


Episode 46: Join Us in Tuscany

Episode 45: Tuscany By Ferrari: Florencetown Tours

Episode 44: Parker Villas: A True Matchmaker

Episode 43: Dario Cecchini

Episode 42: Tuscan Women Cook

Episode 41: Study In Lucca With Alt Studio

Episode 40: KM Zero Tours
People often ask us what Tuscany is like; they want to know if what they see in the movies and read about on travel blogs is real. Our answer is always the same, Tuscany is every bit as beautiful as you can imagine. But like most things in life, not everything you see or do when you visit Tuscany is authentic as you might think. The big question you need to ask yourself as you start planning your first or next trip to Tuscany is; how can I get the most authentic experience possible?
In our 40th edition of the Total Tuscany Podcast, we have found the authentic experience your are looking for, KM Zero Tours. Don't let the "tours" in its name fool you, Arianna Cinci grew up in Chianti and is committed to giving her guests an authentic Tuscan Experience.
We first heard about Arianna and her partner Alessio from one of our favorite Tuscan bloggers, a former guest here on the Total Tuscany Podcast, Georgette Jupe. Her description of the KM Zero experience made us curious to find out more. From the moment we contacted Arianna, we knew she was going to have a fantastic story to tell.
KM Zero Tours tag line is, "Slow Travel in Tuscany". If you are like us, when you visit Tuscan you want to do more than just "see" things. You want immerse yourself in the culture and get a hand hands on experience that will create memories that last a lifetime.

Episode 39: Starting Fresh At La Tavola Marche
As we get ready to celebrate Labor Day in the United States, we take time to celebrate a labor of love for a couple of expats who took a chance 10 years ago. Ashley and Jason Bartner are the creators of La Tavola Marche. They explain their business the best on the the home pate of their website.
La Tavola Marche is a unique culinary experience where you actively participate in Italian culture through seasonal activities paired with local artisans, farmers, and wine makers while staying in a 300 year-old farmhouse agriturismo. If you are willing to muddy your feet, we'll guide you off the beaten path where you will see Italy at its roots.
We combine searching for the best seasonal local ingredients, hands-on cooking classes, and the conviviality of the table to help you connect with the people through their food, culture, and terra.
In this edition of the Total Tuscany Podcast, we talk with Ashley about the journey she and her husband have been on. The ups and downs of owning a business in Italy; starting with what Ashley calls Kindergarten Italian to where they are now. Has it been easy? No! But getting what you want never is. A lot of us wish our dreams would come true, Ashley and Jason made theirs come to life.
Farming, lodging, cooking classes and most of all great people!
Normally, this podcast is about places in Tuscany, well we aren't afraid of going outside the region for a good story to tell.
From the Website:
Travelers who want the best of central Italy are now heading for Le Marche, the third region, alongside Tuscany and Umbria that makes up the area. The region lies on the eastern side of central Italy, between the Adriatic Sea and the high Apennine mountains. Much of it remains unspoiled by mass tourism. The Adriatic coast has been known as a sun and beach mecca for years. However, inland, perhaps more so than anywhere else in central Italy, you will find places where time really has stood still.
Enjoy the podcast and leave your comments below, we would love to hear what you think.

Episode 38: The Tuscan Times
If you are a regular listener of the Total Tuscany Podcast, you have heard us interview Helen Farrell before. She is editor of the Florentine, an English-speaking news magazine based in Florence. The publication was founded in 2005 and now has a circulation of over 10,000/month; The Florentine reaches over a quarter of a million people online every year.