Untold Italy travel podcast

#081 Packing for Italy with Corinna Cooke Planning your packing strategy for Italy is both an art and a science. What luggage should you take - check-in or carry-on only? What outfits should you pack? Do you need any fancy travel gadgets or technology?Join us as we chat with Glam Italia author Corinna Cooke to discuss the finer points of packing for your trip to Italy. If you're one of the lucky people about to head off on your trip, this is an unmissable episode full of useful tips and tricks to have you packing like a pro. Get all the details of the places mentioned in the show in the full show notes for this episode at > https://untolditaly.com/81Support 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!

#080 Picturesque towns of Puglia  Puglia is fast becoming one of the up-and-coming regions of Italy thanks to its stunning Adriatic coastline, ancient traditions and picturesque towns and villages. Today we're taking a trip through the region with local Nikki Taylor, who found her spiritual and actual home in the cobbled streets and white-washed houses of the region.From the unique trulli houses of the Itria Valley to colorful fishing villages and historic piazzas where you can while away an hour or even a day or two, Puglia welcomes you with southern Italian hospitality and sun-drenched days. Get all the details of the places mentioned in the show in the full show notes for this episode at > https://untolditaly.com/80Support 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!

#079 Exploring Tuscany's Maremma region with Emiko Davies Italy has thousands of miles of stunning coastline but most English-speaking visitors see very little of it, sticking to well-worn paths. Today we're going to let you in on a little secret. The Tuscan coastline is a jewel waiting to be explored.Our guest, author Emiko Davies devoted her book Acquacotta to the recipes, people, places and food of the beautiful Maremma region where she and her family lived and explored. Emiko shares with us the places to go and things to see, do and eat to get a taste of this unique  Italian region between Rome and Tuscany. Get all the details of the places mentioned in the show in the full show notes for this episode at > https://untolditaly.com/79Support 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!

#078 Visiting Rome and Sorrento with extended family  Taking the whole family to Italy including the kids might seem like a big stretch to some, but not to our guest Jeannine. Italian heritage, a love of spending time together and a spirit of adventure took her and her extended family on the trip of a lifetime to Rome and Sorrento with a Mediterranean cruise thrown in for good measure.This trip report episode explores where the family stayed and what they most enjoyed about their time in Italy - from the ancient cobbled streets of Rome to the beachy relaxed vibes of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Get all the details of the places mentioned in the show in the full show notes for this episode at > https://untolditaly.com/78Support 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!

#077 Tips for photographing your trip to Italy  One of our favorite things to do is look at photos of past trips to Italy and relive the memories of time spent soaking up La Dolce Vita. Italy has to be one of the most photogenic countries in the world but sometimes the photo we hoped we had taken didn't quite turn out the way we wanted it to.If you want to take great photos in Italy, it pays to be a little prepared. On this week's episode, we chat to professional photographers Natalie and Andrea from Flytographer who love taking photos of visitors on their vacation to Italy. They share their tips for taking the perfect snaps from Rome to the Amalfi Coast!Get all the tips and details of the gear mentioned in the show in the full show notes for this episode at > https://untolditaly.com/77Support 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!

#076 Popping Corks in the Prosecco Hills Have you ever popped open a bottle of Prosecco and wondered about exactly where this delicious Italian sparkling wine comes from? Today we're taking a trip to the picturesque UNESCO-listed Prosecco Hills with our friends Chantelle and Giovanni. Just north of Venice, the hills are home to hundreds of wineries that produce one of the world's favorite drops.  It's a largely undiscovered region, so we were keen to find out which towns make the perfect base for exploring and the wineries worth a visit. Check out the details of the Italian on Tour's Venetian Epicurean TourGet all the details of the places mentioned in the show in the full show notes for this episode at > https://untolditaly.com/76Support 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!

#075 Lake Como: villas on the lake, pretty towns and a "real lunch" Como is the best-known of the Italian lakes and has earned its reputation for glamor and style over many centuries thanks to its stunning villas and celebrity residents. The lake has attracted well-heeled visitors since Roman times, entranced by its stunning beauty with the Alps providing the perfect backdrop. But the lake isn't just for the rich and famous. If you want a more rustic experience you'll find friendly communities, walking trails and long, long lunches you'll be talking about for years to come. Our guest, local Isabella Panzeri from Orrizonti Lake Como, shares her favorite things to do on beautiful Lake Como, from shore to shore.  Want all the Lake Como tips Isabella shared? Go to the full show notes for this episode at > https://untolditaly.com/75 or delve deeper with our Untold Italy Essential Guide to Lake Como.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!

#74 Trip report: Michael's travels in Italy from top to toe On their second trip to Italy, Michael and his wife wanted to see the country from north to south. Starting in Milan, they traveled to Florence, Rome and Puglia before heading to Sicily in search of Michael's family roots in the beautiful Aeolian Islands. Would you like to tell your story on a listener trip report episode? This is where we hear from fellow travelers on their experiences planning and enjoying their trip to Italy. Everyone travels differently, and we think it's great to hear perspectives from all kinds of trip planners. If you would like to participate, please email us at ciao@untolditaly.comWant information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to > https://untolditaly.com/74Support 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!

#073 All about Neapolitan pizza! Pizza is one of the world's most favorite dishes and if you want to eat the best you need to go to Naples. This Italian food staple has evolved over the centuries into the delicious doughy goodness we know and love today.Join us as we talk to dedicated pizza lover Pierpaulo who has munched his way through the pizzerias of Napoli, dedicated to the cause of finding the city's very best Margarita and don't forget the life-changing buffalo mozzarella! Want all the pizza tips Pierpaulo shared? Go to the full show notes for this episode at > https://untolditaly.com/73Support 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!

#072 Magical Lake Maggiore  A short drive or train ride from Milan and its famous cousin Lake Como, beautiful Lake Maggiore is one of Italy's great northern lakes that offers stunning alpine scenery and a serene ambiance. Enchanting in all seasons, Lake Maggiore is best known for the incredible gardens and villa at Isola Bella, small local villages and mountain vistas.Our guest Jo Mackay spent many weeks soaking up the beauty of Lake Maggiore and her time there inspired to start her award-winning villa rental business, Bookings For You specializing in properties in Italy.For a special offer from Bookings for You For Untold Italy listeners and full show notes for this episode head over to > https://untolditaly.com/72Support 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!