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今回は、メキシコに住む天然酵母で作るパン職人のHIROMIさんに、自然と調和したスローライフの様子をお聞きしました。Zero Waste や、もったいないという軸で旦那さんと、オフグリッドなコミュニティを営みたい、そしてメキシコでとれるトロピカルフルーツから酵母を作りパン作りをする様子など、興味深いお話し満載です。 HIROMIさんのインスタグラム https://www.instagram.com/simplylivinggreen_3stars/ ブログ https://simplylivinggreen.hatenablog.com/ WWOOF ジャパン https://www.wwoofjapan.com/home/index.php?lang=jp Workaway ⁠https://www.workaway.info/⁠ ************************************************ Dear Naturalistをお聴きいただき、ありがとうございます。ご質問、ご感想はインスタグラムのDMへ https://www.instagram.com/dear_naturalist/ ３種の植物の見える力、見えない力のお話会詳細 https://spacehana.net/2024/09/11/talk-event-october/

Pattie Baker talks about WWOOFing — traveling to work on farms — gardening and finding hope. Hear about how 9/11 spurred Pattie on to start gardening, from zero interest to a need to plant a seed in the name of hope. She tells her story about how she went from growing food for her family to now traveling to learn about farming and to share her knowledge with others. In 2008, the city Pattie lived in became the newest city in the US: Dunwoody, Georgia. From here, Pattie started following this burgeoning city's development and was quickly named the Sustainability Commission Chairperson to help pursue Atlanta's Green Community Certification, which included developing a community garden. (It's now the largest volunteer-run community garden in Georgia!)  Pattie tells us about growing about $2,500 worth of vegetables from her suburban property. She talks about having witnessed the loss of the majority of her pollinators over the past 10 years and what she's doing to educate others about this. With her daughters now out of the household, Pattie decided it was time to travel, and at 56 years old was scheduled to go to Uganda with the Peace Corps. COVID changed those plans — you have to hear about the drama of this situation — and left Pattie with a new travel plan. If you've never planned to leave your garden behind for two years, Pattie talks about this process and then reversing the process when she realized she wasn't going to Uganda after all. Listen to Pattie's tales of traveling around the U.S. for five months in 2023, working on farms and riding bus, bike and train. She explains the WWOOF concept — sometimes called Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms or Working Worldwide on Organic Farms — and how this educational exchange operates. Pattie talks about her $20 per day budget, traveling 10,000 car-free in the U.S.. Her book, Round America with a Duck, outlines all of this in a colorful and engaging way. If WWOOFing has ever interested you, Pattie offers her advice for valuing your time and expertise while outlining your goals to get the best experience. She talks, too, about preparing yourself for a WWOOFing experience, whether you're 60 years old (like her) or a college-age explorer. Links from this episode: Round America with a Duck website Round America with a Duck on Instagram All of Pattie Baker's books WWOOF USA  

Welcome back to the season finale of The Irish Podcast! In Part 2 of our insider's guide to Florence, we delve into the vibrant wine culture, the best spots for nightlife, and fun cultural activities and day trips. Whether you're looking for a relaxed evening with a glass of wine, an energetic night out, or some cultural exploration, we've got you covered. **Wine:** - Enjoy top wine spots like Zanobini's, Osteria Nuvoli, and Enoteca Alessi. **Nightlife:** - Experience fun atmospheres at Boris' and Il Trip per Tres. - Find the best pint of Guinness at Finnegan's. - Discover late-night pubs like Fiddlers and Caffe Notte. - Explore the best drink selections at Dondino and The Old Stove. - Perfect for students: Lions Fountain and Red Garter. - Budget-friendly bars: Druggaria, Napoli Bar, and Sisters. - Best smoking areas and outdoor spaces: Il Trip per Tres, Rosie's, Rondinella, and Fico Bistrot. - Avoid for service: Pop Cafe. - Happy hour spots: Hidden Pub. - Cocktail havens: Mysterium and Sabor Cubano. - Best views: The Loggia. - Craft beer delight: Joshua Tree. - Top entertainment spots: Finnegan's, Ostello Bello, and Le Murate. - Accessibility: Fitzpatrick's. - Our favourite pubs: Finnegan's, Boris's, Caffe Notte, and Il Trip per Tres. **Culture & Day Trips:** - Activities at Cascine Park: gigs, golf, and horse racing. - Local swimming pools. - Must-see sights: David, Uffizi, Pitti Palace, and the Science Museum. - Recommended day trips and bus tours. - Unique experiences: Marcello's Golf Cart Tour, wine tasting at Antica Alessi, electric bike tours, hot air balloon rides, and The Tipsy Tours. - Fun pasta and cooking courses. - Caution against bus tours. - Reliable guides: The Florentine and Get Your Guide. Join us as we share our top picks and personal experiences to help you make the most of your time in Florence. From wine tasting to late-night adventures and cultural excursions, this episode has everything you need for an unforgettable Florentine adventure. Don't miss out! Tune in now and let's explore Florence together! FOLLOW US Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @theirishpodcast TikTok: @theirishpodcast Youtube: /Altlivin  or search The Irish Podcast ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!

Welcome to the season finale of The Irish Podcast! After two wonderful years, we're wrapping up season 2 with an insider's guide to Florence, the enchanting city of art, history, and culinary delights. In Part 1 of this special episode, we're diving deep into everything you need to know about transport, accommodation, and the best food spots in Florence. Don't forget to check out our previous two guides to Florence: Florence Guide Year 1 The Oltrarno (South of the River)   Transport: (2 mins 45) Discover the best ways to reach Florence via Pisa, Bologna, or Florence airports, and learn about the new fast train from Rome. Get tips on buses from Pisa and Bologna airports, and the convenience of trains (don't forget to validate your train tickets!). Navigate Florence like a pro with our taxi tips and recommendations.   Accommodation: (9 mins 45) Find budget-friendly hostels with private rooms near Finnegan Bar, Ostello Bello, Archi Rossi, and The Social Hub. Explore mid-range options such as Hotel Alinari, Hotel Jane, and My Forte Relais. Indulge in luxury stays at Hotel Palazzo Guadagni and The Western Excelsior. Learn our essential tips for checking reviews, avoiding bed bugs, and understanding the city tax of €5.50 per person per night.   Food: (31 mins) Start your day with coffee at Artigianale or Bon Amici. Savor delicious sandwiches at Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916 or porchetta from Simone's and L' Angolo Saporito. Enjoy crustinis at Osteria Nuvoli and Casa El Vino. Delight in lunch at Pizzeria Osteria, Gastronomia Pizzeria Panico (perfect for anniversaries), and Gastronomia F.lli Boschetti. Brunch at Santa Rosa Bistro and explore the flavours of Sant Ambrosio and Mercato Centrale. Treat yourself to dinner at Titos, Rizzarios, Cammaldoli, or Casa Linga (Jane's favourite). Enjoy all-day dining at Trattoria San Lorenzo, Zazas, Caffè Notte, and Ristorante Pizzeria Ginori. Taste international cuisine at Giao Giaos (fried chicken), Punjab Kebab, Crown of India, and Nin Hao (Chinese). Plan a romantic date night at Teatro de Sale. Stock up on groceries at COOP.   Join us as we share our firsthand experiences and tips to make your Florence adventure unforgettable. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, this guide will help you navigate the city with ease and savour every moment. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll delve even deeper into Florence's hidden gems and must-see attractions!   Tune in now, and let's explore Florence together!   FOLLOW US Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @theirishpodcast TikTok: @theirishpodcast Youtube: /Altlivin  or search The Irish Podcast   ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!

Kami Bakken is a river guide and outdoor advocate, and she currently serves as the Director of the Freeflow Foundation and Director of Ambassador and Grant Programs for Rivers for Change. A native of Minnesota, Kami headed West for college at Colorado State University, where she earned a degree in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. Since graduating in 2018, she has been fully focused on helping others explore and appreciate the mountains and rivers of the American West, while also advocating for their protection and conservation. - Kami and I met in 2023 when she was the facilitator on my Green River Freeflow Institute workshop through Dinosaur National Monument and the Gates of Lodore. During our weeks of preparation for the course and our five days on the river, I was so impressed by her expertise in outdoor education and river travel, and perhaps more importantly, by her ability to connect with a wide range of people in a sometimes-intense wilderness setting. She's humble yet confident, earnest yet hilarious, and I credit her with so much of the success of that workshop. - When I was in my late 20s and deep in a traditional career in the real estate business, I dreamed of having a life and career like Kami's– one that combined adventure and wide-open spaces with purpose-driven work. So I wanted to chat with her in depth to learn more about how she has made it all happen. If, like I was, you are interested in learning the realities of following a non-traditional but deeply fulfilling career in the outdoors, then you'll definitely learn a lot from Kami. - We met up a few weeks ago at my house in the Springs and had a wide-ranging and funny conversation about her life, career, adventures, and crazy misadventures. We talked about what drew her to Colorado for college, and some of the challenges of adjusting to such a new place and environment where she didn't know anyone. We discussed some of her wild experiences traveling in the West and internationally– including a few run-ins with cult-like groups– and how she took the leap to become a sea kayaking guide and eventually a western river guide. We talk a lot about her commitment to pushing outside of her comfort zone, overcoming fear and discomfort, and why she's drawn to conservation work. We also discuss the financial realities of seasonal work, how her non-profit work compliments her guiding work, her career plans for the future, and her roles with the Freeflow Institute and Foundation. - And it's worth noting that Kami and I will be heading out on the river again this summer for another Freeflow workshop, this time on Oregon's Wild & Scenic Rogue River– August 15th through 20th. As of this recording, there are still a few spots left, so you can follow the link in the episode notes to learn more about the workshop and apply. As of this moment, you can use the secret code “ED200” to get $200 off of the tuition. - A huge thanks to Kami for agreeing to let me ask her a bunch of weird questions, and more importantly, for all of her leadership and support on our river trips. Enjoy! --- Kami on Instagram and LinkedIn Freeflow Institute Freeflow Foundation Upcoming 2024 Freeflow Program on the Rogue River Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/kami-bakken/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED 4:00 - Where Kami is from 5:00 - Why Kami went to Colorado State, and how her family felt about that decision 9:00 - How her early experience in Colorado led her to WWOOF (and apparently a couple of cults) 15:30 - Kami's return to CSU, and her entry into the world of outdoor recreation 19:30 - Kami's travel adventures post-graduation 22:00 - Kami's time with Protect Our Winters 24:15 - Kami's transition to professional guiding 27:45 - Where Kami's desire for connection and impact led her career next 31:45 - What Kami's friends from college were doing while she was raft guiding, and whether or not she has ever questioned her career path 33:30 - Exploring the difference between contentment and happiness, and some more details about the outdoor education and rafting nonprofit that Kami worked for 37:15 - Kami's transition to the Freeflow Foundation 44:00 - Discussing the Freeflow Foundation 45:45 - Balancing safety with growth driven by risk 50:00 - The trip that Ed and Kami did together on the Green River 54:45 - What makes for a good outdoor guide, and what makes for a bad one 59:00 - Who Kami admires  1:03:00 - Kami's next steps 1:05:45 - What worries Kami 1:09:00 - Kami's book recommendations 1:10:30 - Kami's advice for those who want to try a new lifestyle or career --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Join Jane and Cormac as they reminisce about their adventures exploring satellite cities and hidden gems while living in Florence. In this captivating episode, the Irish couple recounts their experiences venturing beyond the familiar streets of Florence to discover the enchanting allure of Tuscany's neighbouring towns, and beyond. Their journey begins with a tranquil escape to Fiesole, where Jane and Cormac find solace amidst the serene beauty of Leonardo Di Vinci Park. As they reflect on their early days in Florence. Next, our intrepid travellers set sail for Livorno, immersing themselves in the vibrant energy of this bustling port town. From sampling fresh seafood delights to exploring historic waterfront promenades, Jane and Cormac recount the thrill of discovering Livorno's maritime charm (in January). But the allure of city life beckons once more, drawing Jane and Cormac to the lively streets of Bologna. As they navigate the winding alleyways and bustling piazzas, they reflect on the vibrant culture and dynamic atmosphere that define this historic city. From the bustling streets of Bologna, our adventurous couple ventures further afield to the picturesque city of Lucca, where they find themselves swept up in a whirlwind of food, music, and laughter. From sampling delectable Tuscan delicacies to tapping their feet to the rhythm of street musicians, Jane and Cormac paint a vivid picture of life in this charming medieval city. Their journey reaches new heights as they explain the ups and downs of La Spezia and the iconic Cinque Terre, marvelling at the rugged coastline and colourful cliffside villages that dot the landscape. From hiking along scenic coastal trails to savouring panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, Jane and Cormac share their adventures in this working class port-town coastal region. And no trip to Tuscany would be complete without a visit to the iconic city of Pisa, where Jane and Cormac find themselves avoiding the centre for over two years apart from travelling to the airport. Jane and Cormac offer invaluable insights and recommendations for travellers looking to explore Tuscany's satellite cities and nearby attractions. So join them as they weave together the threads of their past adventures, inviting listeners to embark on a nostalgic journey through the heart of Italy's most enchanting landscapes. FOLLOW US Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @theirishpodcast TikTok: @theirishpodcast Youtube: /Altlivin  or search the irish podcast   ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!

Tune in to The Irish Podcast as Jane and Cormac navigate a bed bug infestation, offering both a cautionary tale and practical advice for anyone facing similar challenges. In this gripping episode, Jane and Cormac share how they initially discovered bed bugs, mistaking them for harmless critters until a closer examination revealed the truth. From finding them predominantly in one room of their apartment to setting up makeshift traps to monitor their activity, every detail of their discovery sends shivers down the spine. But the horrors didn't end there. Armed with newfound knowledge about the life cycle and habits of bedbugs, the couple embarked on their first extermination attempt. They spared no expense, throwing out bed frames, mattresses, and even wicker furniture, and calling in the highest-rated fumigator in Florence. However, as they soon discovered, battling bed bugs is no easy feat, and mistakes were made along the way. Learn from Jane and Cormac's missteps as they candidly discuss the errors they made during their de-infestation attempts, from moving their sleeping arrangements to underestimating the extent of the infestation. They share valuable insights into what needs to be thrown out and what could have been saved, providing listeners with crucial information and products for their own bed bug battles. This episode also deals with topics of mental health and PTSD. In the midst of their bedbug saga, Jane and Cormac endured two more exterminations, each one accompanied by a glimmer of hope that the nightmare would finally be over. However, as the weeks dragged on and the pests persisted, they began to entertain the idea of a drastic solution: moving. Through diligent investigation and communication with neighbours, they uncovered that the infestation was stemming from another area of the building entirely. Their journey serves as a stark reminder that sometimes, the true source of a problem may lie beyond what meets the eye, emphasising the importance of thoroughness and perseverance in overcoming adversity. LINKS Our Exterminator: De.Di. Disinfestations https://www.dedidisinfestazioni.it/ Mattress Encasements: https://www.amazon.com/Queen-13-16-SureGuard-Mattress-Encasement/ No Rat Glue to make traps: https://www.lolloshop.net/prodotto/no-rat-kollant-colla-non-velenosa-per-topi-160gr/ Vacuum seal bags: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Vacuum-Compression-Storage/ CrossFire Pesticide: https://www.amazon.com/MGK-1852-Crossfire-Concentrate-Insecticide/dp/B01NAE47Q0 Reddit Bed Bugs Forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bedbugs/ Bed Bug Foundation: https://www.bedbugfoundation.org/ Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/oct/11/when-bedbugs-move-into-your-home-every-night-we-sleep-in-fear   FOLLOW US Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @theirishpodcast TikTok: @theirishpodcast Youtube: /Altlivin  or search the irish podcast   ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!

Join hosts Jane and Cormac on an emotional journey as they unpack the reasons behind their departure from Ireland. Delving into the nation's housing crisis, transportation challenges, and the staggering cost of living, they offer firsthand accounts of their struggles. From battling sky-high rental prices to enduring the relentless rain and grappling with staffing shortages, their narrative sheds light on the harsh realities driving many to bid farewell to the Emerald Isle.   Check out our new Patreon at: https://patreon.com/TheIrishPodcast/ FOLLOW US Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @theirishpodcast TikTok: @theirishpodcast Youtube: /Altlivin  or search the Irish podcast ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!

Cormac and Jane share their Edinburgh adventures. Jane is a veteran with 5 Fringes under her belt, and hear from Cormac who had a wonderful time post-Covid as a site manager. Go check out www.vogriepogrie.com Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September 2024 Inspired by the beautiful natural setting of Vogrie Country Park. Both campers & day visitors are welcome. www.vogriepogrie.com Embark on your Edinburgh adventure with insider tips from our latest podcast episode. Discover hassle-free transportation options, whether flying into Edinburgh or Glasgow, or opting for the train, tram, or bus. Explore diverse accommodation choices, from the historic charm of Old Town to the vibrant streets of Leith and the exclusive comfort of the Royal Scott's Club. During the Fringe Festival, delve into student accommodations and connect with fellow enthusiasts through dedicated Facebook groups. Indulge your taste buds with a culinary tour featuring must-try spots like Union of Genius, Bobbys, and the iconic Mosque Kitchen.  Quench your thirst at Edinburgh's legendary pubs, from Banshees to Sneaky Petes, and uncover hidden gems like the Library Bar in the Teviot during the Fringe. Dive into Edinburgh's rich history and culture with visits to Carlton Hill, the Museum of Childhood, and Harry Potter tours. Plus, don't miss out on Fringe Festival highlights like Monkey Barrel shows and Massaoke performances. Finish off with essential tips, including the importance of sturdy footwear for hilly terrain and navigating Edinburgh's unique street levels. Don't let the lack of reception catch you off guard—tune in now and prepare for an unforgettable Edinburgh experience! THE IRISH PODCAST Welcome to The Irish Podcast, where Cormac and Jane share their adventures abroad and the insights they've gained along the way. Join them as they interview fascinating individuals in the arts and hospitality sectors, as well as friends they've met abroad with unique jobs. From practical guides to different cities, including transportation, accommodation, food, and fun, to bonus episodes where they candidly share the ups and downs of living abroad, this podcast offers a mix of helpful tips and entertaining stories. Tune in to hear about their experiences, from navigating rental scams to encountering bed bugs, and gain valuable advice on how to make the move or work abroad. If you're craving realism, wanderlust, and a touch of Irish charm, subscribe now to join Cormac and Jane on their journey across the globe.       Home Subscribe Profile    ALL EPISODES 7 days ago Surviving Italy: A Guide to Avoiding Scams and Major Inconveniences Likes Download65 Share Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we dive into the intricacies of navigating Italy, from transportation woes to unexpected expenses and everything in between. Join us as we uncover the essential tips and tricks to make your Italian adventure smoother and more enjoyable. This episode mainly focuses on Florence. First up, we tackle the ins and outs of train travel in Italy. Learn why validating your tickets is crucial to avoid hefty fines, and discover the sneaky tactics of certain ticketing apps that may leave you feeling shortchanged. Next, we delve into the world of taxis in Florence, uncovering the challenges of securing a ride and why walking might just be your best bet. And while you're strolling through the charming streets, don't forget to budget for those pesky copertos and city taxes that can catch you off guard. But it's not all about expenses – we've got your tech needs covered too. Find out why relying on your roaming data plan might not be the best idea and learn where to find the best ATM deals to avoid those dreaded fees. And for our fellow smokers, we've got some insider tips on stocking up on cigarettes for those lazy Sundays when most stores are closed. Plus, we'll steer you clear of the infamous elephant bracelet guys and their street-side antics. But the surprises don't stop there – tune in to hear about our harrowing encounter with bed bugs in Rome and the upcoming episode where we explore coping methods and extermination strategies. And if you're considering renting in Italy, don't miss our insider scoop on deposits and recommended letting agencies. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip to Italy, this episode is packed with valuable insights to ensure your experience is nothing short of bellissimo!   FOLLOW US Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @theirishpodcast TikTok: @theirishpodcast Youtube: /Altlivin  or search the irish podcast   ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!    ABOUT US Cormac is a hospitality worker having worked in Michelin restaurants to Irish bars and beyond for over almost 10 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.theirishpodcast.com/shop

Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we dive into the intricacies of navigating Italy, from transportation woes to unexpected expenses and everything in between. Join us as we uncover the essential tips and tricks to make your Italian adventure smoother and more enjoyable. This episode mainly focuses on Florence. First up, we tackle the ins and outs of train travel in Italy. Learn why validating your tickets is crucial to avoid hefty fines, and discover the sneaky tactics of certain ticketing apps that may leave you feeling shortchanged. Next, we delve into the world of taxis in Florence, uncovering the challenges of securing a ride and why walking might just be your best bet. And while you're strolling through the charming streets, don't forget to budget for those pesky copertos and city taxes that can catch you off guard. But it's not all about expenses – we've got your tech needs covered too. Find out why relying on your roaming data plan might not be the best idea and learn where to find the best ATM deals to avoid those dreaded fees. And for our fellow smokers, we've got some insider tips on stocking up on cigarettes for those lazy Sundays when most stores are closed. Plus, we'll steer you clear of the infamous elephant bracelet guys and their street-side antics. But the surprises don't stop there – tune in to hear about our harrowing encounter with bed bugs in Rome and the upcoming episode where we explore coping methods and extermination strategies. And if you're considering renting in Italy, don't miss our insider scoop on deposits and recommended letting agencies. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip to Italy, this episode is packed with valuable insights to ensure your experience is nothing short of bellissimo!   FOLLOW US Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @altlivin or search the irish podcast TikTok: @theirishpodcast Youtube: /Altlivin  or search the irish podcast   ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!    ABOUT US Cormac is a hospitality worker having worked in Michelin restaurants to Irish bars and beyond for over almost 10 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.theirishpodcast.com/shop

Sundays pose a unique challenge for visitors to Florence, with many places closed, but fear not! Jane and Cormac share their top recommendations for exploring the southern side of the Arno River, ensuring your Sunday in Florence is nothing short of spectacular.   Save our Google Maps Guide: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1mlghDNV-C0C47x3n9KUuFr2aZf48OXQ&usp=sharing   CULTURE First Sunday of the month most museums are free. I'd recommend going to the Pitti Palace and Boboli gardens. Make sure to go to the ticket office on the right of the Pitti Palace before waiting in the queue as you need a “free” ticket. Here's a list of all free museums on Sundays: https://www.firenzemadeintuscany.com/en/article/sunday-at-the-museum-in-florence-and-tuscany/   Museo Storia Naturale - "La Specola" is one of the headquarters of the Natural History Museum of the University of Florence and is heir to the oldest scientific museum in Europe to be open to the public.   Alessandro Dari Gioielli -- Museo Del Gioiello- Atelier e Scuola: Retail workshop & museum for the eponymous goldsmith's intricate jewelry & decorative objects.   Market and Basilica in Santo Spirito: https://maps.app.goo.gl/utgRjB9qV5AwaB7A9   COFFEE Artigianale: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aK8kpyJcChohuJk48 Wild Buns Bakery: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ed5XjCf237LD3nvE6 Bar Pasticceria Pegaso (sells tobacco): https://maps.app.goo.gl/BxPZS79pMxuFXMnJ8   GARDEN PLACES Santarosa Bistrot for Brunch: https://www.santarosabistrot.com/ Circolo Rondinella del Torrino (Riverside Community Bar): https://maps.app.goo.gl/kEVzsHvExdwvycfN9 Il Conventino: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tcq9ZKJqprNYdymx7 Rifrullo Firenze: https://maps.app.goo.gl/63xDNTeFp9JkW7Ak7   FOOD Osteria Santo Spirito: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SbAqKkWVptWanmEHA New Dehli: https://maps.app.goo.gl/U7USiS6iEETzYsFH8 Trattoria Dell'Orto: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kvjWy9qZYSKTXwrW7 Trattoria Del Carmine: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bV28sLad5ZthXuYt5 Santo Falafel: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nNmDVbYX7ajcQu5m6    TOURIST MUST SEES Wine window at Babae: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WbsWb9ayLU9qeTZN6 Photo Booth: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SfjbZrRvaGYVWLqu8 Piazzale Michaelangelo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n6j8kG5voCUpn8nf6   DRINKS Mysterium Cocktail Bar Firenze: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cpqygUPaBiMMizx68 Pop Cafe: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ci7MMzUPuFtikvFT7 Caffè Notte: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HNaiE6GGGKtkt2AU7   FOLLOW US https://linktr.ee/theirishpodcast Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @theirishpodcast TikTok: @theirishpodcast Youtube: search the Irish Podcast   ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!

In this episode, we're delving into the career journey of Jane, a seasoned communications consultant with a penchant for culture and energy sectors. With over a decade of experience in spearheading international projects like Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture initiatives, Jane brings a unique perspective to the prospect of remote working. Join us as we uncover the nuances of her transition from producing and promoting major events to carving her path as a somewhat sought-after consultant. Stay tuned as we delve into Jane's career trajectory, exploring her insights into marketing the arts, navigating the intricacies of event management, how remote work affects relationships, online working and her unwavering commitment to driving impactful communication strategies. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring remote worker, this episode promises to offer an interesting perspective.   FOLLOW US Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @altlivin or search the irish podcast TikTok: @altlivin or search the irish podcast Youtube: /Altlivin  or search the irish podcast   ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!

In the last episode of season 5, we looked into a Boulder, Colorado community then known as Divine Madness and led by Marc Tizer, usually referred to as 'Yo'. Its members were recognised for some amazing results in ultramarathons. At the time of researching that episode, updates about the current status of the group were hard to come by.Deru Youmans came across a listing for 'The Retreat' in the Gila National Forest on the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) website, and it sounded amazing. Their recent experience in this remote community had them very concerned for others who might come across a similar listing in the future.Full episode page here. You can support us on Patreon or with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah's debut book Do As I Say is available on audiobook now. Thanks to Audio-Technica, presenting partner for season 6 of Let's Talk About Sects. Links:Teachings of Value — website for The Retreat and other current activities of Marc Tizer's group once known as Divine MadnessScenic, secluded farm in the Gila National Forest — WWOOF listing for The RetreatHighland Intentional Community — Foundation for Intentional Community listing for the group's Boulder, Colorado farmA Running Club Is 100 Miles Outside of the Mainstream — by Jere Longman, The New York Times, 28 July 1997 Subscribe and support the production of this independent podcast, and you can access early + ad-free episodes at https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the WWOOF Cast, host Rodrigo chats with Basil & Sarah, Executive Director for WWOOF USA, about WWOOF's evolution and exciting future projects. They discuss our goals of enhancing the WWOOF community, empowering hosts and WWOOFers with new communication channels, more ways to connect, and a WWOOF App on the horizon!

In this episode, we embark on a journey through Cormac's illustrious career in hospitality. From honing his craft in Michelin-starred kitchens to mastering the art of mixology as an Irish bartender abroad, Cormac shares the highs and lows of his professional odyssey. Tune in as we explore the impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality sector, the joys of serving customers from around the world, and invaluable insights for those seeking to pursue a career in the industry. Stay tuned for our next episode which is all about Jane's career history. If you're interested in a job in events and marketing, or simply want to know what it's like to work remotely, it's a great insight into the life of an arts worker.    FOLLOW US Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @altlivin or search the irish podcast TikTok: @altlivin or search the irish podcast Youtube: /Altlivin  or search the irish podcast   ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!

Join us for a special bonus episode as we catch up on all the latest happenings in our lives. In this episode, we delve into Cormac and Jane's exciting new job ventures, share insights on landing a job in Italy, introduce our rebranded podcast, and recount our recent encounters with an interesting new neighbour. Tune in as we navigate the highs and lows of life in Italy and offer a glimpse into our unique experiences. Segment 1: Our New Podcast Name We're officially The Irish Podcast. We've heard your feedback and we've somehow managed to swindle the name The Irish Podcast. We've also managed to secure the domain and name on social media. Find us at altlivin or the irish podcast on instagram and tiktok. Segment 2: Cormac's New Job You can now find Cormac at The Loggia Rooftop Bar in Santo Spirito. How to get a job in Italy. The tax system in Italy. Segment 3: Jane's New Job Jane has gotten a new festival client, which is a beautiful all ages festival in Scotland. Check it out at www.vogriepogrie.com Segment 4: Navigating Neighbours Unfortunately, our excitement for a new apartment was cut short with our new neighbour. From shouting to entering our apartment with no permission it's been an interesting journey. Coming Up... Stay tuned for our next episode which is all about Cormac's career history. If you're interested in a job in hospitality, or simply want to know what its like to work in the industry, it's a great insight into the life of a hospitality worker.    FOLLOW US Website: www.theirishpodcast.com Instagram: @altlivin or search the irish podcast TikTok: @altlivin or search the irish podcast Youtube: /Altlivin  or search the irish podcast   ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!

In this catch-up episode, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of our Italian journey, sharing the highs and lows that come with navigating life in a new country. Segment 1: Getting Accommodation The challenges and successes of finding suitable accommodation. Getting our first apartment, worries of getting scammed and helpful websites. Idealista.it, 100casa, and Foreigners in Florence Facebook Group. Proposals, contracts, Agency fees and deposits.   Segment 2: Work Overview How Cormac got work without speaking italian. Jane's digital nomad experience in losing clients and finding new work. Tax and Grants.   Segment 3: Visitors and Making Friends Sharing stories of friends and family visiting. Discussing the process of making friends in a new country. Finnegan's Pub, Bumble Friends   Segment 4: Learning Italian Challenges and victories in learning the language. Duolingo, Udemy and cheat sheets. https://www.udemy.com/share/103MTu3@MBDWthbSVJ6V1NdfLJboM3EuPpsMrmK03F0FXmLoIH7uo-0vkb4UkBSPTEMwJ0Hlbw==/   Segment 5: Deciding to Stay - Going to Edinburgh (Taking a Break) The thought process behind deciding to stay in Italy. Bad patterns and routines. Working late nights. Taking a break and going to Edinburgh - the significance of the trip. Self Development & creative projects. WSET-2 wine course.   Segment 6: Bed Bugs We had 3 de-infestations but unfortunately it was a building wide issue.   Segment 7: Our new location   FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin Youtube: /Altlivin    ABOUT SEASON TWO Meet Jane and Cormac, your companions on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of embracing an Irish life in Italy. Join us as we unravel the tales of our relocation, navigating life as digital nomads and bartenders, and immersing ourselves in the daily hustle of a new country. Prepare to venture into the heart of Tuscany with us, where we'll uncover the enchanting nuances and quirks that define Italy. From awe-inspiring landscapes to side-splitting misadventures, including our memorable 'Bed Bug' experience – a story that's not to be missed! Take a special detour with us to the Edinburgh Fringe, where we'll regale you with our escapades and encounters in one of the world's most dynamic cultural festivals. Whether you're a seasoned travel enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of relocating to a new land, our podcast offers you a front-row seat to a medley of stories, laughter, and the warm embrace of Irish hospitality. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let us entertain you!

Jenna Pollard is a timber framer, a farmer, and an advocate for organic agriculture, but at her core, she is a teacher. The list of Jenna's inspiring projects, causes, and interests is too extensive to summarize in a few sentences, but to give you an overview: She hosts workshops for women in which they learn the art of timber framing and build structures as a team from the ground up. She's a team member with Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (also known as WWOOF), where she helps to provide opportunities for aspiring farmers to build their careers. She's also a committed traveler, community builder, reader, and all-around inspiring human. - Born and raised in South Dakota, Jenna grew up immersed in the outdoors and various outdoor adventures. After college, she went to work on an organic farm, which began her professional passion for working closely with the land surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals. As you'll hear, she continued to follow her curiosity and has enjoyed a fulfilling and wide-ranging career– she worked as a teacher in Japan, built her own timber-frame home on the South Dakota prairie, and became deeply involved in helping to develop the skills and confidence of future farmers and timber framers. But if there's a thread that connects all of Jenna's work, it's her commitment to building community through hard work and shared purpose– one of my favorite topics to discuss. - I first learned about Jenna through a short film by Patagonia Workwear that profiled her women's timber-framing workshops– I've linked to the film in the episode notes. So I was thrilled that our schedules aligned so that we could have this conversation, and I learned so much for her. We discussed her upbringing in South Dakota and how her outdoor-focused childhood laid the foundation for her career. We discussed the intricacies of timber framing, and why it is such a powerful skill for building community and confidence. We talk a lot about WWOOF and its Future Farming Program, and Jenna offers some ways that aspiring farmers can get involved. We also discuss books, how Jenna accomplishes so much, how Patagonia has encouraged and supported her work, lessons learned from Japan, and much much more. - If you want to connect with Jenna, attend a workshop, or learn more about WWOOF, there are links to everything in the episode notes. Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy. --- REFRAMED | Built by Women | Patagonia Films WWOOF-USA: wwoofusa.org Steger Center - stegercenter.org The Canelo Project - https://caneloproject.com Olympic Outpost - https://olympicoutpost.com Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/jenna-pollard/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 2:30 - Where Jenna grew up 4:15 - What Jenna did for fun as a kid 6:30 - Turning points in Jenna's life regarding self-sufficiency in the outdoors 8:45 - Post-high school for Jenna 11:00 - How something like WWOOFing drew Jenna's career attention 13:30 - Books and thinkers that influenced Jenna's agrarian lifestyle 16:00 - Defining “timber framing,” and exploring why it captured Jenna's attention 20:00 - When Jenna decided to start teaching timber framing 21:15 - Discussing the process of Jenna building her house in South Dakota 24:45 - How Jenna came to specifically teach women how to timber frame 38:15 - How Patagonia became interested in Jenna's timber framing classes 30:45 - Continuing to explore the importance of Jenna's work with women 33:00 - Jenna's success stories from her classes 37:15 - The relationships that Jenna builds through timber framing 39:15 - Jenna's students' goals 40:45 - Discussing WWOOF 43:15 - Discussing the 2024 Future Farming Program 47:15 - How Jenna manages to do all of this! 48:15 - Jenna's time as a teacher in Japan 52:30 - Whether or not Jenna ever questioned her path 55:15 - Jenna's book recommendations 1:01:15 - Jenna's parting words of wisdom --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

In this special bonus episode, join us for a captivating journey through the top ten tips everyone should know when traversing the stunning landscapes of Italy. Reflecting on Season 1, which chronicled our adventures from the sun-soaked streets of Naples to the serene shores of Lake Garda, we've compiled the ultimate guide to enhance your Italian escapades. Tune in as we unravel the secrets of navigating Italy's private and regional trains, perfecting the art of packing light for a seamless travel experience. Learn the ins and outs of checking into your hotel, including mastering the city tax and ensuring you have enough cash on hand. Discover the wisdom of embracing a fanny pack for safety while navigating local scams, and delve into the world of mosquito warfare with essential tips on sprays, plugs, nets, and rackets. Uncover the power of tipping locals for insider itineraries, with a special nod to bartenders as the true maestros of travel advice. Embark on a cultural exploration as we guide you through the art of avoiding pricey pints in the land of fine wines, steering you towards the hidden gems of dive bars with their own unique charm. And, of course, learn the nuances of language to truly immerse yourself in the heart of Italy. Join us for this grand finale bonus episode, where each tip is a golden nugget of wisdom, ensuring your Italian adventures are not just memorable but practically flawless. "Ciao Bella!" awaits, as we bid a fond farewell to Season 1 with a flourish of travel expertise! SEASON ONE SCOREBOARD Salerno: 98 Florence: 88 Naples: 88 Ischia: 85.5 Lake Garda: 85.5 Rome: 85 Siena: 84 La Spezia: 79.5 Venice: 76 Lake Como: 74.5 Sorrento: 67   ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North. ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin Youtube: /Altlivin 

In today's episode we'll be covering the Island of Ischia. We'll be chatting about: Why we went to Ischia Where to stay? Ischia Porto, Ponte or Forio? Transport, accommodation, food and fun The value for money and some overall tips from Italian residents if you're planning on visiting Italy SEASON ONE SCOREBOARD Salerno: 98 Florence: 88 Naples: 88 Ischia: 85.5 Lake Garda: 85.5 Rome: 85 Siena: 84 La Spezia: 79.5 Venice: 76 Lake Como: 74.5 Sorrento: 67   FUN FACTS ABOUT ISCHIA Ischia is well known for its thermal water and thermal gardens used since ancient times. Its volcanic nature makes Ischia one of the largest spas in Europe. It also has ancient vinyards with some of Cormac's favourite wines in the world. Procide (an island close by) is where parts of the film Il Postino was filmed The typical representative dish of the island is “Rabbit all'ischitana" a rabbit stew. TRANSPORT Transport: Naples Airport - Taxis, Bus, Metro to Molo Beverello Port (behind Castel Nuovo) Boats - We got the Hydrofoil Ischia - Busses and Taxis - 50 euro for 5 of us across the island from Ischia Porte to Forio It took 20 minutes to walk from Ischia Porte to Ischia Ponte Ebikes & Car Rentals - You can rent an ebike for a day for 25 euro (9am to 6pm) but a car for almost the same price for 24 hours Accommodation:  We rented an Airbnb in Ischia Porte as we had a large group and had several activities planned, although there are some beautiful hotels around Ischia Ponte. Food:  RIP OFF: Trattoriva (Sapori Ischitani) Amazing chicken at Antico Girarrosto Ischitano Pizza Village: Cheap and cheerful Ristorante Pizzeria Fratelli La Bufala by Giardini di Enzo FUN:  Beach - Ischia Porte - 5 euro for 66cl beers Procida - Boat Tour - get your guide - 79 euro Castle Castello aragonese - top tip - get the lift Bar beside the castello.- amazing value for good cocktails - Ristorante Bar da Coco'  Archangelo Michael Festival - Patron Saint Festival in September Poseidon Thermal Pools - 37 euro for 1/2 day RIP OFF:  Porto51 for cocktails Bar del Porto dal 1963 - cheap place for drinks U' MUORZ - another pub in Ischia Porte Honourable mention - China Tempto for amazing vinyard tours and wine tastings ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North. ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin Youtube: /Altlivin   

In today's bonus episode we'll be covering Lake Como. We'll be chatting about: Why we went to Lake Como Transport, accommodation, food and fun The value for money Some overall tips from Italian residents if you're planning on visiting Italy SCOREBOARD Salerno: 98 Florence: 88 Naples: 88 Lake Garda: 85.5 Rome: 85 Siena: 84 La Spezia: 79.5 Venice: 76 Lake Como 74.5   FUN FACTS Lake Como supposedly has its very own lake monster, Lario!  Mussolini was executed on its shores in 1945. Lake Como is the capital of Italy's silk production. A-listers, such as George Clooney, Madonna, Richard Branson, Sylvester Stallone, Gianni Versace, and soccer legend Ronaldinho, own or have owned villas around the shores of Lake Como. TRANSPORT Train from Florence to Milan. 1 hour from Milan. We transferred in Monza. Boats are similar to Lake Garda. Ferries are divided between the North and South with a handful of fast boats covering the entire lake each day. You can find the ferry timetable here. There are ferries that run between the central towns. Getting from Lake Como to Lake Garda. Our friends ended up hiring a car. ACCOMMODATION We stayed just beside the santa maria cathedral in Piazza Cavour. We stayed in June and booked last minute - €265 for 2 nights. However, it did turn out to be a bit of a scam. FOOD Ox Pub and Grill Middle East Platea Ristorante FUN Bar Como A visit to Varenna Explore the castle/park at Tremazzena/Bellagio Boat Hires   We're Jane and Cormac. Our next episode is the official final episode of Season 1 all about the island of Ischia. If you liked our podcast then please subscribe, and please give us a 5 star review, it's free and takes just a couple of seconds.    ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North.   ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop   FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin  

In today's episode we'll be covering the incredible towns of Lake Garda. We'll be chatting about: Why we went to Lake Garda The towns of Densenzano, Sirmione, Malcesine, Riva & Limone Transport, accommodation, food and fun The value for money and some overall tips if you're planning on visiting Italy Make sure you're subscribed and if you like this episode then please give us a five star rating. You can find us on instagram and tiktok at @altlivin and find out more about us on altlivin.com SEASON SCOREBOARD Salerno: 98 Florence: 88 Naples: 88 Lake Garda: 85.5 Rome: 85 Siena: 84 La Spezia: 79.5 Venice: 76 FUN FACTS The lake is divided between the North and South. Mount Baldo is fantastic for skiing in winter and beautiful hikes in the summer summer. Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake Freshwater lake. It's extremely popular with Irish Tourists. Transport:  How to get to Lake Garda? Fly into Venice, Verona or Milan. Get the train to Densenzano - 1 hour from Milan, 2hr30 from Florence Ferries are divided between the North and South with a handful of fast boats covering the entire lake each day. You can find the ferry timetable here. Get a cable cart up to Mount Baldo. Be sure to book in advance! You can book tickets here. Accommodation: Hotels are your best option in Lake Garda Best hotel we stayed in Liomone was the Hotel Splendid Palace Riva del Garda we stayed in Casa Canarino   Food:  Densenzano: Trattoria Pizzeria Enoteca Alessi - great carraffes and good beef dishes Sirmone: Caffè Pizza Margherita Gorgeous breakfast in: Bar La Vinessa Malcesine: watch the sunset at Caffé San Marco Limone: Hotel Splendid Palace - all inclusive Riva: Friggitoria al porto Fun:  Densenzano - paddle boats and cheap sun bed hire   Mount baldo in Malcesine - you can see the dolomites and swiss alps   Riva - Windsurfing, sailing, parasailing   Gardaland is also nearby   ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North.   ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop   FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin  

In today's bonus episode we'll be covering the city of Venice. We'll be chatting about: Why we explored Venice? Our best tips for Transport, accommodation, food and fun The value for money Some overall tips from Italian residents if you're planning on visiting Italy SEASON SCOREBOARD Salerno: 98 Florence: 88 Naples: 88 Lake Garda: 85.5 Rome: 85 Siena: 84 La Spezia: 79.5 Venice: 76 TRANSPORT High speed italo train - you can also get the bus, fly into the airport or catch a waterbus (vaporetti) The Venice People Mover is an elevated shuttle train from the mainland to the island We got the train into Piazzale Roma and walked everywhere Gondolas - From 1st November 2023 the rates will be €90.00 for a 30-minute tour; after 07:00 pm (until 3:00 am) €110.00 for a 35-minute tour. They'll be trialing a 5 euro entry fee for day trippers across 30 dates in 2024  Google maps doesn't work ACCOMMODATION City Tax: 1 and 5 euros per person per night, and varies according to the time of year   We used https://www.bed-and-breakfast.it/ and stayed in the san polo island near santa croce FUN Bicchiere - look up the word for glass in italian - really cheap bars - Bacareto da Lele Al Fortino - Kiosk bar - super cheap with a view of cool bridges Irish Pub Santa Lucia Piazza San Marco Lots of islands -Murano and Burano - avoid the day trips  Rialto Bridge ABOUT SEASON ONE In this season, we, Cormac and Jane, share our travel highs and lows, providing insights into remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and the realities of working and living abroad. Each episode focuses on a different region or city we explored during our six-week journey across Italy, from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North. ABOUT US Cormac is an experienced Irish bartender with a background in Hotel Management and Business. Originally from Leitrim, he ventured abroad with the intention of working on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF. Jane, a communications consultant with expertise in culture and energy sectors, has previously worked on international projects including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and European Capital of Culture initiatives. After over a decade in Communications & Events, Jane transitioned to fully remote consulting work and now resides in Florence with Cormac. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) For a detailed breakdown of our 6-week summer trip across Italy, including dates, transport methods, accommodation links, fun activities, food recommendations, and tips for various cities, download our free travel guide at altlivin.com/shop. FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin YouTube: /Altlivin  

If you're interested in sustainable personal growth, island and croft life, today's *WWOOF episode is for you. See island, croft and sea cave videos and pictures https://instagram.com/NorthHouseCroft/ For volunteer reviews and to apply to be a North House Croft volunteer https://wwoof.org.uk/en/host/34289-croft *Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)

Cécile Dubois is the guest on this Episode. She has a long experience on the Not for profit sector in France and a nice overall view of the WWOOF impact on the society.

In today's episode, we're taking you on a journey to the enchanting coastal town of La Spezia and the picturesque Cinque Terre. Here's what we'll be discussing: Why We Explored La Spezia and Cinque Terre: Discover the reasons that led us to this stunning Italian destination and what makes it so special. Transport, Accommodation, Food, and Fun: Get practical tips on getting around La Spezia and Cinque Terre, where to stay (hint: Airbnb is a top choice), the best places to savor delicious Italian cuisine, and the most exciting activities to enjoy in the area. Value for Money: We'll dive into the cost-effectiveness of visiting La Spezia and Cinque Terre, helping you make the most of your travel budget. Overall Tips: As an Irish couple who've been living in Italy for the past year, we've gathered invaluable insights that will enhance your visit to this coastal gem. Fun Facts Cinque Terre's Colorful Homes: The five villages of Cinque Terre are famous for their colorful homes, which create a stunning visual contrast against the rugged coastline. Each village has its unique charm and hue. UNESCO World Heritage: Cinque Terre and its surrounding area, including La Spezia, have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. This recognition is due to their exceptional cultural and natural significance, preserving the centuries-old traditions of the region. Ligurian Cuisine: La Spezia and Cinque Terre are renowned for their delicious Ligurian cuisine. Pesto alla Genovese, a famous basil-based sauce, originates from this region. Be sure to savor local seafood dishes, such as anchovies and fresh catches from the Ligurian Sea. Transport We got the train from Florence to La Spezia and took a day trip to Riomaggiore. We would recommend staying in Genoa and visiting the Nothern towns of the Cinque Terre for a day or two. Here are the Cinque Terre villages from North to South: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.  Restaurant & Bar Recommendations Maia e Battiston Bar e Vini a Pié de Ma The Waterfront Top Experiences Levanto: Pesto-Making Class: https://gyg.me/P867oQWn From Florence: Seaside Beauty Day Trip to Cinque Terre:  https://gyg.me/lMkxo9XT From Levanto: E-bike Through the Cinque Terre to Vernazza: https://gyg.me/WLANrWr3 *We earn a small commission if you use the links above to book an experience SEASON SCOREBOARD Salerno: 98 Florence: 88 Naples: 88 Rome: 85 Siena: 84 La Spezia: 79.5 ABOUT SEASON ONE In this season, we, Cormac and Jane, share our travel highs and lows, providing insights into remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and the realities of working and living abroad. Each episode focuses on a different region or city we explored during our six-week journey across Italy, from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North. ABOUT US Cormac is an experienced Irish bartender with a background in Hotel Management and Business. Originally from Leitrim, he ventured abroad with the intention of working on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF. Jane, a communications consultant with expertise in culture and energy sectors, has previously worked on international projects including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and European Capital of Culture initiatives. After over a decade in Communications & Events, Jane transitioned to fully remote consulting work and now resides in Florence with Cormac. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) For a detailed breakdown of our 6-week summer trip across Italy, including dates, transport methods, accommodation links, fun activities, food recommendations, and tips for various cities, download our free travel guide at altlivin.com/shop. JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence) Join us, Cormac and Jane, for an unforgettable tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, perfect the art of pouring Guinness, and make new friends on a delightful drinking adventure through the captivating city of Florence. The tour includes visits to four bars and at least 4 drinks. Learn more at airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857. FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin YouTube: /Altlivin Plan your trip to La Spezia and Cinque Terre with our insights, and get ready for an unforgettable Italian adventure. Stay tuned for more exciting destinations in our travel podcast series!

Job kündigen, Wohnung aufgeben und raus in die Welt. Ich treffe unsere Interview-Gäste in meiner neuen Heimatstadt. In Dunedin. Auf der Südinsel Neuseelands. Auf einem sogenannten Lifestyle Block. Ein sehr weitläufiges Grundstück, mit Schafen, Kühen und ein paar Eseln. Plus: Ein herrlicher Blick aufs Meer. So ein Podcast-Setting gibt es nur in Neuseeland. Caro (38) ist Sozialpädagogin und Nils (37) ist Maschinenbauingenieur. Schon vor der Geburt ihrer Tochter sind die beiden viel gereist. In Neuseeland haben sie beide – unabhängig voneinander - schon einmal ohne Kind bereist. Jetzt sehen sie das Land noch mal aus einer neuen Perspektive. Jonna (2) testet in Neuseeland auch den Kindergarten aus, denn „in Neuseeland ist alles so herrlich unkompliziert“. Das erfahrt ihr in der Podcast-Episode: - Tipps zum Autokauf und Verkauf - Arbeiten gegen Kost und Logis - Vergleich Helpex und Wwoofing - Farmleben in Neuseeland - Spartipps in Neuseeland - was essen die Neuseeländer - welche Airline reist sich mit Kind besonders gut - wie fühlt sich eine Weltreise mit Kind an Außerdem: Wie Nils Russischen Zupfkuchen ohne Quark backt, wie er einen Prüfplan für den Autokauf entwickelt und was er mit 93-jährigen Neuseeländerinnen erlebte. Die Links zur Episode:- hol dir unseren Newsletter: https://postausneuseeland.beehiiv.com/- Folge uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holy.sheep.neuseeland/ - oder facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076257494154Caro & Nils- Bilder der Reise: https://www.instagram.com/allerlei_abenteuer/- Caros Hochzeits-Verleih: https://www.instagram.com/allerleih_feines/ Ganz viel Spaß!

Click here for the shownotesPlease join us in welcoming our guest, Carla Bragagnini, a  Peruvian-Canadian travel writer, illustrator, and passionate advocate of plant-based cuisine. Currently based in New Zealand, Carla's vibrant career encompasses writing and illustrating for magazines, specializing in topics such as tourism, culture, tradition, and plant-based food.Carla's own transformative journey took her on a remarkable four-year-long odyssey, during which she chronicled her experiences across Peru, Canada, New Zealand, and several other countries. Immersed in diverse cultures and communities, she actively participated in community-based projects, volunteering on animal and organic farms, yoga centres, and learning to cook in farm kitchens. It was during these experiences that she found inspiration to adopt a vegan lifestyle, dedicating herself to helping others embrace this compassionate way of living.Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

On today's show, I have Nicolas and Stephen Servis, identical twin brothers who founded Servis Events, a private dining service based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. You'll learn how the brothers pivoted during the early days of the pandemic to start their business.Nicolas and Stephen's passion for farm-to-table cuisine flourished during their time as chefs de partie at The Mainland Inn, where they tackled full animal butchery, gardening, and more. Later, while volunteering at Quarry Hill Farm, Stephen learned about the WWOOF program, a travel-for-work opportunity on organic farms. So, when the pandemic forced the brothers to leave their restaurant jobs in 2020, seeking inspiration, they moved to Maine for two months to work on Flying Pond Farm, where their vision for Servis Events began to take shape.Today, Nicolas and Stephen share their story and passion for culinary arts and sustainability, combining their love of cooking with their dedication to being stewards of the planet. SERVIS EVENTSServis Events on InstagramServis Events - Private DinnersCHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTSIf you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links).  Get the Chefs Without Restaurants NewsletterPrivate Facebook groupChefs Without Restaurants InstagramChefs Without Restaurants on TikTokChefs Without Restaurants on YouTubeChris Spear's personal chef business Perfect Little BitesSPONSOR INFOUnited States Personal Chef AsociationAre you a personal chef looking for support and growth opportunities? Look no further than the United States Personal Chef Association! With nearly 1,000 members across the US and Canada, USPCA provides liability insurance, certification, lead generation, and more. Consumers can trust that their meal experience is insured and supported by USPCA.And now, for a limited time, save $75 on new membership and get your premier listing on Hire a Chef by using the code TaxBreak2023 at USPCA.com. Plus, if you have products or services to sell to chefs and their clients, showcase your business on the Hire a Chef and USPCA websites with our great introductory packages.To learn more about membership, advertising, or partnership opportunities, call Angela at 800-995-2138 ext. 705 or email aprather@uspca.com.

In today's episode we'll be covering the wonderful city of Florence We'll be chatting about: Why we went to Florence Why we moved to Florence Transport, accommodation, food and fun The value for money and some overall tips if you're planning on visiting Florence from an Irish couple who've been living in the city for the last 8 months SEASON SCOREBOARD   Salerno 98 Florence 88 Naples 88 Rome 85 Siena 84   Transport: Within the city:  Ride Movi bicycle and scooters Bird Scooters Download App Taxi Busses from Santa Maria Novella and St Marco's Piazza Easy Day Trips: Milan: 2 hours by train Bologna: 38 minutes by train Pisa: 1 hour by train Cinque Terre: 2 hours 40 mins by train Venice: 2 hours by train Rome: 2 hours by train Other fantastic day trips include Lucca, Livorno and Siena. Accommodation: We recommend staying in an Airbnb. Do NOT stay at the Hotel Royal. Our favourite hostel (with got a private room) was Hostel Archi Rossi. Food:   Trattoria San Lorenzo Trattoria Sabatino Centrale Market foodcourt (upstairs) and downstairs for groceries Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916 Antica Trattoria da Tito Trattoria Zà Zà Crown of India New Dehli Trattoria Dell'Orto Wild buns bakery   Fun:  The Excelsior Hotel for coffee or sunset Piazze Michelangelo Finnegan's Pub Cuban bar (Antica Panineria SMN) Santo Spirito and market Fiesole The Irish Pub Tour The Florentine - Great guide to events in Florence  Tourist Guide Ponte vecchio Sante Croce Uffizi The Academia Pitti palace/Boboli Gardens Duomo & Tower Wine Tours - Out of the Box (high end) and Get your Guide (cheap alternative)   ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North.   ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop   JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence) Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence. The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857 FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin Youtube: /Altlivin 

Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.     Hey guys, Peter Shankman the host of Faster Than Normal. I wanna talk for a second about the Skylight Calendar, the wonderful sponsors of this episode and one of the things that keeps myself and my daughter on track. Skylight sits on your wall and tells you what you have to do today; what chores your child has to do today. It's basically a family calendar all-in-one. You can color code. It is amazing for people with ADHD. I am truly in love with this thing. We look at it every single day. It tells us the weather. It tells us what's on our calendar. It tells us what chores are left to do. 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I am in my early 30's, originally from Michigan, and got diagnosed with ADHD when I was 26.  I graduated with a degree in Psychology and Public Relations, and have worked in several different roles in sales, customer service, operations, and marketing in the computer software industry within the last decade.  Shortly after being diagnosed, I sold my house, furniture, and all my belongings to pursue a nomadic lifestyle.  From the years of 2017-2020 I participated in an organization called WWOF, where I worked on several different organic farms across the US in exchange for room and board.  During this time, I worked remotely, tried stand up comedy, adventured, and brainstormed on how I could make money on my own terms.  In 2020, I moved to Nashville and in 2023 relocated back to Michigan.  I have a passion for fitness, international traveling, learning, and meeting other neurodivergent people. Today we learn why Kelsey Sterkenburg decided to try out the nomadic lifestyle and if it is perhaps a choice for you also, enjoy! 00:40 - Thank you so much for listening and for subscribing! 02:06 - Welcome and introducing Kelsey Sterkenburg 03:00 - What made you decide to go Nomad; the ADHD diagnosis? 04:20 - On WWOOF-ing ref: https://wwoof.net/destinations/ 05:00 - On actually making the commitment and doing it. Yeah…how did you do that? 06:20 - On leveraging the prep-work and risk taking 07:00 - On settling-in and how she got into WWOOF-ing 08:27 - Did you ADHD play a big/small role in your being able to learn something new, and in a hurry? 09:45 - What was in a typical day that got you to that euphoric high? 10:00 - A day in the life on the farm 11:05 - On re-claiming perspective and finding a passionate work ethic once again 13:38 - Would you recommend this lifestyle for other people with ADHD; maybe to change things up even? If so then why? 16:30 - What are you doing now? 17:26 - How do people find out more about you? Socials we could find: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseysterkenburg/ Another big shout out to Skylight calendar! 18:00 - We are thrilled that you are here!  ADHD and all forms of neurodiversity are gifts, not curses. And by the way, if you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number one bestseller in all categories. So check it out. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman 18:41 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits. Guys, as always thanks so much for subscribing! Faster Than Normal is for YOU! We want to know what you'd like to hear! Do you have a cool friend with a great story? We'd love to learn about, and from them. I'm www.petershankman.com and you can reach out anytime via email at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. 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We can throw photos on there of family, of friends, of my parents, of her, of of her mom's parents, everyone. She sees everything. She can touch screen it when she's done. She loves going over feeding the dog and then touch screening to say that she's fed the dog and the chore disappears. They're color coded, which is great for people like me who have ADHD and people like you. Check out Skylight. It is a phenomenal, phenomenal calendar. It'll make your life so much easier and simpler,. You'll have so much less to complain about. Skylightframe.com . Use code Peter Shankman and get up to 30 bucks off your first offer. And I wanna thank them again for sponsoring the podcast. The Skylight calendar is incredible. Skylight frame.com. Check it out. https://www.skylightframe.com Discount Code:  PeterShankman    [00:00:40] Peter: Hey guys. Peter Shankman. Welcome to that episode of Faster Than Normal. I am your host as I have been going on, I don't know, six years or something ridiculous like that. It is lovely to have you here. We are having a good time. We're gonna have a good time today. We're gonna talk to a wonderful young woman named Kelsey, but before we do, I wanna give a big shout out to Skylight Calendar. Makes the skylight frame. They now have the skylight calendar, which let me tell you, has changed my life with my daughter. She doesn't argue with me over what chores to do anymore because they're literally on a digital calendar on our wall, in our kitchen table area place. Basically, she goes in, she pours her Honeynut Cheerios. She looks up at the calendar and says, oh, okay, today I have chorus and have to bring my coral music and I have to feed the dog and I have to do all this stuff. And as she does it, she clicks the checkbox on the touchscreen and she checks it off. She loves doing that. It's color coded for people like me who have ADHD. It is the easiest thing in the world. You can upload all your photos to it as well. So when you're not using the calendar, it shows cool photos. Remind you of places you've been in, things you've done. You can get up to 30 bucks off with the code: PeterShankman at skylightframe.com. Huge, huge fan of this calendar. It has made my life a lot easier, and we want to thank them for hosting or for, for sponsoring the hosting of this podcast. As always, it is wonderful to have such wonderful, wonderful, fascinating, and brilliant sponsors such as Skylight Frame. Check out the frame, check up the calendar. You're really, really gonna like it. Use code Peter Shankman. For 30 bucks up to 30 bucks off and lemme know what you think. So with that said,  [00:02:06] Peter: I wanna welcome Kelsey. Kelsey, I'm gonna screw up your last name again. Sterkenburg. Is that right? Yes. Yep. All right. Got it. Kelsey is in her early thirties, she's originally from Michigan. She got diagnosed with ADHD when she was 26. She graduated from the, with a degree in psychology and public relations, and worked in several she worked in several different roles in sales, customer service, operations, and marketing, blah, blah, blah. But after she got diagnosed, she decided to sell her house and furniture and all her belongings and pursuing nomadic lifestyle from the years of 17, 2017, 2020. She participated in an organization called WWOF, or. Which I like, where she worked on several different organic farms across the United States in exchange room and board. During this time, she worked remotely. She tried standup comedy. She adventured, she brainstormed how she could make money on her own terms. In 2020, she moved to Nashville and 2023 back to Michigan. She loves fitness, international traveling, learning, and meeting other neurodivergent people. Kelsey, welcome to Faster Than Normal.  [00:02:59] Kelsey: Thank you so much. Thanks for having.  [00:03:01] Peter: My pleasure. So you have an interesting life when you decided, Hey, I'm ad, was it because you decided, because you had ADHD that you decided you were gonna go nomad or was there something else involved? [00:03:11] Kelsey: You know, it was, um, it was mostly the ADHD. It was just this kind of light bulb came outta my head and it made sense at the time of my life. Um, I was a little bored with how I was living. I, I was trying to kind of fit in and mask do what everyone else was doing around me. Um, kind of just live the Midwest life and it felt very hard for me. Um, I felt very stable. I felt very safe, but I didn't feel like I was doing what I really wanted to do. Um, and it's hard, you know, when you first get diagnosed it makes so much sense. It's just you finally have, you can see color. Yeah. After living in black and white for so long. So for me, I just thought, I wanna travel, I wanna go see things, I wanna go do things. And of course I, you know, I knew I had to work and I knew I had to have everything, kind of my ducks in a row. But I did feel confident in myself for the first time in my life. I felt like I can do this! You know, I wanna go move somewhere different, somewhere new, and I've always been pretty adaptable. So I kind of just looked online and I, um, I had heard a lot of people talk about, um, woofing is what it's called. And it actually is, um, an organization that allows you to, um, like you mentioned, live on organic farms and, um, move around the country and, um, you're not necessarily making money, but you're not losing money. So I saw that as an opportunity to grow and discover my love for working again. I had gotten a little bit stagnant in that department. Um, I had kind of lost that passion because I was doing things I didn't truly have a passion for. Um, so I just decided to go for it.  [00:04:52] Peter: Lemme interrupt you up for a second. Let's talk about that. Cuz the concept of sort of selling all your crap and just going out, working on an organic farm or doing anything like that. You know, a lot of people talk about it, oh, we should do this or do that, but it's scary as hell to actually make. Sleep and do it is scary as hell. So how did you swallow that fear and turn that into action? Because fear usually negates action when you're nervous, you usually, you, you're paralyzed by fear, yet you just, some somehow swallowed your fear and did it. What was it that made you do that?  [00:05:19] Kelsey: I did. You know, I put together, I've always been, I've found that when I'm very motivated towards a goal, I know it's gonna happen and I know I'm going to get there and it, it, I may seem crazy to the outside world, but to me, It makes sense and it's just, I'm laser focused, right? My hyper-focus was on, so I knew I wanted to sell my house. Um, I just knew that wasn't for me.  [00:05:42] Peter: So you owned the house in that point?  [00:05:44] Kelsey: I did, yeah. Wow. I did and I tried everything. I tried to really just create a lot of stability where I was and. Like I said, follow the norm and do what everyone else was doing. And I had done every single, I felt like I was checking off, you know, things on a list, and it felt really, um, I just felt kind of uncomfortable with it, which is strange because usually at that point in life, you, uh, feel steady and you feel comfortable. But for me, I wanted to be outside my comfort zone a little bit. So I felt like I had a little bit of a nest egg once the, the house went through. Um, and I thought to myself, I'm smart, I'm capable. I can do this, you know, and as long as I'm frugal and, um, I'm careful, I think that it will all work out because I had been playing it safe for so long at that point that. I wanted to take a risk. I wanted to go. So it was, uh, a little bit of a leap of faith, but I also had that confidence. I just knew that I was gonna be okay and I was excited. So I kind of let that draw me into, um, making that decision. Um, but I went and, um, I was excited and, um, I ended up just kind of being thrown into. Um, I went to California actually first in San Diego and, um, found a place to live pretty quickly. Um, and, you know, started the job hunts. And while I was doing that, I started to look at, um, WWOOFing because I had actually. Um, met one, I met a friend that was doing, um, woofing in Arizona and he actually, um, kind of introduced me to it. I had never heard of it before. I always, uh, you know, I just assumed that was something that, you know, maybe rich kids would do, but it was really for anyone. Um, and I thought to myself, I don't really wanna stay only in San Diego. Um, I had stayed there for a little bit. I wanted to see more. I wanted to do more. So I thought, what can I do that will allow me to. See more of this country and move around a little bit, but not, um, you know, not have to start over each time with housing and that kind of thing. So I saw, um, woofing as an opportunity to be out in nature. Um, Learned to work hard. I worked on farms, I worked with animals. Um, I helped rebuild fences. Um, and just really worked with some really interesting people. Um, and you're, you know, you're meeting people from all walks of life at the same time because there's other volunteers, um, at each site that you choose. [00:08:26] Peter: Tell me about your adhd. How do you think your ADHD played into you're being able to be on a farm and do something incre entirely new. Right. And, and, and, and learn something basically on the fly with your feet in the fire.  [00:08:37] Kelsey: Yeah. Um, I think, um, like most ADHD people, I think, um, we're very spontaneous. We're very excited to learn. Um, when we're interested in a subject, it's, you know, there that hyper focus comes on. Um, so for me, I had always been. Um, aware of just my adventurous spirit, you know, being spontaneous and, um, interested in a lot of different things. So I, I feel the most sharp when I'm moving. When I'm, um, talking fast. I'm moving fast. I'm meeting other people. I'm, you know, there's novelty around me, so, Um, those things excite me. And, um, I think that because I had kind of been bogged down by, you know, sitting in a chair for eight hours a day and trying to, you know, living that monotonous life for a while that I was, I just, it was polar opposite of that. It was just so much dopamine. Um, and I wasn't medicated either, so it was just this, um, I guess you could call it like a euphoric high.  [00:09:44] Peter: Tell us about it. But I was, what, what was the typical day that got you to that euphoric high?  [00:09:48] Kelsey: Um, what was it that got me there?  [00:09:51] Peter: No, tell us, tell us about a typical day there. Cause you said it was euphoric high, so what were you doing? What was a typical day like for you?  [00:09:57] Kelsey: Absolutely. So what I would do is I would, um, wake up and, um, you could actually pick what kind of work you wanted to do. So, um, wake up, they actually, they feed you. They give you kind of room and board. It's, it's very nomadic, like I said. So it's, um, you know, it's not for prim and proper. It's, you know, you're, you're dirty and you're not. It's not a hotel, but you're living, well, you're living on someone's property and you're, you're helping, you're giving back to a really good cause and, um, and you're treated very well. So I would wake up, um, have breakfast and um, you know, you kind of just, Get started, you've just kind of developed this routine and you're told, okay, you know, you're in charge of the horses today or you know, the donkeys or you know, go out in the field and start um, you know, doing kind of the farm chores. And they of course had walked me through how to do that every single day. And, um, I specifically wanted to work with animals cause that is one of my biggest passions. So I would go out and kind of complete all the farm duties, and that would take a couple hours. Um, it wasn't easy, I will say, but it didn't feel What kinda, [00:11:02] Peter: when you say farm, when you say farm duties, what were you doing? [00:11:05] Kelsey: Yeah, I was, um, kind of like bailing the hay in, um, feeding all the animals and, um, I actually was milking the cows as well. Wow. Um, and doing a lot of different things just, um, to kind of keep all the operations up and running. This was a, I had worked on a couple different farms, um, up in the PNW area. Um, Northern California and um, also one in Montana as well in the, the Bozeman area. So each farm was different. So you do have to really just adjust to, um, the owners and their expectations, what they would like you to do. Um, but it was like a little bit of gardening as well. There was a little bit of, um, you know, learning how to manage a garden. Um, and also a lot of the food prep, you know, kind of taking in the eggs and the milk and kind of doing a little bit of food prep in the kitchen. So it kept me busy, as you can imagine. Sure, yeah. Um, a six hour shift would go by like a snap of the fingers. And I could not remember the last time I felt so, um, so busy and, um, productive and I felt like I was back in college again where I'm learning new things and you know, I'm interacting and I'm away from my phone for, you know, that period of time. And I'm just really, really happy. I feel like this is a good fit for me and this is what I need. Um, so I kind of felt like I had become a drone before that. Um, just kind of masking and blending in and trying to do what was expected of me. And then I finally chose to do something that I thought would help me grow. Um, that's a little bit unconventional, but it worked and it did really help me establish a hard work ethic again. Um, which in turn helped me kind of decide what I wanted to do next, um, with work. So, um, but it did definitely teach me that I prefer to work by myself. Um, I, I like to be independent. I like to, um, I prefer the more the self-employment route I guess you could say. So I kind of, uh, discovered my entrepreneurial spirit during that time and, um, learned a lot though. And I did that for, um, about a year and, um, did a little bit of traveling in between there.  [00:13:25] Peter: That's very, very cool.  [00:13:26] Kelsey: Tell us as well, so very risky.  [00:13:31] Peter: Tell us, uh, I guess this is my, my only my, my last question to you, because this is fascinating to me. What. You re would you recommend this lifestyle for a year or two years or three years for other people with h adhd? Because it seems to be for people who are stuck and, and in this sort of A D H D, um, uh, spinning their wheels type mentality, which we've all been in from time to time. And there are some people who are just looking for, okay, maybe this is a way to break everything and, and change everything up. Would you recommend it?  [00:13:59] Kelsey: I would, and I'll tell you why, and I know a lot of people can relate to this. I had a lot of people trying to stop me from doing this. They said, you know, you're gonna fall on your face. You're not gonna make it. Um, you don't have enough money, you don't have enough experience with life. You know, all these things. And um, and I had always found that the more people told me not to do something, the more motivated I was to do it. Um, and so I stopped kind of sharing. I stopped oversharing and I started to really just quiet the noise around me, um, and stopped comparing myself to, you know, other people. Um, and that's hard to do in your twenties, as you can imagine. It gets easier as the years go by, but, um, I thought to myself, you know, this is smart. This is a way that I'm not really losing any money. I'm not really. Um, the biggest, you know, fear I guess is just a couple months off of a real corporate job, you know, but at the same time, with everything we have in our remote world today, digital marketing, you know, you can start your own business online. There's a, there's a ton of ways to be creative and make money, and I thought.. I don't think this is gonna be hurting me. I think this will help me grow. This will reshape my perspective of life. Um, kind of bring back that childhood spirit, you know, that childhood energy and, um, get me excited about life again. And not learning the same thing in an office day after day. Um, I just, I also really wanted to rediscover my work ethic. I wanted to feel like I was really, really earning my time and my money. Um, and, you know, feel fulfilled at the end of the day. And I did. I feel like it really helped me reset, um, and put me back on the path that I was meant to be on. So it changed my life, it really did. And I know I, um, I know others have had much, you know, greater experiences with moving to different countries or traveling. but.. it definitely gave me that travel bug and that, um, thirst for life. And, um, I recognized that there were other neurodivergent people that were in that environment and I didn't feel alone and I felt, wow, there are other people like me that have struggled and just had to do something that was a little bit crazy to uh, maybe find themselves and discover where they're meant to be. Um, so I  [00:16:29] Peter: What are you doing now?  [00:16:30] Kelsey: Um, so now I am, um, kind of, I'm also still working remotely in a, a software, um, company that does analytics for, um, LMS systems. So we're kind of tracking the performance analytics for instructional designers that are creating different courses over different LMS systems. So I'm kind of working as more of a, I guess you could call me a jack of all trades, a customer success kind of manager slash business sales representative slash operations manager. So I'm, I'm in a role right now that is a really good fit. Um, it really does let me wear all the hats I like to wear. Um, and it also lets me thrive because I'm, um, working independently and, um, I don't really have anyone overseeing anything I'm doing. It's just, I'm just kind of given the reins to run with it.  [00:17:25] Peter: That's awesome. So, very cool. Kelsey, how can people find you if they wanna learn more? They, I have a feeling this might change in lives. How can people find you?  [00:17:32] Kelsey: Yeah, they can actually, um, find me on, um, LinkedIn. Um, I'm pretty active on LinkedIn, just Kelsey Sterkenberg um, or they could find me on. I have Instagram, I have Facebook, um, all those tools and my name is pretty, um, un uncommon. Yeah, true. So I think, uh, it won't be too hard to track me down, but yeah, and I'd be happy to, you know, provide my contact information if needed. [00:17:58] Peter: Very cool guys. Kelsey, thank you so much for taking the time. Really appreciate it. Kelsey. This is a really interesting interview. I found myself really fascinated by this. 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We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at shankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Opening and closing themes were composed and produced by Steven Byrom who also produces this podcast, and the opening introduction was recorded by Bernie Wagenblast. Thank you so much for listening. We'll see you next week!   

In today's episode we'll be covering our first Tuscan city, Siena We'll be chatting about: Why we went to Siena The Palio di Siena Transport, accommodation, food and fun The value for money and some overall tips if you're planning on visiting Siena SEASON SCOREBOARD   Salerno 98 Naples 88 Rome 85 Siena 84 Sorrento 67   Siena has a total of 17 districts, famously known as contradas, which come together twice a year on July and 16th August, to compete against each other. We stayed in Giraffe district. Transport: Train from Rome to Florence and then got a train to Siena Accommodation: Airbnb Food:  Wild Boar at Il Masgalano Ristorante Pizzeria Fun: Early Market every Wednesday Palio di Siena (Horse Racing) Weed and Love Bar San Paolo Pub   ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North.   ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop   JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence) Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence. The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857 FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin Youtube: /Altlivin 

In today's episode we'll be covering Italy's capital city, Rome. Cormac and Jane have been on the road for six months travelling the length and breadth of Italy. Each week the pair discuss travel tips, realistic budgets, and share what it's really like for a bartender and an arts worker to move abroad. Now living in Florence, this podcast honestly documents their move away from Ireland. You can find out more at www.altlivin.com In this podcast we'll be chatting about: Why we went to Rome The Vatican and other tours Transport, accommodation, food and fun The value for money and some overall tips if you're planning on visiting Rome Transport: Trains, Ridemovi, scooters, Lime bikes, Taxi's, uber, free now, bus, metro   Food:  Ristorante Pizzeria Al Fagianetto - The best pesto pasta in the world Prosciutteria Cantina dei Papi - Trevi - An incredible Sandwich Antico Forno Roscioli - Our top Pizza experience in Italy   Fun:  Guided Tour of the Capuchin Crypts Trevi Fountain Jazz Bar Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and Vatican Basilica Walked around Tratesvere Big Bus Tour The Abbey Theatre Irish Bar   Overall Score: 85   ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North.   ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop   JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence) Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence. The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857 FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin Youtube: /Altlivin 

In today's episode we'll  be covering our next destination, Sorrento. We'll be chatting about: Why we went to Sorrento Exploring the Almalfi Coast Transport, accommodation, food and fun The value for money and some overall tips if you're planning on visiting Sorrento, Naples or the Almalfi Coast Make sure you're subscribed and if you like this episode then please give us a five star rating. You can find us on instagram and tiktok at @altlivin and find out more about us on altlivin.com Sorrento is not located on the Amalfi Coast, but instead on the Sorrentine Peninsula in the region of Campania in southern Italy between the Bay of Naples and the famed coastline. - Sorrento is extremely popular with Irish people. Hotel Bristol does great package deals. Food: Garden bar Kiosk bar Le Petit Bistr96 Qui Fun: The Issue with Sunbeds Go to Ischia rather than Capri Break into a hotel beach Piazza della Vittoria Piazza Tasso Overall Score for Sorrento: 67   ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North. ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.   DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop   JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence) Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence. The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857 FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin Youtube: /Altlivin  We're Jane and Cormac. We hope you enjoyed our Sorrento episode and come back next time where we'll be talking about our next leg of the trip in Italy, Rome. If you liked our podcast then please subscribe, and please give us a 5 star review, it's free and takes just a couple of seconds. You can follow us on socials at altlivin and you can download our excel sheet with all of accommodation, restaurant, transport, experience and budget details for our six week holiday on altlivin.com.

Welcome to The Irish Podcast. Ireland has long been a country of emigrants. With the cost of living spiralling rapidly, many have left its shores.  Cormac and Jane have been on the road for eight months travelling the length and breadth of Italy. Each week the pair discuss travel tips, realistic budgets, and share what it's really like for a bartender and an arts worker to move abroad. Now living in Florence, this podcast honestly documents their move away from Ireland. You can find out more at www.altlivin.com In today's episode we'll  be covering: Why we chose Salerno Exploring the Almalfi Coast Transport, accommodation, food and fun Value for money and some overall tips if you're planning on visiting Salerno or the Amalfi Coast ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North. ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence) Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence. The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857 FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin Youtube: /Altlivin 

Gli ospiti della puntata di oggi sono Alison, Francesco e Paolo dell'Azienda Agricola Biologica Radici Felici situata a Gombola, un borgo seicentesco nel comune di Polinago sull'appennino modenese. Abbiamo parlato di difficoltà e benefici di essere agricoltori di prima generazione, di collaborazione e supporto, del recente raduno della rete dei Microfarmers e di moltissimo altro.  Potete scoprire di più dell'azienda su: Sito | https://www.ortoartigianale.it/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/radici.felici/ Risorse e organizzazioni di cui abbiamo parlato: WWOOF | https://wwoof.net/ Landworkers' Alliance | https://landworkersalliance.org.uk/ Corso Online JM Fortier | https://themarketgardener.com/courses/ Se hai trovato del valore in questa intervista e hai piacere di supportare Micorrize, lo puoi fare in diversi modi: ⁠Fai una donazione su PayPal⁠ ⁠Supporta il podcast su Patreon⁠ Segui le pagine social del podcast, lascia un commento e condividi i post, fallo conoscere ad amici e colleghi, lascia 5 stelle su Spotify o una recensione su Apple Podcast. Coltiviamo insieme un'agricoltura migliore. Alla prossima!

Mohamad Saleh grew up as a city boy. He never worked in a garden or grew his own food until he had an opportunity to travel to Turkey to be close to his fiancee and live for some time in a Wwoof project where he learned all about permaculture.When he came back to Palestine he decided to start working on bringing the concepts of permaculture closer to the community and he established 'Mostadam'He emphasizes the importance of healing of individuals in general in order to be able to feel more compassion towards each other and towards nature.  He talks about how he is trying to work within the context of the political reality in Palestine as well as the natural environment, in areas with little rainfall and in refugee camps with little soil.If you want to follow Mohamad on Instagram click hereAbout Mohamed 's Wwoof experience:https://wwoofturkey.org/Tips to read:Book: The One Straw Revolution by Masanobu Fukuokahttps://www.harvestingrainwater.com/Watch:The Wanted 18 https://m.imdb.com/title/tt3946020/Follow Stories from Palestine podcast on social media, check out the YouTube channel, sign up for the mailinglist and do a very appreciated donation on the Ko-fi platform, all through this one link: https://linktr.ee/storiesfrompalestineIf you are interested in our Travel to Palestine programs please visit the website and if you want to request more detailed information, send us your e-mail address!https://storiesfrompalestine.info/travel-to-palestine/

Welcome to The Irish Podcast. Ireland has long been a country of emigrants. With the cost of living spiralling rapidly, many have left its shores.  Cormac and Jane have been on the road for six months travelling the length and breadth of Italy. Each week the pair discuss travel tips, realistic budgets, and share what it's really like for a bartender and an arts worker to move abroad. Now living in Florence, this podcast honestly documents their move away from Ireland. You can find out more at www.altlivin.com Welcome to the first official Irish Expat podcast In today's episode we'll  be covering: Why we chose to visit Naples Expectations vs Reality: Is Naples a Dangerous city? Transport: The Flight, Taxis/Free Now/Trains Accommodation: The best locations and review of our stays Food: How to navigate your way through restaurants in Italy Fun: The best bars, culture and historical attractions Value for Money ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North. ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence) Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence. The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857 FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin Youtube: /Altlivin 

Welcome to The Irish Podcast. Ireland has long been a country of emigrants. With the cost of living spiralling rapidly, many have left its shores.  Cormac and Jane have been on the road for six months travelling the length and breadth of Italy. Each week the pair discuss travel tips, realistic budgets, and share what it's really like for a bartender and an arts worker to move abroad. Now living in Florence, this podcast honestly documents their move away from Ireland. You can find out more at www.altlivin.com Welcome to the first Irish Expat podcast In today's episode we'll  be covering: Our decision to leave Ireland Why we chose Italy Where we went on our amazing six week holiday Our overall budget for travelling Where we are now ABOUT SEASON ONE Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it's really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North. ABOUT US Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF.  Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE) Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities: Naples Salerno Sorrento Rome Siena Florence La Spezia (and Riomaggiore) Venice Desenzano del Garda Sirmione Malcesine Riva del Garda Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence) Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence. The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857 FOLLOW US Website: www.altlivin.com Instagram: @altlivin TikTok: @altlivin Youtube: /Altlivin    google-site-verification: google65536497be1c6a74.html

Woofing consists of working on a farm while travelling to reduce costs. These volunteers help out their hosts for five half-days per week during their stay. The world is still in the middle of a health crisis. And while travel has resumed with the reopening of borders, more sustainable tourism practices have come to the fore in the past two years. One such example is wwoofing, which started growing in popularity prior to the Covid pandemic. And no, it's got nothing to do with dogs despite the name! The name is derived from the acronym WWOOF, standing for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. So if I work in woofing, do I get paid? So where does woofing come from? How do I become a woofer in the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How is the #Periodsomnia campaign helping to close the period sleep gap? What is the windscreen phenomenon? How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you considered applying for organic certification? On today's episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we're hosting Chris Sermons, Founder of Bio-Way Farm, located in Ware Shoals, South Carolina. Bio-Way Farm is a Certified Organic farm with a focus on sustainable agriculture and permaculture design principles. Their 120 acres offers a mix of cultivated fields with row crops, hardwood forests and an edible forest garden featuring many native plants. They are located 30 miles south of Greenville, SC and serve the greater Greenville area. Chris is the winner of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association's 2016 Farmer of the Year award.  Tune in to this info-packed episode all about how Chris and his team run a thriving Organic farming venture!   You'll hear: How Chris got started in farming 1:54 What the first years on Bio-Way Farm property were like 3:35 What the cropping and permaculture currently looks like on the farm 8:02 Why Chris decided to make the farm Certified Organic 16:07 What goes into the Real Organic certification 20:24 How Chris runs an Airbnb on the farm 31:53 What Hipcamp is 34:39 What the future holds for Bio-Way Farm 37:58 Chris's advice for beginning farmers 48:01 Chris's favorite farming tools 49:07   About the Guest: Chris Sermons is a naturalist and biological farmer. In 2004, he started Bio-Way Farm in Upstate South Carolina where they grow organic produce and foster biodiversity. He's held leadership roles with the Sierra Club, Wild South and Slow Food. The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association recognized Chris as the Farmer of the Year in 2016. His approach to managing the farm is guided by a land ethic and his background in permaculture. Resources: Website: https://www.biowayfarm.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biowayfarm  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biowayfarm/    The Thriving Farmer Podcast Team would like to thank our amazing sponsor! At AgriGro, we know that, in today's modern agriculture, our efforts can deplete life or add life. When you look for ways to add life, it is sustainable and makes everything work better. As a result, you will experience enhanced plant and soil health for crops, gardens, and turf, as well as improved animal health and environment for livestock and wildlife. Our products are all-natural, easy to use, and friendly to the soil and the plant, as well as the grower. AgriGro's® formulations deliver essential plant nutrition along with an advanced prebiotic concentrate, which significantly increases the multitude of beneficial native microbial species already residing in the production environment. Through these environmentally sound technologies, we're adding life to crop production, livestock, home, turf, and wildlife markets. You don't have to be dependent on crop production efforts that deplete life… Just Add Life with AgriGro®.

In this week's episode, learn about WWOOF, tips and tricks on laundry, we give out a few PSA's, discuss Gracen's new build that's literally falling apart, and talk about her brother's upcoming visit!

Join me as I learn about some life-changing resources for leap-takers. Warning: Life may never be the same after this episode.Mentioned in this episode:"Wwoof: https://wwoof.net/HelpX: https://www.helpx.net/Workaway: https://www.workaway.info/Connect with Maxi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyyogamaxi/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/happyyogamaxi/Helpx profile: Maxi HoffmannFollow Joe:Website: www.MastersOfLifeSociety.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCseKWxa_CMzsGmSP6X23t1wInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephrichardpowell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josephrichardpowell2020/Email: Joe@JoePowell.ca Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechosenonesbymols The Chosen Ones Podcast Episode Videos Available on YouTubeThe Chosen Ones Book Available on Website

LINKS: North Coast Food Web, Small Business Development Center, Clatsop Economic Development Resources,Oregon Community Food Network Systems,  Local Food Marketplace, Clatsop Community ActionYoutube: https://youtu.be/Y8FCp4KObnQJess Tantisook is the executive director of the North Coast Food Web, a nonprofit based in Astoria, Oregon.She grew up in Tennessee and now lives in Ilwaco, Washington. Her degree was in Communications, but a class she took in college on Viticulture and Enologyled her to an interest in fresh produce. She volunteered on a farm in Washington and eventually moved there.The Food Web provides education and help to local farmers- those wanting to begin farming, need information about agriculture as well as business sense.They recently held a class called How to Run a Profitable Farmers Market Booth.They have opened an online shopping experience, available through their website, where local farmers bring their produce, individuals can order online and pick up their items in Astoria.The Food Web also takes SNAP benefits so that low income individuals can receive $40 worth of produce for $20. Through Tillamook Food Routes, they piloted a home food delivery service that went all the way from Nehalem to Ilwaco.  It was free for folks that identified as low income and then it was $10 for anyone else.They have a commercial kitchen available which they rent out to anyone.

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF). If you've ever wanted to take a break from "real life" and find a place to recenter, this episode is for you. Living on a farm for a day, week, month, or even longer can be a great way to understand food systems, meet new people, and learn about yourself. Check out the links below for more information about WWOOFing and social media links! WWOOF Resources & Guest Info WWOOF USA WWOOF Germany Brittney's YouTube Channel: Brittney Portes Brittney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shes_sorugged/ Natasha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashaervilha/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Podcast Social Media Instagram: https://instagram.com/ponderingpolymath Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Pondering-Polymath-Podcast-106433001962061/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Fields team speaks with Greg Peterson, founder of The Urban Farm in Phoenix, AZ, about his decades of working in urban agriculture. He's developed an “urban to the max” old-growth food forest in the middle of a dry region. (At the same time, Greg is also the host of The Urban Farm Podcast, which has an archive of over 650 episodes!) We talk about trust in nature, the human condition, abundance, why growing grass makes much less sense than growing fruit trees, and how Greg has taught urban agriculture online during a pandemic. In fact, The Urban Farm offers free urban agriculture classes online. Recorded at the end of COP26 summit, this episode also focuses on climate disruption's effects on agriculture as well as the politics of agriculture. Check it out, and happy planting!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

"Maintenant, vous savez", c'est le podcast quotidien de Bababam, qui nous donne les clés essentielles pour savoir vraiment ce qui se cache derrière les mots, sigles, concepts qui font notre actualité. Du 3 au 17 janvier 2022, l'équipe de "Maintenant vous savez" vous révèle les 15 mots qui marqueront l'année 2022. Du nouveau phénomène "tourisme spatial" au monde virtuel "Métavers", en passant bien-sûr par l'expression "être woke", (re)découvrez ces mots qui feront notre actualité en 2022. Qu'est-ce que le woofing ? La crise sanitaire ne nous a toujours pas quittés. Et alors que les voyages ont repris avec la réouverture des frontières, des pratiques touristiques plus durables ont été mises en valeur ces deux dernières années. Avant le début de la pandémie, le woofing, dont l'acronyme est WWOOF, a découvert un certain succès. On peut résumer cette pratique à la possibilité de voyager tout en travaillant dans une ferme, histoire de diminuer ses coûts. En raison de cette subtilité, on ne parle pas de voyageur, mais d'un woofer ou d'une woofeuse, à comprendre par bénévole qui aide un hôte au quotidien pour des demi-journées de travail. Mais d'où vient cette pratique ? Si on travaille en woofing, est-on payé.e.s ? Et peut-on faire du woofing en France ? Ecoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant vous savez". Un podcast écrit et réalisé par Pauline Weiss. A écouter aussi : Qu'est-ce que le tourisme de la dernière chance ? Qu'est-ce que la micro-aventure ? Qu'est-ce que le volontourisme ? Vous pouvez réagir à cet épisode sur notre page Twitter. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is a breath of fresh air. I spoke with Meera Butalia, my good friend and kindred spirit. We discussed our core value of connection and why it adds so much value to our lives, her experiences with WWOOF-ing (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), the amazingly stupendous opportunity that was NC Governor's School, and how she's starting to slow down more in her life. I must warn you, there are lots of disruptions and tangents in this conversation. But that's the nature of our relationship -- free-flowing, calm, and ready to accept whatever is coming next. I created this show to have conversations just like ours today.  I remember you really liked Meera when you met her, and I know you'll love hearing this conversation. I love you, and I wish you were here. Bye for now.  -------------------------------------- Hey there, it's Jai! I've been waiting for you to join me. Welcome to Wish You Were Here, the podcast where we open to each other and cherish human connection. What if I asked, what is it like to be you? Do you know what you'd say? The guests you'll here from are the people that I most love and adore, and together we explore that very question. Maybe one day, you will be next. Now, it's time to dig a little deeper. https://www.instagram.com/wishyouwereherepodcast -------------------------------------- Music from Free To Use Music Track: Kicktracks - Living For You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84wNWdDZvls --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wishyouwerehere/message

On episode #45 of The Vine, PMP features Jenna Pollard, Membership Program Manager for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF-USA), and Brittney Portes, a guest WWOOFer. This year WWOOF-USA celebrates 20 years in a worldwide effort to link visitors with organic farmers, promote an educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming practices. Tune in to learn how visitors, or ‘WWOOFers', help out on a farm, learn about organic agriculture, and receive free room and board during their visit. Produced by Pretty Easy Podcasts

Welcome! I'm very honored to introduce you to Danielle Ellis. Danielle is an Ambassador for the Real Bread Campaign and Judge for the World Bread Awards. Today, Danielle shares how a series of influences - a childhood love of French holidays, a summer stint as an au pair, a “mad Scotsman”, and a tough pastry teacher all came together to convince Danielle to leave a decades-long career in marketing and enroll in a French school for baking. Danielle completed the 670 hour course (!!). In addition, Danielle completed many months of work experience, including an internship at a bakery that used NO electrically-powered equipment - nope, not even to mix 50lb batches of dough. Today, as an expert on baking, scaling, marketing, and running a bakery, Danielle teaches classes to both novice and professional bakers. Welcome Danielle! Listen to Danielle Now   Highlights from My Interview with Danielle Ellis What is the Real Bread Campaign and Why do we need it? The reason Danielle believes many people are "gluten intolerant" A lifechanging summer in France What Danielle teaches - not just baking, but marketing and running a bakery as well The mad Scotsman who taught Danielle to bake and the pastry chef who taught her she was doing it "all wrong" 2 weeks at a bakery in Normandy with WWOOF where Danielle learned to make bread with NO electrically-powered equipment 670 hours of professional training in France Starting and running one of the most successful food blogs in Scotland   Recipes Related to This Episode Pesto Rolls How to Contact Danielle Ellis of Severn Bites Instagram: @breadbakerdani Website: www.severnbites.com   More About The Storied Recipe Podcast The concept of The Storied Recipe is unique - every guest gives me a recipe that represents a cherished memory, custom, or person. I actually make, photograph, and share the recipe. During the interview, I discuss the memories and culture around the recipe, and also my experience (especially my mistakes and questions!) as I tried it. My listeners and I are a community that believes food is a love language unto itself. With every episode, we become better cooks and global citizens, more grateful for the gift of food, and we honor those that loved us through their cooking. Subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or simply search for The Storied Recipe in your favorite player.   I am also a storytelling photographer celebrating food in extraordinary light You can shop The Storied Recipe Print Shop (where every image tells a story) here. If you're looking for a one-on-one food photography mentor, you can apply here.