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Category Archives: Experiences

Episode #188: How to enjoy the incomparable Italian Coast

Listen to “EP188 Untold Italy Coastal Escapes MASTER” on Spreaker. A trip to the beach in Italy might conjure up images of living la bella vita on the Amalfi Coast, but with nearly 5000 miles of coastline, Italy has so much more to offer than the 34-mile stretch of the Amalfi Coast. The Italian coast […]

Episode #187: Cheap Eats in Italy – Tasty Street Foods to Try

Listen to “Tasty Street Foods to Try in Italy” on Spreaker. Italian street food is not only delicious, easily available and budget-friendly but it is also a reflection of the local culture and traditions. In Italy, the locals have developed their own traditions and snacks based on what produce is available and often to help […]

Visiting Pompeii: Tips To Make the Most of Your Time

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Tucked away in the picturesque landscapes of Southern Italy, Pompeii is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating historical sites in the world. Visiting Pompeii, once buried under layers of volcanic ash, provides a unique glimpse into this ancient city’s past. Suspended in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii holds an air of mystery […]

Episode #178: Living La Dolce Vita on a Study Abroad Program in Italy

  Studying abroad in Italy is an incredible opportunity for people young and old, to spend time and get under the skin of Italy. With many universities now offering study abroad programs, it is an amazing chance for students to spend a semester or a year at an Italian university. This rite of passage will […]

Episode #176: A week in Tuscany with Untold Italy

  Visiting Tuscany is part of many people’s dream trip, but in this vast region, it can be difficult to find the special experiences that feel like you’ve found the true heart of Tuscany – its culture, its traditions, its artisan products, and most of all the Tuscan people. Untold Italy Tours are small group […]

Episode #174: Wheels and Wanderlust: Exploring Italy by Campervan

  Campervanning on a trip to Italy is a fun and practical way to travel that you might not have considered, but hiring a campervan, or traveling in your own, is really popular with Europeans vacationing in Italy. Taking to the open road and exploring is a great way to see Italy’s epic sights and […]

Episode #173: From Tree to Table: The Olive Harvest in Umbria

  In Umbria, as in other regions in Italy, the olive harvest is one of the most important times of the year and involves many local rituals, not least around the first press of olive oil. Umbria is revered throughout Italy for some of the most beautiful hilltop towns, delicious foods and fascinating local festivals […]

Review: Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour with Winery Lunch [Day trip from Rome]

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If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Pompeii in a small group tour or sipping on a glass of wine while taking in the breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples from the slopes of Mt Vesuvius, you will love the Pompeii with Panoramic Lunch on Vesuvius Tour by Take Walks (formerly Walks of Italy).   We […]