Untold Italy travel podcast
Katy Clarke
Ciao friends and fellow travelers. Welcome to our travel podcast Untold Italy where we help you design an Italian journey that actually reflects what you want to experience - not just the standard tourist checklist. Host Katy Clarke brings together local experts, longtime Italy residents, and travelers who have navigated everything from Cinque Terre's hiking trails to Venice's quieter neighborhoods and the ancient sites of Rome. Of course we also head to the lesser known "untold" regions where you discover the soul of Italy.Each episode tackles useful travel questions like: How do you structure your Italy itinerary to include both cities and countryside? Which Italian regions will suit your style of travel? What is the reality of traveling Italy by train versus car? You'll hear detailed breakdowns of regional differences, seasonal considerations, and the logistics that make or break a trip. We cover where to base yourself, how to pace your days, which advance bookings matter, and how to eat exceptionally well without guesswork.The premium Untold Italy app gives you ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes, fully searchable by destination, topic, and travel style - so you can find exactly what you need for the regions you're visiting.Whether you're planning your first visit or your fifth, these conversations will help you move past generic advice and build adventures that fit your interests and needs. Find detailed show notes and trip planning resources at untolditaly.com/podcastFor advertising inquiries: ciao@untolditaly.com
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Jan 6, 2023 • 16min
155. Dream Italy Travel Destinations - Inspiration for Your Trip
Deciding where to spend your time in Italy can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you're keen to go off the beaten track a little a discover those special places that make your heart soar.We asked our regular podcast guests where they are looking forward to traveling in Italy in 2023 and they shared secret beach towns, island escapes and ancient walking trails. Find the full episode show notes, including places mentioned here >untolditaly.com/155Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
Dec 30, 2022 • 56min
154. Listener Q&A - Tips for Planning Your 2023 Trip to Italy
Planning trips for Italy in 2023 is in full swing - hooray! In this Q&A session, host Katy is joined by Danielle Oteri from Feast Travel to answer listener and community questions about organizing their trips to Italy in 2023In this session, we discuss many topics - logistics, places to visit, planning your time and more. There's lots of insider information to help you decide where to go and how to plan your time effectively. Danielle can be found on the Feast Travel website and you'll find full episode show notes, including places mentioned here >untolditaly.com/154Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
Dec 9, 2022 • 40min
153. Christmas Markets in Northern Italy's South Tyrol Region
Christmas is almost here so it's time to take a trip to one of Italy's most Christmassy places - South Tyrol in the north of the country bordering Austria. Here, nestled among the Alps and Dolomites mountains, you'll find countless pretty villages in the shadow of snow-capped mountains.At Christmas time the towns come alive with Christmas markets, seasonal food and drinks and unusual local celebrations. Listen to our chat with South Tyrol experts Kate and Vin from Throne and Vine to discover the magical Christmas traditions of this unique Italian region. Read our show notes for details and places mentioned in the podcast > episode 153Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
Dec 2, 2022 • 59min
152. Dishes to try in Bologna and the Emilia Region
Attention foodies! Among the goldmine that is Italian cuisine, there is a shining jewel that is the region of Emilia-Romagna. You'll surely know its capital Bologna.Here they make Italian produce staples Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. But, not content to make some of the finest foodstuffs in the land, they take it to the next level.Listen to our chat with Giulia Tamarri (star sign "tortellini) as we discover the delectable dishes you should try when you visit her beautiful region. Read the full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/152. Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
Nov 25, 2022 • 43min
151. 2023 Italy trip planning with 2022 hindsight
We're sharing learnings from recent travel experiences so you can build the trip to Italy of your dreams in 2023.Host Katy spent 8 weeks in Italy this year traveling to the major tourist zones, favorite off-the-beaten-path towns and regions and places she hadn't yet been to. She traveled with a friend, solo, with her family and on a group tour and shares must-know information for your trip next year - where to go, places to avoid, and ideas for making the most of your time in busy destinations. Black Friday deals for Italy travel - day tours, food tours, language classes, luggageRead the full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/151Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
Nov 18, 2022 • 55min
150. What to Wear in Italy: Best shoes, outfits and more
Deciding what clothes and outfits to take to Italy is one of the hottest topics in our online Italy Travel Planning community. It seems that this packing conundrum has a lot of travelers stumped so we called in our favorite guide book author and style guru Corinna Cooke for a deep dive into planning what to wear on your trip to Italy.Corinna shares all her secrets - from shoes and fabrics to consider to outfit combinations that work. Because we all want to look amazing in our vacation photos, am I right? What better way to celebrate our 150th episode than solving this pressing problem. Read the full episode show notes, including must pack items we mentioned on the show here > untolditaly.com/150Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
Nov 11, 2022 • 27min
149. Pasta Grannies: Preserving Food Traditions across Italy
Trying "all the pasta" is something many of us dream about when planning our trips to Italy but few of us come close to achieving that feat. Not so our guest Vicky Bennison who has built a huge following documenting the pasta-making prowess of Italy's nonne or grannies on her YouTube channel Pasta Grannies.Vicky travels to Italy's regions in search of unique pasta dishes made by women with wonderful life stories, documenting their lives and recipes along the way both on video and in her new book, a collection of the recipes featured in the show. Read the full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/149Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
Nov 4, 2022 • 34min
148. Venetian Dishes: Tastes of the Lagoon City
Wondering what to eat in Venice? The dishes of the lagoon city are inspired by the sea and environment around the city and its cosmopolitan past. Learn what to order and where to try the most delicious Venetian dishes thanks to our guest, local resident and cookbook author Valeria Necchio. Read the full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/148Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
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Oct 28, 2022 • 1h 1min
147. 7 Secrets of Rome with Michele Frolla
Want to know some Roman secrets? The Eternal City is full of treasures waiting to be explored beyond the obvious attractions. In this special episode, our friend Michele Frolla from Intrepid Italian shares her favorite places in Rome that you may not have heard of.This is a special preview of one of our monthly private podcast episodes available exclusively to our Untold Italy Amici members. Also included in your membership are our private group to discuss all your travel plans, discounts on Untold Italy products and input into upcoming podcast episodes > learn more here Read the full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/147Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
Oct 21, 2022 • 54min
146. Best Food and Wine Gifts to Bring Back from Italy
Italian food and wine is among the world's best. So if you're looking for ideas for gifts to bring back from your trip to Italy, or find those tastes that you crave from trips past, you'll find many, many ideas on this episode. Taste Florence founder Toni Mazzaglia joins us and shares her expert tips on the best food and wine products to bring back from Italy and where to find them - from olive oil and balsamic vinegar to amazing herb and spice mixtures.Read the full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/146Support the showJoin our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning CommunityThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
