Podcast Episodes

346. Essential Italy Travel Q&A - Honeymoons, Day Trips, Shopping, and Agriturismo Tips

Episode 346

Host Katy Clarke answers more of your questions in this listener Italy travel Q&A: Sicily or Sardinia, touring the Amalfi Coast, multi-region itinera…

7 hours ago

345. Parmigiano Reggiano - Heritage, Craft and Devotion to Detail [From the Vault]

Episode 345

Parmigiano Reggiano, the 'King of Cheeses', is a true treasure of northern Emilia-Romagna, loved across Italy and far beyond. In this rerun of a favo…

1 week ago

344. Naples - Where Pizza Is Just the Beginning [from the Vault]

Episode 344

Naples is a city of contradictions - gritty and glamorous, chaotic and captivating, all at once. In this rerun of a favorite episode, we look past th…

2 weeks ago

343. Ischia and Procida - Two Islands, One Perfect Light [From the Vault]

Episode 343

Ischia and Procida may sit in Capri's shadow among English-speaking travelers, but for Italians, these sun-soaked islands off the coast of Naples hav…

3 weeks ago

Send us your Italy trip planning questions

Ciao friends! It is time for another Q&A episode, and we would love to hear from you. Planning your first trip? Going back and wanting to go deeper? …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

342. Cinque Terre Secrets - A Local's Guide to Slow Travel [From the Vault]

Episode 342

Dreaming of visiting the Cinque Terre? Everyone knows the postcard views of these spectacular cliffside villages, but the real story runs much deeper…

4 weeks ago

341. First-Timer's Guide to Italy - Essential Travel Tips [From the Vault]

Episode 341

Traveling to Italy for the first time? Learn essential tips, funny mishaps, and insider advice - from managing money and documents, to getting around…

1 month ago

340. This Beautiful Country - Exploring Italy's Natural Beauty

Episode 340

Italy travel for nature lovers. Are you captivated by Italy’s breathtaking landscapes and hidden natural wonders? Join us as we chat to author Ed Cut…

1 month, 1 week ago

339. The Odyssey - Legendary Italian Locations from Homer’s Epic Revealed

Episode 339

Have you seen The Odyssey? Are you fascinated by myths, movies, and Italian history? Anthropologist and ancient history tour host Monique Skidmore jo…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

338. Puglia’s Myths and Legends - Spiders, Curses, and the Power of Community

Episode 338

Are you fascinated by myths, legends, and mysterious traditions? Join us as we chat to our friend Paolo, a local guide from Puglia, about the region’…

1 month, 3 weeks ago