Untold Italy travel podcast

Planning a trip to Italy is fun but it can also be time consuming and also a bit overwhelming. In this episode, we share the best ways to plan your trip depending on the time and resources you have available. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/195 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip s...

Let's go to Lecce, beautiful southern city with Baroque charm. The proud capital of Puglia's Salento region is elegant, charming and home to artisans proud to showcase their cultural and food heritage. From Lecce you can reach the incredible Salento beaches and countless sleepy small towns. It's a city of dreams if you're looking for a unique Italian adventure. Read the full episode show notes her...

Speaking a little Italian is polite and a great way to enhance your trip. In this episode our friend Michele from the Intrepid Italian shares some quick tips on getting from Ciao! to ordering a gelato. We're re-running this episode as part of a series of favorites while we take a short break.. in Italy of course! Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/193 Support the show Join...

Benvenuti to the Cilento Coast - this beautiful area just south of the Amalfi Coast is sitting there in plain sight waiting to be discovered. Beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, life changing buffalo mozzarella cheese.. what's not to love! We're re-running this episode as part of a series of favorites while we take a short break.. in Italy of course! Read the full episode show notes here > untold...

Packing for Italy is a challenge that perplexes many travelers. We're re-running this episode as part of a series of favorites while we take a short break.. in Italy of course! Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/191 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Plan...

Vicenza is a beautiful Renaissance city hiding in plain sight between Venice and Verona. Known in Italy for architectural masterpieces and an elegant and refined pace of life, Vicenza is a place few tourists visit but, if you're a curious traveler, you really should! Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/190 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip pl...

Most of us are quite familiar with Italian red wine varieties but of course they make excellent white wines too. Join our friends Olivia and Andrea from Italian Wine Tales as we explore the different grapes and varieties of Italian white wines found from coast to coast. Cin cin! Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/189 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE I...

Italy has thousands of miles of coastline but most English speaking visitors head to just a tiny section of well known (and overtouristed) resorts. Author Corinna Cooke joins us to share her favorite secret Italian spots by the sea and how to enjoy your time there. After all, an Italian beach experience is one you'll remember forever, so don't forget to add some beach time into your Italy trip pla...

Wondering what you can eat that's cheap and tasty on your trip to Italy? Street food is popular from Naples to Rome, Venice and beyond. You'll find lots of delicious morsels to eat on your travels that won't break the bank. From iconic pizza to cannoli, mozzarella balls and arancini, there's a tasty street food snack to tempt everyone. So make sure to take a break from dining in restaurants and ca...

Welcome to exciting Catania, Sicily - a city that ignites your senses and reveals the true essence of this breathtaking island. Here ancient traditions meet modern artistry, the fish market sits alongside a majestic cathedral and Etna smokes away in the distance. Join us as together with expert Karen La Rosa we unravel the secrets of Catania's vibrant culture, meet the warm-hearted locals who brea...

When you're in Venice you must try cicchetti. These tasty bites washed down with local wine are a longstanding food tradition in Venice. Just don't call them tapas. Or a picnic. Learn all about Venetian cicchetti, what to look for and where to try them from the cicchetti queen herself - my friend Monica Cesarato! Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/185 Support the show Join...

Summer and peak season is hotting up in Italy! As we're only half way through the season we're offering an insight to making your summer Italian trips run smoothly this year and in ones to come. Founder Katy held with our friend Italy travel expert Danielle Oteri from Feast Travel who has just returned from 6 weeks in Italy and is full of sage advice for travelers. Read the full episode show notes...

Getting around Italy can be tricky even when you're physically able, but how about if you're traveling in a wheelchair or have limited mobility? Our guest Aimee Maldonado shares practical tips and ideas for having an incredible time in Italy - choosing hotels, train travel, rolling around the small streets and more. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/183 Support the show Jo...

Get your forks ready! We're back in Rome to learn the tips and tricks of making Rome's famous pasta dishes with our friend and Testaccio local Nesim Bekalti from Full Belly Tours. We also discover the best places to try them in the Eternal City because, it's true, no matter what you do this pasta always tastes better in Rome! Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/182 Support t...

When in Rome.. you must try its iconic pasta dishes! Discover the key ingredients, origin stories and legends behind the classic pasta dishes of Rome - cacio e pepe, alla gricia, carbonara and amatriciana - with our friend and Testaccio local Nesim Bekalti from Full Belly Tours Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/181 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE It...

Looking for authentic travel experiences in Italy? In this episode we discuss what is an authentic travel experience and how you can find them in Italy.  But, above all, we believe, travel your own way, follow your own path and realise your own Italian dreams, even if they are part of a tourist experience.  Untold Italy Tours - small groups, local connections, incredible food and wine.. Come join...

Are you a wine lover? Then your trip to Italy has many adventures in store. Italy is the world's biggest producer of wine and there is much to explore. Today we're delving into Italian sparkling wines and learning which varieties to try and where, what to look for when you're choosing what to buy and of course, because this is Italy, what you should eat with it! Read the full episode show notes he...

Studying abroad in Italy is an incredible opportunity for many young people today including our guest Tyla who recently spent 6 months in Milan at a local university. Tyla and her mum Barbara join us to share their experiences and discuss the opportunities and challenges other families considering a study abroad program should consider before embarking on such an adventure. Read the full episode s...

Venice is one of the most expensive cities to visit on the planet, but it's also possibly the most magical. Learn how to stretch your vacation budget further with our tips on free and low cost things to do in Venice. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/177 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour...

Recently returned from their week in Tuscany with Untold Italy Tours, our guests Rita and Ed share their favorite moments and highlights exploring this iconic Italian region in the "Untold Italy" way. Discover our Tuscany tours  - immersive week long local experiences departing from Florence in both Fall / Autumn and Spring Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/176 Support the...

Some questions about travel in Italy are truly asked frequently.  So today we're replaying a live chat founder Katy held with our friend Italy travel expert Danielle Oteri from Feast Travel where we answered some of the most burning questions about how to plan travels in Italy including: whether to choose hotels or Airbnbs? should you drive or take the train? how many places can you visit on a 10...

Take to the open road and learn about traveling Italy by campervan as we chat with podcasters Tania and Adam who journeyed Italy from north to south in their trusty van with their small dog. You'll hear lots of tips about how to try van life in Italy and discover that there are some beautiful experiences you can only have if you're in a van.  Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly....

Olive oil is a staple of Italian cuisine and some of the country's best drops come from Umbria. Here communities take part in centuries old traditions and rituals to extract precious oil from fruit grown on the region's many hillsides. Our friends at La Cuccagna, an agriturismo near Gubbio, share their experiences picking and harvesting olives in their idyllic part of the world.  Read the full epi...

Get your Italian trip off to the best start with our go to guide to arriving in Rome. From what to expect at the airport to getting to your accommodation or next destination, we've got you covered.  Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/172 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule |...

Hotels and apartments or Airbnbs are the traditional accommodation choices for visitors wanting to explore Italy.  But there is another unique way to enjoy your stay and get a taste of local life. Home exchanges are a relatively new concept that offer much more than a place to rest your head. Our guest Tim Van Patten shares his family's wonderful experience of home exchange in Rome, Sicily and Umb...