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Putting The Bella in Ciao Bella

ERICA FIRPO

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Hey, listeners, it’s time to travel to Italy with your headphones. I’m kicking off Season 5 of Ciao Bella podcast with a twist by flipping the table (and the proverbial frittata) to go behind the mic and share the origin story of Ciao Bella. Guest hosting the episode is friend and Alison Sager, of Viva PR.

It takes a lot to make a podcast, and by that, I mean a lot of self motivation, production, time, and of course, unhinged curiosity. I have it, and thus try to funnel it all into seasons of Ciao Bella. Here’s my story.

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Erica shares stories on Italy, covers hotels and hostels, art and museums, cultural heritage and history, Vatican and Sistine chapel and more.

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Ciao Bella celebrates contemporary Italy in a digital magazine and podcast. Consider Ciao Bella an infinite treasure chest revealing the bel paese’s most captivating people, events and sites, and the best in-the-know spots to sip, chat and chew.

About Erica Firpo

Erica Firpo is an experienced travel and lifestyle journalist, and podcaster based in Rome. Italian and American, Erica gets to the heart of culture in Ciao Bella and more. She’s authored over a dozen travel books including Fodor’s, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.

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