Stay Fabulous
Stay Fabulous is the travel podcast for dreamers, seekers, and design-minded travelers who crave more than just checklists and tourist traps. Hosted by Anastasiya, founder of Fabulous Vita Travel Agency and expert in curated travel through Italy, Greece, and France, each episode is a blend of insider insight, personal storytelling, and soulful advice on how to travel beautifully and live intentionally.
From navigating the chaos of Rome to finding stillness in the Cyclades or discovering hidden towns in Provence, this podcast offers practical tips, emotional takeaways, and honest reflections from someone who’s helped thousands of Americans design unforgettable journeys through Europe.
Whether you're planning your first trip to Italy or dreaming of a summer on the Amalfi Coast, Stay Fabulous is your companion for travel that feels as good as it looks.
Stay Fabulous
Live Like an Italian: 5 Simple Rituals to Bring the Mediterranean Lifestyle Home
Experience the essence of the Italian lifestyle without ever leaving home. In this episode, I share the five Mediterranean rituals that transformed the way I live after more than a decade in Italy - simple daily habits like slow mornings, small moments of beauty, mindful meals, evening strolls, and sacred Sundays. These are the quiet practices that ground Italians in presence, intention, and joy. If you’ve ever wanted to embrace the Mediterranean lifestyle, slow down, or find deeper meaning in the everyday, this conversation is your invitation to shift your rhythm and rediscover what truly matters.
I explore the Italian mindset of savoring rather than rushing, and the power of building rituals that elevate daily life. From the stillness of a mindful morning espresso to the grace of la bella figura, from unhurried lunches to the timeless ritual of the passeggiata, each practice reveals why Italians live with such balance, connection, and ease. These habits aren’t about imitation or perfection - they’re about cultivating a more grounded, nourishing, and beautifully intentional way of living wherever you are.
Whether you’re inspired by Italian culture, curious about slow living, or simply longing for more beauty and meaning in your days, this episode offers a gentle guide to living with more depth and presence. And if Italy calls you even more after listening, my travel agency, Fabulous Vita, designs curated journeys that let you experience the true Mediterranean lifestyle - its rhythm, its elegance, and its soul.
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0:00 Welcome to the Italian Lifestyle
2:50 Ritual 1: The Art of an Italian Morning
5:59 Ritual 2: Bringing Beauty Into the Everyday
10:46 Ritual 3: The Meaning of the Long Italian Lunch
12:22 Ritual 4: The Magic of the Passeggiata
14:43 Ritual 5: The Sacred Italian Sunday
15:45 Living Like an Italian, Wherever You Are
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