challenges awaiting him.Zh: 时差、语言障碍以及文化冲突，全都让他感到有些不安。En: Jet lag, language barriers, and cultural conflicts all made him feel a bit uneasy.Zh: 然而，真正让李伟牵挂的，是远在家乡的节日——排灯节（Diwali）。En: However, what truly concerned Li Wei was the festival far away in his hometown—Diwali.Zh: 李伟深知他需用心策划这个会议，也希望能将排灯节的元素融入其中，给与会者带来特别的体验，同时也借此慰藉自己思乡的情绪。En: Li Wei understood that he needed to plan this conference with care, and he also hoped to incorporate elements of Diwali into it, providing a special experience for the attendees while comforting his own homesickness.Zh: 小梅和陈露是李伟的同事，他们一起负责布置会场。En: Xiaomei and Chen Lu were Li Wei's colleagues, and they were responsible for setting up the venue together.Zh: 当李伟提出要在会议中加入排灯节的灯光仪式时，小梅露出惊讶的神情。En: When Li Wei proposed to include the Diwali lighting ceremony in the conference, Xiaomei showed a surprised expression.Zh: 陈露提议用小彩灯和蜡烛布置会场入口，营造节日气氛。En: Chen Lu suggested decorating the venue entrance with small colorful lights and candles to create a festive atmosphere.Zh: 小梅还建议在欢迎晚宴上增加一些印度传统的美食作为点缀。En: Xiaomei also recommended adding some traditional Indian dishes at the welcome dinner as a touch.Zh: 大家都很支持李伟的想法，这让他感到十分欣慰。En: Everyone supported Li Wei's idea, which made him feel very gratified.Zh: 会议的前一天晚上，海上的风暴打乱了计划。En: The night before the conference, a storm over the sea disrupted the plans.Zh: 狂风暴雨中，李伟既担心活动的顺利进行，也担心无法完成他精心策划的灯光仪式。En: Amidst the strong winds and heavy rain, Li Wei worried about the smooth proceedings of the event and whether he could complete his carefully planned lighting ceremony.Zh: 就在这时，风突然减弱，雨也渐渐停了下来。En: Just then, the wind suddenly weakened, and the rain gradually stopped.Zh: 李伟与小梅、陈露立刻行动，把会场入口装饰得美丽而温馨。En: Li Wei, Xiaomei, and Chen Lu immediately got to work, decorating the venue entrance beautifully and warmly.Zh: 会议当天，金色的阳光洒在阿马尔菲海岸，海风轻拂。En: On the day of the conference, golden sunlight sprinkled over the Amalfi Coast with a gentle sea breeze.Zh: 灯光仪式终于顺利开始，李伟点燃了一盏盏彩灯，柔和的光辉照亮了整个会场。En: The lighting ceremony finally began smoothly, and Li Wei lit colorful lamps, the soft glow illuminating the entire venue.Zh: 他的客户们被这场特别的欢迎仪式深深吸引，纷纷拍手称赞。En: His clients were deeply captivated by this special welcome ceremony, applauding in praise.Zh: 李伟站在一旁，看着灯火，他感受到一种从未有过的内心平和。En: Li Wei stood aside, watching the lights, and felt a peace he had never experienced before.Zh: 会议圆满结束，李伟成功地将自己的文化传统与工作生活融为一体。En: The conference concluded successfully, and Li Wei successfully integrated his cultural traditions with his work life.Zh: 他意识到，他不必非得在家乡才能感受节日的温暖，不论身处何地，他都可以凭自己的方式与传统相连。En: He realized he didn't have to be in his hometown to feel the warmth of the festival; no matter where he was, he could connect with his traditions in his own way.Zh: 李伟望着海岸，一种自豪感油然而生。En: Li Wei looked at the coast, a sense of pride welling up inside him.Zh: 他知道，无论在何处，他都能让家乡的灯火照亮远方的路，让文化成为连接一切的桥梁。En: He knew that no matter where he was, he could let the lights of his hometown illuminate the road ahead, making culture a bridge that connects everything. Vocabulary Words:gazing: 眺望azure: 湛蓝meticulous: 精细conference: 会议scenery: 景色impeccable: 无可挑剔jet lag: 时差barriers: 障碍conflicts: 冲突homesickness: 思乡incorporate: 融入gratified: 欣慰disrupted: 打乱proceedings: 进行captivated: 吸引applauding: 拍手称赞pride: 自豪感welling up: 油然而生illuminate: 照亮traditions: 传统uneasy: 不安ceremony: 仪式festive: 节日elements: 元素experience: 体验decorating: 布置storm: 风暴gradually: 渐渐gentle: 轻拂venue: 会场

Dreaming of Northern Italy? Take a virtual journey with us from Venice to Torino exploring shimmering lakes, hidden towns, food, wine, and of course the people that are preserving long held traditions. We're taking you backstage on our newest Untold Italy tours adventure to the regions that have had a life changing impact on our team.Join us in Northern Italy in 2026 - tour detailsRead the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/294NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

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Ready to skip the crowds and travel deep into regional Italy? Explore Abruzzo where mountain peaks meet the Adriatic and every village hosts memorable food festivals. Local expert Cassie Tresl spills insider secrets on rustic towns, amazing arrosticini, and why Abruzzo is Italy's ultimate adventure for culture-rich, crowd-free travel.Get help with your trip on Cassie's trip planning proileRead the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/293NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

In today's episode, Giana and Bradshaw recap their Amalfi Coast yoga retreat, starting with a quick stop in New York to film online courses, a few days of wandering around Rome, and a visit to Naples before heading out on retreat.We share about the luxurious villa we stayed in, the incredible attendees who joined us, the funny content we created, and what our retreat days looked like. Along the way, we tell plenty of hilarious stories about “edging” the Sistine Chapel, realizing we didn't actually know what a shepherd is, and sprinting through the rain with pizza in hand.This trip was unforgettable, and we're thrilled to announce we'll be heading back next July. Don't miss out on this experience- spots are limited, so snag yours while you can!Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **

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Can you build a retreat business that isn't bound by location—and actually expands your impact? In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon chats with long-time health and fitness expert Alison Katschkowsky about building a hybrid retreat business model that combines the power of in-person transformation with the scalability of online programs. Alison shares her 30+ year journey from brick-and-mortar fitness to digital expansion, and how she now helps other entrepreneurs add retreats as a powerful layer to their business—without overhauling their structure. They dive into: The power of hybrid models (and how they outlive fads) How retreats can enhance your brand, not distract from it Creative ways to offer transformation in both in-person and online formats Alison's behind-the-scenes plan for her luxe Amalfi Coast retreat If you've been wondering how to blend the best of both worlds—connection and scale—this episode is your blueprint. Retreats aren't just an event—they're a business growth strategy.   Connect with Alison https://thealisonk.com/meet-alison   The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Get your legal docs for retreats Join Shannon in London  Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together!   Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify   -------------------------- Transcribed With Podsqueeze Shannon 00:00:00  Welcome to the Retreat Leaders podcast, your sanctuary with retreat experts. Where we spill the tea on retreat success. Here we dive into crafting transformational guest experiences. Talk about how to avoid pitfalls and unlock marketing secrets. Whether you're a seasoned guru or a budding enthusiast, we've got the inside scoop for you. Join us as we learn how to flourish in this magical world of retreats. Hey guys, welcome to or welcome back to the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Today I am so excited to say that not only do I have an amazing guest, but she's becoming an amazing friend and soon to be business partner, which we cannot wait to talk about that we're going to drop some little, little hints about what we have in store. But Alison, welcome to the show again. Alison 00:00:49  It is always a good day in my world when I can talk to you, Shannon. So it's. Shannon 00:00:52  All good. Amen. I feel the same. So, Allison, why don't you just refresh for those who maybe did hear your show or just let people know who you are and what brought you to this point. Alison 00:01:05  My name is Allison Koski, and you don't have to say that. For those of you listening, most people just say Allison K. But just so you know, when you look at my last name, the c h is silent. So it's really just Katz Koski. So it's a little bit easier to say, but Allison K works. So so and I my background is in health and fitness. I've been in the health and fitness industry for over 30 years. I was a very successful brick and mortar business owner for a lot of those years, until I started going online about ten years ago. That's about when I started doing retreats. It was probably 2013, 2014, something in there when it was really still a very new concept. And so what I figured out was, is that the big question back then was, is do we need to just now that online is becoming big and everyone was moving their business online. It was like, you know, well, we're just going to go in this direction. Alison 00:01:56  And so my argument was always, you don't have to choose one. You can do both. And then when the pandemic hit, everybody went online. And now what's interesting is, is that everybody's going back to adding some kind of in-person, because you and I are both seeing this in the retreat space. It's just it's blowing up there. Everybody and their mother is thinking about retreats now, which is great. It's great for us. It's great for the industry. But but I just think there is there is a lot of opportunity there for so many people. Shannon 00:02:24  I love this. One of the things that Alison and I talked about before we recorded is, is kind of the topics which Alison and I could spend, honestly, you guys weeks on this podcast talking about business and retreats and, and all of that good stuff. but one of the things I thought would be really relevant is a hybrid model. And Alison, you are the queen of this. You help people build this. So tell me what that looks like for the retreat industry. Shannon 00:02:49  What does that even mean when I when we say hybrid model? Alison 00:02:51  Before I get to that, let me just kind of give my little analogy when I talk about the hybrid model, when we think about a hybrid model, what are we really talking about? We're really talking the best example I can offer for people because I'm a big analogy person. The best example I can offer for people is think about the hybrid car. What is the hybrid car? Do the hybrid car allows you to use gas or electricity? Right. So it's both. And so one of the selling points is because it's a hybrid model, the car can go further. You can get further on a tank of gas. Therefore it's the maintenance is better right. It will cost you less in gas in the long run. So you see there, not the car. Literally. There's no choice made as to whether or not you go one or the other. The same thing is true when we do the hybrid business model in our business. Alison 00:03:39  Now back in 2012, 2013, 2014, when the online space was really blowing up, this is when social media was really becoming the thing. you know, a lot of people were starting to think this is kind of the direction that I want to go with my business. And in my industry, it was blowing up like crazy. Then what happened when the pandemic hit It is that everybody went online. And the good news is, is that we could go online because it was available. But the bad news is, is that people sort of got away from being in person. And now what we're seeing because it's 2025, is that really the best combination? The best plan is to combine both. And one of the things that I started doing back when the online space was really getting big was that I started slowly dipping my toe in the water of online. And what did that look like? It looked like offering like online challenges, like connecting with people online. And then of course, when the pandemic hit, it was like you had to go all in. Alison 00:04:38  And for me and a lot of other people in my industry, I had to basically start over. Basically my business as I knew it went out the window, but it was time for me to put my money where my mouth was and really make it work. And that's what I did. And that's one of the things that I really teach my clients how to do today, because you don't have to choose. That's the beauty of it. Shannon 00:04:57  That is the beauty of it is that you don't have to choose, Jews, especially today. Because you're right, Alison. You know, years ago, I mean, well, to be honest with you, years ago, the online business was not, you know, obviously what it is today, but you kind of felt like you had to fall into one or the other categories. So you're you're absolutely right. Tell me. Alison 00:05:15  there are a lot of people today that still feel like you have to fall into one or the other, because these are conversations I have every day with people when they say, well, I can't really be myself online, I can't really. Alison 00:05:25  It just doesn't feel the same. I'm not good at it. Or they'll say about in person, well, that's just not really what I do. This is what I'm used to. And this is kind of the conundrum that we found ourselves in. Shannon 00:05:36  Hey, retreat leaders, pause that retreat planning for just a second, because I've got something you do not want to miss. I'm headed to London this October to host a live event that's all about teaching you how to host a retreat that's not just transformational, but actually profitable. Imagine sipping tea or champagne with other like minded leaders while mapping out your next sold out retreat. It's happening at the gorgeous Waldorf Hilton in London. I'm spilling all the secrets from pricing to planning, marketing to mindset, and you'll walk away with a strategy you can actually use. No fluff, no BS, just results. So head to Retreat Mastermind training and come join me across the pond. Yeah totally agree. I hear that all the time. As well as just people saying, well, my business is online, they're not going to want to meet in person, or the other way around. Shannon 00:06:26  You know, everything I do is in person. So you're right. It is. Sometimes we get pigeonholed and we just assume that it has to be in that that way. Can you? Can you give us an example of maybe somebody you've worked with and like what this looks like in real life when somebody is considering it a hybrid model? Alison 00:06:41  Well, I mean, there are actually lots of examples. But one example pretty much right now is I have a client right now who has an in-person, primarily in-person business. This is how people work with her. They come to see her, they book an appointment with her. She has some online resources, like she has an e-book and she has some other things, but it's really hardly the same thing as having an experience with her. And one of the things that we're actually working on right now is building out a retreat piece to go with her in-person business. Now, that might not seem like a typical hybrid model, but what she has to do is literally build an online presence to go with that in-person offering. Alison 00:07:21  Because in order to offer retreats, if you have a successful in-person business, is is that you have to be always reaching more people. So this is something else that we hear a lot of people say where they say, well, I don't know that my people would want to go on a retreat. I don't know if my people would want to do something in person. And so my question is always, how do you know that they don't? And so what we have to always ask ourselves is, what are we doing to consistently put ourselves out there and have us meet more people and expand our audience? And that's really what it's all about too. Shannon 00:07:53  I'm biased, of course, but for me, if there's anyone that I trust and I work with in any capacity or just consume their information. I would love to fucking get in person. You know what I mean? Like, whether it's a conference or a mastermind or a retreat, whatever it is. I mean, I don't, you know. Yes, there are I'm sure there are people in this world who are incredibly introverted. Shannon 00:08:14  And just like that just makes their skin crawl. But for the most part, I think there's a good audience for anybody doing anything online that they could create an in-person experience. Alison 00:08:26  Yeah, and the energy is just different when you're in person. Like, think about it, when you go to an in-person event, it's very different than if you're on a, say, a zoom call or a group networking session or something online where you see everybody's faces and they're just, you know, squares on the screen. You can still talk to people because I think human connection can still be meaningful that way. But it's not the same thing from being in person. Shannon 00:08:49  I agree, I agree, and I'm grateful. Right? We're grateful that we have these online tools that we can do these things. But I'll be honest with you. so I belong to Genius Network. It's an incredible Networking group. It's really a servant group. That's just incredible. And every month we meet either online or in person, you can choose one or the other. Shannon 00:09:07  Right. So that it fits your schedule. And I'm super. I hope they don't hear this. But the online I like minimize it. I'm doing other work. It's still just as good information. It's just badass. But I'm over here multitasking. I'm answering text messages whatever. The in person lights my fire so much that when I get back home I am like, bring it! We are. We're fixing to make some shit happen. And so yes, am I grateful that we have the tools available? Absolutely. do do I think, though, that we get more or at least a very vibrant, different, action packed energy from in person? Yes, I do. Alison 00:09:47  Yeah. And I just think that to piggyback on what you just said and to sort of finish my thought from before is that you really want to think about the hybrid model from two vantage points, really. And this is what I have found works the best with most people. It's like the example that I just gave of my current client, who has the in-person business, and we're adding a retreat. Alison 00:10:05  And so you might be sitting there thinking, well, that's too impersonal elements. Well, you're right, it is. But she's also building an online presence to go with it. That can still be considered a hybrid model. The other way to look at it would be if you primarily serve your clients online, whether that's a membership or an online program or a mastermind or whatever group coaching program. And then you insert some type of in-person retreat experience, whether it be a private retreat, a small group retreat, a boutique retreat, or even a small group summit, right then that is also can be considered a hybrid model that the advantage, the commonality with both of those is, is that you've taken your expertise and you're monetizing it in a number of different ways, and that is really what it's about for the future. Shannon 00:10:51  Amen. Hallelujah. Oh my goodness. You're speaking my language. I'm hoping that there's people listening to this that either have been considering retreats or are in the retreat business because you're right either side and are thinking creatively how they can add that other aspect. Shannon 00:11:05  So if you are hosting retreats, how can you add on that online aspect, which, by the way, continues to support the people that you are working with or who've showed up, right? And then if you're online, how can you incorporate in-person events? I mean, I know you and I are like, duh. This is a no brainer, but I'm hoping that there's like creative juices that are flowing for people on either side going, ooh, I could do X, and X doesn't have to look like what Allison does, and it doesn't have to look like what I do. Alison 00:11:33  Like X could be a number of different ways. Shannon 00:11:35  Yeah. And I love that you're like it could be a summit. It could be a mastermind. It could be a gathering. It could be a retreat. It could be look, it could be whatever. and same thing for the online portion of it. It could be coaching, it could be group coaching. It could be mastermind. It could be, Yeah. Shannon 00:11:51  I mean, it literally could be all the same names that you use for the other side. It's just structured differently. in the content is provided, however, it is that you like to provide content, So. Alison 00:12:00  Yeah. And you just. Well I think too. For people listening, I think what you want to always keep in mind is, is that the object if you're an entrepreneur now going into the future, the object is really about your personal brand. It's about what are you about? And what do you stand for? What, what are you for and what are you against? And it's like when you look at being able to offer a number of different ways that people can access you. So in a way that, I mean, people could come into you from your website, from a newsletter, from a challenge of some type, from an online program that you're offering. But don't discount those in-person opportunities, too, because there's a number of different ways that you can monetize all of what you do. Alison 00:12:42  And then that sets you up not only financially better for the future, but it puts you in a position where you're always meeting people. And when you're a business owner, you can never know too many people. Shannon 00:12:53  Okay, so I love that we are talking financials a little bit because as people who have listened to my podcast know, No, I'm in the retreat business, not the retreat hobby. And so Allison and I and our good friend Aaron now daily have conversations about this. And also hint, hint. This will be part of what we launch. And I think we're launching it in October. October. Yes. So stay tuned. But yeah, we're launching it in October. But it will be happening in 2026. Anyhow, we're all about how can we increase our business and our profit? Totally. and this again, is to me a no brainer if you're doing really well on the online space. Dude, add that that in-person space and it just contributes to your bottom line and vice versa. Shannon 00:13:42  You're still serving the same people. It's still in your genre. It's all connected. It's just a different way of delivering the information and adding more profit to your bottom line. Alison 00:13:53  Yeah. And also, I think to what I just want to say, again, for people listening is, is that it really? You know, I don't want to make it sound like we're just sitting here counting money and money bags. It's not about greed at all. You know, it's really about being able to serve at a much higher level. And when you're when you're able to offer somebody a transformative experience, like something in person, like a retreat or a group event or something, you're just adding massive value for them and you're adding massive value for yourself. And it's a win for everybody. Shannon 00:14:24  Yes. See? Speaking the same language win win, win, win win for everybody. I just love that so much. The other thing that we kind of talked about real briefly is the business logistics side, right. So whatever your your LLC is or your company or your formation, you've started it off at X, it's, you know, online or it's retreats. Shannon 00:14:45  There's no need at the beginning to, to do anything differently. Right. I mean, Alison, you were just talking about this. Tell us about your journey, about how that was and then now what you are thinking of doing in the future because of. Alison 00:14:55  Yeah, when I, when I first started doing retreats, I got to be honest. I I'll tell you, because my background is in health and fitness. I thought it was going to be a fitness weekend. That was kind of my initial vision was to do these boot camps, these workout camps. And I'll tell you, and this is probably a really bad analogy, but I'm just going to say it my, my, my inspiration for doing it was watching programs like The Biggest Loser, where people would just go somewhere and they'd stay for a few days or. And in that case, it was a lot longer. And that's not really what I had in mind, but it was taking people out of town somewhere where we could really focus on themselves. Alison 00:15:30  And since at the time I was 100% working in fitness, operating a very successful small studio with a small team, I thought, this is a no brainer. This is a great way to give people kind of a family type experience, you know? And so over the years, that vision kind of morphed into something a little more boutique like as I started getting more involved and interested in personal development and, you know, daily self-care strategies. I've always loved to travel. And so I sort of found a niche in providing what I like to call a futuristic, visionary experience. One of the things that I use in all of my retreat programs is the use of a compass. I talk all about the direction that you're moving, the direction of your future, being aligned with your future self, etc., etc. so that's a lot of what we do. But now, back then, all I was thinking about was offering. This would be a really fun experience to offer for my clients. I wasn't even thinking about starting another business. Alison 00:16:25  You know, I was just thinking, ding ding ding! This is a way to help more people. This is a way to give them more. It's going to be fun for me. Let's just try it and see what happens. You know, and I started off as really small groups. And then they grew and they grew to like 6 to 8 people traditionally, which is usually about my sweet spot. And so now ten, 12 years later, at some point, what I'm looking at in the next year or two is branching off the retreat part of my business and starting a whole separate company, because I'm traveling more and more as as are you. And, you know, there's a lot more that's on the horizon. Ahead that's going to be tied into this direction for me. And so what I want people listening to understand is, look, dip your toe in it first and kind of play with it and make it work for you. And then if it makes sense down the road, then we can certainly talk about what that looks like as a business. Shannon 00:17:18  Yeah, I, I totally agree. Yeah. I love this so much. So if you haven't gotten anything else from this podcast, expand your horizon and think creatively about how you could add either the online portion or the in-person portion to your current business model. Alison's contact information will be in the show notes. She is the master at helping you brainstorm this, build it, envision it, get it going. So please contact her. And she's got an incredible retreat coming up in Italy. Allison, about that retreat in October. Alison 00:17:52  And at the time that we're recording this, it's we have four rooms open, and I'm partnering with a colleague of mine who lives over there, and she speaks the language and she's a phenomenal health coach. And we've got an amazing program where we've got introductions into private family vineyards and wineries and gardens and things that you're just not going to find. If you go on TripAdvisor or Google and look for the the cool thing to do on the Amalfi Coast, which is where we're going to be. Alison 00:18:19  So if this kind of speaks to you, then I definitely would encourage you to reach out because I'm really expecting these rooms to fill up fairly soon. Shannon 00:18:27  Love it. They absolutely will. So Alison, thank you so much for being on the show and I can't wait to release our big stuff coming in the future. Alison 00:18:35  So we're going to have to, we're going to have to come back and do another episode about that. Shannon 00:18:39  Oh, no. Absolutely, absolutely. Alison 00:18:41  Yeah, 100%. Shannon 00:18:44  Thanks for listening to The Retreat Leader's podcast. Learn more at the Retreat. See you next time.

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