70. Pasta love and cooking with Nonna

A new tourist tax, visa waiver program and important events you need to know about if you're planning trips to Italy in 2024 and 2025. While some of these are a while away we know many of you make pla...

2 Feb 202419min

It's deep mid-winter in Tuscany and that calls for warming soups and hearty dishes that are the mainstay of Tuscan cuisine. Local cook Giulia Scarpaleggia shares her favorite winter produce and dishes...

26 Jan 202449min

Venice is a city of art and artists. And it has been for centuries. This commitment to craftsmanship and creating is part of what makes the city on water so special. Local Monica Cesarato shares some ...

19 Jan 202442min

Let's discover how to find the very best accommodation options in Italy for your upcoming trips. Joining us is guide book author Corinna Cooke to help us work through the quirks of Italian hotels and ...

12 Jan 202457min

Attention wine and truffle lovers! Barolo, a picturesque wine area in northern Italy's Piedmont region is waiting for you. Barolo is known as the King of Italian Wine thanks to its royal connections t...

5 Jan 202437min

Planning a trip to Italy in 2024? This episode is a must-listen no matter what stage of planning you are in. Our host Katy spent 8 weeks in Italy in 2023 and 6 weeks in 2022 - in the popular cities an...

29 Des 202327min

Buon Natale! It's Christmas time and we're headed to beautiful Sorrento near Naples. Known and loved as a summer destination for visitors around the world, Sorrento loves to get festive in December wi...

15 Des 202348min

Capri is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. And also one of the most visited. To make the most of your time there and have a delightful experience you'll need to spend more than a...

8 Des 202351min