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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Most People Plan Rome Completely Wrong
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Most travelers spend months planning a trip to Rome, only to get overwhelmed, exhausted, and realizing too late that the itinerary they built made very little sense once they were actually here. In this episode, I will explore one of the biggest misconceptions about Rome: the idea that it can be approached like any other major European city.
After more than a decade of living in Rome and running a travel agency, with this episode, I will offer a complete breakdown of the planning mistakes that quietly undermine so many trips. From attempting to combine the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum in a single day, to underestimating how much time, energy, and coordination Rome actually requires, I discuss what travelers rarely understand until they experience the city themselves.
I also explain why two days in Rome are rarely enough, how ticketing for major attractions has become increasingly complex, and why waiting until the last minute to organize tours and experiences is one of the fastest ways to compromise the quality of your trip. Beyond the landmarks, this episode touches on the rhythm of Rome itself - its neighborhoods, pace, hidden corners, and the difference between simply seeing the city and truly experiencing it.
Because Rome is not difficult to enjoy, but it does require structure. And when planned properly, it becomes one of the most extraordinary cities in the world to experience slowly, intentionally, and well.
Link to the YouTube video on WHAT TO DO IN ROME THAT NOBODY KNOWS! - MUST-WATCH Before You Travel to Italy: https://youtu.be/3hmj7CEyYl0?si=3kNCz43Ip1eplRxY
Link to the YouTube video on ITALY Trip Planning 2026: How to Book Your DREAM TRIP Like an INSIDER: https://youtu.be/sk1Gn-eN3eo?si=1b-03M7zUhbKOtOg
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0:01 Most People Plan Rome Completely Wrong
0:57 Why Rome Is More Exhausting Than Travelers Expect
2:20 The Biggest Rome Itinerary Mistake: Vatican & Colosseum in One Day
4:54 Why 2 Days in Rome are Not Enough
7:19 Rome Ticket Mistakes: Tours, Third-Party Websites & Sold-Out Attractions
12:15 Why Last-Minute Planning Does Not Work in Rome
18:00 The Venice Day Trip Mistake & How to Structure Italy Properly
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