{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tuscany Awaits: Stories, Slow Travel, and One Fabulous Tour","description":"Welcome to another inspiring episode of Travel Connections! If you\u2019ve been following along, you know how excited I am about our upcoming Travel Connections Tours to Tuscany, launching in spring 2026. Our home base for these unforgettable experiences will be iCastagni, a lovingly restored inn nestled in the storybook hilltop village of Montefollonico. iCastagni is owned by my partners\u2014and dear friends\u2014Tim and Jan Rawlinson, two British expats who have lived around the world before settling into their dream life in Tuscany. They\u2019re charming, insightful, and endlessly passionate about sharing the magic of this region. In today\u2019s conversation, we\u2019ll dive into their remarkable journey, from falling in love with Italy to restoring a centuries-old home into a welcoming retreat. You\u2019ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes our seven-day, six-night Travel Connections Tour so special\u2014where guests unpack once, slow down, and truly live like locals among the olive groves and vineyards of Tuscany. Highlights from this episode include: How Jan and Tim discovered Montefollonico and built a life they love The history, beauty, and renovation of iCastagni What daily life is really like in a small Tuscan village A peek into our 2026 Travel Connections Tour itinerary Why Siena is a must-see\u2014and one of the jewels of the region The joy and reward of embracing slow travel Important Links: iCastagniTuscany Adventures of Empty Nesters TravelConnectionsTours.com Instagram: iCastagni Suzanne Stavert Adventures of Empty Nesters Facebook: Adventures of Empty Nesters Amazon Suzanne\u2019s Amazon Shop ","author_name":"Travel Connections","author_url":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/podcast\/","html":"