Listen to “Uncovering Umbria’s towns and villages” on Spreaker. The Umbria region of Italy is an un-sung region wedged between Rome and Tuscany, to discover more about the region’s beautiful towns, rolling hills, delicious food, and fascinating festivals. Show notes In this episode, we are joined by American author and traveler Michelle Damiani who wrote […]
Listen to “Stunning South Tyrol and the Dolomites” on Spreaker. The stunning South Tyrol and the Dolomites can be found in the very North of Italy. The Dolomites are some of the most spectacular mountain peaks in the world and although they are very well known in Europe and are popular summer hiking and winter […]
Listen to “Amazing Abruzzo – from mountains to coast” on Spreaker. Abruzzo is a region of Italy that over the centuries has had many challenges – from earthquakes to famines to marauding invaders. Most people don’t know too much about Abruzzo and hopefully, this episode will help change that. Show notes Tucked away behind Rome’s […]
Listen to “Special Gifts from Tuscany” on Spreaker. We re-vist Tuscany and the Chianti region to chat with Arianna Cini about the artisan souvenirs and gifts available in her region. These special crafts and food products have been created and made by locals who have developed their skills over many generations. Show notes Arianna, runs […]
Listen to “New Discoveries in Ancient Pompeii” on Spreaker. Pompeii is somewhere that has captured the imaginations of so many over the centuries. The lost city of Pompeii was destroyed by the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. The original (official) excavations of Pompeii began in the 1700s, but this was just the start of the […]
Listen to “Garfagnana – undiscovered Tuscany” on Spreaker. Garfagnana is a little know area in the North West of Tuscany which is often known as the natural park of Tuscany due to its stunning landscape. We talk mortadella the size of a car tire, drinking olive oil by the glass, and buying wine by the […]
Listen to “Amalfi Coast weddings – what dreams are made of!” on Spreaker. As it is San Valentino (Valentine’s Day), we are getting seriously romantic and talking about what it is like to get married on the Amalfi Coast, where hundreds of couples celebrate starting the journey of a lifetime together with family and friends […]
Listen to “Italy travel update and listener Q&A Vol 3. – Wineries in Tuscany, agriturismi and what to do if you fall ill in Italy,” on Spreaker. Italy trip planning Q&A. Our 3rd listener Q&A episode on Untold Italy. Our topics range from staying in the perfect agriturismo and how to reach Sardinia, to all […]
Listen to “Tuscany’s Chianti region – idyllic countryside just minutes from Florence” on Spreaker. Tuscany’s beautiful Chianti region is a small but perfectly formed region, just south of Florence, is famous for its wine (which is worth the notoriety) but has so much more to offer, including a stunning landscape of sweeping hills, topped by […]
Listen to “How to buy a piece of Italy to call your own” on Spreaker. Ever dreamed of moving to Italy for an extended stay or maybe even for good? If you’re anything like us, you often sneak a peek at the real estate windows of the pretty Italian towns that you visit and wonder […]