Day two in Sulmona. I walk the medieval aqueduct at Piazza Garibaldi, hunt for truffles in the Maiella foothills, and navigate the local bureaucracy while eating arrosticini.

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Episode 81 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Sulmona, Italy.

Places in this episode: Piazza Garibaldi, Acquedotto di Manfredi, Corso Ovidio, Caffè Capograssi, Sestiere Porta Filiamabili, Complesso della Santissima Annunziata, Badia Morronese, Hermitage of Sant'Onofrio al Morrone.

Covered: Truffle Hunting, Local Cuisine Costs, Bureaucracy and Residency, City Architecture, Daily Life Routines, Shopping and Markets.

Chapters:
00:00 Piazza Garibaldi
01:52 Sestiere Porta Filiamabili
03:39 Badia Morronese
07:09 Intesa Sanpaolo
08:41 Shop
09:55 Bank

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#Sulmona #AbruzzoTravel #TruffleSeason #MaiellaNationalPark #ItalianFood #Arrosticini #ConfettiDiSulmona #LivingInItaly #ExpatLife #AutumnInItaly #HistoricQuarters #Passeggiata #DolceFarNiente #ItalyPodcast #SofiaRomano #TravelTips #ResidencyHelp #BudgetTravel

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We have officially moved from Ascoli Piceno to Sulmona in the Abruzzo region. This episode covers the drive across the Apennines, settling into our new flat, exploring the medieval aqueduct on Corso Ovidio, and navigating the practicalities of residency in a town alive with confetti traditions and autumn foliage.

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Episode 80 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Sulmona, Italy.

Places in this episode: Piazza Garibaldi, Corso Ovidio, Complesso della Santissima Annunziata, Museo dell'Arte e della Tecnologia Confettiera, Trattoria Don Ciccio, Cantina di Biffi, La Mela, Caffè Capograssi.

Covered: Moving to Sulmona, Cost of Living in Abruzzo, Confetti Culture, Residency Logistics, Autumn Weather, Local Dining.

Chapters:
00:00 Sulmona
02:49 Ascoli Piceno
08:00 Cantina di Biffi

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#Sulmona #AbruzzoTravel #LivingInItaly #ConfettiDiSulmona #MaiellaNationalPark #ItalianFoodGuide #ExpatLife #AutumnInItaly #MedievalArchitecture #TruffleSeason #WineLovers #ResidencyTips #ItalyBudgetTravel #HistoricCentres #RomanHistory #ApenninesHiking #SofiaRomanoPodcast #SlowTravel

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Sofia spends her final full day in Ascoli Piceno, navigating the olive harvest season, the chocolate festival crowds, and the quiet beauty of Borgo Solestà before moving south to Puglia.

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Episode 79 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

Places in this episode: Piazza del Popolo, Loggia dei Mercanti, Caffè Meletti, Borgo Solestà, Ponte di Solestà, Tronto River, Pinacoteca Civica, Cattedrale di Sant'Emidio.

Covered: Ascoli Piceno Final Reflections, Autumn Olive Harvest, Travertine Architecture, Local Cuisine and Dining, River Walks and Nature, Moving Logistics and Residency.

Chapters:
00:00 Piazza del Popolo
01:56 Borgo Solestà
04:51 Cattedrale di Sant'Emidio
08:20 Ristorante Pecora Nera

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#AscoliPiceno #MarcheItaly #TravertineCity #OliveHarvest #ItalianAutumn #TravelPodcast #SofiaRomano #ItalyLiving #FoodieTravel #ArchitectureLovers #HiddenGemsItaly #SlowTravel #CultureAndHistory #WineAndDine #ResidencyTips #EuropeanTravel #AutumnVibes #PodcastCommunity

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Sofia’s final full day in Ascoli Piceno explores the olive harvest, the new oil tasting, and the quiet resilience of the city before moving south. She navigates local logistics, visits historic landmarks, and reflects on the slow pace of autumn life.

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Episode 78 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

Places in this episode: Intesa Sanpaolo, Caffè Meletti, Borgo Solestà, Ponte di Solestà, Osteria Nonna Nina, Pinacoteca Civica, Forte Malatesta, Ristorante Pecora Nera.

Covered: Banking Logistics, Traditional Cuisine, Architectural Heritage, Final Day Reflections, Local Markets.

Chapters:
00:00 Intesa Sanpaolo
02:06 Borgo Solestà
03:40 Osteria Nonna Nina
05:56 Forte Malatesta
07:19 Shop

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#AscoliPiceno #MarcheItaly #TravelPodcast #AutumnInItaly #OliveHarvest #TravertineCity #FoodieTravel #SlowTravel #ItalyLife #ExpatDiaries #RomanBridges #LocalEats #HiddenGems #EuropeanTravel #CultureAndHistory #WineLovers #PodcastCommunity #SoloTravel

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Sofia explores Ascoli Piceno on day six of eight, navigating the bustling Chocolate Festival in Piazza del Popolo, tasting the first press olive oil, and reflecting on the city's travertine beauty.

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Episode 77 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

Places in this episode: Piazza del Popolo, Caffè Meletti, Borgo Solestà, TAMA caffè CAFFETTERIA, Ponte di Solestà, Forte Malatestà, Palazzo Saladini Pilastri, Collina del Sacro Cuore.

Covered: Chocolate Festival, Banking Logistics, Parking Regulations, Local Dining, Urban Transport.

Chapters:
00:00 Piazza del Popolo
03:02 Ponte di Solestà
05:57 Osteria Nonna Nina
08:35 Bus

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#AscoliPiceno #MarcheItaly #ItalianAutumn #TravelPodcast #LivingInItaly #OliveHarvest #ChocolateFestival #TravertineCity #ExpatLife #FoodieTravel #SlowTravel #DolceFarNiente #ItalianCoffee #ResidencyTips #BudgetTravel #HiddenGems #CultureAndHistory #Wanderlust

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Day five in Ascoli Piceno brings the golden light of October, the bustle of the olive harvest, and a walk through the historic Borgo Solestà. Sofia explores the Roman bridge, tastes new oil, and shares practical tips on navigating the city's parking and residency rules.

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Episode 76 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

Places in this episode: Piazza del Popolo, Centro Storico, Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., Corso Mazzini, Borgo Solestà, Ponte di Solestà, Forte Malatesta, Caffè Meletti.

Covered: Banking Logistics, Olive Harvest Season, Historic Districts, Residency Rules, Local Dining, Parking Regulations.

Chapters:
00:00 Piazza del Popolo
01:16 Centro Storico
04:37 Forte Malatesta
07:00 Cafe
08:20 Palazzo Saladini Pilastri

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#AscoliPiceno #MarcheItaly #OliveHarvest #TravertineCity #ItalianLife #ResidencyTips #FoodieTravel #AutumnInItaly #Rossopiceno #SlowTravel #ItalianArchitecture #LivingAbroad #PodcastItaly #SofiaRomano #BorgoSolestà #ForteMalatesta #ItalianCoffee #HiddenGems

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Sofia walks through Ascoli Piceno’s travertine streets during the olive harvest, explores the Piazza del Popolo chocolate festival, and navigates local parking changes.

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Episode 75 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

Places in this episode: Piazza del Popolo, Caffè Meletti, Ponte di Solestà, Borgo Solestà, Pinacoteca Civica, Palazzo dell'Arengo, Osteria Nonna Nina, Cattedrale di Sant'Emidio.

Covered: Ascoli Piceno Autumn Activities, Local Cuisine and Wine, Residency Registration Process, Banking Logistics, Parking and Transport, Cultural Festivals.

Chapters:
00:00 Piazza del Popolo
02:45 Pinacoteca Civica
07:10 Intesa Sanpaolo

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#AscoliPiceno #MarcheTravel #OliveHarvest #TravertineCity #ItalianAutumn #FoodieTravel #SlowTravel #CulturaItaliana #PiazzaDelPopolo #ResidenzeItalia #ExpatsInItaly #WineLovers #ArtHistory #HiddenGemsItaly #OctoberInItaly #LocalLife #TravelTips #PodcastItaly

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Sofia navigates the post-harvest atmosphere of Florence, exploring Sant'Ambrogio market for seasonal grapes, sharing practical insights on local costs and banking while planning a future trip to Montalcino.

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Episode 54 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Florence, Italy.

Places in this episode: Sant'Ambrogio Market, UniCredit Bank, Osteria Vecchio Cancello, Uffizi Galleries, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce District, Caffè Gilli.

Covered: Florence Market Life, Expat Banking Logistics, Seasonal Food Harvest, City Living Costs, Resident vs Tourist Perspective.

Chapters:
00:00 Sant'Ambrogio Market
01:22 City street
03:16 Piazza della Repubblica
06:22 Ponte Vecchio
08:29 Caffè Gilli
10:02 Museum

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#FlorenceItaly #TuscanyHarvest #ExpatLife #TravelTips #FoodieTravel #ItalianCulture #MarketVisit #ResidentRhythm #ChiantiWine #BrunelloDiMontalcino #UffiziGalleries #SantAmbrogioMarket #LivingInItaly #AutumnInTuscany #SlowTravel #CulturalImmersion #ItalianBureaucracy #LocalEats

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