Category Archives: Experiences

Best Tours in Florence: Top Guided Experiences

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Florence is the “birthplace of the Renaissance,” filled with breathtaking architecture and sights that will keep you busy for days on end. And what better way to experience them than with the best tours in Florence? Guided tours help with the logistics of navigating around the main attractions, and since sites in Italy aren’t well-marked, […]

Best Tours in Venice: Top Guided Excursions for Travelers

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Venice, the so-called floating city, is home to iconic landmarks like St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and countless others. And what better way to explore these sights than by trying out the best tours in Venice? Guided experiences are a fun and effective way to discover a new city and come with many welcomed perks. […]

Episode #262: Road tripping Puglia and Basilicata

Listen to “262. Road tripping Puglia and Basilicata” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we meet Cassandra Tresl, originally from Seattle, who along with her husband Alex and daughter Emmy, has made Abruzzo, Italy her home. They love to go on extended road trips exploring other parts of Italy. Cassie’s philosophy of traveling with her […]

Episode #255: Beyond Pizza – Unforgettable Naples and her many Treasures

Listen to “255. Beyond Pizza: Unforgettable Naples and her many Treasures” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we welcome back Untold Italy favorite Corinna Cooke. Corinna is the author of best selling book series Glam Italia! How to Travel Italy and runs boutique group tours for women in Italy, spending much of her year in […]

What to Eat in Emilia-Romagna

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The world-famous Parmigiano-Reggiano, aged balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto di Parma all come from Emilia-Romagna, and the region is home to more than a few dishes that are quintessentially thought of when the world thinks of Italian cuisine (lasagne, tortellini, and anything featuring these prized DOP-certified ingredients). But there are plenty of dishes from both the […]