Episode #048: Venice districts – best places to stay for your trip

Listen to “Venice – best area to to stay and accommodation tips” on Spreaker. Choosing the best place to stay in Venice for your trip is an important decision. While the city is very small and you can walk to most places, each neighborhood offers something a little different. In this episode, we walk you […]

Episode #047: Basilicata – ancient southern region of tradition and history

Listen to “Basilicata – ancient southern region of tradition and history” on Spreaker. Basilicata is almost hidden among its better-known neighbors – Campania, Puglia, and Calabria. This is a small region of Italy finally getting its moment in the sun.  Best known for Matera, the cave city, the region’s diverse terrain means you can be […]

Episode #044: Ciao Napoli! Don’t miss this noble and exciting city

Listen to “Ciao Napoli! Exciting city in southern Italy” on Spreaker. Thinking of passing right through Naples without stopping for a look? Think again. Naples has borne the brunt of some mean reports in recent times. And they are quite unfair. Naples is home to elegant neighborhoods, historic cafes, incredible castles and a food culture […]

Episode #043: Palermo: a base for excursions in Sicily

Listen to “Exciting excursions from Palermo” on Spreaker. Heading to Palermo? There is so much to see in Sicily’s capital but it’s also a useful base if you want to explore the North Western corner of the island. Sicily travel expert Karen La Rosa joins us again to share her favorite excursions that you can […]

Episode #042: Come away to Capri!

Listen to “Come away to Capri!” on Spreaker. Capri is an island off the Sorrentine coast in southern Italy that has captured our imagination since Roman times. This dramatic and picturesque island is a favorite day trip from Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast, but today we’re going to build a case for you to stay […]

Episode #041: Beautiful Bergamo – gateway to the Alps

Listen to “Bergamo – beautiful gateway to the Alps” on Spreaker. Italy’s Lombardy region is a beautiful area to explore if you love mountains, lakes and pretty towns. A small city in the foothills of the Alps, Bergamo has cobbled Medieval streets, pretty piazzas and magnificent views from its city walls. Our guest, travel writer […]