Itinerary planning for our Italy trips is such a fun activity but sometimes we get caught up in the places and destinations we want to see rather than the experiences we want to have. Let&apos;s get you focused on those things that you&apos;ll remember fondly for years to come as we chat with Glam Italia author Corinna Cooke and discover uniquely Italian experiences to include in your Italian itinerary. You&apos;ll find full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/104 Corinna recently shared her favorite secret addresses for our members in a private podcast episode now available on replay in our members group Untold Italy Amici. Each month we publish an exclusive private podcast episode, members provide input into upcoming shows we discuss upcoming trips with fellow Italy loving travelers. Join the friends of the podcast here > untolditaly.com/amici Support the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

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Amazing Experiences to Build into your Dream Trip to Italy

Buon Natale! Merry Christmas friends.  Time to say farewell to 2021 and look forward to an exciting year of possibilities in 2022. But not before some of our favorite guests share typical Christmas dishes from their region.  You&apos;ll find the dishes mentioned (including some recipes) in the full show notes for this episode here > https://untolditaly.com/103For exclusive private episodes, input into upcoming shows and much more, join the friends of the podcast here > untolditaly.com/amiciSupport the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

Buon Natale! Plus Favorite Christmas Dishes from Italy

Our long-awaited return to the beautiful island of Capri is here just in time for Christmas! Capri is best known as a summertime destination but it also holds a special allure during the festive and off-season with light shows, artisan markets and an intimate and fun atmosphere.We&apos;ll hear from our good friend Holly Star from Michel&apos;angelo Capri what a typical (pre-covid) Christmas is like on Capri and the best things to do if you choose to visit her gorgeous island home outside of the main tourist season.Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/102For exclusive private episodes, input into upcoming shows and much more, join the friends of the podcast here > untolditaly.com/amiciSupport the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

Christmas in Capri

Ciao! Looking for more Italy travel chat and a deep dive into Italian sights and experiences that are guaranteed to make your heart skip a beat?This is a very quick announcement to let you know how you can join the friends or "amici" of our show Untold Italy Amici and access exclusive live episodes with some of our favorite guests, private travel chat, member discounts, Italy travel resources and more.In December, we are so excited that author Corinna Cooke is joining us live to share her "Seven Italian Secrets" - incredible gems of information about how to access  unique and very special experiences in Italy that you definitely won&apos;t find in guidebooks or online forums.If you&apos;re planning a trip in 2022, 2023 or beyond, access these insider secrets early and add them to your itinerary for the most memorable trip ever! Join us > untolditaly.com/amiciSupport the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

Special Announcement: Untold Italy Amici

The Pantheon is arguably one of the most important building in the world and the inspiration for many others. Let&apos;s step inside this awe-inspiring structure and learn why it is at the very heart, literally and emotionally, of Rome.Joining us is resident of Rome, licensed tour guide and architectural historian Agnes Crawford who reveals fascinating stories behind the construction of the Pantheon and how the building endures in ways beyond its structure in the modern world.Discover our new tours of untold Italy here! > untolditaly.com/toursWant information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/101For exclusive private episodes, input into upcoming shows and much more, join the friends of the podcast here > untolditaly.com/amiciSupport the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

Tales from the Pantheon, Rome

On our 100th episode we discuss where to find the authentic Italy you&apos;re dreaming of.  We all have an idea of what Italy will be like in our mind&apos;s eye, but does it live up to reality? We explore the different ways you can experience your own version of idyllic Italy and travel your way.But perhaps more importantly, we discuss how can we visitors approach our trip authentically and with consideration and respect for the people,  cities and countryside we so admire.Grazie! Thank you to all our listeners and followers for their ongoing support. We&apos;re so excited to be celebrating 100 episodes thanks to you!Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/100We also make some special announcements:Untold Italy Tours are here! > untolditaly.com/toursJoin the friends of the podcast here > untolditaly.com/amiciSupport the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

In Search of Authentic Italy

Milan is Italy&apos;s biggest city and it&apos;s a thriving hub of design, fashion and also coffee! We&apos;re paying a visit to this fun city with Dü Coffee founder Michael Horne to discover his favorite places and spaces in the city. In Milan you&apos;ll find an interesting mix of old and new - from the incredible Duomo and Galleria Emannuele II to modern architecture and also historic and new wave coffee bars. You&apos;ll find a city with one foot firmly placed in its past and traditions but always looking forward to the future.Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/99Support the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

Magnificent Milano: Favorite Places and Coffee Bars

The Vatican Museums are one of the greatest collections of art and antiquities in the world holding thousands of paintings, sculpture and  treasures including the Sistine Chapel. Most people plan to visit there at least once during their trips to Italy so today we&apos;re exploring the highlights and logistics of managing your visit. Our guest today, Take Walks founder and former Vatican tour guide Stephen Oddo, shares with us some of the must see highlights and tips for making the most of your time there. Having visited the galleries of the museums over 1000 times Stephen is still impressed and in awe of the beauty of this immense collection and knows exactly where to find its hidden secrets. Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/98Support the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

Vatican Museums: Tips and Highlights for Your Visit

Matera is a unique city in the tiny region of Basilicata. Said to be the longest continually inhabited city in the world, it&apos;s a place of wonder and intrigue and is a beautiful setting for visitors to explore. Through the collaboration and fortitude of its residents, this city shook off its troubled past to rebuild, rejuvenate and be named a European City of Culture in 2019. Come with us as we let Danielle Oteri  unleash her inner Indiana Jones and go in search of glittering mosaics, ancient art and cave hotels in magical Matera.Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/97Support the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

Magical Matera: The Cave City

Trastevere is part of Rome where you instantly know you&apos;re in Italy. Whether its the cobbled streets, busy piazza or buildings dripping with vines, it&apos;s a place that many visitors fall in love with. Just over the Ponte Sisto from the historic center, Trastevere is where Romans, live, work and play. So if you want to feel what it&apos;s like to be Italian in Rome, join us as we chat to travel writer and author Maria Pasquale about her beautiful neighborhood, favorite local haunts and new book "How to be Italian" - the follow up to her debut Heart Rome.Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/96Support the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

A wander through Rome's romantic Trastevere district

Coffee is an integral part of Italian culture. Not simply a beverage, coffee is part of the fabric of life in Italy from dawn to dusk. From the tiniest of towns to Rome and Milan, Italians gather at caffe bars to catch on the latest news, gossip and drink espresso style coffee. Join us as we chat with Michael Horne from Dü Coffee about why coffee is so important to Italians. You&apos;ll learn about the different types of coffee you can order, how to order your coffee at a caffe bar and which coffee houses are worth seeking out when you visit the major Italian cities.  Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/95Support the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

Lifting the Lid on Italian Coffee Culture

When you think of Italian food, cheese immediately springs to mind. And that&apos;s because Italy is one of the world&apos;s top cheese producers, making hundreds of unique varieties from similar basic ingredients. While some Italian cheeses may be familiar, how they taste is likely to be very different (and much more delicious) than what you&apos;re used to. Foodie Olivia Windsor joins us this week to walk us through eight cheeses you should try when you visit Italy.  You&apos;ll learn about their history, production methods and where to find them. So when you finally make it to Italy, you&apos;re ready to seek out the local formaggio!Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/94Support the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

8 Cheeses You Need to Try in Italy

Did you have itchy feet and a yearn to travel as a teenager? Or do you know a teen that is curious about the world beyond their neighborhood or country and can&apos;t wait to explore?  This week&apos;s guest trip reporter Tyla knew without a doubt that she wanted to explore Europe even before she finished high school and embarked on a series of Italian adventures - with many more to come.Tyla shares her experiences traveling and living in Italy both as a student and on a bonding trip with her mother (and Italian boyfriend in tow!). She spent time in Florence, discovered a gorgeous seaside town in Tuscany, enjoyed the magic of the Dolomites and fell head over heels in love with Italy.More information > Untold Italy Insiders Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/93Support the show (https://untolditaly.com/shop)

Trip Report: Sparking a Lifetime of Italian Adventures

When wandering around Florence, if you&apos;re observant, you may notice little nooks in the sides of buildings in the shape of a tiny door or window. Present for centuries, this building feature was not only pretty but practical. These Medieval curiosities were a way for Florentines to buy their supply of wine.  Well over 150 wine windows or buchette del vino have been identified in Florence. Our guest, sommelier and photographer Robbin Gheesling, joins us to share the stories and myths around this unique architectural feature, where to find them and how they&apos;ve been adapted into the life of modern Florence. Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/92Support the show (https://untolditaly.com/amici)

The Curious Case of the Wine Windows of Florence

One of our favorite things about visiting Italy is hearing Italian, arguably the world&apos;s most beautiful language, all around you. And while English is widely spoken in the major tourist areas, your trip becomes so much more special if you can speak at least a few words of Italian and interact in a more meaningful way with the locals.If you&apos;re curious about learning Italian and wondering how much time and effort it will take to become travel ready for your trip, prepare to be surprised. Our guest, language expert Michele  from the Intrepid  Guide, has created a fast track method to get you speaking travel ready Italian. And,  for those of us who need a little booster to our basic knowledge, intermediate and advanced courses that accelerate your learning.Discover the Intrepid Guide language courses - new Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced courses following Michele&apos;s method available as well her signature Intrepid Guide Travel Course   Want information about phrases and places mentioned plus full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/91Support the show (https://untolditaly.com/shop)

Learn Italian for your trip (and beyond) with this super fast method

Untold Italy is a travel podcast full of practical tips and advice to help you plan your trip to Italy. Travel experts Katy Clarke and Josie Armao answer your questions so you can plan with ease 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 >> https://untolditaly.com/podcast

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