Episode #243: Staying Safe in Italy – Tips and Tricks for Avoiding Scams and Theft

Listen to “243. Staying Safe in Italy: Tips and Tricks for Avoiding Scams and Theft” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, Untold Italy founder Katy is addressing a topic that comes up frequently in our Italy Travel Planning Facebook Community – the safety of you and your belongings. With tips and insights on how to […]

Episode #242: Tastes of Tuscany in Fall

Listen to “242. Tastes of Tuscany in Fall” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we dive into the vibrant Fall/Autumn traditions with food writer and cookbook author Giulia Scarpaleggia of Juls’ Kitchen, exploring everything from the art of making grape focaccia and chestnut delights to the significance of freshly pressed olive oil. Discover how to […]

Liguria Food Guide

liguria food guide

Liguria is visually recognizable for its beautiful, quintessentially Italian coastline – bright-colored houses and quaint churches’ bell towers dotting each town’s waterfront, deeply green cliffsides rising dramatically above pebble beaches, sailboats and fishermen’s boats bobbing off to the side. But Ligurian cuisine is also quintessential in its “Italian-ness,” a paragon of simplicity and devotion to […]

What to Eat in Palermo

food from palermo

Street food is a big part of Sicilian cuisine, and Palermo has several markets that make the city feel like the beating heart of street food culture. The Ballarò, Capo, and Vucciria markets are all bustling, vibrant displays of Palermo’s gastronomic character: outstanding local produce, fresh fish, and Sicily’s top-quality ingredients – almonds, pistachios, golden […]

Episode #241: Parmigiano Reggiano – A Story of Precision and Passion

Listen to “241. Parmigiano Reggiano: A Story of Precision and Passion” on Spreaker. Summary We are talking about the King of Cheese in this episode, where we are joined by experts Giulia Tamarri and Alessandro Stocchi to unravel the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano. From the unique cow breeds and traditional artisanal methods to perfect pairings […]