Listen to “7 Delicious Dishes to Try in Abruzzo” on Spreaker. Abruzzo, the beautiful Italian region that shares a border with Lazio and the Adriatic Sea, is a region of epic mountains, stunning coastline, and traditions as old as time. The incredible, produce-driven dishes of the region include many unique ingredients and techniques and are […]
Listen to “Tale of 3 Cities: A Food Tour Adventure in Italy” on Spreaker. Food tours are a wonderful experience during your trip to Italy. Not only do you get to eat incredibly well, but you get to try new food – things you may not have considered before or been brave enough to order […]
Listen to “Why You Should Spend 2-3 Days in Matera” on Spreaker. Matera, the ancient city in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata, is often only visited as a day trip, but you really need to spend several days there to appreciate how unique the city is and to experience its beauty and magic. Known […]
Listen to “7 Reasons to Plan an October trip to Italy” on Spreaker. October is the perfect month to visit Italy for many reasons. It’s a unique time of year when there are some things you can only experience (and eat!) then. As the landscape changes as does the atmosphere of the towns and villages. […]
Listen to “Secret Towns Under the Tuscan Sun” on Spreaker. Cortona is the Tuscan town that stole Frances Mayes’ heart in her celebrated memoir, Under the Tuscan Sun. The book and the movie of the same name have inspired many thousands of people to travel or even move to Italy. Show notes We talk to […]
Listen to “Things Kids Love About Travel in Italy” on Spreaker. Italy is famously child-friendly and family-orientated. We hear a different perspective in this episode – from the kids themselves, about what they love when visiting Italy. We also share some tips on how best to plan a trip to Italy with kids, as well […]
Listen to “Trip Consultation – Off the Beaten Track Tuscany in Focus” on Spreaker. In this episode, we share a live session from our Italy Travel Planning Facebook community, where Laura and Ed are joined by Danielle Oteri from Feast Travel for a trip consultation – an itinerary review with suggestions on how to structure […]
Listen to “How to Enjoy Your Time in Rome When it’s Super Hot” on Spreaker. Rome is an incredible city to visit, but when the temperatures rise, it can become quite stifling which can be a challenge for those not used to, or who don’t enjoy the heat. We share some great tips on how […]
Listen to “Ancient Connections Along Puglia’s Pilgrim Trails” on Spreaker. Puglia, in the South Eastern corner of the boot, the heel, is an ancient and undeniably gorgeous region. Full of beautiful scenery, varied and stunning architecture, and of course amazing food and wine. Puglia lies in a very strategic position in the Mediterranean and has […]
Listen to “Palaces and Castles to Explore in Royal Piedmont” on Spreaker. The Piedmont region in Northern Italy might not be as well known as its neighbors France and Austria for its beautiful royal residences but is abundant with spectacular royal abodes with stunning architecture, opulent interiors and a compelling history. Show notes Before becoming […]