Discover a collection of uniquely Italian hotels and villas on today's episode of the Kated Travel Podcast. Today's special guest is Beatriz Gimeno, founder of Autentico Hotels, and incredible insight into the world of boutique, owner-operated properties all across Italy. Beatriz talks about founding & developing the Autentico brand, recovery during the pandemic, and what the future may hold for these outstanding properties. This is an exceptional brand with a remarkable portfolio, celebrating many local stories across Italy.

Take a misty, beer-fueled journey through the city of Bruges, where a millennia of history is perfectly preserved and there are many places to linger. Close your eyes and dream, as your host Stephen Bailey leads a tale of monks, churches, beer, chocolate, and medieval musing. This is a short journey to a city that's perfect for a weekend away, with or without all the famous local beer.

Travel is only just starting its journey towards sustainability. Join your host Stephen Bailey and special guest Nathalie Grolimund of Rethink.travel, as they discuss a sustainable future for travel. It's a discussion full of tips for both travellers and travel providers, along with a hope for how travel can develop for the better. Nathalie platform Rethink.travel was among the first booking platforms for sustainable accommodation - it's evolved into an educational platform, along with the excellent Conscious Traveller magazine. You can also connect with Nathalie further on Instagram - rethink.travel_

Florence is so much more than the Renaissance. Join your host Stephen Bailey in rediscovering this famous city, with the help of today's special guest Clarissa Mannino. She's a born and raised Florentino and private city guide, who reveals so much about the city's art, culture, history, places to visit and lesser-known destinations. Clarissa brings such passion and knowledge to today's episode and gives us a completely different perspective to this famous and touristic city. You can connect with Clarrisa via Instagram.

Today would be Anthony Bourdain's 65th birthday. He died in 2018. Anthony was a big influence on host Stephen Bailey's approach to travel, and more recently, his approach to this podcast. This is Stephen's tribute to Anthony Bourdain and the inspiration he brought to millions of people around the world. 

Travel to Toronto today, a city that even the Canadians love to hate. But is Toronto misunderstood? That's certainly the view of our special guest Nina Clapperton, who has rediscovered her home city during the pandemic. Nina takes us on an enlightening journey through Toronto's lesser-known highlights, along with a string of travel mishaps and other adventures. Listen to more of Nina on her excellent travel comedy podcast Tripping Up and read more at Ninaoutandabout.ca.

It's amazing how Jordan remains so underrated and off the tourist radar. Travel to Petra, one of the new seven wonders of the world. Spend a night in the desert, recreating Lawrence of Arabia in Wadi Rum. Discover capital city Amman and its cafe culture. Find epic Roman ruins and crusader travels. Your host Stephen Bailey recalls his travels in Jordan. He's still dumbfounded that a country so accessible, so easy to get around, with so much to offer, is so under-visited. 

Travel without worries? It's something we all want. Today's special guest Marek Bron wrote the book on it, now on its third edition - Travel the World Without Worries. Be inspired by Marek's journey and gain the confidence to start your own travels. Marek is a wonderful speaker who shares his travels and perspectives on today's episode. He's also founder of the excellent Indie Traveller, another place to get inspired to travel without worries. 

Culture SHOCK. Yes, it's a shock. You're disorientated and it's easy to panic. It's easy to shut yourself off and find comfort. But culture shock is not shocking for long, it's part of the adventure and food for our curiosity. Listen to your host Stephen Bailey's perspective on culture shock and why it's something to embrace. There are easy tips for overcoming the initial shock and finding both beauty and intrigue in what's going on, all around you. 

Travel to Piedmont, a real hidden gem (actually, it's not hidden at all, just massively underrated), in the northwest of Italy. Today's special guest is Barbara Cesario. She designs extraordinary travel experiences and itineraries in Piedmont, through her company Zefiro. On today's episode you'll discover Turin, Italian lakes, wine regions, and a huge variety of enchanting destinations across Piedmont. As Barbara's says on the show, expect the unexpected, as you can travel off the beaten path in a very accessible part of Europe.