Italian hospitality is known the world over for being friendly and welcoming and we believe it is a big reason why travelers love to spend time in Italy. Hear from our friend Giovanni from Joe Banana Italy about what Italian hospitality means to him and how he and his team make sure it's something all their guests experience no matter what service they try.  Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/220 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Serv ..read more

Sardinia is Italy's second largest island and remowned for incredible beaches and a deep and ancient culture. Beloved by Europeans, it is not as well visited by English speaking travelers who miss out on wonderful scenery, hyper local experiences, delicious food and wine and much more. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/219 Support the show Join 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 ..read more

Learning some Italian for your trip is a very good idea but how hard is it to learn Italian? No matter your age or experience, if you're prepared to make a commitment to your learning then Italian is one of the easier languages to learn. Join Italian language coach Monica Cazzamani Bona from Su Misura as she shares how to learn Italian the way that suits you best. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/218 The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content ..read more

Wishing you a very happy Easter. In this short update we share our best resources for planning your trip to Italy if you've set aside some time to do that over the weekend Our website - untolditaly.com - 100s of useful and FREE articles and podcasts to help you plan your trip Our community - Italy Travel Planning (Facebook) - fellow travelers answer your questions Untold Italy digital travel planners and guides - fast track your trip planning with our downloadable planners and guides. Now 20% off in the Untold Italy store - no code required Italy Trip Planning Services - personal trip plannin ..read more

If it is your first visit or your fifth, exploring Rome is one of life's great pleasures. In this episode learn what experiences to seek out when you visit the Eternal City. Not necessarily a list of bucket list items but ways to immerse yourself in one of the world's greatest cities. These are the things host Katy does each time she's in Rome. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/217 The 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 othe ..read more

Nestled between Rome and Florence, Umbria is Italy's green heart, a beautiful and timeless region with charming hilltop towns, fields of flowers and delicious food and wine. Glam Italia guidebook author Corinna Cooke joins us to sing the praises of this wonderful region that is easy to access but somehow has fewer crowds than neighboring Tuscany Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/216 Join us on tour in Umbria > Fall and Spring tour itineraries here The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Developmen ..read more

Driving is often the best way to explore Italy's beautiful countryside but what if you don't want to rent a car? In this episode we chat to Bookings For You founder Jo Mackay about the best places in regional Italy to explore using the local train and public transportation network Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/215 The 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! Support the show Join ..read more

Ready to go beyond the guidebook? Hear Angelo, founder of Liv Tours, reveal a treasure map to the Eternal City's most captivating, off-the-beaten-path wonders. Join us as we unveil Rome's special secrets from the serene Santa Maria Maggiore to the mystifying catacombs. Are you prepared to experience Rome like never before? Tune in and transform your next Italian adventure into an extraordinary tale of culture and discovery. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/213 The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website ..read more

A trip to Tuscany would not be complete without trying some of the region's amazing wine. Today we're headed to the Val d'Orcia and southern Tuscany where you can taste some of the most celebrated varieties in Italy - Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and more. Discover what makes southern Tuscany more than just an incredible wine region and learn about the places, tastes, culture and experiences to be had in this perfect pocket of Italy. Join us in the beautiful Val d'Orcia > check out our Southern Tuscany Wine and Wellness tour departing from Rome in 2024 and 2025 Re ..read more

A behind the scenes look at Untold Italy, a podcast, travel resource site and services and small group tour company that started as a simple travel blog, survived the pandemic and grew into a multi-faceted business. This is our story as requested by many listeners. Strapped for time or need more help? Check out our new Trip Planning Services Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/212 The 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 ..read more