Listen to “339. The Odyssey – Legendary Italian Locations from Homer’s Epic Revealed” on Spreaker. Summary Anthropologist and unique tour host Monique Skidmore joins host Katy Clarke in this episode to uncover the Italian locations behind Homer’s Odyssey. Inspired by the blockbuster adaptation, they journey through southern Italy, Sicily, the Aeolian Islands, and Sardinia, retracing […]
September has always been my favorite time to travel in Italy, and it is not a close contest. The scorching edge comes off the heat, the light turns golden and a little softer, and the sea holds all the warmth it gathered through summer. Across the lakes, the countryside, the mountains, and most of the […]
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Episode #338: Puglia’s Myths and Legends – Spiders, Curses and the Power of Community
Listen to “338. Puglia’s Myths and Legends – Spiders, Curses, and the Power of Community” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we step into the sun-drenched landscapes of Puglia, where ancient myths and traditions are woven into daily life. Host Katy Clarke welcomes back local guide Paolo of Apulia Handmade to uncover the stories that […]
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Episode #337: The Untold Italy Way – Embrace Slow Travel, Local Experiences and Your Own Journey
Listen to “337. The Untold Italy Way – Embrace Slow Travel, Local Experiences and Your Own Journey” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, host Katy Clarke shares something a little different – a personal look at the philosophy behind Untold Italy. Katy unpacks what slow travel really means in practice, why there’s no right or […]
Listen to “336. How to Embrace Italian Culture as You Land in Italy” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, host Katy Clarke is joined by the ever-popular Nesim Bekalti, local Roman and founder of Full Belly Tours, to explore what it really means to “get into the vibe” when you arrive in Italy. Together, they […]
Many people are asking can you travel to Italy in 2026. In this article we outline the conditions for travel to Italy, protocols required on arrival and what to expect when you get there. We will continue to update this page as the situation changes. We do not speculate on the prospects for changes in […]
Listen to “335. Slow and Mindful Travel in Italy [From the Vault]” on Spreaker. Summary In this re-run of one of our most popular episodes, we welcome back Corinna Cooke, who runs boutique tours to Italy and is the author of the best-selling Glam Italia! How to Travel Italy series. Corinna shares with host Katy […]
Going on an Italian vacation soon? Understandably, the travel and planning process can be daunting, and navigating a new country can be overwhelming. Luckily, your cellphone is at your disposal and is easily equipped with applications to make life easier. That’s where these resources come in – the best travel apps for Italy. Whether planning […]
Listen to “334. Sardinia – Ancient Island, Deep Traditions [From the Vault]” on Spreaker. Summary We are heading to the beautiful island of Sardinia for this re-run of one of our favorite episodes, where host Katy Clarke welcomes Sardinian native Angela Corrias, now based in Rome but a regular visitor back home. Together they explore […]
Late August in Rome was a revelation to me. I had been warned off the city in high summer for years due to the heat, and closures. But then I went, and found something unexpected. Some restaurants had their shutters down for the summer,, but the ones that stayed open were easier to get into […]