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 The best education doesn't always happen in the classroom! This week on  Round Trip, Colleen and Megan learn about different ways to travel with  family. To  round out the episode, Patrick Tunno, author, professor, language  enthusiast, and Italian voyager, tells about how to culturally enjoy a  new city. 

 My interview on NewsTalkSTL as a guest on the The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show. I discuss my new book "A Guide to Italy: Cultural Insights and Tips to  Maximize Your Trip." 

 Patrick Tunno is not your average travel writer:  growing up under the influence of his immigrant grandparents’ customs  and traditions, he was introduced to Italian culture at a  young age.  

   “A Guide to Italy: Cultural Insights and Tips to Maximize Your Trip” by  writer, professor, and Italy voyager Patrick Tunno is a rich guide that  offers an insider’s perspective on the Italian civilization, cultural  norms, language, foods, holidays, and festivals. 

“A Guide to Italy” is brimming with unique insights from an experienced traveler, with unexpected tidbits on everything from when to smile, why Italians stare, how to dress, la bella figura (making a good impression) ...

Getting to know the Italian people can also be a rich experience. “Italians have a zest for life that shows in everything,” he said. “They’re very relationship oriented. They would rather work with people than computers to figure things out. They’re creative people and have an interesting way to look at things." 

 Covering topics such as eating, shopping, social norms, traveling, the Italian context, and more, this book delivers a wealth of cultural knowledge.