{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65034e73c7bc530011f483a6/65c0a78917c5180017c22086?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Strange Old Florence","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65034e73c7bc530011f483a6/1707124596841-317b3f3a677c24c1485e9a877c24ffae.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Looking for unusual attractions in <strong>Florence</strong>, Italy? Look no further.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we talk to local expert and travel journalist Nicky Swallow.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode you’ll find out…</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How Florence’s medieval football match gets surprisingly violent</li><li>Which of a cow’s four stomachs tastes best with salsa verde</li><li>Why you should ignore a Hollywood star’s wine-drinking advice</li></ul><p><br></p><p>…and so much more.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll find all Nicky’s picks on the podcast website: <a href=\"https://www.strangeoldworld.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.strangeoldworld.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>(LINKS DON'T WORK ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM? THEY'RE ALL AT <a href=\"https://www.strangeoldworld.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WWW.STRANGEOLDWORLD.COM</a> TOO)</p><p><br></p><p>Read Nicky’s travel articles in all the big publications, including <a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/n/nf-nj/nicky-swallow/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Telegraph</a>, <a href=\"https://www.cntraveller.com/profile/nicky-swallow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Condé Nast Traveller</a>, <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/profile/nicky-swallow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Guardian</a>, <a href=\"https://www.afar.com/authors/nicky-swallow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AFAR</a>, <a href=\"https://www.travelandleisure.com/author/nicky-swallow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Travel + Leisure</a> and <a href=\"https://www.theflorentine.net/author/nickyswallow/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Florentine</a></p><p><br></p><p>Her latest book, Cala di Volpe, is available on <a href=\"https://eu.assouline.com/products/cala-di-volpe?variant=40482837266531\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Assouline Press</a> or from <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Cala-Volpe-Nicky-Swallow/dp/1649802153/ref=sr_1_2?crid=K8504LT02RXA&amp;keywords=cala+di+volpe+book&amp;qid=1706970369&amp;sprefix=cala+di+volpe+book%2Caps%2C98&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon</a></p><p><br></p><p>Classical music fans should also check out her festival: <a href=\"https://www.itslafoce.org/en/home-english/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Incontri in Terra di Siena</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can also follow Nicky on <a href=\"https://x.com/nicky_swallow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter (X)</a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nicky_swallow/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>. Connect with Joe by following him on <a href=\"https://x.com/StrangeOldJoe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a> or <a href=\"https://instagram.com/strangeoldjoe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Insta</a> — or get in touch at info@juniorproductions.co.uk</p>","author_name":"Joe Reaney"}