Listen to “Trip report: The Grand Tour” on Spreaker. The Grand Tour of Italy is a tradition that dates back hundreds of years to the 17th century when well-to-do English gentlemen and later American men and women would travel to Europe as a rite of passage on becoming an adult. As steam trains arrived in […]
Listen to “Venetian gondolas – stories of the iconic symbol of the lagoon city” on Spreaker. Venice is famously known as the City of Canals and if there’s one thing that symbolizes Venice more than anything else – it has to be the gondola. We not only learn about the fascinating history and traditions of […]
Listen to “10 Reasons Italy is a Stunning Place to Visit in Summer” on Spreaker. We are celebrating all things summer in Italy! From the celebrations of Ferragosto, the national holiday on 15th August, to heading to the beach or to heading to the cooler climbs of The Dolomites. Show notes We are talking about […]
Listen to “Hiking in the Dolomites: Wandering, Wine and Wonderful Views” on Spreaker. The stunning Dolomites mountain range is a wonderful place for hiking – for not just the intrepid but for those of any fitness level. It has spectacular mountain peaks and alpine pastures and importantly – cable car and lift systems. Show notes […]
Listen to “Trip Report: A Walking Tour of the Amalfi Coast” on Spreaker. The gorgeous Amalfi Coast is many people’s favorite place in Italy. We learn about a slightly different way of enjoying this wonderful coastline – on a self-guided walking tour! Show notes We talk to Karen Salter, who, having spent a lot of […]
Listen to “Sardinia: Sun, Sand and Sea (and much, much more)” on Spreaker. Sardinia is a jewel of the Mediterranean and Italy’s second-largest island. Beautiful Sardinia (or Sardegna as it’s called in Italian) is not as well known outside Europe as her southern sister Sicily. Sardinia is however a very popular resort island beloved by […]
Listen to “Trip report: Returning to Italy again and again” on Spreaker. We take you around different corners of Italy, following a family who, having taken various trips around Europe, have found themselves returning to Italy again and again. Show notes We talk to father and daughter duo Bill and Abbey Wrobleski about their family […]
Listen to “Packing for Italy – Tips and Tricks so you can Pack Like a Pro” on Spreaker. What and how to pack for a trip to Italy is a dilemma for many, especially first visitors. With hundreds of trips in the bag and mistakes learned along the way, we share tips on what to […]
Listen to “Favorite towns in Puglia (by a local)” on Spreaker. Puglia, a region in South Eastern, in the heel of Italy’s boot. Puglia is deservedly having its moment in the sun – with beautiful landscapes, white-washed towns with baroque architecture, turquoise waters, and the iconic Trulli houses. Show notes We talk to Nikki Taylor, […]
Listen to “A trip to the Maremma: Tuscany’s Undiscovered Coast” on Spreaker. In Italy, summer means one thing – the beach! And with miles and miles of coastline to enjoy (7500 kilometers of coastline in fact!) In this episode, we head to the Maremma region in Tuscany. Covering almost a quarter of Tuscany, Maremma in […]