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Untold Italy travel podcast

Katy Clarke
Untold Italy travel podcast
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    329. Learning Italian - Easier Than You Think? [From the Vault]

    19/06/2026 | 52 mins.
    Learning some Italian before your trip can transform your experience in Italy - and it may be easier than you think. Regardless of your age or previous language-learning experience, Italian is considered one of the most accessible languages for English speakers. In this episode, Italian language coach Monica Cazzamani Bona from Su Misura Italy shares practical strategies to help you learn Italian in a way that fits your goals, learning style and schedule.

    Find the show notes at untolditaly.com/329.

    Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning here

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    The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
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    328. Walking the Way of St Francis: Central Italy's Inspiring Pilgrimage Trail

    11/06/2026 | 51 mins.
    Eight hundred years ago, St Francis walked the roads of central Italy with nothing — and today, those same roads are waiting for you to explore. 

    Katy sits down with Sara Zanni, Bologna-based archaeologist and hiking guide, to explore the Via di Francesco. Thirteen trails through Umbria, Tuscany, and Lazio, all converging on Assisi, through ancient forests, olive groves, and small towns home to art treasures you will never find on a standard itinerary.

    Show notes with links and resources here > untolditaly.com/328

    Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning here

    Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.

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    The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
  • Untold Italy travel podcast

    Italy Travel Update - Short term rentals vs Hotels

    09/06/2026 | 3 mins.
    A quick update from Katy on short-term rental restrictions in Italy and why she thinks hotels are the smarter choice for most travelers.

    Summary: Cities including Florence, Venice, Bologna, Milan and Rome are all introducing their own restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo. Florence has gone furthest, banning new tourist lets in its historic centre and expanding that ban. Katy shares her personal take on hotels versus rentals, and explains what to check before you book a short-term property in Italy.

    Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.

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    The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
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    327. Your Italy Travel Questions: Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more

    05/06/2026 | 32 mins.
    Your Italy travel questions answered. In this Q&A episode, Katy covers choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, getting around the northern lakes, electrical sockets, how not to get ripped off by taxis, and ordering in restaurants. Practical, honest advice and travel inspiration for anyone planning their Italy trip.

    Show notes with links and resources here > untolditaly.com/321

    Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning here

    Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.

    The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topic

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    JOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departures

    The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
  • Untold Italy travel podcast

    Italy Travel Update - Heatwave and a national holiday

    02/06/2026 | 2 mins.
    A quick update from Katy on the heatwave currently hitting Italy and what it means for your trip, plus a note on today's Festa della Repubblica national holiday.

    Summary: Italy is under Level 3 red heat alerts across Rome, Florence, Bologna and Turin, with temperatures hitting 35 degrees in late May. Katy shares practical tips for traveling in the heat, from shifting your day to beat the midday sun to the free drinking fountains you will find across most major cities. She also covers today's Republic Day holiday, the free museum day it brings, and why the big sites may be worth skipping today in favour of the celebrations.

    Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.

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    The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
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About Untold Italy travel podcast
Ciao friends and fellow travelers. Welcome to our travel podcast Untold Italy where we help you design an Italian journey that actually reflects what you want to experience - not just the standard tourist checklist. Host Katy Clarke brings together local experts, longtime Italy residents, and travelers who have navigated everything from Cinque Terre's hiking trails to Venice's quieter neighborhoods and the ancient sites of Rome. Of course we also head to the lesser known "untold" regions where you discover the soul of Italy.Each episode tackles useful travel questions like: How do you structure your Italy itinerary to include both cities and countryside? Which Italian regions will suit your style of travel? What is the reality of traveling Italy by train versus car? You'll hear detailed breakdowns of regional differences, seasonal considerations, and the logistics that make or break a trip. We cover where to base yourself, how to pace your days, which advance bookings matter, and how to eat exceptionally well without guesswork.The premium Untold Italy app gives you ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes, fully searchable by destination, topic, and travel style - so you can find exactly what you need for the regions you're visiting.Whether you're planning your first visit or your fifth, these conversations will help you move past generic advice and build adventures that fit your interests and needs. Find detailed show notes and trip planning resources at untolditaly.com/podcastFor advertising inquiries: ciao@untolditaly.com
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