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.
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Italy in Summer: What No One Tells You (Until It’s Too Late)
Planning to visit Italy in July or August? Before you book your dream trip, you need to hear this. In this episode, I reveal what Italy is really like in peak summer from the extreme heat and overcrowded hotspots to transportation issues, weak air conditioning, and closures during Ferragosto. This is the side of Italy most travel blogs don’t talk about.
But I’m not here to tell you to cancel your trip. I’ll show you how to make summer in Italy work for you, including where to go, what to avoid, and why lesser-known regions like Puglia, Calabria or Sardinia might be a better fit. As the founder of a travel agency specializing in Italy and Greece, I plan these kinds of trips every summer, and I’m sharing the exact strategies we use to design unforgettable experiences, even during the hottest months.
If you're planning a trip to Italy this summer, this episode could completely change how you travel.
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0:00 Intro: Why I Leave Italy Every Summer
2:14 Greece vs Italy in Peak Season
2:45 Hidden Gems in Greece for Summer Travel
3:48 Why Greece Feels Better in Summer (No Crowds, Breeze, No AC Needed)
6:00 What Most Travelers Don’t Know About July & August in Italy
6:39 The Brutal Heat in Rome, Florence, Venice and Amalfi Coast
8:00 Why Air Conditioning in Italy Isn’t What You Expect
10:00 Crowds in Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Venice: The Real Experience
12:03 Summer Train Strikes and Transportation Chaos in Italy
16:05 Ferragosto Closures: Why Locals Leave and Tourists Feel It
16:35 How to Make Italy in Summer Work (Yes, It’s Possible)
16:56 Best Places to Visit in Italy in July and August (Puglia, Sardinia, Calabria)
18:38 Early Riser Strategy for Rome, Pompeii, Florence
19:36 Tips for Beating the Heat and Avoiding Tourist Traps
20:53 How My Travel Agency Designs Smart Summer Itineraries
21:31 Final Reflection: Italy in Summer Needs to Be Designed
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Fabulous Vita Travel : https://fabulousvita.com
Youtube Channel : https://youtube.com/c/StayFabulousTL