
Untold Italy travel podcast
Untold Italy is a travel podcast full of practical tips and advice to help you plan your trip to Italy. Travel expert Katy Clarke interviews special guests and answers your questions to help you plan and uncover your own, as yet untold adventures in Italy.On our show we share highlights of the major destinations, off the beaten path secrets, best ways to get around, favorite food spots, cultural insights and much more. You’ll learn how to plan your Italy itinerary to include the places and experiences you’ve been dreaming of. And create memories to last a lifetime.Our goal is to help you plan a vacation in Italy that suits you and your travel style. We love Italy and hope that by crafting incredible trips there you’ll be inspired to return again and again. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and get ready to be transported to bella Italia! Make sure to visit our site for show notes, resources and more >> untolditaly.com/podcastInterested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? Contact us at ads@ossacollective.com. For programmatic ads, reach out to the Spreaker team below.
Latest episodes

Apr 22, 2022 • 21min
120. Common Mistakes Travelers Make When Planning their Trip to Italy
Travel to Italy is back! Hooray! Planning trips to Italy is fun and exciting but there are some common traps and mistakes travelers make (even very experienced ones) in the planning stage that can impact their trip.As we've been planning our own trip I've made a few too and I thought I'd share them with you so you can save time and important trip budget money by avoiding them. You'll find full episode show notes with websites and places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/120Support 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!

Apr 15, 2022 • 49min
119. My Favorite Italian Places with Italophilia's Ishita Sood
If you've ever felt completely at home in Italy and not understood exactly why, you'll relate to Italophilia founder Ishita Sood's experience. A quick trip to Italy a decade ago sparked many adventures and even an exciting careerIshita shares favorite places and moments from her extensive travels in Italy and you'll learn that with an open mind and heart, anything is possible. Read the full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/119Support 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!

Apr 8, 2022 • 1h 9min
118. Trip consultation: Fine tuning the details of a trip to Rome, Florence and the Amalfi Coast
Untold Italy community member Jen was wondering how to make the most of her family's time in Rome, Florence and the Amalfi Coast. So we asked our friend Danielle Oteri from Feast Travel to guide her with a trip consultation. Danielle talked Jen through what was possible for her trip and where some adjustments could be made to their plans so that her family could have the Italy trip they were dreaming of. And even though Jen is a first-time visitor to Italy there were plenty of ideas to borrow for seasoned travelers too. Danielle is available for trip consultations via the Feast Travel website and you'll find full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/118Support 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!

Apr 1, 2022 • 46min
117. Porchetta, Pasta and Panzanella - Dishes to try in Umbria
Nestled in the heart of Italy between Rome and Florence, Umbria is an ancient region largely untouched by external influences. The cuisine and culture of Umbria may therefore be the purest examples of Italian food. Our guest, cookbook author Letizia Mattiacci shares the mouthwatering dishes of her region and shares her insight into their origins and stories as we discover Umbria bite by bite.Discover the tastes of Umbria on our Untold Italy tour of Umbria this Fall/Autumn and next Spring > detailed tour itinerary.You'll find full episode show notes, including the details of the dishes to try in Umbria here > untolditaly.com/117Support 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!

Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 3min
116. How to maximize your Italy trip budget - best luxe for less travel hacks
Travel to Italy is a serious financial investment for most of us and with prices rising around the world, we thought it was a good idea to share some brilliant hacks for saving money on your trip costs. We enlisted the help of savvy trip planner and budget stretcher extraordinaire, our good friend author Corinna Cooke, to share her amazing suggestions. With Corinna's tips, you can save money on transport and hotels and reallocate to the important things - wine, long lunches or a divine designer bag. You'll find full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/116Support 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!

Mar 18, 2022 • 38min
115. The Art of Aperitivo
When in Italy you've got to try aperitivo! It's one of our favorite things to do each evening before as the sun dips below the horizon. But what exactly is aperitivo? What do you need to know about this pre-dinner ritual and where can you go to experience it for yourself. Food tour leader Raffaela Ceddia joins us to discuss our love of aperitivo, our favorite spots in major cities and towns in Italy. Cin cin!MELBOURNE listeners > join Katy and Raffaela for a fun aperitivo tour of Lygon Street > details and ticketsYou'll find full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/115Support 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!

Mar 11, 2022 • 49min
114. Slow Food, Fast Cars and More: Welcome to Emilia-Romagna
Some visitors make a stop in Bologna but most skip right through the central northern region of Emilia-Romagna. Nestled between Florence and Venice, this region is known for its world-class food products including Parmigiano Reggiano - the cheese to rule them all!, prestige cars and outstanding UNESCO-listed sites including the Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna.Food lover and local tour guide Giulia Tamarri joins us to share the very best of Emilia-Romagna. We discover cherry blossom festivals, where to try the best tortellini in Brodo and the secrets of this wonderful Italian region.You'll find full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/114Support 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!

Mar 4, 2022 • 42min
113. Spring Dishes from Tuscany
Spring is in the air in Tuscany and of course, that means delicious seasonal dishes made from sprouting from the land. Joining us is Giulia Scarpaleggia, the cook, food writer and photographer behind Juls' Kitchen - an online destination that takes you deep inside Tuscany's gorgeous countryside and where you'll discover recipes, stories and much more. You'll find full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/113 Production note - this episode was recorded before the devastation that is now happening in the Ukraine. Both Giulia and I are devastated at this unnecessary violence and destruction. We hope that the coming of Spring also brings with it an end to this and all other conflicts.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!

Feb 25, 2022 • 49min
112. Caserta Palace: A Glittering Jewel Near Naples
How much do you know about Italy's royal past? It's not well known but there are incredible stories to be told and fascinating characters to meet. In this episode, we're visiting the magnificent palace of Caserta that rivals Versailles in beauty and grandeur. And because we love great stories, you'll be amazed to know that there is a very strong connection between the two palaces. Art historian and southern Italy travel expert Danielle Oteri from Feast Travel lets us in on all the secretsYou'll find full episode show notes, including where to find the official festival sites and follow all the action online here > untolditaly.com/112Support 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!

Feb 17, 2022 • 49min
111. Carnevale in Venice - Parties, Costumes, and more
Carnevale makes a triumphant return to Venice in 2022. This world-famous mid-winter festival is a highlight of the European social scene and is known for elaborate costumes, decadent parties and street entertainment. Learn about the centuries' old traditions, stories and customs behind today's celebrations from local guide Elisabetta whose family has lived and thrived in Venice for many generations. You'll find full episode show notes, including where to find the official festival sites and follow all the action online here > untolditaly.com/111Support 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!