Jackie DeGiorgio is an expert on Milan and the Lombardy region. She tells Brent about the best day trips from Milan including a visit to where a famous gelato flavor was invented and the birthplace of chocolate hazelnut. Plus, an amazing coffee drink, a wine region just outside Milan, a lesson in Italian pronunciation, and a strong anti-Fascist message. [Ep 390]

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A Signorina in Milan blog
Jackie’s podcast The Milano Files
Food tours with Jackie

Jackie DeGiorgio is a Milan writer, podcaster, tour guide, and foodie. She returns to the podcast to talk about the latest happenings in Milan. Plus, how to enjoy Lake Como and Italy’s lake region. Jackie gives tips for Como and some lesser known spots. Then there’s the food like dinner in a cave, polenta instead of pasta, and a 3 Michelin star restaurant on Lake Orta. Plus, lots of terrific gelato! [Ep 389]

Show Notes:

Destination Eat Drink food & travel guides
Destination Eat Drink YouTube Channel

A Signorina in Milan blog
Jackie’s podcast The Milano Files
Food tours with Jackie

Darley Newman is an Emmy Award winning TV host, producer, and creator of the PBS show “Travels with Darley”. Darley is now an author with her new book “Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories from America’s Founding Journey”. She shares stories with Brent about the legend of a painting with a decapitated king, gambling in a colonial tavern, and what it’s like to fire a cannon in real life. There’s also lots of food like 96 flavors of pecans, Medieval soups, and Martha Washington’s cherry bounce! [Ep 388]

Show Notes

Destination Eat Drink food & travel guides
Destination Eat Drink YouTube Channel

Order Revolutionary Road Trip
Travels with Darley TV show