Buon Natale! Welcome to our annual Christmas episode of Untold Italy – one where we reflect on the year that’s just passed and give you some cheer and best wishes for the future. Show notes In this episode, we ask some of our podcast guests and friends in Italy what they will be eating […]
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend Christmas on the beautiful island of Capri? Italian towns have a charming way of celebrating Christmas – think cute Christmas markets and piazzas adorned with lights and Christmas trees! Capri is thought of as a summer resort but Christmas is usually a gorgeous […]
Join us as we pay a visit to the incomparable Pantheon in the heart of Rome. Nearly 2,000 years old, but incredibly well preserved – it is fascinating for both its architecture and history and there’s always something new and interesting to learn every time you visit. Show notes In this episode, we talk to […]
Pop the prosecco! We’re celebrating 100 episodes of the Untold Italy podcast with our views on authentic travel and some very special announcements about our upcoming tours (oh my!) and a way our podcast fans can access an exclusive extra podcast episode each month and input into the show content. Show notes I’ve been […]
Let’s take a trip to Italy’s second biggest city Milan – a thriving hub of design, fashion and also coffee! In Milan, you’ll find an interesting mix of old and new – from the incredible Duomo and Galleria Emanuele II to modern architecture and also historic and new wave coffee bars. You’ll find a […]
In this episode, join us as we take a virtual walk through one of the most important and most visited attractions in Rome – the Vatican Museums. This huge complex holds a wealth of art and history and in pre-pandemic times would see over 20,000 visitors a day. Each one walking through the corridors, […]
In this episode, we are heading south to the region of Basilicata to visit Matera – a truly unique city that has had a troubled past but is now bursting with newfound optimism thanks to its incredible history, architecture, and magical appeal. Show notes We talk to Danielle Oteri. Danielle is an art historian […]
In this episode, we head to Rome’s charming district of Trastevere. Just over the river Tiber from the Centro Storico, you can wander cobbled streets draped in vines and eat at trattorie that have been around for decades. It’s a neighborhood whose character endures despite definitely being a place where tourists like to visit. […]
This episode we are lifting the lid on a very important part of Italian culture – caffé or coffee. The love of coffee in Italy goes well beyond simply just drinking a cup. The hiss, clunk, and grind you hear when an Italian barista is making coffee with their beautiful, shiny espresso machine is […]
In this episode, we are talking about something Italy is famous for and a favorite of so many of us – cheese! From the famous, delicious Parmigiano-Reggiano, to the Pecorino that is the basis of many of Rome’s famous pasta dishes, to the fresh, meltingly soft mozzarella. With over 400 varieties of formaggio in […]