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.
Episodes
60 episodes
Skipping Bordeaux Might Be the Biggest Mistake of Your France Trip
Most U.S. travelers planning a trip to France naturally focus on Paris and the South of France, while quietly overlooking one of the most rewarding destinations in the country: Bordeaux.Often perceived simply as a wine destination, Borde...
Renting a Car in France? What U.S. Travelers Need to Know First
Renting a car in France can elevate your trip or complicate it in ways most travelers don’t anticipate. In this episode, I explain what U.S. travelers need to understand before booking a rental car in France, and why the real question is not wh...
Booking a Hotel in Paris? What U.S. Travelers Get Wrong
Booking a hotel in Paris may seem straightforward, but for many U.S. travelers, it’s where expectations and reality begin to diverge. In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked aspects of planning a trip to: how choosing the wrong h...
Planning France Like Italy? That’s Why Trips Go Wrong
Most travelers approach France the same way they plan a trip to Italy, and that’s often where things begin to fall apart. In this episode, I will unpack one of the most common mistakes in European travel planning: assuming that France can be na...
Do You Really Need a Car in Italy - Or Not?
Planning a trip to Italy often starts with the assumption that trains will take you everywhere. But as your itinerary begins to take shape, the reality becomes far more nuanced. In this episode, I explore one of the most common and most misunde...
Florence or Tuscany? Where You Should Actually Stay
If you’re planning a trip to Italy and torn between Florence and Tuscany, this episode offers a clear perspective on a decision that will shape the entire flow of your journey. Choosing where to stay is not simply about location; it defines how...
Where Americans Are Traveling in Italy in 2026 - And Why It’s Changing
Something is quietly shifting in how Americans are planning trips to Italy in 2026. While iconic destinations like Rome and Florence remain central, the classic route of Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast is no longer the default structure for every ...
Florence in 2026: What’s Changed and What You Need to Do Differently
Florence has changed, not in beauty, but in how the city operates for visitors. In this episode, I will explain why planning a trip to Florence in 2026 requires a more structured approach than it did just a few years ago. Iconic landmarks such ...
Your First Trip to Italy Will Feel Overwhelming (Unless You Fix This)
Planning your first trip to Italy often feels like a dream years in the making - until, halfway through, that dream turns unexpectedly overwhelming. In this episode of Mediterranean Diaries, you'll get to explore why so many first-time traveler...
Florence: Why So Many Visitors Leave Regretting They Didn’t Stay Longer
Why do so many travelers leave Florence saying, “It was beautiful… but I wish we had more time”? In this episode of Mediterranean Diaries, I'll help you understand why Florence can feel unexpectedly overwhelming, and how a simple shift in minds...
Italy Spring vs Summer - Which Season Actually Gives You the Better Trip?
Wondering whether spring or summer is the best time to visit Italy? In this episode, I'm breaking down the real differences between traveling to Italy in spring vs summer, including weather, crowds, prices, hotel availability, transportation, a...
Italy’s New Entry System (EES) - What Happens When You Land in Italy Now
Traveling to Italy now comes with an important change that many visitors, especially Americans - are only discovering upon arrival. In this episode, I share my firsthand experience navigating Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) at Rome Fiumici...
Italy Spring Travel - Why You Need to Start Planning Now
Planning a spring trip to Italy in April or May? This episode is a must-listen if Italy spring travel is on your mind. Each year, searches for Italy in spring skyrocket in January, yet many travelers are caught off guard by how quickly availabi...
Traveling Italy, Greece & France for a Year - My Biggest Travel Project Yet
Today I'm sharing some exciting news for the year 2026. For the first time, I’m going to talk about my most personal and ambitious travel project yet.In this episode, I’m announcing a year-long journey living and traveling through Italy,...
Italy 2026: How to Turn Your Dream Trip Into Reality - What to Plan Now
Planning a trip to Italy in 2026? This episode offers a clear and intentional roadmap for turning your dream Italy vacation into reality. With travel demand already rising and travelers planning further ahead than ever, the decisions you make n...
A Holiday Message | Travel Reflections and the Year Ahead
As the year comes to a close, this special episode reflects on how travel in 2025 has evolved - not just in where we go, but in how we choose to experience it. With record-high tourism across Italy and Greece, a meaningful shift has emerged: tr...
Your Top 3 Italy Travel Tips - The Most Important Advice I Shared This Year
Planning a trip to Italy in 2026? These essential Italy travel tips will help you avoid the most common mistakes travelers make and elevate the way you experience the country. In this episode, I share the top three pieces of Italy travel advice...
Should You Visit ITALY in JANUARY? The TRUTH About Winter Travel
Thinking about visiting Italy in January? This episode uncovers the real truth about winter travel in Italy - what the weather feels like, how the crowds change, what actually stays open, and why this season offers a completely different, and o...
The MOMENT in ITALY That CHANGED How I See LIFE
Today's special episode is all about embracing the Thanksgiving spirit, where I reflect on a very impactful moment that shifted something in me - a reminder of how delicate life can be, and how essential it is to cherish the people who walk bes...
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...
Flights to Italy - What Most Travelers Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late
Flights to Italy can make or break the start of your trip, and most travelers never realize how many things can go wrong until they are already in the air. In this episode, I share a real story from one of my travel agency clients whose dream v...
Rome in December: What to Expect, What to Wear & Why It’s Still Worth Visiting
This Rome in December guide explores what to expect, what to wear, and why visiting Italy in winter is one of the most magical ways to experience the Eternal City. Discover how Rome transforms in December with festive lights, cozy trattorias, C...
Thanksgiving in Italy - What Americans Should Know Before Going Abroad
Ever wondered what it’s really like to spend Thanksgiving in Italy? In this episode, I share what it’s truly like to experience the holiday abroad - where Thanksgiving Day is simply another Thursday, and life continues at its graceful Italian p...
Tipping in Italy - The TRUTH Tourists Need to Know - STOP OVERPAYING!
How much should you really tip in Italy? If you’ve ever lingered over pasta in a Roman trattoria wondering whether to leave a few euros or nothing at all, this episode is for you. Tipping in Italy isn’t black and white, and it’s certainly not l...
Italy Trip Planning 2026 - How to Book Your Dream Trip Like an Insider
If you’re already dreaming about your Italy trip in 2026, you’re planning ahead, and that’s exactly what smart travelers do. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to plan your Italy vacation like a true insider: when to book your hotels, t...