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 on your own. Food is such an important connection to the land, the […]
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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 as what doesn’t work so well. Show notes Untold […]
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 a deep and rich history stretching back centuries, being […]
As one of the world’s most popular landmarks, it should be easy to find out how to buy tickets for the Colosseum but instead visitors are faced with a bewildering range of options. In this article we share how to buy Colosseum tickets online through the official site and also advance tickets through trusted official […]
Are you dreaming of the Cinque Terre? The best way to see the picturesque towns is on a Cinque Terre boat tour. Avoid the crowds that flood the villages by day and enjoy spectacular views as the sun sets when you take to the sea and enjoy one of the world’s most enchanting landscapes from […]
Staying in an agriturismo is both a special and immersive experience. It is a great opportunity to see and feel the real Italy, but what exactly is an agriturismo and where do you find one? Agriturismo loosely translated means farm stays but can encompass a simple self-catered stay on a farm through to some […]
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 […]
If you’re a dedicated food lover then you must try truffles in Italy. Found in many regions across the country, Italian truffles are prized for their intense aroma and flavor that can elevate a humble dish of pasta to gastronomic heights. In this guide we’ll tell you all about this delicious natural ingredient, the different […]
This episode we are talking a whole lot of pasta with the founder of Nonna Live, an online cooking school that’s brought the art of pasta making to the world! Pasta is, of course, an integral part of Italian cuisine with endless variations that are tweaked from region to region. From ear-shaped orecchiette of […]
Merry Christmas or Buon Natale as it is in Italian! The Christmas season is a wonderful time to visit Rome and Italy. Being a Catholic country and the seat of the church in Rome, it’s an important time of year in the Eternal City and across the country and there are many delights and […]
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