{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"022: Loving Life in Italy with Frances Mayes and Ondine Cohane","description":"There\u2019s something about the way of life in Italy that\u2019s unlike any other place in the world. And having spent the past 16 months living here, my family and I have completely fallen in love with it \u2014 which is why I\u2019m so excited about today\u2019s episode of the podcast. I\u2019m hanging out with the legendary Frances Mayes, author of the New York Times bestseller, Under the Tuscan Sun, along with my dear friend, Ondine Cohane, travel journalist and author. This conversation is an absolute treat, and perfect timing just before the holidays, as we\u2019re talking all about their new book, Always Italy \u2014 the most beautiful book I\u2019ve ever seen about Italy, and the ultimate gift for current or aspiring travel lovers! This book will take you on a journey through 20 different regions of the country and inspire you to come visit \u2014 once it\u2019s safe to travel again, of course :) We talk about their unique process for writing the book, why people fall so hard for Italy, how travel largens your sense of home, and so much more!   In this session, here\u2019s what we cover: I share how my \u201csomeday dream\u201d to move to Italy turned into a reality, along with the love and admiration I have for Frances Mayes life\u2019s work. Why the element of surprise is such an important part of life! How travel largens your sense of \u201chome\u201d and why it doesn\u2019t have to be a fixed location. The making of Always Italy - hear the behind the scenes process for collaborating, researching, and writing the book. Frances & Ondine reveal the hidden gems of Italy and their favorite places to explore. Find out what it\u2019s like to buy and restore a home in Italy. Why moving to a new country doesn\u2019t come at the cost of losing friends. What makes the way of life in Italy so much different than everywhere else? How living in a different country can open you up to new perspectives. How Frances & Ondine find meaning and purpose in both work & life - and the current projects they\u2019re pursuing today. Advice for those who want to explore the world, but are worried about doing it alone.   Get Access to More Great Content! To get access to the best financial tools, resources, and advice to help you LIVE RICH NOW, visit www.FinishRich.com   Interview Resources FrancesMayesBooks.com OndineCohane.com Always Italy Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy (book) Under The Tuscan Sun (movie) La-Bandita The Townhouse Caffe Smart Women Finish Rich The Florentine - Frances Mayes Interview Dream of Italy | PBS   Places Discussed Cortona, Italy Puglia, Italy Salento, Italy Dolomites, Italy Tuscany, Italy Naples, Italy Bassano del Grappa, Italy Palermo, Italy Milan, Italy Sicily, Italy Trieste, Italy Venice, Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Bologna, Italy Florence, Italy   Connect with David Bach Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube ","author_name":"The David Bach Show","author_url":"https:\/\/davidbach.com\/","html":"