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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…
1 month, 1 week 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…
1 month, 1 week ago
325. Milan Beyond the Duomo and Last Supper [From the Vault]
Episode 325
Milan is the Italian city people most often skip. It does not look like the Italy most of us grew up dreaming about and that is exactly why it gets l…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Italy Travel Update: Transport Strikes - When they happen and what to do
A quick update from Katy on strikes in Italy. There was a nationwide general strike yesterday, Monday May 18, and another one is coming on May 29.
Sum…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
324. Your 2027 Italy Trip Planning Primer
Episode 324
If 2027 is your year for Italy, this episode is where the planning starts. Not with a destination list and not with a Google search but with the ques…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Italy Travel Update: Jet Fuel Surcharges and EES Entry System delays
A quick update from Katy on two things affecting Italy travelers right now: the jet fuel crisis and the new EES biometric entry system, recorded May …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
323. Active Italy: Walking and Cycling Trip Ideas for Curious Travelers
Episode 323
Italy has over 70 pilgrimage routes, thousands of kilometres of cycling paths, that offer a unique way of to see the countryside, and connect with lo…
2 months ago
Italy Travel Update: Crowds in Italy - Thoughts on How to Avoid
A quick update from Katy about crowds in Italy. You may have seen huge crowds at popular tourist destinations like Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre la…
2 months ago
322. Venice: Travel Smarter and Make a Difference
Episode 322
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy with well documented challenges related to tourism. It's also one of the most expensive. What if …
2 months, 1 week ago
Italy Travel Update: Thoughts on Oil Crisis
A quick update from Katy about what we are seeing on the ground in Italy with respect to fuel due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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2 months, 1 week ago