Category Archives: Rome

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 #172: Touchdown in Rome: Navigating the Airport and Beyond

Listen to “Arriving in Rome: How to Navigate the Airport and Beyond” on Spreaker. Arriving into Rome’s Fiumicino Airport is many traveler’s first experience of Italy and the process of getting through the airport and then onto your accommodation can feel can feel overwhelming and arduous after a long flight, especially if it’s your first […]

Episode #169: How to find authentic restaurants in Rome

Listen to “How to Find Authentic Restaurants in Rome and Beyond” on Spreaker. Eating in Rome can unquestionably be a wonderful experience, but as with any popular tourist destination, it is, unfortunately, a place where you’ll find tourist traps and places that serve dishes that would make any Italian despair! Luckily there are some signs […]

Review: VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour – The Key to Opening the Sistine Chapel

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If you’ve ever dreamed of standing inside the Sistine Chapel almost alone, or touring the Vatican Museums without going shoulder to shoulder with the crowds, you will love the VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour by Take Walks (formerly Walks of Italy). We were lucky enough to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience, and are […]

Episode #145: Budget Friendly Ways to Explore Rome

Listen to “Rome: Budget Friendly Ways to Explore the Eternal City” on Spreaker. Rome on a budget is easier than you might think. With prices for travel increasing around the world, we have some tips to help you stretch your travel budget further while experiencing an incredible trip to the Eternal City. We share some […]

Episode #127: Best of Untold Italy – A Wander through Trastevere

Listen to “Best of the Podcast – A Wander Through Trastevere” on Spreaker. 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 […]

Episode #101: Tales from the Pantheon, Rome

Listen to “Tales from the Pantheon, Rome” on Spreaker. 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. […]

Episode #098: Vatican Museums: Tips and Highlights for Your Visit

Listen to “Vatican Museums: Tips and Highlights for Your Visit” on Spreaker. 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 […]