Strange Old Florence

with Nicky Swallow

Episode 9 of the Strange Old World podcast, hosted by Joe Reaney, titled "Strange Old Florence" was published on February 27, 2024 and runs 45 minutes.

February 27, 2024 ·45m · Strange Old World

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Summary

Looking for unusual attractions in Florence, Italy? Look no further.In this episode, we talk to local expert and travel journalist Nicky Swallow.A musician by training, Nicky Swallow first moved to Florence in 1981 to play in the opera orchestra. She tried bruschetta drizzled with newly-pressed, grass green olive oil early on, and was hooked. She has been writing about Florence for the past 20 years and continues to travel extensively throughout the country.In this episode you’ll find out…How Florence’s medieval football match gets surprisingly violentWhich of a cow’s four stomachs tastes best with salsa verdeWhy you should ignore a Hollywood star’s wine-drinking advice…and so much more.You’ll find all Nicky’s picks on the podcast website: www.strangeoldworld.com(LINKS DON'T WORK ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM? THEY'RE ALL AT WWW.STRANGEOLDWORLD.COM TOO)Read Nicky’s travel articles in all the big publications, including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveller, The Guardian, AFAR, Travel + Leisure and The FlorentineHer latest book, Cala di Volpe, is available on Assouline Press or from AmazonClassical music fans should also check out her festival: Incontri in Terra di SienaYou can also follow Nicky on Twitter (X) and Instagram. Connect with Joe by following him on X or Insta — or get in touch at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Looking for unusual attractions in Florence, Italy? Look no further.

In this episode, we talk to local expert and travel journalist Nicky Swallow.

A musician by training, Nicky Swallow first moved to Florence in 1981 to play in the opera orchestra. She tried bruschetta drizzled with newly-pressed, grass green olive oil early on, and was hooked. She has been writing about Florence for the past 20 years and continues to travel extensively throughout the country.

In this episode you’ll find out…

How Florence’s medieval football match gets surprisingly violent
Which of a cow’s four stomachs tastes best with salsa verde
Why you should ignore a Hollywood star’s wine-drinking advice

…and so much more.

You’ll find all Nicky’s picks on the podcast website: www.strangeoldworld.com

(LINKS DON'T WORK ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM? THEY'RE ALL AT WWW.STRANGEOLDWORLD.COM TOO)

Read Nicky’s travel articles in all the big publications, including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveller, The Guardian, AFAR, Travel + Leisure and The Florentine

Her latest book, Cala di Volpe, is available on Assouline Press or from Amazon

Classical music fans should also check out her festival: Incontri in Terra di Siena

You can also follow Nicky on Twitter (X) and Instagram. Connect with Joe by following him on X or Insta — or get in touch at [email protected]

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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