What starts as a TEFL certification in Florence turns into a life-changing journey through Rome, Tuscany, and the Italian wine world

In this episode of The Global Girlfriend Podcast, we sit down with Tara, co-host of Taste Toast Travel, to talk about what really happens when you say yes to living abroad — the messy parts, the magic moments, and everything in between.

Tara shares how a breakup and career crossroads led her from retail in California to teaching English in Italy, working with the Italian military, living in Rome, and eventually landing at a Tuscan winery where she met her husband and later got married — yes, at an Italian vineyard.

We dive into:
✨ What it’s actually like to get a TEFL certification abroad
✨ How to find English teaching jobs in Italy
✨ Florence vs. Rome — and why Rome might surprise you
✨ Working at a winery in Tuscany
✨ Planning a destination wedding in Italy (on a budget!)
✨ Following your intuition when life feels uncertain
✨ Building a global life, career, and family abroad

This episode is for anyone who’s dreamed about teaching English overseas, moving to Italy, or reinventing their life through travel — and wants the honest version, not just the Instagram highlight reel.

Plus, Tara sticks around for our rapid-fire round covering Italian food obsessions, underrated destinations, and the ultimate wine to bring to a girlfriend dinner.

If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be more than this” — this one’s for you.

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