Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with special guest Jia Barclay to discuss her incredible study abroad experience at a renowned cooking school in Italy.Join us as Jia shares her journey of studying culinary arts in Italy, from the initial decision to embark on this adventure to the challenges she faced in adapting to the Italian culinary techniques. Jia also opens up about the cultural differences she encountered and how they enriched her understanding of different cuisines.Beyond just honing her cooking skills, Jia's study abroad experience had a profound impact on her personal growth. She learned valuable lessons about budgeting, gained a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures, and expanded her own cooking style by incorporating Italian influences.During the conversation, Jia and Gabrielle also delve into the significance of customizing travel experiences and the role of a travel agent in planning personalized trips. Jia's journey serves as a testament to the transformative power of studying abroad and the importance of embracing new experiences.Tune in to this captivating episode of "Hot Topics!" and discover the joys and challenges of studying abroad, the wonders of Italian cuisine, and the rewards of embracing different cultures.Who is Jia Barclay?From Jia: "Hey, I’m Jia. I’m an accredited travel advisor/chef and the founder of Ate7Six Travel Agency. My travel journey started in 2016 when I studied culinary arts abroad in Italy. Since then I have been committed to embarking on a solo trip every year. After experiencing burn out from those infamous chef hours I began to not only prioritize my travels, but also officially become a professional travel advisor. The experience has been amazing so far and I haven’t looked back. I created Ate7Six Travel Agency to merge my passion and expertise for all things food and travel. Traveling truly brings me so much joy. I am excited to create the kind of unique experiences that I have been fortunate enough to enjoy."You can find Jia:On the web: https://ate7six.comOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ate7SixOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ate7six/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ate7sixOn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_3u-BPsJmUDgwHOmNTVHqgWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/SWwIHOGbQsw********************************************Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit our website: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://eztxt.s3.amazonaws.com/534571/widgets/61fc686d8d6665.90336120.htmlCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] can also become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: July 27, 2023