In this podcast, Tommaso informs our listeners about the delay in releasing a full episode of Kimberly's Italy due to an infrastructure problem with our hosting provider. This problem has affected not only podcasts but also banks, causing delays in deposits and ACH payments. Tommaso acknowledges the inconvenience and assures listeners that we will release a new episode next week.   ..read more

The famous tower that leans is why most people visit Pisa, however there is so much more to explore in this small and multi-hued city. The color palette is muted yet beautiful, and the architecture is a cohesive mix of Renaissance, Romanesque and Gothic. It's a walkable city that truly loves it's aperitivo hour! Don't do the day tripper concept that so many do. Stay the night in order to see and experience everything Pisa has to offer, including the Leaning Tower...and then spend a second night since the crowds are long gone! https://www.kimberlysitaly.com Instagram Facebook  ..read more

We are so happy we chose Torino for our first stop on our 3-week road trip in Italy. It is not on the greatest hitÕs list, which right there, says enough! It is a working, living city that accepts tourists, but on it's terms. You almost feel like you belong even as a tourist if you appreciate and respect their history, which we did in spades. Amazing architecture, appreciation of history in regards to literature and the arts, and obviously all things food and wine related. Take a listen, and make Torino a destination you should definitely put on your list. https://www.kimberlysitaly ..read more

Our Italian road trip is in 4th gear! We hit the autostrada to get to Firenze in time to meet friends who flew in for a 3 day extravaganza with yet more friends. We attended a private art opening at Palazzo Vecchio, which was followed by the quintessential Tuscan dinner….one long table with about 30 people on each side, candles, endless bottles of wine, delicious pasta, platters of Tuscan cured meats, and many, many languages. We all felt so lucky to be seated at that table. Yet, it was time to depart Firenze and head south, on more back roads in order to see the stunning Val d ..read more

In this episode we outline our initial impressions of Turin, Pisa, and Volterra and our wonderful farmhouse stay in Tuscany, which has a diverse group of people from different nationalities. We speak about our wonderful dinner with our host and other guests, including a couple from Roma who adopted a dachshund puppy named Gregorio, from the owners of the farmhouse. We are now in Florence. Overall, we are enjoying (as usual!!) our time in Italy and look forward to sharing more about this great trip in our upcoming episodes. Ciao! https://www.kimberlysitaly.com Instagram Facebook  ..read more

Kimberly and Tommaso talk about their visit to Passalacqua on Lake Como, which just last week was honored with the distinction of the Best Hotel in the World! What an honor, and what a stunning villa! They praise the elegance and attention to detail of the renovation by the De Santis family, who have been involved in the hospitality industry for generations in Lago di Como. What a treat it was to have a private visit during the off season and be able to meet some of the proud staff who help define this one-of-a kind property. Passalacqua is the perfect example of Italian craftsmanshi ..read more

Tommaso continues the discussion from a previous episode about preparing and connecting your phone while traveling in Italy. He focuses on iOS devices and provides instructions for updating the operating system and turning off automatic updates. Tommaso goes through the PDF guide that can be downloaded from their website, detailing how to turn off background app refresh, enable data roaming for eSIM or mobile provider usage, and manage cellular data usage for specific apps. He advises simplifying your digital life while travelling and highlights the convenience of using eSIM cards. https://www ..read more

We spontaneously came up with this title while recording the episode on Padova, or Padua, as it's known in English. The amount of "firsts" and "oldests" that Padova can claim, is rather remarkable for such a small city. It's often passed over due to it's proximity to Venezia, so only those in the know make a point to spend a few days in this history rich and record setting city. Padova has the oldest botanical garden in the world, the largest interior hall in all of Europe without (support) columns and the second oldest university in Italy, where Galileo was a beloved professor. And ..read more

Every few months we want to inform you of things we think you should know regarding Italian travel and new offerings that may make your vacation even sweeter. These updates might not be as enticing as an entire episode on Portofino or Venice, but we promise that you will thank us for it later! 2024 will require that you have an ETIAS Visa to enter the country. It's easy to get and we share with you exactly how to apply for it online, all for the price of a small beer! The new year will also offer a new mode of train travel in the country that is very appealing, affordable and g ..read more

Portofino is truly a stunning little harbor, and once you are seated under the green and white striped awning of Taverna del Marinaio sipping a cocktail, you will understand why people have flocked here for generations. Beautiful places attract beautiful people, so you will have plenty of eye candy to look at. However, there is rich history as well for such a teeny village. Ships sought refuge in the protected harbor since the first century, and one thousand or so years later, they built a duomo that appears simple from the exterior yet is surprisingly ornate once you enter. Th ..read more