If you have ever dreamed of visiting Thailand but have been put off because you’ve heard stories about how hard it is to travel in Asia (and let’s face it we’ve all heard those stories), then you will love this podcast! Because taking a trip to Thailand is easy. Easy peasy. If we can do it, you certainly can.
Just know that you might have to prepare for a few teeny dramas…
Five months ago we picked up the little red car from England and drove it around Europe and the UK. And it was bliss. Pure heaven. Brian and I had the time of our lives. Just like Baby and Johnny black vest on the wet log.
But I won’t lie. It’s been a bit stressful. The car thing I mean.
As you might know, this little hatchback wasn’t cheap (nineteen thousand pounds to be exact). She’s a classic, you see. A little red vintage Peugeot 205 GTi that Bri bought for my birthday (let’s not mention the fact that I’ve never even sat behind the effing steering wheel) and those things fetch big bucks. So every time we drove down a bumpy lane, and something went clunk or click or tick or tock, my initial thought was “Oh sh*t. There goes another grand”.
I’m positive like that. I like to look on the bright side.
But I don’t have to worry about that. Not anymore. Because as of yesterday…
I can’t quite believe it. For two years Brian has been secretly planning this mega trip to Europe. And now it’s almost over.
Europe has been every bit as wonderful as we hoped it would be. Just gorgeous.
Nothing is perfect. Without fault, peachy keen, hunky dory.
Not even housesitting.
As much as Brian and I harp on about how wonderful our housesitting experience has been here in Tuscany, Italy (we have been housesitting in Porto Santo Stefano for the summer), there have to be some downsides. Right?
Right.
San Gimignano is a charming medieval hilltop town nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy.
It is an absolute must-visit destination for travellers seeking an authentic Italian experience, and in my (humble) opinion, it is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Known for its well-preserved architecture, picturesque landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, I think San Gimignano is one of the best places to visit in Italy. Why? Because it has it all…
We are currently staying in Tuscany, Italy. In a beautiful seaside town called Porto Santo Stefano.
We are here for six weeks – housesitting (more on that in a minute) and have spent a great deal of time writing about Italy travel tips and creating podcasts and videos about travelling this fabulous country.
So, guess what we did this week?
We drove for two hours to spend the day exploring the quaint, much-talked-about, beautiful town of San Gimignano.
And because we love you…
When we returned home (to our housesit), we made a podcast for you.
To share our very real and honest thoughts on what WE thought of the famous San Giamingnio and whether we thought it was worth the two-hour drive through Tuscany.
But.
Before you listen to this brilliant husband and wife podcast, here are a few facts about San Gimignano in Tuscany and five compelling reasons why you should (perhaps) consider adding San Gimignano to your travel itinerary.
Or not.
Ciao, Bella and welcome to Porto Santo Stefano in Tuscany (one of the best places to visit in Italy), Italy, where Liz and Brian are (still) currently housesitting for Six. Whole. Weeks.
I know. You don’t have to tell them.
They feel like that couple, Calvin and Zatera Spencer who won the lottery three times in one month.
In this week’s soggy ‘Best of Italy’ podcast episode, you will discover:
Why Italy came to a standstill for at least ten and a half hours.
Why Italian women look SO cool in cow boots while Liz, on the other hand, looks like a farmer in drag.
What Brian thinks about the boats in this Tuscany harbour and why he nearly bit Liz’s head off when she infers that he doesn’t live up to an Italian man…
I’m Liz, and this is my family.
I do Travel. I do Wine. I do being a mum to big kids. Sometimes I do all three at the same time.
I don’t do hormones. Or looking perfect for Instagram. Or dieting.
Read more about who I am and why we should be friends on our about us page.