Listen to “333. Italy Travel Q&A: Tips for both First-Timers and Frequent Visitors” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, host Katy Clarke tackles listener questions covering everything from first-timer travel tips – ATMs, tipping, taxis – to itinerary planning in northern Italy, tour pricing, artisan finds in Florence, and Christmas in Sicily. We also go […]
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Learn Italian, Podcast episodes
Episode #332: Countdown to Italy – What to Do and Check Before Your Trip
Listen to “332. Countdown to Italy: What to Do and Check Before Your Trip” on Spreaker. Summary With your flights and accommodation booked, the final weeks before your Italy trip are all about the finishing touches. In this episode, host Katy is joined by Monica Cazzamani Bona, a proud Piedmontese living in Australia and founder […]
Listen to “331. Traveling to Italy with Kids: From Babies to Teenagers” on Spreaker. Summary Thinking about taking your kids to Italy? In this episode of Untold Italy, Katy welcomes Untold team members Liv and Cassie as the experienced moms dive into the joys and challenges of family travel in Italy. Discover why Italians’ love […]
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 […]
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 […]