🍷 About This Video
For many travelers, Italy begins as a dream — but sometimes it becomes something much deeper.
In this conversation, Wendy Holloway speaks with Kathy McCabe, founder of Dream of Italy, about how a search for her grandfather’s ancestral village changed her life and inspired a global travel platform devoted to helping others connect more personally with Italy.
Together they explore:
• how ancestral roots travel can transform your experience of Italy
• why small villages often hold the richest stories
• what makes a trip feel meaningful rather than touristic
• how you can begin creating your own Dream of Italy
If Italy feels like more than just a destination to you, this conversation will resonate.
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🇮🇹 About Flavor of Italy
I’m Wendy Holloway — an American living in Rome for over 30 years, passionate about Italian food, wine, and travel. Flavor of Italy is where I share authentic recipes, travel tips, and local insights to help you experience Italy the way Italians do.
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