Is Tuscany really as perfect as Instagram makes it look?

In this episode of English and Beyond: Advanced English Podcast, Oliver and César sit down to share the unfiltered truth about their recent holiday in Italy - and it’s not all rolling hills and Chianti. From postcard-perfect views and delicious dinners to mosquito bites, awkward group dynamics, and way too much sun, this is a real conversation about travel expectations vs. reality.

Whether you’ve had a disappointing holiday yourself or just want to hear two English teachers get a little too honest about their summer getaway, this episode is packed with humour, reflection, and the kind of natural English that textbooks never teach.

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E48 Tuscany, Italy: The Good, the Bad and the Itchy - Advanced English

English and Beyond: Advanced English for Fluency & Communication

E48 Tuscany, Italy: The Good, the Bad and the Itchy - Advanced English