Untold Italy travel podcast

Untold Italy travel podcast

Untold Italy is a travel podcast full of inspiration, practical tips and advice to help you plan your dream 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/podcast Interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? Contact us at ciao@untolditaly.com.

Episodes

304. Essential Tips for Your 2026 Trip to Italy

December 26, 2025 • 35 mins
Planning a trip to Italy in 2026? Listen in for our essential guide to Italy trip planning for the coming year. We cover trip planning steps, timing and must know dates and events for planning your ultimate Italian adventure. 

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/304

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303. The most Christmassy Towns in Italy

December 12, 2025 • 26 mins
Christmas in Italy is magical - for the sights, sounds and most of all the community spirit. Join us as we take a trip around Italy's most Christmassy towns - from Rome’s glittering Christmas lights to snow-dusted Alpine villages, sharing insider tips on local traditions, and how to plan your perfect Italian holiday itinerary!

Discover our new Christmas in the Dolomites Tour: untolditalytours.com

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302. How Nonna's New York table inspired delicious food adventures in Italy

December 5, 2025 • 45 mins
Writer Andrew Cotto grew up enjoying Sunday lunches around his nonna's table. Years later he found himself in Tuscany enjoying the same conviviality he missed from his childhood. He share the Italian meals and moments that shaped his writing and launched a new career creating Appetito Magazine specializing in Italian food, drink, and lifestyle.

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301. Italian Travel Stories - How Carol Embraced La Dolce Vita

November 28, 2025 • 42 mins
La Dolce Vita on her mind always, Carol loves exploring Italy - from the snowy mountains of the Dolomites to the beaches of Puglia. Traveling Italy has become a passion that's taken her to private palazzi and the hills of Piedmont and she joins us to share her favorite moments and what keeps pulling her back to bella Italia

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300. How Italy changed me

November 21, 2025 • 31 mins
Whether you've been dreaming of Italy forever or you're a regular visitor, no doubt you understand the pull of this remarkable place - its history, beauty, art and architecture, food, wine and friendly people. But did you know Italy has a magical way of transforming you in ways you never expected. Listen in to find out more. 

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299. Orvieto: City of Understated Charm

November 14, 2025 • 55 mins
Travel in Italy is more fun when you add in a stop at one of Italy's smaller towns, where life continues as it has for centuries. Presenting charming Orvieto in Italy's central Umbria region. Perched high on a hilltop, this delightful town is perfectly positioned between Rome and Florence for a slow paced adventure exploring local culture, food and wine.


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298. Palazzo Novello: Off the Beaten Path in Lombardy

November 7, 2025 • 45 mins
Love traveling off the beaten path in Italy? There's a special place near the shores of Lake Garda that you probably haven't heard of but it will charm you in a minute. Join us as we visit Palazzo Novello in the small town of Montichiari in Italy's Lombardy region.

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/298

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297. How to Travel Italy Your Way: Insights From Our Experts

October 31, 2025 • 56 mins
Ready to discover your perfect way to travel Italy? Listen in and explore the pros and cons of independent travel versus tours with our expert team of travel planners and tour hosts. Learn about logistics and authentic experiences and discover how curiosity can help you unlock an unforgettable Italian adventure with plenty of jaw dropping sights, history, culture, food, wine, and local connections.
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296. Sicily in Spring: An Italy Travel Dream For the Ages

October 24, 2025 • 43 mins
Sicily in Spring is for the dreamers and curious. When the landscape bursts into life with wildflowers and towns pulse with new season energy, it's the perfect time to explore this island of infinite layers and context. Listen on to hear more about the Sicilian Spring experience. 

Untold Italy's Highlights of Sicily tour departing May 2026


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295. Favorite Food Focused Italy Travel Memories that Changed the Way I Travel

October 17, 2025 • 24 mins
How many memorable meals have you enjoyed on your travels? We're sharing unforgettable food memories from over 30 years of travel in Italy. From mozzarella in Naples to seafood in Sicily, hear how food, company, and beautiful settings create lingering Italian travel experiences and inspiration for your next adventure.

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294. Journey Across Northern Italy: Lakes, vineyards and truffle country

October 10, 2025 • 48 mins
Dreaming of Northern Italy? Take a virtual journey with us from Venice to Torino exploring shimmering lakes, hidden towns, food, wine, and of course the people that are preserving long held traditions. We're taking you backstage on our newest Untold Italy tours adventure to the regions that have had a life changing impact on our team.

Join us in Northern Italy in 2026 - tour details

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293. Travel Adventures in Abruzzo: Mountains, Festivals and Timeless Villages

October 3, 2025 • 47 mins
Ready to skip the crowds and travel deep into regional Italy? Explore Abruzzo where mountain peaks meet the Adriatic and every village hosts memorable food festivals. Local expert Cassie Tresl spills insider secrets on rustic towns, amazing arrosticini, and why Abruzzo is Italy’s ultimate adventure for culture-rich, crowd-free travel.

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292. Secrets of the Cinque Terre - Slow Travel Insights with a Local

September 26, 2025 • 44 mins
Uncover the true secrets of the Cinque Terre with our friend, local food expert Enrica Monzani. Travel in this region of Italy has generally been defined by the landscapes and romantic villages clinging to cliffsides. But, in this epsiode, we uncover regional traditions, hiking tips, village identities, and the flavors of wine and olive oil. Travel Italy beyond the crowds and learn how to experience Cinque Terre like a local.

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291. 8 Enchanting Italian Towns to Visit in Autumn

September 19, 2025 • 15 mins
Fall in Italy is a dream for travelers. It's a season of golden vineyards, festivals, and quiet piazzas where you can while away an hour or two. In this episode, we explore eight Italian towns that shine in autumn - from a hilltop town in Umbria to a city famed for truffle markets, and a Renaissance jewel and beyond. Discover lesser-known gems in Veneto, Lombardy, Lazio, and Abruzzo where seasonal flavors and breathtaking landscape...
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290. Modena's Black Gold: The Art of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

September 12, 2025 • 43 mins
Balsamic vinegar ... but not as you know it. Let's uncover the centuries-old process behind this iconic Italian treasure. Discover why it’s a must-try for food lovers, how to spot the real deal, and delicious ways to enjoy authentic balsamic vinegar on your next travel adventure in Italy. 

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289. Beyond Cannoli: Sweets to Seek out in Sicily

September 5, 2025 • 43 mins
Do you travel for food? Sicily is one of the best places for an Italian foodie adventure especially if you're a sweet tooth. Most of us know cannoli but what other sweet treats can you find in Sicily? Find out what to taste and where to find the most delicious Sicilian sweets when you're traveling around the island.

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288. Italy Travel Trends for 2026 and Beyond

August 29, 2025 • 40 mins
Getting ready to travel to Italy in 2026? We're discussing the travel trends and ideas shaping future trips to Italy. From AI itineraries to slow travel principles, planning your vacation looks a little different than it has in the past.

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287. The Perfect Vine: Wine Adventures in Umbria

August 22, 2025 • 41 mins
Following the vines through Umbria yields rich rewards. Discover the untold wines of this central Italian region and follow their stories through rolling hills home to medieval towns and long held traditions. 

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/287

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286. Unearthing Etruscan Tuscany: City States, Sacred Roads, and Remarkable Women

August 15, 2025 • 41 mins
Love travel and history? Join us as anthropologist Dr. Monique Skidmore unveils the world of the Etruscans in Tuscany - the original Italians - revealing their unique culture, powerful women, and the incredible sites you can visit to walk in their footsteps today.

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285. VIP Travel Experiences in Italy: Special Access to Iconic Sites

August 8, 2025 • 42 mins
Traveli is all about experiences right? Imagine being alone in the Vatican Museums at sunrise, turning on the lights in the Sistine Chapel, or stepping into Florence’s Duomo to view Brunelleschi's dome with a handful of other travelers after hours. 

We're discussing recently added VIP experiences at some of Italy's most iconic sites with Walks of Italy's Denyse Pantaleo
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