62. Special Gifts from Tuscany

Untold Italy travel podcast

Katy Clarke

Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Leisure

4.6 • 659 Ratings

🗓️ 4 March 2021

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

#062 Unique artisan made souvenirs and gifts from the heart of Tuscany

As you stroll the cobbled streets of Tuscany's hilltop towns, chances are you'll pop inside a shop or two, intrigued by the beautiful wares on display. Home to talented artisans that continue centuries' old traditions, Tuscany is the place to buy gifts and souvenirs that will be cherished for years to come.

Our guest Arianna Cini is from the Chianti region of Tuscany and she's proud to tell us all about the beautiful linens, pottery, natural cosmetics, olive oil and cheese made using natural ingredients, traditional skills and to ancient recipes. Of course, there is a story to learn behind each of these goods that make them even more special.

If you can't wait until your trip to Italy to have a piece of Tuscany in your home, you can enjoy one of the beautiful gift boxes Arianna has created that can be shipped to you while we wait for travel to resume.

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0:00.0	This is the Untold Italy travel podcast and you're listening to episode number 62.
0:11.5	Chau and benvenalty to Untold Italy. I'm Josie. And I'm Katie and we're here to help you plan
0:17.2	your trip to Italy. Between us, we have many years of travel experience and we want to
0:22.0	help you uncover your own, as yet untold stories and adventures in Italy. Each episode, you'll hear
0:28.0	practical advice, tips and ideas to help you plan your own trips to the magical land of history,
0:33.0	stunning landscapes and a whole lot of pasta. We'll have interviews from experts and focus on local destinations
0:39.2	and frequently ask questions about travel in Italy. Thanks for listening and make sure to
0:44.3	subscribe to our show. Now let's get started on your regular dose of Bala Italia. Ciao, Atuti, hi, everyone.
1:02.7	Hope you're all keeping well.
1:04.8	I'm Katie here with you for another week of a virtual escape to Italy.
1:09.6	As it's the start of March at the time of recording,
1:12.5	I know those of you in the northern hemisphere are starting to see the first sprouts of spring.
1:17.7	This is a time of hope and renewal, and as it's been a very tough winter for you all,
1:23.0	let's hope that spring brings some good news and some more certainty around when we can travel.
1:28.8	But in the meantime, we keep dreaming, right?
1:32.1	So today I wanted to talk to you about one of the many travel questions that we get via
1:36.8	email and on our Facebook group. And one that pops up quite a lot is what souvenirs or gifts
1:43.2	we should bring back home from our trips to Italy.
1:46.2	Now, while some people like to collect magnets or badges, I actually love to buy locally made
1:52.0	goods. These are the ones that have become, you know, they have their own history and background,
1:57.2	and when you bring them into your home, they become part of the fabric of your own
2:01.7	family stories. They're things like linens and perfumes and handmade cosmetics and soaps,
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