In this episode, we are heading to the north of Italy to the often-overlooked region of Piedmont, or Piemonte as it is known in Italian. This beautiful region, bordering France and Switzerland is best known for its wine, truffles, and royal connections. Show notes In an episode sure to get your taste buds jumping, […]
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Italy is the perfect place to enjoy solo travel and for women particularly it is a popular choice. Inspired by Italian experiences in movies and books, like Eat, Pray, Love, we dig a little deeper into the details of making a dream solo trip a reality and an experience to cherish forever. Show notes […]
Itineraries, Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #053: Planning the perfect Italy itinerary with Corinna Cooke
Are you ready to start planning your trip to Italy? Research has shown that planning trips for the future is a huge mood booster – so let’s start planning those trips and dreaming of Italy. Show notes Itinerary planning is an art form in our opinion. So we asked our guest author and boutique […]
2020 has been a whirlwind and not what anyone expected when the year began. In this episode, we wanted to bring a joyful and positive end to this challenging year and look forward into the new year with a smile on our face and love in our hearts. We look back on the top […]
Merry Christmas or Buon Natale as it is in Italian! The Christmas season is a wonderful time to visit Rome and Italy. Being a Catholic country and the seat of the church in Rome, it’s an important time of year in the Eternal City and across the country and there are many delights and […]
Experiences, Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #050: Josie’s Favorite Experiences to Enjoy in Italy
Seeing the sights of Italy is one thing but enjoying a moment of pure joy is quite another. If you ask us, travel is all about experiences and that’s exactly what we’re talking about with Josie in this episode. Josie reveals her favorite experiences in Italy – all well worth considering when you plan […]
One of the world’s best-known cities, Florence holds many treasures and it’s one of Italy’s most popular places to visit. Once you’ve enjoyed the highlights, make sure to build time into your visit to explore the nooks, quirks, and hidden secrets of the Renaissance city. Our guest author and boutique tour leader Corinna Cooke […]
Choosing the best place to stay in Venice for your trip is an important decision. While the city is very small and you can walk to most places, each neighborhood offers something a little different. In this episode, we walk you through the main areas of Venice and let you know where to stay […]
Almost hidden among its better-known neighbors – Campania, Puglia, and Calabria – Basilicata is a small region of Italy finally getting its moment in the sun. Best known for Matera, the cave city, the region’s diverse terrain means you can be sunning yourself on the beach one day and exploring hilltop towns the next. […]
Puglia is the region on the heel of Italy’s boot and it’s been getting a lot of attention lately. Bordered by the clear blue waters of the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Ionian Sea to its South and West, this is an ancient region known for deep traditions and a tantalizing food […]