The Uffizi is the Best. A must-visit museum in Italy, one of the world's most important and most visited, and with one of the largest and best known collections of Italian Renaissance art, there is nothing quite like it.  Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli and Uffizi director Eike Schmidt join Erica to talk about the amazing and every innovative Uffizi.   Inside the Uffizi Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

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Inside The Uffizi with Director Eike Schmidt

Meet Susan van Allen, author, playwright and living anthology of Italy in America. Susan is the pen behind 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go which means  Erica and Susan have a  lot to talk about.  Susan Van Allen's Italy Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina 

Susan Van Allen writes Italy

Rome is a gorgeous palimpsest of history and no one knows that better than archaeologist Darius Arya and speleologist Adriano Morabito. Darius and Adriano join Erica for an afternoon chat about Rome. DariusAryaDigs Roma Sotterranea Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

Getting under Rome with Darius Arya and Adriano Morabito

There’s something about Modena. Italy’s Motor Valley is the nexus of creativity on the road and off, and every year the Motor Valley Fest showcases the amazing innovations.  Join Erica with superstar guests chef Massimo Bottura, Energica creator Livia Cevolini, Horacio Pagani, Maserati’s Francesco Tonon and Dallara CEO Andrea Pontremoli to find out what revs Motor Valley.  Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

Revving it up in Italy's Motor Valley

Art, culture, Italy and the African diaspora, meet Ashiko the new platform launching October 1st, 2021. Sharing the story are founder Mistura Allison and collector Ifeoma Nneka Emelurumonye. Ashiko's Anotherland Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

Ashiko's Anotherland

Italian cuisine is far more than nonna's carbonara. Veteran journalist, food writer and baker Laura Lazzaroni sits down with Erica to share her journey through Italy to explore the new chefs, kitchens, restaurants, and farms reshaping Italy's culinary landscape. The New Cucina Italiana Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

The New Cucina Italiana

Fresh pasta is delicious. But is it easy to make? Master pasta maker Julia Ficara shares the secrets from water and farina to 1 meter rolling pin, water and farina. Join in with Erica and Julia on making pasta in the Bologna tradition. Pasta-tively amazing Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

Pasta-tively amazing with Julia Ficara

Bagels don't always equal Rome, but believe or not, they are the next best breakfast delight in the Eternal City thanks to Linda Martinez and Steve Brenner, husband-wife duo who've gone from the Beehive hostel to the beginnings of a bagel empire.   Bagels in Rome, Believe it Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

Bagels in Rome, believe it

Sant'Eustachio il Caffe could be Rome's very best coffee bar. For nearly a century, the beloved caffe has charmed residents and visitors with great coffee drinks and an a yesteryear vibe. Federica Ricci joins Erica for the history and secrets of her family's coffee caffe. Sant'Eustachio, Rome's Historic Caffe Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

Sant'Eustachio, Rome's historic caffe

Everybody's dream is to move to a beautiful home in Italy, but what does it take? Interior designer Arlene Gibbs shares her story on building a career in interior in Italy, from Rome and a small Lazio town to around the world.  Designing La Dolce Vita Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

Designing La Dolce Vita with Arlene Gibbs

Where did Woman Woman go when she came to Italy? The Cilento, a beautiful area south of Napoli, known for its beautiful culture and landscape.  Join Erica as she gets into Cilento with writer, art historian and Feast on History founder Danielle Oteri.  Feasting on the Cilento Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

Feasting on the Cilento with Danielle Oteri

Curves, colours and a clever wit, welcome to the world of Olimpia Zagnoli. OZ is everywhere . . . on the walls of Uniqlo,  Prada t-shirts, covers of the New Yorker, and boxes for Estee Lauder, Perugina and Barilla. Join Erica and Olimpia for a deep dive into OZ's technicolor designs. Curves and Colours with Olimpia Zagnoli Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

Curves and colours with Olimpia Zagnoli

Karime Lopez is amazing - chef du cuisine at Florence's Gucci Osteria, the first Mexican woman to receive a Michelin star, and an all-around cool woman. Join Erica and Karime to talk food, travel, Gucci and women in the kitchen. In the kitchen with Karime Lopez Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

In the kitchen with Karime Lopez, Gucci Osteria

Gianduja, Gianduiotto, Creminio, Bicerin. Torino is a chocolate lover's town. Join me and Sandra Salerno, food journalist and pen behind Un Tocco di Zenzero for some chocolatey history and insight on why your next winter wonderland visit is Torino and where you'll be enjoying your own bicerin and cioccolato caldo. A Tale of Chocolate and Torino Ciao Bella podcasts INSTAGRAM @ericafirpo TWITTER:  @moscerina

A tale of Chocolate and Torino

Welcome to Ciao Bella, where travel writer Erica Firpo sits down with Italy's 21st century creators - contemporary artists and artisans, heritage brands and innovative aesthetes, chefs, experts and more who are defining, redefining and evolving Italy, and beyond. Fashion. Food. Art. Travel. Hotels. Galleries. Pizza. Aperitivi. Coffee. And more. Cocktail conversations and behind-the-scenes visits that will make you want to pack you bags and go! Episodes drop every Monday!