Untold Italy travel podcast

The Pantheon is arguably one of the most important buildings in the world and the inspiration for many others. Let's step inside this awe-inspiring structure and learn why it is at the very heart, literally and emotionally, of Rome.Joining us is resident of Rome, licensed tour guide and architectural historian Agnes Crawford who reveals fascinating stories behind the construction of the Pantheon and how the building endures in ways beyond its structure in the modern world.Discover our new tours of untold Italy here! > untolditaly.com/toursWant information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/101Support 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!

On our 100th episode, we discuss where to find the authentic Italy you're dreaming of.  We all have an idea of what Italy will be like in our mind's eye, but does it live up to reality? We explore the different ways you can experience your own version of idyllic Italy and travel your way.But perhaps more importantly, we discuss how can we visitors approach our trip authentically and with consideration and respect for the people,  cities and countryside we so admire.Grazie! Thank you to all our listeners and followers for their ongoing support. We're so excited to be celebrating 100 episodes thanks to you!Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/100Special announcements - Untold Italy Tours are here! > untolditaly.com/toursSupport 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!

Milan is Italy's biggest city and it's a thriving hub of design, fashion and also coffee! We're paying a visit to this fun city with Dü Coffee founder Michael Horne to discover his favorite places and spaces in the city.In Milan, you'll find an interesting mix of old and new - from the incredible Duomo and Galleria Emannuele II to modern architecture and also historic and new-wave coffee bars. You'll find a city with one foot firmly placed in its past and traditions but always looking forward to the future.Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/99Support 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!

The Vatican Museums are one of the greatest collections of art and antiquities in the world holding thousands of paintings, sculpture and treasures including the Sistine Chapel. Most people plan to visit there at least once during their trips to Italy so today we're exploring the highlights and logistics of managing your visit. Our guest today, Take Walks founder and former Vatican tour guide Stephen Oddo, shares with us some of the must-see highlights and tips for making the most of your time there. Having visited the galleries of the museums over 1000 times Stephen is still impressed and in awe of the beauty of this immense collection and knows exactly where to find its hidden secrets. Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/98Support 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!

Matera is a unique city in the tiny region of Basilicata. Said to be the longest continually inhabited city in the world, it's a place of wonder and intrigue and is a beautiful setting for visitors to explore. Through the collaboration and fortitude of its residents, this city shook off its troubled past to rebuild, rejuvenate and be named a European City of Culture in 2019. Come with us as we let Danielle Oteri unleash her inner Indiana Jones and go in search of glittering mosaics, ancient art and cave hotels in magical Matera.Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/97Support 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!

Trastevere is part of Rome where you instantly know you're in Italy. Whether it's the cobbled streets, busy piazza or buildings dripping with vines, it's a place that many visitors fall in love with. Just over the Ponte Sisto from the historic center, Trastevere is where Romans, live, work and play. So if you want to feel what it's like to be Italian in Rome, join us as we chat to travel writer and author Maria Pasquale about her beautiful neighborhood, favorite local haunts and new book "How to be Italian" - the follow-up to her debut Heart Rome.Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/96Support 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!

Coffee is an integral part of Italian culture. Not simply a beverage, coffee is part of the fabric of life in Italy from dawn to dusk. From the tiniest of towns to Rome and Milan, Italians gather at caffe bars to catch on the latest news, gossip and drink espresso-style coffee. Join us as we chat with Michael Horne from Dü Coffee about why coffee is so important to Italians. You'll learn about the different types of coffee you can order, how to order your coffee at a caffe bar and which coffee houses are worth seeking out when you visit the major Italian cities.  Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/95Support 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!

When you think of Italian food, cheese immediately springs to mind. And that's because Italy is one of the world's top cheese producers, making hundreds of unique varieties from similar basic ingredients. While some Italian cheeses may be familiar, how they taste is likely to be very different (and much more delicious) than what you're used to. Foodie Olivia Windsor joins us this week to walk us through eight cheeses you should try when you visit Italy.  You'll learn about their history, production methods and where to find them. So when you finally make it to Italy, you're ready to seek out the local formaggio!Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/94Support 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!

Did you have itchy feet and a yearning to travel as a teenager? Or do you know a teen that is curious about the world beyond their neighborhood or country and can't wait to explore?  This week's guest trip reporter Tyla knew without a doubt that she wanted to explore Europe even before she finished high school and embarked on a series of Italian adventures - with many more to come.Tyla shares her experiences traveling and living in Italy both as a student and on a bonding trip with her mother (and Italian boyfriend in tow!). She spent time in Florence, discovered a gorgeous seaside town in Tuscany, enjoyed the magic of the Dolomites and fell head over heels in love with Italy.Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/93Support 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!

When wandering around Florence, if you're observant, you may notice little nooks in the sides of buildings in the shape of a tiny door or window. Present for centuries, this building feature was not only pretty but practical. These Medieval curiosities were a way for Florentines to buy their supply of wine.  Well, over 150 wine windows or buchette del vino have been identified in Florence. Our guest, sommelier and photographer Robbin Gheesling, joins us to share the stories and myths around this unique architectural feature, where to find them and how they've been adapted into the life of modern Florence. Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/92Support 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!