Darcy Melton | Nathaniel Mellor

Only A Bag - An Italy Travel Podcast

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New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Your guide to Italy travel! Hosts Darcy and Nathaniel—two tourists-turned-locals—offer advice like how to get off the beaten path (like going south), how order coffee like a local (at the bar), and most importantly, where to find authentic Italian food and gelato. Visit Italy with us every week from home or in the car. Whether you’re planning an Italy vacation or looking to move here, Darcy and Nathaniel guide you along the way. Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and check out our website onlyabag.com for articles! Thanks for listening!

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Darcy Melton | Nathaniel Mellor

Episodes

Rome: An Introduction 22.08.2021 7:24

For the next few episodes Darcy and I will be talking about Rome, since that's where we are currently!  Instead of talking about the normal sights and "to-do" lists, we thought we'd talk about some of the quieter sides of life. Like gelato, used clothing markets, and finding good food! I hope you enjoy!  Update July 2022: We finally have a website! It's a bit light on the content as we a...

Traveling with a Partner: Is it worth it? 20.07.2021 32:27

In this episode I invited my travel partner, Darcy, to talk with me about traveling together. We discuss the pros and cons, costs, and how it's important to sometimes take some time apart. I hop you enjoy! Update July 2022: We finally have a website! It's a bit light on the content as we are writing articles as quickly as possible, but we'd love for you to check it out and send us any comments! ww...

Traveling Alone: Best decision you've ever made or a pit of loneliness? 18.07.2021 23:27

Possibly the greatest debate while traveling is whether or not to go alone. For some, it's an eye-opening experience, a chance to connect with themselves and learn about the person they really are without distractions. For others, it's a deeply lonely experience that reinforces how far out of their comfort zone they are. In this episode, I discuss having a new normal, changing your perspective, an...

What do you need before you hit the road? Passports, visas, and more! 05.07.2021 28:58

In this episode I cover things you will need before you hit the road. This isn't about packing or any gadgets, but the bare basics such as a passport, visa, vaccines, travel insurance, and more. I hope you enjoy!  Update July 2022: We finally have a website! It's a bit light on the content as we are writing articles as quickly as possible, but we'd love for you to check it out and send us any...

An introduction to One Bag, Ethical Traveling, and More! 10.06.2021 21:49

Welcome to Only a Bag, a travel podcast! Since this podcast will weave certain topics in and out of every episode, I thought it would make sense to give a brief overview of those topics: One bag, ethical traveling, long-term traveling, and housesitting. I will go into more depth in the following episodes. If you have anything you'd like to hear me talk about, please let me know! Thanks for listeni...