Listen to “329. Learning Italian – Easier Than You Think? [From the Vault]” on Spreaker. Summary In this re-run of one of our favorite episodes on learning Italian for travel, host Katy Clarke is joined by Monica Cazzamani Bona of Su Misura Italy (meaning ‘Bespoke Italy’), who offers tailor-made Italian classes that approach teaching Italian based […]
Itineraries, Podcast episodes
Episode #328: Walking the Way of St Francis – Central Italy’s Inspiring Pilgrimage Trail
Listen to “328. Walking the Way of St Francis: Central Italy’s Inspiring Pilgrimage Trail” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode of Untold Italy, host Katy Clarke is joined by Emilia-Romagna-based archaeologist, historian, and hiking guide Sara Zanni, exploring one of Italy’s most special pilgrimage routes – the network of trails dedicated to St. Francis of […]
Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #327: Your Italy Travel Questions – Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more
Listen to “327. Your Italy Travel Questions: Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more” on Spreaker. Summary Time for another of our Q&A sessions, this time with questions collated in the Untold Italy app. Host Katy Clarke answers real, practical questions from navigating Italy’s quirky electric plugs, hailing […]
Listen to “326. A perfect day in Florence with a Local” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, host Katy Clarke is joined by Florence tour guide Francesca Ermini for an insider’s guide to a perfect day in the city. Moving from quiet neighbourhood streets and seasonal green spaces to craft workshops, historic churches, and sweeping […]
June is high summer in Italy. But at this time, the school year is still running for most Italian children and for most of northern Europe. This means the coast, the countryside, and the mountain trails are fully open and operational but not yet at the shoulder-to-shoulder density that July brings. That window of opportunity […]
Listen to “325. Milan Beyond the Duomo and Last Supper” on Spreaker. Summary In this favorite re-run episode, host Katy Clarke is joined by Milan local Inga de Boer for an insider’s guide to one of Italy’s most misunderstood cities. Beyond the Duomo and The Last Supper, they explore Milan’s design culture, hidden neighborhoods, green […]
Listen to “324. Your 2027 Italy Trip Planning Primer” on Spreaker. Summary If you’re planning a trip to Italy in 2027, in this episode, host Katy Clarke shares the essential first steps for creating your Italian adventure – from choosing when to go and understanding your travel style to balancing slow travel, iconic sights and […]
Deciding where to stay in Tuscany is one of the most satisfying planning problems to solve, but also one of the most commonly rushed. Most people treat it as a hotel question, but it is an itinerary question. Tuscany is vast. The distance between the Chianti hills and the Maremma coast is not something you […]
Experiences, Podcast episodes
Episode #323: Active Italy – Walking and Cycling Trip Ideas for Curious Travelers
Listen to “323. Active Italy: Walking and Cycling Trip Ideas for Curious Travelers” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we welcome Monica Malpezzi Price from BikesPlus Tours, whose family pioneered bike tours in Italy decades ago to discover Italy through active travel – from cycling scenic routes to hiking through rolling hills and hidden villages. […]
You are going to Italy and I hope you are excited. You should be, there is no place quite like it. The moment you land in Rome, Milan or any place in Italy, every sense wakes up at once. The light is different. The sounds are different. A waft of espresso drifts from a bar […]