Italy Travel Update - Siena's Palio - Happening July 2nd

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.

Summary: Katy walks through what happens during the four days of the July Palio, including the daily trials, the Corteo Storico procession, the contrada street dinners, and what you need to know about getting a spot in the piazza if you want to be there for the race. She also suggests a smaller-town alternative for travelers who want similar medieval pageantry with fewer crowds, the Giostra del Saracino in Arezzo on Sunday September 6.

Listen to our longer epsiode abour Siena - Episode 205 - to learn more about this beloved Tuscan medieval city.

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330. A Perfect Day in Palermo - Sicily's vibrant capital

330. A Perfect Day in Palermo - Sicily's vibrant capital

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Italy Travel Update - A mistake even frequent Italy travelers make

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329. Learning Italian - Easier Than You Think? [From the Vault]

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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...

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328. Walking the Way of St Francis: Central Italy's Inspiring Pilgrimage Trail

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...

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Italy Travel Update - Short term rentals vs Hotels

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 Juni 3min

327. Your Italy Travel Questions: Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more

327. Your Italy Travel Questions: Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more

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 northern lakes, electrical sockets, how not to get ripped...

5 Juni 32min

Italy Travel Update - Heatwave and a national holiday

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 national holiday.Summary: Italy is under Level 3 red hea...

2 Juni 2min

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