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
324. Your 2027 Italy Trip Planning Primer
If 2027 is your year for Italy, this episode is where the planning starts. Not with a destination list and not with a Google search but with the questions that many travelers skip. These are the ones ...
15 Maj 35min
Italy Travel Update: Jet Fuel Surcharges and EES Entry System delays
A quick update from Katy on two things affecting Italy travelers right now: the jet fuel crisis and the new EES biometric entry system, recorded May 12, 2026. Summary: Air France-KLM has raised fuel s...
12 Maj 2min
323. Active Italy: Walking and Cycling Trip Ideas for Curious Travelers
Italy has over 70 pilgrimage routes, thousands of kilometres of cycling paths, that offer a unique way of to see the countryside, and connect with local people. Monica Price joins Katy to open the doo...
8 Maj 43min
Italy Travel Update: Crowds in Italy - Thoughts on How to Avoid
A quick update from Katy about crowds in Italy. You may have seen huge crowds at popular tourist destinations like Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre last weekend. We have thought on this.Summary: Last w...
6 Maj 4min
322. Venice: Travel Smarter and Make a Difference
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy with well documented challenges related to tourism. It's also one of the most expensive. What if when you visit, you could cut out some costs and ma...
1 Maj 37min
Italy Travel Update: Thoughts on Oil Crisis
A quick update from Katy about what we are seeing on the ground in Italy with respect to fuel due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.Summary: Fuel prices have increased in Italy and some shor...
29 Apr 2min
321. Your Italy Travel Questions: Tuscany vs Umbria, Milestone Birthday Idea, Concerts and More
Your Italy travel questions answered. In this Q&A episode, Katy covers solo train travel safety, the real differences between Tuscany and Umbria, how to find live music in Italy, choosing a base in Pu...
24 Apr 33min
