Want to see Italy on your own terms and in comfort and safety? Choose a private tour of Italy and you’ll be on the way to realizing your dreams. Private tours can be great value, particularly if you want to relax and let an expert get you around the country while you enjoy the scenery […]
This week we are exploring one of the regions of Northern Italy and how a family history connected to it, lead to a diversion from the usual Italian itinerary and onto an unexpected journey of discovery! Show notes In this episode, we talk to Keith and Celeste Dickey from Oregon in the United States. Motivated […]
Set on the banks of the Arno River, Florence is a romantic, historic city and the cradle of the Renaissance. The city’s tightly woven historic center has barely changed in centuries, with quaint cobblestone streets and rich Renaissance charm. But Florence bakes in the heat of the Tuscan sun during its summer months. So finding […]
The ancient ruins of the Colosseum in Rome are one of the city’s most iconic attractions. Every day, countless travelers flock to the site to take their snap with this must-see landmark. If you want to fully immerse yourself in these remnants of the Roman Empire, then you’ll be pleased to know that there are […]
This week we are talking a whole lot of pasta with the founder of Nonna Live, an online cooking school that’s brought the art of pasta making to the world! Pasta is, of course, an integral part of Italian cuisine with endless variations that are tweaked from region to region. From ear-shaped orecchiette of Puglia, […]
The Italian island of Sicily has several archipelagos off its coast, smaller islands off the large island and this week we’re headed to the northernmost point of Sicily, to the little-known Aeolian Islands where our Sicily travel expert Karen La Rosa encourages us to ‘Live the myth!’ Show notes In this episode, we learn about […]
If this past year has taught us anything, it is to take the bull by the horns and not keep our dreams on hold. This week we are talking about what many of us have long dreamt of – making a move to Italy for good. Show notes In this episode, we talk to Thea […]
This week we are taking a trip to the incredible Amalfi Coast, a place many of our listeners love or can’t wait to visit. It’s a dream destination for good reason, with a stunning coast line, mountains, a fascinating history, azure blue Tyrrhenian Sea, and, of course, wonderful food. Show notes In this episode, we […]
Just about to begin an Italian adventure? Let’s make your arrival in Rome a smooth and easy process so you can relax and enjoy your trip. In this article we share how to organize your Rome airport transfer and the best ways to get from either of the two airports in Rome to the city […]
This week we’re doing something a little bit different and hearing from one of our listeners, who followed her dreams and went on a trip to Northern Italy in 2019. She tells us about her experience of planning her trip, how it went when she finally got there, lessons learned and things she’d do differently. […]