Category Archives: Podcast episodes

Episode #302: How Nonna’s New York table inspired delicious food adventures in Italy

Listen to “302. How Nonna’s New York table inspired delicious food adventures in Italy” on Spreaker. Summary We are joined, in this episode, by food writer, novelist, and editor-in-chief of Appetito magazine, Andrew Cotto. Together, they delve into his personal journey from his Italian-American upbringing in New York City – where Sunday family lunches and […]

Episode #301: Italian Travel Stories – How Carol Embraced La Dolce Vita

Listen to “301. Italian Travel Stories – How Carol Embraced La Dolce Vita” on Spreaker. Summary We hear from Carol Klinger, in this episode, a retiree from the US who has embraced traveling to Italy in a number of ways, including with friends, for language classes and on the Untold Italy Tours – with whom […]

Episode #300: How Italy changed me

Listen to “300. How Italy changed me” on Spreaker. Summary As we celebrate the Untold Italy Podcast’s 300th episode, host Katy Clarke shares the personal stories of how Italy has inspired curiosity, tradition, and unforgettable memories. From early childhood Italian language lessons and the first taste of Italy in Lake Garda while zipping around Europe, […]

Episode #299: Orvieto – City of Understated Charm

Listen to “299. Orvieto: City of Understated Charm” on Spreaker. Summary We head to Orvieto, Umbria, in this episode with local tour guide Elena Ronca, who shares her passion for this enchanting hilltop city in Umbria. She reveals what makes Orvieto so special – from its medieval architecture and Etruscan roots to its magnificent cathedral […]

Episode #298: Palazzo Novello – Off the Beaten Path in Italy’s Lombardy Region

Listen to “298. Palazzo Novello: Off the Beaten Path in Lombardy” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, Untold Italy founder Katy Clarke takes us on a heartfelt return to a place that inspired the very creation of this podcast: the enchanting Palazzo Novello, a charming, all-female-run historic hotel nestled in the lesser-known town of Montichiari, […]

Episode #297: How to Travel Italy Your Way – Insights From Our Experts

Listen to “297. How to Travel Italy Your Way: Insights From Our Experts” on Spreaker. Summary Whether you’re planning an independent trip or joining a guided tour (or a mix!), this episode explores the pros and cons of each travel style – from flexibility and logistics to authentic local experiences. Our team of Trip Consultants, […]

Episode #296: Sicily in Spring – An Italy Travel Dream For the Ages

Listen to “296. Sicily in Spring: An Italy Travel Dream For the Ages” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we welcome back Untold Italy tour guide, culinary expert and Sicily local, Henna Garrison, to discover the magic of Sicily in spring. Henna shares how the island bursts to life with blooming wildflowers, lively festivals, and […]

Episode #295: Favorite Food Focused Italy Travel Memories that Changed the Way I Travel

Listen to “295. Favorite Food Focused Italy Travel Memories that Changed the Way I Travel” on Spreaker. Summary In this heartfelt episode of Untold Italy, founder Katy Clarke reflects on the deep connection between food, memory, and the places that shape them. From revelatory bites of mozzarella in Naples and Puglia to family-filled pasta meals […]

Episode #294: Journey Across Northern Italy – Lakes, vineyards and truffle country

Listen to “294. Journey Across Northern Italy: Lakes, vineyards and truffle country” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we go behind the scenes of Untold Italy’s new Northern Italy Tour with Untold Italy founder Katy Clarke and Chief Experience Officer Olivia Windsor. Learn what inspired the tour, their thoughtful approach to crafting immersive and meaningful […]

Episode #293: Travel Adventures in Abruzzo – Mountains, Festivals and Timeless Villages

Listen to “293. Travel Adventures in Abruzzo: Mountains, Festivals and Timeless Villages” on Spreaker. Summary We welcome back Cassie Tresl, Untold Italy trip consultant and Abruzzo local from the US. Cassie reveals what makes Abruzzo so special – from vibrant festivals and family traditions to landscapes stretching from mountain peaks to the Adriatic. Life in […]