Little Roads Unfiltered: Italy and Beyond

Send us Fan Mail People always ask us how we found the town of Soriano nel Cimino, where we've lived since 2019. Well, the answer is: Our friends, Bo and Lee! They are our special guests on this podcast. This episode explains how Lee used a protractor to find Soriano in the first place, how she helped us “smuggle” artwork here. We also recount some of our favorite stories of this amazing litt...

Send us Fan Mail Firenze (a.k.a. Florence) is a big city by our Little Roads standards, but we do visit there from time to time. In this episode we discuss some of our favorite places to eat, drink, visit, and stay in this very touristy and crowded but undeniably special town - from sandwiches to shopping to spritzes to spectacular viewpoints.  But more importantly, we also talk about how to visit...

Send us Fan Mail We talk here about Clonakilty, one of the first Irish towns we visited and one that keeps us returning again and again. The food and drink, the markets and shops, the history and culture, and more.  We also discuss some of our favorite sightseeing in the surrounding countryside, including remote lighthouses, ancient stone circles, and beautiful beaches.  We also tell stories: an a...

Send us Fan Mail If you need a laugh, this is the episode for you. The worst places we've ever stayed, separated into the four base elements: Earth, Air, Water, and... FIRE!  We talk about our experiences in B&Bs, hotels, and farm stays in Italy, Ireland, and in the USA. Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:  www. LittleRoadsEurope.com www.facebook.com/LittleRoad...

Send us Fan Mail From our balcony in Soriano nel Cimino, we discuss the nearby town of Vitorchiano, with its quirky full-size Easter Island head, a local monastery that sells the most delicious jam, and a nearby ancient Roman amphitheater with no tourist crowds. Take a walk with us through this amazing town! Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:  www. LittleRoadsEurope.co...

Send us Fan Mail Everything you need to know about small-town Italian bar culture - eating, drinking, and socializing - from cappuccino to Campari spritz, from pastry to panini. As always in our little chats, we'll recall a few funny or quirky anecdotes about our experience traveling and living here in Italy.  Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:  www. LittleRoadsEu...

Send us Fan Mail From our balcony in Soriano nel Cimino, we chat about the famous wine country of Chianti: We'll talk about some of our favorite foods to be found there, explain why a rooster determined the borders of the region; and point you to a few of our treasured off-the-beaten-track activities and sightseeing.  Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:  www. Littl...

Send us Fan Mail We aim to answer all your questions about what our lives are like as working freelance musicians here in Italy.  In the US, we were professional symphonic musicians, Grammy-nominated performers and producers, recording artists, and "giggers"... Until we quit our jobs, sold everything, and started a new life in Italy. And we moved three months before the Covid pandemic lo...