106. Exploring Liguria beyond the Cinque Terre

Traveling with extended family in Italy is a dream for many and our guest this week made that dream come true. Join us as we chat with our longtime listener Caroline Rausch about her family's incredib...

14 Mars 202548min

Train travel is often the most efficient way to get around Italy and it's really easy. Join us for a quick primer for using the train system in Italy. Learn how to book your tickets, what to do at the...

7 Mars 202530min

San Gimignano is an undisputed jewel of Tuscany. Join us as we chat with local expert Annarita Ferranti about the town's medieval atmosphere, unique festivals, and culture that make this charming town...

28 Feb 202533min

Where can you find some of Italy's best beaches, a city as old as time, delicious healthy food and towns full of charm? Puglia and Basilicata in southern Italy have all this and more, especially when ...

21 Feb 202543min

Just off the coast of Naples, Ischia and Procida are islands in the sun beloved by Italians. While most English speaking travelers head straight for Capri, these treasures of the Tyrrhenian Sea have t...

14 Feb 202542min

In part two of our discussion about eating with dietary restrictions in Italy we discover what it's like to eat as a vegetarian and vegan and what foods to choose if you are lactose intolerant. Join u...

7 Feb 202543min

Wondering what it's like to travel to Italy in winter? Our host Katy reports back from her recent trip to Rome, the Dolomites and Venice and shares observations, what she loved and would do differentl...

31 Jan 202542min

Have dietary restrictions and wondering how you're going to manage in Italy? Join us as we dive into a chat with our friend and culinary expert Nesim Bekalti about navigating allergies and food prefer...

24 Jan 202536min