Many visitors try to squeeze a trip to the Dolomites and South Tyrol region into a day trip from Venice, but that is only going to give you the tiniest taster of what this incredible region has to offer. Most of us have limited time, so we look at some itinerary ideas from a […]
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We’re headed back to Rome, the Eternal City, revisiting another of our most popular episodes – A Wander through Trastevere. Our guest, award-winning travel journalist and author Maria Pasquale is a Trastevere resident herself and guides us through the cobbled, vine-draped streets that make up this charming neighborhood and tells us about the best […]
Staying in an agriturismo is both a special and immersive experience. It is a great opportunity to see and feel the real Italy, but what exactly is an agriturismo and where do you find one? Agriturismo loosely translated means farm stays but can encompass a simple self-catered stay on a farm through to some […]
We’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes and topics – packing for our trip to Italy. Our guest, sharing her tips and tricks was podcast regular and all-around Italy guru, Corinna Cooke, author of the Glam Italia guides and boutique tour leader. Show notes In this episode, we look back on one of […]
There’s so much more to Tuscany than so many visitors get to see – hidden places where you’ll find a Tuscan experience that you may have had in some of the more famous places 20 or 30 years ago. We pay a visit to Arezzo – a charming city to the east of Florence […]
Learning some Italian for your trip is one of the best ways to enrich your travel experience. When you’re in Italy, there’s so much satisfaction in ordering your very first gelato and getting a smile back when you manage to say what you once thought was a total tongue twister. But where to start? […]
Amalfi Coast, Podcast episodes
Episode #122: Amalfi Coast Hikes – Alternatives to the Path of the Gods
Nothing can prepare you for the jaw-dropping beauty of the Amalfi Coast coastline and one of the best ways to see it and experience it is on foot. There are over 120 trails along the coast and whilst the Path of the Gods might be the most well-known, there are many alternative hikes that […]
Venice is famous for its canals but the lagoon that surrounds Venice contains many fascinating places that most visitors don’t see – mostly because they don’t know what is possible. These lesser-known islands of Venice are so important to the city’s ecosystem – for food, wine, and culture. With well over 100 Islands in […]
Itineraries, Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #120: Mistakes to avoid when planning your trip to Italy
Whether you’re new to travel in Italy, or you’ve not been for a while and your trip planning skills have gotten a little rusty, we’ve put together a list of some common mistakes to avoid when planning your trip to Italy. Show notes In this episode, we look at some of the things that […]
Did you ever fall in love with a place or country at first sight? In this episode, we talk to a committed Italophile who, entranced by Italy on her first trip, continued to visit year on year, exploring all across the country. She tells us about her favorite places and experiences in Italy. Show notes […]