Untold Italy travel podcast

One of the joys (we think) of traveling in Italy is getting to know some of the customs and ways of life that differ from ours. It's a good idea to be aware of these travel tips before your Italy trip, not only to be respectful and mind your manners in another country but also to enjoy some of the more interactive and community-minded way things are done in Italy.  So listen in to hear our travel...

Do you travel for food? Eating in Italy is one of life's great pleasures. Or it should be. But, unfortunately Rome like most major cities has it's fair share of tourist traps. In this episode we explore what to look for when you're seeking out authentic restaurants in Rome and across Italy in general. Read the full episode show notes, including places mentioned and contact info here > untoldita...

Rerun of our popular episode on the Art of Aperitivo as we're on a short break for Easter in Italy - enjoying aperitivo of course! You can follow along with all the fun on our Instagram . Read the full episode show notes, including places mentioned and contact info here > untolditaly.com/168 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here |...

Rerun of this popular episode on how to avoid making trip planning mistakes as you map out your travels in Italy as we're on a short break for Easter in Italy! You can follow along with all the fun on our Instagram . Read the full episode show notes, including places mentioned and contact info here > untolditaly.com/167 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning...

Imagine traveling in Italy and only having to concern yourself with soaking up the views and atmosphere of each unique stop along the way. In this episode we explore how you can do just that by traveling in private luxury style with a driver at your disposal and each day customized to your wishes. We're joined by Giovanni Guida, CEO of Joe Banana Italy who explains exactly what to expect when you...

Italy is a country made up of 20 unique and special regions and each has its own culture, cuisine and quirks. So when I started planning our trip to the Dolomites and South Tyrol I knew I needed some advice from people with extensive travel experience there to make the most of our time. Listen to founder Katy's chat with Dolomites and South Tyrol experts Kate and Vin from Throne and Vine to discov...

Learning some Italian before your trip is fun and in our view good manners. Join us as we learn a few important phrases that are useful for any traveler with Italian teacher Michele, also known as the Intrepid Guide. Michele has developed a method for learning Italian in a fast and fun way. You cn take your learning deeper in her  Italian for Travel course Full episode show notes, including places...

Zingy basil pesto is delicious and it comes from the wonderful region of Liguria. This north western region bordering France is best known for the villages of the Cinque Terre but it's also home to some of the most delicious food in all of Italy. The dishes of Liguria are unique, tasty, fresh and wholesome and in this episode you'll hear all about the ones you need to try thanks to my friend Enric...

Italy in Spring time is beautiful, fresh and fun. Without the crowds or hot temperatures to contend with, you can plan your days around the best plates of pasta and be spontaneous too! In this episode discover why Spring is a great time to plan a trip to Italy and some of our favorite places to go. Join us on a tour of Italy's secret places this Spring > upcoming tour departures Read the full e...

Italy is endlessly romantic and the perfect place to mark a special occasion - especially a wedding.  Listen as we chat to one of our favorite photographers, Rhianna Nelson, about her experiences taking the images of those special moments that will be treasured for a lifetime. Full episode show notes, including places and unique experiences mentioned here >>> untolditaly.com/161 Support t...

Can a bite of a dish bring back memories of a favorite time and place? Oh yes it can. Let's go back to Capri to discover the recipes and food of the island that evoke strong memories of vacations past. For such a small island, Capri has several iconic dishes. We talk you through them and discover the memories they trigger for our guest Holly Star from Michel'angelo Capri.  Join us on tour in Capri...

Traveling is fun but where there are lots of tourists you'll also find the odd scam.  In general Italy is a very incredibly safe country however you may still encounter the odd annoyance while you're there. Listen to learn what to look out for and how to avoid them. Full episode show notes, including places and unique experiences mentioned here > untolditaly.com/159 Support the show Join our ma...

Tuscany holds a special place in many a dreamers heart. Many visitors skip through the region to Pisa, Siena and even San Gimignano, perhaps stopping at a winery, and get a little tantalizing glimpse of the beautiful countryside. But what if you were to take it slow and spend a little more time there? What stories would you uncover? Or new friends and a glimpse into a different way of life. Listen...

Gelato! Italy's answer to ice cream is truly one of the best things about visiting Italy. Gelato embodies Italian attention to quality, taste and seasonality and of course, it is simply delicious! In this episode, you'll learn what makes gelato so delicious, what flavors to try when you're in Italy and how to spot the places with the best scoops. **Enter our competition to win an Untold Italy tour...

Want to visit our favorite spots in hidden Italy? Enter our competition to win an Untold Italy Tour experience for 2 people [valued at up to $US 10,000!] and you could be joining us in Puglia, Piedmont, Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria or Capri! Simply complete our Italy Region Quiz , discover your ideal Italian region to visit and provide your details and you're in the running to win! We'll also s...

Piedmont is a gorgeous region of Italy just one hour by train from Milan. Home to Italy's former royal family, it is a region rich in history, amazing palaces and castles and one of the most revered food cultures in the country, if not the world. Listen to learn the incredible and unique experiences you can try in Piedmont - from the white truffle culture to magical scenery and one of my favorite...

Deciding where to spend your time in Italy can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you're keen to go off the beaten track a little a discover those special places that make your heart soar. We asked our regular podcast guests where they are looking forward to traveling in Italy in 2023 and they shared secret beach towns, island escapes and ancient walking trails.  Find the full episode show not...

Planning trips for Italy in 2023 is in full swing - hooray! In this Q&A session, host Katy is joined by Danielle Oteri from Feast Travel to answer listener and community questions about organizing their trips to Italy in 2023 In this session, we discuss many topics - logistics, places to visit, planning your time and more. There's lots of insider information to help you decide where to go and...

Christmas is almost here so it's time to take a trip to one of Italy's most Christmassy places - South Tyrol in the north of the country bordering Austria. Here, nestled among the Alps and Dolomites mountains, you'll find countless pretty villages in the shadow of snow-capped mountains. At Christmas time the towns come alive with Christmas markets, seasonal food and drinks and unusual local celebr...

Attention foodies! Among the goldmine that is Italian cuisine, there is a shining jewel that is the region of Emilia-Romagna. You'll surely know its capital Bologna. Here they make Italian produce staples Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. But, not content to make some of the finest foodstuffs in the land, they take it to the next level. Listen to...

We're sharing learnings from recent travel experiences so you can build the trip to Italy of your dreams in 2023. Host Katy spent 8 weeks in Italy this year traveling to the major tourist zones, favorite off-the-beaten-path towns and regions and places she hadn't yet been to.  She traveled with a friend, solo, with her family and on a group tour and shares must-know information for your trip next...

Deciding what clothes and outfits to take to Italy is one of the hottest topics in our online Italy Travel Planning community . It seems that this packing conundrum has a lot of travelers stumped so we called in our favorite guide book author and style guru Corinna Cooke for a deep dive into planning what to wear on your trip to Italy. Corinna shares all her secrets - from shoes and fabrics to con...

Trying "all the pasta" is something many of us dream about when planning our trips to Italy but few of us come close to achieving that feat. Not so our guest Vicky Bennison who has built a huge following documenting the pasta-making prowess of Italy's nonne or grannies on her YouTube channel Pasta Grannies . Vicky travels to Italy's regions in search of unique pasta dishes made by women with wonde...

Wondering what to eat in Venice? The dishes of the lagoon city are inspired by the sea and environment around the city and its cosmopolitan past. Learn what to order and where to try the most delicious Venetian dishes thanks to our guest, local resident and cookbook author Valeria Necchio.  Read the full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/148 Support the show...

Want to know some Roman secrets? The Eternal City is full of treasures waiting to be explored beyond the obvious attractions. In this special episode, our friend Michele Frolla from Intrepid Italian shares her favorite places in Rome that you may not have heard of. This is a special preview of one of our monthly private podcast episodes available exclusively to our Untold Italy Amici members . Als...