51 episodes
TE Talks! History, Travel, and All Things Italian Robert Allyn
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- Society & Culture
Longing to go to Italy? Listen in and we will take you there with stories, from professional guides, of wonderful places that will make your imagination come alive. As a traveler, I always felt that there was something missing when I would go on walking tours to see special sites and monuments. I wanted fire works!Remember in your life when you had that exceptional teacher, that you never forgot, because they made it fun to learn? That’s what I wanted and I went out in search of those people to built my company on that very premise!Now, we have been taking people around all parts of Italy for over 20 years. We started in Rome (where I am a licensed guide) and have expanded to Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Florence, and Venice. Something that makes Through Eternity Tours special is that the staff and guides, who work with us, are exceptional. We have built very strong bonds together and we are all a great support network for each other. So many times I thought to myself that during these enthusiastic conversations that we have, wouldn’t it be great to share this with other people? That is why we have created TE Talks to keep the stories going to keep your dreams of Italy alive.
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E51: Carlotta and the Wonders of the Great Lago di Como
So you've travelled to Italy fallen in love with it and come back again and again? Where else should you go? On of the best kept hidden secrets is the lake district just a hop skip and a jump from the city of Milan. These lakes are some of the most beautiful in the world. The most famous one, of course, is Lago di Como and it is much more than just the place where George Clooney bought a villa. Rob has a wonderful conversation with local resident, guide and food connoisseur Carlotta. Th...
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E50: Easter Traditions in Italy: Pasqua e Pasquetta in Italia!
Have you ever been curious about what Easter traditions are like in Italy? Easter in Italy sometimes can be considered more sacred an important than Christmas for the Catholic faith. Listen in to Rob as he goes over many different traditions that were developed centuries ago when the country of Italy did not exist. It is fascinating to hear about how so many different areas and regions of present day Italy have their own very specific traditions and culinary delights. Be prepared ...
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E46: See Naples and Die with Andrea
Have you ever heard of the famous phrase written by Goethe, "See Naples and Die."? Local Neapolitan Favorite Andrea explains to Rob about why Naples is one of the most special cities in all of Italy. A city of fascinating contrasts, stunning beauty and marvelous citizens, it will take your breath away. If you think that Naples is a place to avoid on your way to the Amalfi Coast, have a listen in to this podcast and it will convince you that actually this city is truly something to not t...
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E45: Marco and the leaning tower of Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli and the quaint town of Lucca
Join Rob and Marco as the have a fascinating chat about so much more than just the leaning tower. Did you know that it isn't a tower all by itself? It is a bell tower for the cathedral of Pisa and the whole complex of Church, Bell Tower, Covered Cemetery and Baptistery is truly unique not only in Tuscany but all of Italy. Marco does such a splendid job of enlightening anyone who listens that you can get so much more when you visit the area. Then he and Rob discuss how Lucca was the only tusca...
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E44: Costanza and the Open Air Garden Spaces and Off the Beaten Path Treasures of Florence
So you've been to Florence and have seen all of the major show stopping sites? Covered all the masterpieces? Maybe you would like to have a taste of some open garden spaces but you thought that they were too far away from the museums and historic centers? Costanza and Rob have lovely talk going over their day together searching out the beautiful parks and gardens in Florence and many of the treasures that are considered off the beaten path. Their conversation takes place just after Rob ...
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E43: Sergio Dondoli World Famous Gelataio talks about his passion for San Gimignano and why Gelato is not Ice Cream!
Join Rob as he has a wonderful conversation with Sergio Dondoli winner of multiple awards for creating some of the most outstanding flavors ever created for Gelato. They talk about how he became so well known after multiple visits from Tony Blair and how he creates such beautiful mixes of flavors often using ingredients found in Tuscany like Rosemary and Lavender. Sergio also recounts to Rob the history of the beautiful town of San Gimignano and its towers and why saffron is such an imp...