Rediscover Italy Podcast
Rediscover your love of Italy with stories of Italian life, locals, and travel. Hosted by Cassandra Lena Santoro and Laura Thayer Rediscover Italy is a place for you to connect to your love of Italy - for the first time or all over again. Our podcast will share stories of Italy, lessons from locals, travel experiences and tips, and the joy of allowing your heart to lead you through the journey of life. The podcast will also focus on the simple beauties of Italy and how we can experience them in a more memorable, sustainable, and fulfilling way. And, most importantly, finding what that means to and for you. Cassandra Santoro is the CEO and Founder of Travel Italian Style. As a trip planner and dual citizen (of Italy and the USA) she has visited all 20 Regions of Italy and spends six months each year traveling the country. Her focus is to find inspiring and real experiences from North to South. You can also find features of Cassandra and her company in TEDx, Forbes, CNN, Huff Post, Darling, Radio Food Project, and more. Laura Thayer is an American travel writer, photographer, and art historian who has called the Amalfi Coast home for 14 years. She is a dual citizen of Italy and the USA and is passionate about sharing about the beauty, culture & history of the Amalfi Coast and Italy. Laura is also the founder of popular travel website Ciao Amalfi and author of the guidebook Moon Amalfi Coast with Capri, Naples & Pompeii (Moon Guides 2019).
Episodes
In the premiere episode of Cassandra Lena Santoro and Laura Thayer's podcast, Rediscover Italy, the hosts share how they obtained over 15 years of Italian lifestyle knowledge and why they're ready to share it with you.
Starting back in 2020, Cassandra and Laura realized that now more than ever Italian travel needs a rebirth. This is the time to get back to the basics and remember why we fell in love with this beautiful count...
"Where is the best place to live in Italy?" Or "How can I travel Italy like a local?" These are the kind of questions both hosts have been asked over the past decade of living, working, and traveling throughout the country.
Cassandra is a dual citizen and travel planner who has visited all 20 Regions of Italy. Laura, also a dual citizen is a professional travel writer and guidebook author who is a long-term resident ...
In this episode, Cassandra and Laura discuss simple ways to stay connected and immerse yourself in the Italian culture. Whether you are traveling Italy or dreaming from afar there is always a way to connect on a personal and more meaningful level.
The hosts share some of the people, cities and sites that have made them feel one with the country. And how well-known authors Frances Mayes, Ondine Cohane and Nicky Pellegrino; New York C...
Planning a trip to Italy can be effortless and even more fun if you have the inside scoop! Today Laura and Cassandra are sharing travel tips for Italian transportation.
Whether you envision yourself traveling cross country via train, would like to ride with the locals by bus or maybe dream of renting a scooter or car, this episode is for you. The hosts share their best suggestions for getting around in an efficient and stress free ...
In this episode, we introduce you to Virginia DiGaetano, an Italian American who has lived for 7 years in the rural and lesser-known area of Lazio called Tuscia. Virginia shares stories of life as a local, travel tips for those who aspire to visit the area and even bits of history and legends that you may not even find in the guide books!
Along with her husband Mark Medina-Rios, Virginia runs Via Medina, a private chef and concierg...
In this episode, we introduce you to Allison Zurfluh. Dividing her time between Switzerland and Venice Italy, Allison is passionate about the Venice Lagoon, particularly conservation issues and cultural sustainability. Through the hardship of 2020 Allison's professional career took an unexpected but beautiful turn towards art. Now she has created a wonderful way to bring her passions of watercolors and love for Venice together....
Travel is opening up to Italy again and this offers new opportunities to discover - and rediscover - the Italy we love. In this episode, Cassandra and Laura share what they're looking forward to seeing and doing this year as Italy finds a new normal in travel and tourism. From Friuli-Venezia Giulia in the north to island hopping with Cassandra in Sicily and Laura's plans for relaxation on the Cilento coast and Ischia, enjoy...
Kiara Di Paola is an Italian originally from the region of Le Marche living in New York City. She is a content creator, VLogger, Licensed Tour Guide, Media and Press of NY and if that was not enough she is also the owner and operator of NYC-based travel company New York City 4 All! Kiara is known to not only bring her clients off the beaten path of New York but also keep social media followers up to date with the newest exhibits, s...
In this episode, hosts Cassandra and Laura share insider information about experiencing beaches in Italy. Listen in for logistical tips for navigating the beaches (think paid beaches vs. free beaches or sand vs. pebbly beaches), how or where you can wine and dine or even how to dress to and at the beach. And, of course, the hosts share their favorite local beaches throughout all of the country.
Expect to start packing that beach bag...
SHOW RECAP: In this episode, we’re taking you to one of Italy’s lesser-known regions, the southern region of Basilicata. And to help us do that is local, Valerie Fortney an American who has family roots in Basilicata and has lived in the region for 10 years. With more than 20 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry and along with her husband, Bryan Schneider, they’ve channeled this experience and passion for Basilica...
During the finale of Season 1 of the Rediscover Italy Podcast, hosts Cassandra and Laura discuss how the show inspired their 2021 travels in Italy.
From northern cities such as Udine to the southern Ravello Music Festival, they share the wonderful memories created in the past weeks that may also inspire your next trip to Italy. The hosts also discuss what's to come in Season 2 and their hopes for the future of Italy and travel f...
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