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Episode #186: Captivating Catania – Sicilian City of Charm

Listen to “Captivating Catania – Sicilian City of Charm” on Spreaker. The stunning island of Sicily has been receiving some justified attention recently, and its second city of Catania should not be overlooked when planning a trip to Sicily. Often in the shadow of her more famous sister Palermo, beautiful Baroque Catania sits at the […]

Episode #185: Venetian Cicchetti – A food lovers guide

Listen to “Venetian Cicchetti: As told by the Cicchetti Queen!” on Spreaker. A trip to Venice would not be complete without sampling some Cicchetti – the famous small bites you can order with a drink in the Osterias and Bacaris of the City of Canals. Unique to Venice, Cicchetti are best enjoyed with some delicious […]

Episode #184: 2023 Summer update from Italy

Listen to “Summer 2023 Update from Italy” on Spreaker. Travel to Italy has never been more popular, which whilst for good reason, means for those visiting soon or planning their visits now, there are some things you need to consider to help your trip run smoothly. We share tips on where to go, how to […]

Episode #183: Wheeling around Italy: Accessible Travel Tips

Listen to “Wheeling around Italy: Accessible Travel Tips for Your Italian Trip” on Spreaker. Italy is a country we believe everyone should visit at least once in their lives. But some of the things that add to Italy’s charms, like cobbled streets and hill-top towns, can be a challenge for anyone with accessibility issues.  We […]

Episode #182: A Tale of Roman Pastas – Part Two

Listen to “A Tale of Roman Pastas – Part Two” on Spreaker. Rome’s mouth-watering pasta dishes induce such passionate discussion that this is part two of our chat with Roman local, food tour host and former chef Nesim where he shares the tales, techniques, and tips for Carbonara and Amatriciana. Find out where to taste […]

Episode #181: A Tale of Roman Pastas – Part One

Listen to “A Tale of Roman Pastas – Part One” on Spreaker. While we often proclaim that Italian food is more than just pasta, there’s no getting away from the fact that the pasta you’ll eat on any trip to Italy is usually incredibly delicious and unforgettable. And Rome’s four main pasta dishes are definitely […]

Episode #180: In Search of… Authentic Travel Experiences in Italy

Listen to “In Search of.. Authentic Travel Experiences in Italy” on Spreaker. On your ideal trip to Italy, you probably dream of having authentic and unique experiences. But what is truly authentic to Italian life may not be what you visualize or would want for your perfect vacation. You may find where there are the […]

Episode #179: Italian Sparkling Wine: Toasting the Best From Prosecco to Franciacorta

Listen to “Italian Sparkling Wine: Toasting the Best From Prosecco to Franciacorta” on Spreaker. Italian sparkling wine may immediately bring to mind Prosecco, but with a huge variety from the regions around Italy, there is so much more out there for you to discover. Some exports of Italian sparkling wine have led to a bad […]

Episode #178: Living La Dolce Vita on a Study Abroad Program in Italy

Listen to “Living La Dolce Vita on a Study Abroad Program in Italy” on Spreaker. Studying abroad in Italy is an incredible opportunity for people young and old, to spend time and get under the skin of Italy. With many universities now offering study abroad programs, it is an amazing chance for students to spend […]