Listen to “240. Money Matters: Italy travel tips on cards, cash and more” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we’re diving into some essential money tips for your Italian adventures. Untold Italy founder Katy Clarke shares invaluable advice on navigating the Euro, using debit and credit cards, and managing cash in Italy. From the benefits […]
The Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy is as stunning as it is diverse, from being the home of luxury cars like Ferrari to possessing some of the most brilliant cities. Parma is one such city. It is the second largest in the region, home to an intriguing history of Renaissance art, and is a […]
While Neapolitan cuisine is of course world-famous for its pizza, there is so much more to the culinary character of this bustling city, so don’t make the mistake of only visiting Naples for a day. Instead, spend a few days getting to know (in addition to the wealth of sites and museums) the dishes that […]
How many of the beautiful fountains in Rome have you discovered? Let’s take you on a virtual wander of some of the Eternal City’s over 2,000 fountains and show you some favorites. These remarkable structures not only provide its citizens with fresh drinking water as they have for centuries; but also create at atmosphere that is […]
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Episode #239: How to Visit the Uffizi Gallery – A Guide for Art Enthusiasts and Travelers
Listen to “239. How to Visit the Uffizi Gallery – A Guide for Art Enthusiasts and Travelers” on Spreaker. Summary We welcome back Angelo Carotenuto, founder of LivTours, who offer fantastic tours in Italy and across Europe. LivTours, a family-operated tour company, is all about creating unforgettable journeys, with their small group (maximum 6) and […]
Many travelers are familiar enough with Venetian cuisine to know that the city’s position on water means that fish and seafood feature prominently, but the fact that pasta has played a much less significant role in the city’s (and region’s) history compared to rice and polenta is often less known. And the Veneto’s countryside and […]
Italians regard Bologna as one of the best gastronomic cities on the peninsula. It helps that Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna, a region known for its exceptional agricultural products and artisanal ingredients, but both the city and the region could be considered the Italian capitals of fresh, hand-rolled pasta, especially filled and stuffed ones. […]
Listen to “238. Liguria: A Small But Mighty Wine Region” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we reconnect with Olivia Windsor and Andrea Mitti Rua, founders of Italian Wine Tales, as we dive into the lesser-known yet captivating wines of Liguria. Liguria, the small, picturesque region nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Ligurian Sea, […]
Listen to “237. Encore: Learning Italian for your Trip” on Spreaker. Summary We revisit a popular episode with Michelle Frolla of The Intrepid Guide, who is an expert in Italian and learning languages. Michele has a unique way of teaching Italian so you can become “travel fluent” quickly. She shares her tips and favorite phrases to […]
We’re often asked – do you need to tip in Italy? And the answer is very simple. Yes, please go ahead and tip if you would like to show your appreciation for great service however tipping large amounts is not standard practice in Italy. Visitors from the United States are used to tipping in many […]