Category Archives: Podcast episodes

Episode #199: Perfect Pienza – Hilltop town of dreams in Tuscany’s Val D’Orcia

Listen to “Perfect Pienza: Hilltop town of dreams in Tuscany’s Val D’Orcia” on Spreaker. Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Pienza is a charming hilltop town that embodies the essence of Italian Renaissance architecture and culture. Known as the ‘ideal city’, Pienza was designed and built by Pope Pius II in the 15th century as […]

Episode #198: Tempting Treviso – Home of Tiramisu and Prosecco

Listen to “Tempting Treviso: Home of Tiramisu and Prosecco” on Spreaker. Treviso, in the Veneto region of Northern Italy, is known as ‘Little Venice’ due to its many canals. This magical city, less than an hour by train from Venice, is full of Roman ruins,  Renaissance palaces, and Baroque frescoes, as well as a fascinating […]

Episode #197: Trip Report – Learnings from Katy’s Excellent 6 Week Italian Adventure

Listen to “6 Weeks in Italy: Katy’s Highlights and Learnings” on Spreaker. Traveling to different regions in Italy really gives you a sense of how diverse Italy is – from the terrain to the buildings to the cuisine. On her recent 6 week trip to Italy, Untold founder Katy Clarke visited a handful of different […]

Episode #196: Beyond Chianti – The Wonderful World of Italian Red Wine

Listen to “Beyond Chianti: The Wonderful World of Italian Red Wine” on Spreaker. Italian red wine is enjoyed all around the world and is something Italy is unquestionably famous for. Italian red wines are a true delight for wine lovers everywhere and while you may be familiar with Chianti, Barolo or the Super Tuscans, we’d […]

Episode #195: How to plan your Italy trip for free

Listen to “How to Plan your Italy Trip for Free” on Spreaker. How to plan your Italy trip for free – is it possible to get a highly personalized travel plan without expecting some cost involved? You probably already know the answer to this –  that it is actually impossible to get a travel plan […]

Episode #194: Lovely Lecce – Italy’s Southern Beauty

Listen to “Lovely Lecce: Beautiful City in Puglia” on Spreaker. Lecce, the stunning Baroque city in the southern Italian region of Puglia,  sometimes known as the Florence of the South, has a unique history, charm and cuisine to be discovered. From Roman ruins to elegant palazzi, streets full of flowers and beautiful gardens – there […]

Episode #190: Vicenza – Elegant Renaissance City Near Venice

Listen to “Vicenza – Elegant Renaissance City Near Venice” on Spreaker. Vicenza, in the Veneto region of Italy, is often overlooked – with visitors to the region heading to Venice and Verona. But there are plenty of reasons to head to this Italian gem – that is hiding in plain sight. From Vicenza city itself […]

Episode #189: Pour Yourself a Glass – Discovering Italian White Wines

Listen to “Pour Yourself a Glass: Discovering Italian White Wines” on Spreaker. Sipping a glass of chilled, delicious Italian white wine is often featured in daydreams of an Italian summer trip. Wine making and drinking is a big part of Italian culture and has been since Roman times with generations of families having poured their […]

Episode #188: How to enjoy the incomparable Italian Coast

Listen to “EP188 Untold Italy Coastal Escapes MASTER” on Spreaker. A trip to the beach in Italy might conjure up images of living la bella vita on the Amalfi Coast, but with nearly 5000 miles of coastline, Italy has so much more to offer than the 34-mile stretch of the Amalfi Coast. The Italian coast […]

Episode #187: Cheap Eats in Italy – Tasty Street Foods to Try

Listen to “Tasty Street Foods to Try in Italy” on Spreaker. Italian street food is not only delicious, easily available and budget-friendly but it is also a reflection of the local culture and traditions. In Italy, the locals have developed their own traditions and snacks based on what produce is available and often to help […]