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 Juni 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 Juni 3min
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
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
326. A perfect day in Florence with a Local
Local guide Francesca Ermini maps out a perfect day in Florence, starting early near the Duomo, crossing the Arno into Oltrarno, and ending at Piazzale Michelangelo as the afternoon light drops. From ...
29 Maj 44min
Italy Travel Update - Colosseum ticket problems
A quick update from Katy on reports some visitors have been denied entry to the Colosseum recently.Summary: Some visitors have been denied entry at the Colosseum because their tickets were purchased t...
27 Maj 5min
325. Milan Beyond the Duomo and Last Supper [From the Vault]
Milan is the Italian city people most often skip. It does not look like the Italy most of us grew up dreaming about and that is exactly why it gets left off the itinerary. But it has something few Ita...
22 Maj 43min
Italy Travel Update: Transport Strikes - When they happen and what to do
A quick update from Katy on strikes in Italy. There was a nationwide general strike yesterday, Monday May 18, and another one is coming on May 29.Summary: Strikes are frequent in Italy but they are al...
19 Maj 3min
