Category Archives: Experiences

Episode #158: Slow travel experiences in Tuscany

Listen to “Slow Travel Experiences in Tuscany” on Spreaker. When visiting Tuscany, many people only get a small taste of the glorious towns and villages, the rolling hills, and the wonderful people that make this region so very special. But the Tuscan countryside is the ideal place for slow travel experiences, to go deeper into […]

Review: VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour – The Key to Opening the Sistine Chapel

vatican key masters tour review

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 […]

Episode #156: Experiences to try in Piedmont

Listen to “Perfect Experiences to Try in Italy’s Northern Piedmont Region” on Spreaker. The beautiful northern region of Piedmont, at the foothills of the Alps, is where the Italian royals had their roots and is a region of intellectuals, palaces, castles, and industry, as well as exceptional food and wine. We share some of the […]

Episode #142: Tale of 3 Cities: A Food Tour Adventure in Italy

Listen to “Tale of 3 Cities: A Food Tour Adventure in Italy” on Spreaker. 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 […]

Episode #138: Things Kids Love About Travel in Italy

Listen to “Things Kids Love About Travel in Italy” on Spreaker. 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 […]

Episode #135: Ancient Connections Along Puglia’s Pilgrim Trails

Listen to “Ancient Connections Along Puglia’s Pilgrim Trails” on Spreaker. 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 […]

Episode #126: What is an Agriturismo? (and why you should stay in one)

Listen to “What is an Agriturismo? [And why you should stay in one]” on Spreaker. 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 […]

Episode #050: Josie’s Favorite Experiences to Enjoy in Italy

Listen to “Josie’s favorite experiences you must have when you visit Italy” on Spreaker. Seeing the sights of Italy is one thing but enjoying a moment of pure joy is quite another. If you ask us, travel is all about experiences and that’s exactly what we’re talking about with Josie in this episode. Josie reveals […]