Total Tuscany

#005: Girl In Florence

The Tuscany region and the City of Florence in particular can have a lasting affect on you.  It touches your soul to the point where you yearn for its beauty, its sophistication and even its simplicity.

In this episode of the Total Tuscany podcast, you meet Georgette Jupe, or better known online as "Girl In Florence".  Her popular blog gets between 30,000 and 40,000 visits per month as she chronicles her life in Florence.   A life that started in 2007 and as you find out in the podcast has no end in sight. Georgette is definitely along way from her native Texas but feels right at home in her adopted Firenze. 

In our discussion this week we discuss some of the following:

• How life started in Florence
• The difficulties of living as an expat
• The benefits and pleasures of living as an expat
• Working and finding a job
• Tips for deciding if you want to be an expat
• Georgette's favorites place to visit in Tuscany

You will be enlightened, entertained and inspired.  Enjoy the wisdom, knowledge and enthusiasm of Georgette as Total Tuscany presents the "Girl in Florence".

#004: Florencetown, Planning Memories In Tuscany

Planning a trip to Tuscany, especially if you are going for the first time can be a daunting task. There are so many things to do see and do! You will find yourself asking,  where to start?

In this episode of the Total Tuscany Podcast, we answer that question for you.  Over the next 30 minutes you will meet Ubano Brini of Florencetown.com.  His company is dedicated to giving you a unique Tuscan experience both in the city and in the country.  His wide range of experiences in Tuscany can be shared with small groups or customized for your own personal experience.

Topics discussed in this podcast include:

• Vespa Tour
• What's new in 2014
• Florence bike tour
• Hour with David

And much, much more.  Florencetown produces their tours to ensure quality and consistency. In 2013 alone, over 40,000 tourist from all over the world counted on them to provide a safe, fun and unique experience in Tuscany.  We recommend that you do to!

Enjoy our conversation with Urbano and start planning your trip today!

#003 Jacopo di Battista of Querceto Di Castellinia

Querceto di Castellina has been in Jacopo di Battista's family since 1944.  The origins of the estate date back to the 15th century where it is believed to be a former monastery.  Today it is a thriving vineyard that produces fantastic wine and olive oil.  It's also a place where tourists can stay and enjoy a true Tuscan and Chianti experience,  the estate features 8 apartments.

In this edition of the "Total Tuscany" podcast, Jacopo talks about his passion, that is his wine!  Also  you will learn more about the estate and the apartments for rent and where does a resident Tuscan like to hang out and visit?  Jacopo offers good advice for our listeners.

We have personally stayed and the estate, situated in the heart of Chianti we recommend it highly for an extended stay.

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#002 To Tuscany With Love With Author Gail Mencini

In this edition of Total Tuscany, Travis and Pat talk to Gail Mencini.  Gail is the Author of "To Tuscany With Love", a coming of age novel that leads 7 friends back to Tuscany after 30 years apart. 

Gail talks about the inspiration for her book, her love of Tuscany and her future writing plans.  Sit back and enjoy our discussion with Gail Mencini, after you are done listening buy the book by clicking the link below.

#001 Total Tuscany Introduction

Tuscany can bring out different emotions and passions in everyone, it's hard to describe until you visit.   If you have been to Tuscany you know exactly what we are talking about.  If you have never been, we hope our podcast series inspires you to take a trip of a lifetime!

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In this episode of the Total Tuscany podcast, Travis and Pat discuss the following:

• Why they started Total Tuscany
• What keeps them going back for more
• Staying in villas compared to hotels
• Content you can expect to see and hear on this website

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