{"id":12657,"date":"2025-05-09T09:37:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T16:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12657"},"modified":"2025-05-09T09:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T16:37:42","slug":"big-adventures-big-news-a-tuscan-dream-come-true","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/episodes\/big-adventures-big-news-a-tuscan-dream-come-true\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Adventures, Big News &#038; A Tuscan Dream Come True"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Welcome back to <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Travel Connections<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">! In this special update episode, I\u2019m catching you up on what\u2019s been a whirlwind first half of the year\u2014and sharing some truly exciting news!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12662\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12662\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12662 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0617-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"travel to Morocco\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0617-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0617-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0617-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0617-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0617-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our tour in Morocco was EPIC. Look for all the details in an upcoming podcast episode!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From holiday travels in London and Paris to an awe-inspiring adventure through South America and a recent return from Morocco, it\u2019s been nonstop exploring (and yes, I\u2019ll be sharing all the juicy details soon). I also reflect on some deeply personal moments, including the recent loss of my very special stepfather, and how these experiences only fuel my passion to <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">seize the day<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and keep finding adventure wherever I can.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>BIG News!<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And now<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2026 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the BIG news! I\u2019m launching curated boutique tours to <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tuscany, Italy<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, starting in 2026! After decades of visiting this region, I\u2019ve partnered with dear friends and local hosts to create magical, week-long experiences in the charming village of Montefollonico. These intimate tours (just 10\u201314 guests!) offer unforgettable food, wine, culture, and community\u2014all with me as your host. Our Fall 2025 tour is nearly sold out, and Spring\/Fall 2026 dates are now open! Get all the details and join the waitlist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/tours\/\">HERE<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12606\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12606\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12606 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/suzanne-and-craig.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/640;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12606\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Siena, Italy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Plus, I\u2019ve launched a brand-new home for my writing on <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Substack<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">! It\u2019s a curated, ad-free space where I\u2019ll share travel stories, tips, and inspiration\u2014delivered straight to your inbox. Find me there at <a href=\"https:\/\/suzannestavert.substack.com\/p\/welcome-to-find-adventure-with-suzanne\"><em>Find Adventure with <\/em><\/a><\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Suzanne Stavert<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12667 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-copy.png\" alt=\"find adventure on Substack\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-copy.png 256w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-copy-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 256px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 256\/256;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before you go, don\u2019t miss some recent favorite episodes:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Patagonia magic with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/episodes\/an-extraordinary-tour-of-patagonia-with-collette\/\">amazing tour guide, Sol Maranon<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A heartwarming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/episodes\/more-adventures-in-patagonia-with-special-guest-craig-stavert\/\">trip recap with my husband<\/a>, Craig<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An inspiring story of renovating a 300-year-old Italian farmhouse with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/episodes\/inspiring-stories-of-life-in-the-italian-countryside\/\">author Barbara Boyle<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exploring the Hamptons with local expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/episodes\/getting-to-know-the-hamptons-with-vanessa-gordon\/\">Vanessa Gordon<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Thanks for tuning in\u2014there\u2019s so much more to come. 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