Episode #161: Romantic Italy – Dreamy elopements, small weddings and vow renewals

Listen to “Romantic Italy: Elopements, small weddings and vow renewals” on Spreaker. Many dream of eloping or getting married in Italy. Italy is not only hugely romantic but is full of stunning backdrops and scenery – perfect for capturing the moment couples exchange their vows or when celebrating any special occasion in life. A photographer […]

Episode #160: Delicious dishes from Capri

Listen to “Delicious Dishes from Capri” on Spreaker. The beautiful island of Capri might be small, but it has its own, unique identity and cuisine, which the islanders are intensely proud of. A culture with a deep connection to its environment – of fertile land surrounded by the sea and food that is always in […]

Episode #159: Popular Tourist Scams in Italy (And How to Avoid Them)

Listen to “Popular Tourist Scams in Italy (And How to Avoid Them)” on Spreaker. Italy is one of the most visited countries in the world and with such a large number of visitors as with most big cities around the world, you’ll usually find the odd scammer. We share some common scams and give you […]

Episode #158: Slow travel experiences in Tuscany

Listen to “Slow Travel Experiences in Tuscany” on Spreaker. When visiting Tuscany, many people only get a small taste of the glorious towns and villages, the rolling hills, and the wonderful people that make this region so very special. But the Tuscan countryside is the ideal place for slow travel experiences, to go deeper into […]

Review: VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour – The Key to Opening the Sistine Chapel

vatican key masters tour review

If you’ve ever dreamed of standing inside the Sistine Chapel almost alone, or touring the Vatican Museums without going shoulder to shoulder with the crowds, you will love the VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour by Take Walks (formerly Walks of Italy). We were lucky enough to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience, and are […]

Episode #156: Experiences to try in Piedmont

Listen to “Perfect Experiences to Try in Italy’s Northern Piedmont Region” on Spreaker. The beautiful northern region of Piedmont, at the foothills of the Alps, is where the Italian royals had their roots and is a region of intellectuals, palaces, castles, and industry, as well as exceptional food and wine. We share some of the […]

Episode #155: 2023 Italy Trip Inspiration

Listen to “Dream Italy Travel Destinations – Inspiration for Your Trip” on Spreaker. Looking for inspiration for a future trip to Italy? We ask some of our regular guests where in Bella Italia they will be visiting in 2023 and why.  Show notes In this episode, we hear from some of our regular and favorite […]

Episode #154: Listener Q&A – Tips for Planning Your 2023 Trip to Italy

Listen to “Listener Q&A – Tips for Planning Your 2023 Trip to Italy” on Spreaker. In this episode, we look ahead at travel planning to Italy in 2023. We share a live Q&A session from our Italy Travel Planning Facebook community, where Katy is joined by Italy expert Danielle Oteri from Feast Travel to help answer […]

Episode #153: Christmas Markets in Northern Italy’s South Tyrol region

Listen to “Christmas Markets in Northern Italy’s South Tyrol Region” on Spreaker. Christmas markets in Italy might not be as well-known as those in Germany or Switzerland but with its snow-capped mountains, pretty chocolate box villages, and magical local markets –  it could not be more Christmassy. Plus you get the added bonus of it […]