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Before entering the travel business, I was a professional art history nerd. I was a lecturer at the Met Cloisters for 16 years and had the opportunity to hone my craft as a tour host and speaker, and it has made me very selective about the tours I choose for my travels. There’s a lot of junk out there, and knowing where to invest your time and money is not straightforward. For this episode, I chatted with Petulia Melideo of Context Travel about the overcrowding of the most famous sites and how to get the most out of your trip. It’s an honest, straightforward conversation that I hope will provide you with fantastic value.
00:16 My Journey from the Met Cloisters and the Secret of the Unicorn Tapestries
00:53 The Art of Being a Tour Guide
03:19 Choosing the Right Tour
05:44 The Impact of Over Tourism in Rome and Florence
10:38 Exploring Off the Beaten Path in Ostia Antica
21:26 Traveling with Kids in Italy Is So Much Easier Than You Think
26:29 A Slice of Local Life Near the Pantheon in the Piazza di Pietra
29:24 Conclusion and Invitation
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