A vacation on Italy’s sublime Amalfi Coast is what dreams are made of. Imagine waking each morning to see the sun rising over sparkling azure waters, as the waves break all along the incredible coastline. There’s no denying, Amalfi Coast towns are among some of the most idyllic destinations you’ll find in the world. This […]
Amalfi Coast, Podcast episodes
Episode #122: Amalfi Coast Hikes – Alternatives to the Path of the Gods
Nothing can prepare you for the jaw-dropping beauty of the Amalfi Coast coastline and one of the best ways to see it and experience it is on foot. There are over 120 trails along the coast and whilst the Path of the Gods might be the most well-known, there are many alternative hikes that […]
Venice is famous for its canals but the lagoon that surrounds Venice contains many fascinating places that most visitors don’t see – mostly because they don’t know what is possible. These lesser-known islands of Venice are so important to the city’s ecosystem – for food, wine, and culture. With well over 100 Islands in […]
Itineraries, Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #120: Mistakes to avoid when planning your trip to Italy
Whether you’re new to travel in Italy, or you’ve not been for a while and your trip planning skills have gotten a little rusty, we’ve put together a list of some common mistakes to avoid when planning your trip to Italy. Show notes In this episode, we look at some of the things that […]
Are you ready to start packing for Italy? Once you’ve finalized your itinerary and your bookings are set it’s a good idea to have a packing strategy for your trip. Italy is one of the most beautiful countries on Earth but there are a few things to know before packing your bags. In this article […]
Did you ever fall in love with a place or country at first sight? In this episode, we talk to a committed Italophile who, entranced by Italy on her first trip, continued to visit year on year, exploring all across the country. She tells us about her favorite places and experiences in Italy. Show notes […]
Itineraries, Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #118: Fine tuning the details of a trip to Rome, Florence and the Amalfi Coast
In this episode, we share a live session from our Italy Travel Planning Facebook community, where group member Jen joined Danielle Oteri from Feast Travel for a trip consultation – which is an itinerary review with suggestions on how to structure your trip and make the most of your time in Italy. Jen and […]
In this episode, we head to Italy’s green heart – beautiful Umbria, where you’ll find beautiful green pastures, hills topped with ancient villages, and important Medieval cities and discover its wonderful dishes made with porchetta, pasta, panzanella, and more! Show notes We talk to Letizia Mattiacci, a cookbook author who runs a cooking school in […]
Are you dreaming of Italy? The cobbled streets, historic towns and jaw dropping landscapes… One of the questions you likely have is, how much does a trip to Italy cost? Of course there are several variables but in this article we’ll take you step by step through the main costs you need to budget for […]
Travel prices in Italy and across the world have been, for lots of reasons, creeping up for things like flights and transport, etc and eating into our budgets. Even if you’re not a budget traveler you want to get the very best bang for your buck and by saving some money on flights and accommodation, […]