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Italy Travel Update - Siena's Palio - Happening July 2nd
A quick update from Katy on the Palio di Siena, happening in Piazza del Campo this Thursday July 2. The race itself takes ninety seconds. The four da…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
330. A Perfect Day in Palermo - Sicily's vibrant capital
Episode 330
Local Silvia Riganese takes us on an inspirational walk though Sicily's capital Palermo. We visit the markets and main sights but also delve deep int…
2 months ago
Italy Travel Update - A mistake even frequent Italy travelers make
A quick update from Katy on the one thing that catches out even experienced travelers heading to Italy: the International Driving Permit.
Summary: If …
2 months ago
329. Learning Italian - Easier Than You Think? [From the Vault]
Episode 329
Learning some Italian before your trip can transform your experience in Italy - and it may be easier than you think. Regardless of your age or previo…
2 months, 1 week ago
328. Walking the Way of St Francis: Central Italy's Inspiring Pilgrimage Trail
Episode 328
Eight hundred years ago, St Francis walked the roads of central Italy with nothing — and today, those same roads are waiting for you to explore.
Katy…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Italy Travel Update - Short term rentals vs Hotels
A quick update from Katy on short-term rental restrictions in Italy and why she thinks hotels are the smarter choice for most travelers.
Summary: Citi…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
327. Your Italy Travel Questions: Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more
Episode 327
Your Italy travel questions answered. In this Q&A episode, Katy covers choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, getting around the northe…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Italy Travel Update - Heatwave and a national holiday
A quick update from Katy on the heatwave currently hitting Italy and what it means for your trip, plus a note on today's Festa della Repubblica natio…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
326. A perfect day in Florence with a Local
Episode 326
Local guide Francesca Ermini maps out a perfect day in Florence, starting early near the Duomo, crossing the Arno into Oltrarno, and ending at Piazza…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Italy Travel Update - Colosseum ticket problems
A quick update from Katy on reports some visitors have been denied entry to the Colosseum recently.
Summary: Some visitors have been denied entry at t…
3 months ago