Life in Lucca with Andrea

About the Host

You may be wondering why I’m hosting a podcast about Lucca. Well, after travelling the length and breadth of Italy, I have quite simply, fallen in love with Lucca. I now spend a few months here each year, and, much to my delight, I have been welcomed into the community that is Lucca as only the Lucchese people know how to do.

About the Podcast

During my podcast I will be joined by a variety of special guests from all walks of life, who share my passion for Lucca and everything Italian. Each episode, my guests will share unique stories and interesting experiences that have shaped their lives and indulged their passion for Lucca. Throughout the podcast, guests will be sharing how they discovered Lucca, along with interesting tips for those that live, visit, intend to visit, or are just curious about Lucca. So, if you want to learn about the hidden gems, quiet corners, delicious places to eat, or realise your dream of living like an Italian local, hit the subscribe button now, and each new episode will magically appear in your podcast library.

About Lucca

The Tuscan City of Lucca (Centro Storico), has a population of around 88k, and is encircled by medieval walls which are used as a social promenade. Interesting landmarks include; the Guinigi Tower, the Anfiteatro, and the Via Fillungo, which is the main shopping street. There are many beautiful Churches, including the Duomo of San Martino, San Michele, and San Frediano with its stunning mosaic. The Province of Lucca, consisting of just over 30 Communi (districts), has a population of around 380k, and this podcast will discuss the breathtaking delights of the City and the Communi beyond its Walls.

Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and donate the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the subscribe or follow button now on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review.

Connect with me…

Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca

Sponsorship

If you are looking to sponsor the show, please contact me on: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

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My guest today is Saraya Motley. Saraya spent her early years in Rome, before returning to the States to complete her higher education. Now an independent Luxury Travel Agent, she works remotely from the commune of Capannori, in the hills of Lucca, which she has made her permanent home. I was struck how passionate Saraya is to ensure that her clients have the ultimate travel experience, so she is the ideal person to make recommendations for you to experience in and around Lucca.

Connect with this Episode’s supporter – Melting Pot Lucca, Language School

Website: www.meltingpotlucca.it

E-mail: info@meltingpotlucca.it

Instagram: @meltingpotlucca

Facebook: meltingpotlucca

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Saraya’s Recommendations

Ristorante SurReale, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 37 Lucca

Osteria da Pasqualino Gubitosa, Via del Moro, 8 Lucca

Osteria Da Giomo, Via di Mezzo, 3 Valgiano Capannori

Osteria da mi pa’, Via della Chiesa di Gragnano, 65 Capannori

Osteria Candalla, Via di Candalla, 264 Camaiore

Ristorante Filippo, Via Padre Eugenio Barsanti, 45 Pietrasanta

Pasticceria Buccellato Taddeucci, Piazza San Michele, 34 Lucca

Pasticceria Dolcidea, Via dei Bocchi, 352 Capannori

Cremeria Opera: Sant’Anna; Sant’Alessio; Il Pinturicchio

Da Piero, Via Roma, 25 Lucca

Morning Bike Ride with Tour Guide

Shopping on Via Fillungo

Passeggiata with a gelato

Piazza San Frediano for an aperitivo

Hike around Candalla Waterfalls, Camaiore

Wine tasting tour

Villa Reale, Via Fraga Alta, 2 Marlia

Explore the Tuscan countryside

Siena, especially during the Palio

Forte dei Marmi, beach and market

Favourite Italian word/phrase

Non vedo l’ora – I can’t wait

Connect with Saraya

WhatsApp: +393664821577

Email saraya@luxprimatravel.com

Website: luxprimatravel.com

Instagram: @luxprimatravel

Facebook: luxprimatravel

About the Host

Andrea has travelled the length and breadth of Italy. Having fallen in love with Lucca, she now spends a few months there each year.

Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate

I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW.

Website:https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea

E-mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com

Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca

Twitter: @mountains46

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.