We’ve all heard it, and we may even think we know what it means! But this episode is all above diving deep into the heart of the phrase, what it actually means for Italian daily life and culture, and—bonus—how you can live la dolce vita authentically, no matter where you are.

Our chat gets into:

• Origins and Stereotypes of this phrase

• Why this phrase conjures such a seductive picture of Italy

• What La Dolce Vita actually means in Italian Culture (believe us: they are SO much more beautiful than the perfect photos of a sunset in Capri!)

• A real snapshot of la dolce vita as it shows itself in Italian daily life

• The flow of Italian conversation, the volume, and norms about interrupting someone else

• How to live the real dolce vita, wherever you ...