332. Countdown to Italy: What to Do and Check Before Your Trip
When Italy is just a few short weeks or months away (exciting!), what are the things you need to do and check to make sure your trip runs smoothly. In this episode we cover train tickets and shedules ...
10 Jul 54min
331. Traveling to Italy with Kids: From Babies to Teenagers
In Italy, the waiter brings your child's pasta out first, strangers stop to admire your baby at tollbooths, and gelato is a perfectly reasonable parenting tool. In this episode, Katy sits down with Un...
3 Jul 35min
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 days of build up around it are why people come. Summa...
1 Jul 7min
330. A Perfect Day in Palermo - Sicily's vibrant capital
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 into local neighborhoods like Ballarò where you can fe...
25 Jun 48min
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 you are driving or renting a car in Italy on a lice...
23 Jun 8min
329. Learning Italian - Easier Than You Think? [From the Vault]
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 previous language-learning experience, Italian is conside...
19 Jun 52min
328. Walking the Way of St Francis: Central Italy's Inspiring Pilgrimage Trail
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 sits down with Sara Zanni, Bologna-based archaeolo...
11 Jun 51min
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: Cities including Florence, Venice, Bologna, Milan and R...
9 Jun 3min
