Avalon Waterways or Riviera River Cruises — which one delivers the better Burgundy & Provence experience? Join RTE-Travel Talk as we compare these two leading European river cruise lines side by side to help you decide which is the perfect fit for your next journey through France.


Avalon Waterways vs Riviera: Ships, Style & Value Compared

Step aboard AmaWaterways’ Secrets of Egypt & the Nile and discover why this luxury river cruise is being called a once-in-a-lifetime journey through ancient wonders and five-star comfort.

Join RTE-Travel Talk host Ken as he sits down with Barb Chamberlain of Direct Travel and Neil Dudley, Product Manager for AmaWaterways, to explore one of the most unforgettable travel experiences on Earth — AmaWaterways’ Secrets of Egypt & the Nile.

Why AmaWaterways’ Egypt Cruise Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey

Welcome to episode 2548 of the Italian Wine Podcast from wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum 2025, ITA Masterclass "ITA Connects - Decoding the U.S. market: importing, policy, and promoting Italian wine".

Speakers: Bill Terlato, Roger Murry, Ted Campbell, Kristen Reitzell
Moderator: Stevie Kim

The U.S. remains a strategic market for Italian wine, but success requires navigating not only the three-tier system but also the policy environment in Washington. This interactive masterclass, organized by ITA – Italian Trade Agency, brought together four leading voices shaping the future of Italian wine in America.

Bill Terlato (Terlato Wine Group), who has the unique distinction of having imported, distributed, marketed, and produced luxury Italian wines for decades, shares the importer’s perspective. Ted Campbell (Winebow) provides insights on portfolio strategy and category trends, representing one of the most influential Italian portfolios in the U.S. Roger Murry (Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP) provides insights on trade policy, regulation, and advocacy, highlighting how coalitions like the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance influence market access. Kristen Reitzell (Jackson Family Wines) focuses on communication and branding, exploring how Italian wine can stay relevant with today’s and tomorrow’s U.S. consumers.

Moderated by Stevie Kim, each panelist presented a wine from their portfolio as a narrative cue, then expanded into milestones, current challenges, and future opportunities. The session underscores ITA’s role as the institutional bridge connecting Italian producers to U.S. stakeholders across business, policy, and communication.

The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum and is pleased to present this series of conversations from Vinitaly.USA in Chicago. wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum is an international wine business event, held annually since 2014. This year the Forum was held alongside Vinitaly.USA in Chicago, taking it outside of Verona for the first time.

About ITA – the Italian Trade Agency:
ITA – the Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. 
With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world.

Connect: https://www.ice.it/en/      
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Ep. 2548 ITA Masterclass "Decoding the U.S. market" | wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum

A Paris-based journalist lets us in on what happens behind closed doors at the city's grandest museum when it shuts to the public each Tuesday. And the last apprentice to be trained in the medieval techniques of masonry in Tuscany reveals how ancient secrets help to turn stone into masterpieces of art and architecture.

For more information on Travel with Rick Steves — including episode descriptions, program archives and related details — visit www.ricksteves.com.

814 Tuesdays at the Louvre; Stone

In this week’s edition of American Road Trip Talk, we feature a special spotlight of Highway 12 Winery for the first few minutes of the show. Then for the rest of the episode, Jennifer Morrison joins us who is the Director of Vehicle Safety at Mazda North American Operations, overseeing the strategic vision and execution of MNAO’s comprehensive vehicle safety program, aligning industry-leading ratings with the company’s proactive safety philosophy and vision for a zero-fatality society. Before working for Mazda, Morrison spent over 15 years at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigating highway crashes as an Investigator-in-Charge and a safety advocate.

American Road Trip Talk 12-05-25 Winter Holiday Road Trip Safety & Highway 12 Winery

Join Mantz and Mitchell as we welcome back our friend, Harriet Baskas, author of 111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss. Included are:
-Essential Guide to Seattle
-The new Waterfront Park
-Cannonball Arts Center - new mega arts/activity center in an old Bed, Bath & Beyond store downtown.

Encore presentation originally aired August 16, 2025.

Mantz & Mitchell - 12-06-25 - 111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss

Welcome to Episode 2550 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Amy Liu, Senior Brand Manager at Mark Anthony Group, for a deep dive into the Canadian wine market. Together they break down how Canada’s monopoly system works, what smaller producers should know before entering the market, how category buyers operate across provinces, and the differences between the Canadian and U.S. markets. They also touch on regulations around advertising, discounts, quotas, and share examples of marketing campaigns that truly resonate.

Key Takeaways:
1. A clear overview of how the Canadian wine market operates.
2. How the removal of American wines from retail shelves has opened new doors for Italian producers.
3. Strategies for building long-term brand equity in Canada.

More about the guest: 
Amy Liu graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Psychology and Pre-Law. Throughout her career, she has worked with renowned brands, including White Claw, Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Absolut, Miller Lite, Moët, L’Oréal, Lexus, and others. With over a decade of experience, Amy is currently a Senior Brand Manager at Mark Anthony Group, one of North America's fastest-growing beverage companies. In this role, she leads the strategy and execution for a portfolio of premium and innovative brands. She has lived in six countries and traveled to over 33. Her passion for travel is complemented by her enthusiasm for food and wine, and she has recently achieved her WSET 3 wine certification.

Connect:  
Website: https://markanthony.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/importedbubbly25/    
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliu5/ 

More about the host:
With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara Fitzgerald specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries.
As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US.

Connect:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarajeanfitz/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ 
Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com/ 
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Ep. 2550 Understanding the Canadian wine market with Amy Liu | Masterclass US Wine Market

Welcome to episode 2551 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 221 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today, Marc is in conversation with Gudrun Cuillo to discuss the Chianti estate she and her husband brought back to life and her romance book inspired by the winery. Gudrun shares how they transformed the once-abandoned post–World War II borgo of Livernano into a magical retreat with a restaurant and boutique lodging, while also restoring Casalvento, the nearby winery. She explains the differences between the two estates, their organically farmed vineyards, and their collaboration with the University of Pisa to further sustainable vineyard practices.

More about today’s guest:
Gudrun Cuillo was born in Leibnitz, Austria. Soon after graduation, she joined the opera as an artist-in-residence for stage scenery and makeup. That work eventually took Gudrun to New York to continue her education.While enjoying traveling throughout the U.S., Gudrun came to Florida where she met Robert Cuillo, an Italian American entrepreneur and Broadway producer. They married and in the ensuing years they established Casalvento winery in Radda, Chianti, and restored the nearby medieval village of Livernano. Gudrun’s debut novel, “Casalvento, House of the Wind”, was published in 2023.

Connect:
Website (winery): https://livernano.it/
Website (book): https://gudruncuillo.com/,
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/borgolivernano/  

More about the host:
Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age. Since 2021, he has been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. Marc’s latest book is “Italy in a Wineglass – the taste of history” published by Hurst, London and Melville House, New York (this book won the Guild of Food Writers ‘Drinks Writer Award’ 2025 and the World Gourmand ‘Best Wine History Book in the World Award’ 2025.
Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 other acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History.
In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England.

Connect:
Website: 
https://www.quaypress.uk  
https://www.marcmillon.co.uk 
https://www.vino.co.uk   
https://www.quaypress.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon 
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Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!


Ep. 2551 Falling in love in Chianti with Gudrun Cuillo | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

**FL Studio** This is an unreleased, unknown series of songs that I have been working on. It is a 3-part series meant to at first be heard in order, but on their own they sound great too. Please listen to part one, part two immediately after and then part three. You should feel a story like experience, a traveling in space and time. I hope you like it!! Please let me know. This is a long reach further than I have ever done before. Thank you for your critiques and compliments! 

*** THESE SONGS ARE COPYWRITED ***

Cosmic Journey - Part One

Traveling can be an anxiety inducing experience for many people. This meditation was created to ground into a sense of stability while away from home; finding comfort in being yourself in unfamiliar places. 

I hope this meditation brings you the same peace while away from home it has brought me ❤️🍄🐞

Meditation: Ground While Away from Home

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2549 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today McKenna Cassidy interviews Matteo Guerrini of Guerrini winery in Umbria for a lively look at how young consumers are drinking today, why his family decided to produce Pinot Noir in the heart of Umbria, and how the estate is embracing low-intervention, sustainable practices. Matteo also shares what makes Umbria such an exciting region to watch and reveals details about a new collaborative project with a Californian winery.

More about today’s guest:
Located in the hills of Monteleone d’Orvieto in Umbria, Guerrini is a family-run estate dedicated to crafting elegant, terroir-driven wines with a focus on Pinot Noir. Although the Guerrini family has been active in the wine world since 1958 as merchants in Rome, the move into production began in the early 2000s, when the family established their modern estate at the border of Umbria and Tuscany. Today, the winery cultivates around 22 acres of vines within an 81-acre estate rich in forest and biodiversity. Guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for nature, Guerrini produces a refined range of IGT Umbria Pinot Nero wines, Metodo Classico sparkling wines, and limited-edition selections that highlight the estate’s unique microclimate.
Connect:
Website: https://www.guerrini.wine/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guerriniwine/ 

More about the host:
McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley tasting room. She later graduated from the University of Notre Dame and pursued wine on the East Coast with E. & J. Gallo Winery. She has worked in wine distribution for restaurants and luxury retail stores for the past three years.

Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, McKenna is a Certified Specialist of Wine (2021), Certified Sommelier (2022), and Italian Wine Ambassador (2023). She loves country swing dancing, hosting brunch parties, and sipping Italian wine.

Connect:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckennacassidy/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenna-cassidy-cs-csw-66baa412b/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mckennacassidy
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Ep. 2549 Gen Z, New Wine Culture and Pinot Nero from Umbria with Matteo Guerrini| Next Generation

Toreku - SolarPunk

Le voyage des baleines

A Little Peace Of Mallorca

Soft, epic and poetic folk song of a travel across the stars

(CCBY download) Celestial Drift

Dessous (prod. young corn)

Jodi is joined by Kris, along with guests Joakim and Andrea  in this episode to talk all about Bearfoot miniatures Melos VI event as well as some 'cultural' experiences in the UK

We also catch up with new Heresy stuff since the last episode, setup a future episode on Heresy books and try to keep everything on track



Episode 152 -  Melos VI, the Gravy saga and other globe trotting adventures

A Suno AI–created indie-pop cinematic track about escaping the grayscale version of life and reclaiming the vibrant self.
A winter-seaside journey, a train to nowhere, and the moment you finally choose you.
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Color Me Alive

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The get away life

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The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the fascinating world of Italian wine. New episodes are published every day – so stay tuned!
With more grape varieties and more diverse grape growing regions than any other country in the world, the story of Italian wine is a rich and captivating one. 
While the popularity of Italian wine continues to grow in every corner of the globe, inspired by a deep affection for the Italian way of life, the Italian Wine Podcast seeks to entertain, educate and inform. Embracing Italian food, travel, lifestyle and culture, IWP has something for every taste!

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Always looking to collaborate.  hit me up!

ArtistsRoots.com

My name is Ali - I’m an artist, musician, intuitive sound healer, educator, and coach. Music has been the thread that carried me through the darkest seasons of my life and became the anchor that helped me reclaim my voice, purpose, and power.

I was born into a storm. My parents were young and struggling, and I absorbed the chaos they couldn’t contain. By age seven, I was already battling suicidal ideation. That pain continued for years, even as I went through therapy, medications, and diagnosis after diagnosis—depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD.

But there was always one thing that brought me back to life: MUSIC

As a kid, I carried a Little Mermaid karaoke machine like a lifeline. I sang everything—my emotions, the day’s events, the feelings I couldn’t explain. We didn’t have much money, so I learned to create with whatever I could find. Music was never about perfection—it was my only place of peace.

I followed that passion into academia, earning a Bachelor of Science in Music Media Production, a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance. I studied theory, pedagogy, songwriting, recording, and more. But even as I built my career, my trauma was building too—bulimia, sexual assaults, domestic violence, an armed robbery. Panic attacks became constant. I didn’t understand I had PTSD until much later.

What truly began to shift things was EMDR therapy—a trauma-focused modality that helped me reconnect my emotional body with my intellectual understanding. It wasn’t easy, but it was the first time I felt in control of my emotions. Around this time, I also began deep spiritual work—practicing Tarot, shadow work, inner child healing, and ancestral connection. I finally understood the voices I’d heard for years weren’t madness—they were spirit.

In 2021, I moved to Chicago and met DC, a musician and magical practitioner who encouraged me to reclaim freedom in music. He eventually become my partner in music and life. With him, I began building community. Then, in 2023, I lost my corporate job, our car was stolen, and DC also lost his job. It was a devastating year, but also a divine invitation. I realized I could no longer separate healing from my art—it was time to combine them.

That’s when Artists Roots truly began to bloom.

Artists Roots started in 2020 as a heart-led voice and piano studio but is now growing into a space for healing through music. Yes, I still offer traditional services—lessons, coaching, recording consultations—but I also help people access their emotional core. We use music to process grief, trauma, and transformation. We use our voices to heal.

Music stimulates the limbic system—the emotional brain where trauma lives. This is why music can make us cry or give us chills. It speaks directly to the body. Through intentional music-making, we release blocked energy, reconnect with our inner child, and transmute pain into power.

DC and I are also building a broader healing community in Chicago—hosting sliding scale workshops and monthly co-creation circles where artists gather to create, grieve, and grow together. We believe healing is communal, and through music, we can lift one another up.

I want to see a world where artists are free—not trapped by trauma, but empowered by their truth. Music saved me, and I believe it can save others too. Artists Roots is my offering to that mission.

If you made it this far, thank you. Your voice matters. Your healing matters. We see you. Let’s create something beautiful—together 💗✨

Rick Steves, best-selling guidebook author and star of public television’s most-watched travel show, also hosts a fun, hour-long, radio talk show "Travel with Rick Steves" featuring lively conversations about travel, cultures, people, and how worldwide travel can broaden our perspective.

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Daniël Majoor, also the producer behind the Alio Forte project,  has been involved with electronic music since childhood. 

Daniël doesn't see himself as a musician, but rather as someone who "paints" with sound. Just as a painter mixes his colours, Daniel continually experiments with new sounds until he has found the right atmosphere. His music is in no way generated or composed by AI. Daniël does use certain AI "tools" for mastering and vocals. But for him the human factor is never allowed to take a back seat to technology.

For the record: Daniël has no desire to promote himself through an organization or agency to gain more listeners or fans. If you send  a message with this intention, you'll go straight into the archives, and you will be reported as a spammer.

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