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Planning a Trip

October 28, 2026 · 28 min

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Welcome to The Insomnia Project, the sleep podcast where nothing happens… so you can listen and sleep. Join hosts Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker for a calm, meandering conversation about makeup that dries up, makeup subscription boxes, and planning a trip to Italy. Settle in, relax, and let the conversation wander wherever it happens to go.

This episode begins with a small revelation: Marco discovers that makeup can actually dry up. Amanda shares her experience with a makeup subscription she’s used, and the conversation drifts from there to a listener question about planning a trip to Italy. Marco and Amanda trade thoughts on what to do and what not to do, with stops in Rome, Venice, Naples, and beyond. It’s a relaxed bit of travel daydreaming, perfect for bedtime listening.

What We Talk About

  • Marco learning that makeup can dry up
  • Amanda’s experience with a makeup subscription
  • A listener question about planning a trip to Italy
  • What to do, and what not to do, when visiting Italy
  • Rome, Venice, Naples, and other Italian destinations

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About The Insomnia Project

The Insomnia Project is a sleep podcast hosted by Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker. Through calm, meandering conversations about everyday life, nostalgia, curiosities, and the unexpected, the hosts create a gentle listening experience for bedtime, relaxation, or whenever you need a quieter moment.

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