Pop the prosecco! We’re celebrating 100 episodes of the Untold Italy podcast with our views on authentic travel and some very special announcements about our upcoming tours (oh my!) and a way our podcast fans can access an exclusive extra podcast episode each month and input into the show content. Show notes I’ve been […]
What to expect at the Aleph Rome hotel A boutique modern property with just over 80 rooms, the Aleph Rome is part of Hilton’s Curio Collection of hotels with independent flair. Located in a historic former bank, the hotel fuses traditional features (think marble details and even the bank vault) with modern local artwork. Guests […]
Let’s take a trip to Italy’s second biggest city Milan – a thriving hub of design, fashion and also coffee! In Milan, you’ll find an interesting mix of old and new – from the incredible Duomo and Galleria Emanuele II to modern architecture and also historic and new wave coffee bars. You’ll find a […]
In this episode, join us as we take a virtual walk through one of the most important and most visited attractions in Rome – the Vatican Museums. This huge complex holds a wealth of art and history and in pre-pandemic times would see over 20,000 visitors a day. Each one walking through the corridors, […]
Matera in the southern region of Basilicata is a truly unique city that has had a troubled past but is now bursting with newfound optimism thanks to its incredible history, architecture, and magical appeal. Show notes We talk to Danielle Oteri. Danielle is an art historian and tour operator who has an unquenchable passion […]
In this episode, we head to Rome’s charming district of Trastevere. Just over the river Tiber from the Centro Storico, you can wander cobbled streets draped in vines and eat at trattorie that have been around for decades. It’s a neighborhood whose character endures despite definitely being a place where tourists like to visit. […]
This episode we are lifting the lid on a very important part of Italian culture – caffé or coffee. The love of coffee in Italy goes well beyond simply just drinking a cup. The hiss, clunk, and grind you hear when an Italian barista is making coffee with their beautiful, shiny espresso machine is […]
In this episode, we are talking about something Italy is famous for and a favorite of so many of us – cheese! From the famous, delicious Parmigiano-Reggiano, to the Pecorino that is the basis of many of Rome’s famous pasta dishes, to the fresh, meltingly soft mozzarella. With over 400 varieties of formaggio in […]
We head to Italy on an adventure through the eyes of someone young who is just beginning a lifetime of travel in Italy. We get some good tips on how to keep things interesting if you or your travel companions are young. We also learn the advantages of local connections to see and experience […]
Lovers of wine and history, today we’re heading back to Florence to talk about something you may not even notice when you first visit the Renaissance city. But, once you know about them, you’ll be on the lookout for them on each and every street. Wine windows or doors were historically used by Florentines […]