Listen to “330. A Perfect Day in Palermo – Sicily’s vibrant capital” on Spreaker. Summary We’re whisking you away to Palermo, Sicily’s mesmerizing capital – a city of striking contrasts, vibrant chaos, and deep-rooted traditions. In this episode, Silvia Rignanese, originally from northern Italy and a long-time Palermo resident, shares a local’s view of the […]
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Listen to “329. Learning Italian – Easier Than You Think? [From the Vault]” on Spreaker. Summary In this re-run of one of our favorite episodes on learning Italian for travel, host Katy Clarke is joined by Monica Cazzamani Bona of Su Misura Italy (meaning ‘Bespoke Italy’), who offers tailor-made Italian classes that approach teaching Italian based […]
Itineraries, Podcast episodes
Episode #328: Walking the Way of St Francis – Central Italy’s Inspiring Pilgrimage Trail
Listen to “328. Walking the Way of St Francis: Central Italy’s Inspiring Pilgrimage Trail” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode of Untold Italy, host Katy Clarke is joined by Emilia-Romagna-based archaeologist, historian, and hiking guide Sara Zanni, exploring one of Italy’s most special pilgrimage routes – the network of trails dedicated to St. Francis of […]
Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #327: Your Italy Travel Questions – Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more
Listen to “327. Your Italy Travel Questions: Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more” on Spreaker. Summary Time for another of our Q&A sessions, this time with questions collated in the Untold Italy app. Host Katy Clarke answers real, practical questions from navigating Italy’s quirky electric plugs, hailing […]
Listen to “326. A perfect day in Florence with a Local” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, host Katy Clarke is joined by Florence tour guide Francesca Ermini for an insider’s guide to a perfect day in the city. Moving from quiet neighbourhood streets and seasonal green spaces to craft workshops, historic churches, and sweeping […]
Listen to “325. Milan Beyond the Duomo and Last Supper” on Spreaker. Summary In this favorite re-run episode, host Katy Clarke is joined by Milan local Inga de Boer for an insider’s guide to one of Italy’s most misunderstood cities. Beyond the Duomo and The Last Supper, they explore Milan’s design culture, hidden neighborhoods, green […]
Listen to “324. Your 2027 Italy Trip Planning Primer” on Spreaker. Summary If you’re planning a trip to Italy in 2027, in this episode, host Katy Clarke shares the essential first steps for creating your Italian adventure – from choosing when to go and understanding your travel style to balancing slow travel, iconic sights and […]
Experiences, Podcast episodes
Episode #323: Active Italy – Walking and Cycling Trip Ideas for Curious Travelers
Listen to “323. Active Italy: Walking and Cycling Trip Ideas for Curious Travelers” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we welcome Monica Malpezzi Price from BikesPlus Tours, whose family pioneered bike tours in Italy decades ago to discover Italy through active travel – from cycling scenic routes to hiking through rolling hills and hidden villages. […]
Listen to “322. Venice: Travel Smarter and Make a Difference” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, host Katy Clarke is joined by Marco Capovilla, a lifelong Venetian and sustainability advocate, to explore Venice’s complex relationship with water – a city surrounded by it, yet historically lacking safe drinking sources. They uncover how Venetians ingeniously sourced […]
Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #321: Your Italy Travel Questions – Tuscany vs Umbria, Milestone Birthday Idea, Concerts and More
Listen to “321. Your Italy Travel Questions: Tuscany vs Umbria, Milestone Birthday Idea, Concerts and More” on Spreaker. Summary Katy brings you another Q&A session on this week’s episode – answering thoughtful questions from our community as travelers prepare for their journeys across Italy. From solo adventurers setting off on their first trips to experienced […]