15. Italy travel fails and bloopers - mistakes we've made and lessons learned

Curious about your Italian heritage? Ancestry research in Italy is a wonderful way to connect with your family history and see more of the country. Listener Pam shares her story discovering her family...

9 Jan 45min

Touring Sicily is a dream for many - thanks to its unique energy, rich culture, food, wine, and history. With so many unforgettable moments from Palermo to Mount Etna it is easy to focus on the sights...

2 Jan 35min

Planning a trip to Italy in 2026? Listen in for our essential guide to Italy trip planning for the coming year. We cover trip planning steps, timing and must know dates and events for planning your ul...

26 Des 202535min

Christmas in Italy is magical - for the sights, sounds and most of all the community spirit. Join us as we take a trip around Italy's most Christmassy towns - from Rome’s glittering Christmas lights t...

12 Des 202526min

Writer Andrew Cotto grew up enjoying Sunday lunches around his nonna's table. Years later he found himself in Tuscany enjoying the same conviviality he missed from his childhood. He share the Italian ...

5 Des 202545min

La Dolce Vita on her mind always, Carol loves exploring Italy - from the snowy mountains of the Dolomites to the beaches of Puglia. Traveling Italy has become a passion that's taken her to private pal...

28 Nov 202542min

Whether you've been dreaming of Italy forever or you're a regular visitor, no doubt you understand the pull of this remarkable place - its history, beauty, art and architecture, food, wine and friendl...

21 Nov 202531min

Travel in Italy is more fun when you add in a stop at one of Italy's smaller towns, where life continues as it has for centuries. Presenting charming Orvieto in Italy's central Umbria region. Perched ...

14 Nov 202555min