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Once again, headlines! And once again, it's been a light month (thankfully). We're talking about the new Uffizi restoration project which should make your next trip a lot more comfortable, the effects of the recent heatwaves and droughts, and lastly, a new law aimed at pedestrians that penalizes crossing the street while being on your phone.
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xDarcy and Nathaniel
This week we're talking about headlines! And while it's been a pretty quiet month—most people have fled to the beaches or mountains so there's very little that's happened—there have been some small changes and updates to Rome's ATAC (or urban transportation) tickets, increases in Autolinee Toscana's tickets, and, of course, upcoming strikes.
Trains guaranteed in a strike:
https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni/treni-garantiti-incasodisciopero.html
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xDarcy and Nathaniel
In the middle of the town of Capri sits the quiet and oftentimes empty Certosa di San Giacomo. Out of the sun, an uninterrupted view of the Faraglioni, and astonishingly empty.
In this episode, we talk about a place that should be on the beaten path but has somehow evaded major waves of tourism. Plus, they often hold events or art shows here, so even if you don't really want to walk around another church or chapel, there's still plenty to see!
Tickets for the Certosa of San Giacomo:
https://museicapri.cultura.gov.it/en/certosa-di-san-giacomo-en/
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xDarcy and Nathaniel
Capri can feel like it has very little "off the beaten path" as it has pretty much defined the path. That said, it's really like anywhere else in Italy; one step off the main road and suddenly you're alone. Or, almost alone.
To be fair, the Gardens of Augustus aren't really off the beaten path, but at the same time, we wanted to offer our thoughts on how populated it is, if it's worth the trip, and how long it takes to walk through it. Plus, given the current heatwave, there's clearly a demand for places in the shade, of which it's a classic option.
There's also Via Krupp, the winding footpath carved into the side of Capri's stone mountains leading down to the Marina Piccola. It's not always open, but when it is, it's well-worth the walk!
Tickets to Gardens of Augustus:
https://culturaeturismo.comune.capri.na.it/biglietteria/
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Want to support the podcast? You can join our Patreon! Check out all of our tiers—free and paid—here: patreon.com/cw/theitalytravelpodcast
For articles written by us about Italy, check out our website onlyabag.com
If you'd like to support us by using affiliate links, but don't have the time to hunt them down, we have put them all in one place! Head over to www.onlyabag.com/affiliate-links and you can see all of the companies we have partnerships with and you can use them to support Only A Bag (which we deeply appreciate).
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xDarcy and Nathaniel
Picking up where we left off, this episodes delves a little more into the particulars: how much can you drink before you're over the legal limit, do you even have to pay a fine (speeding, driving, etc.) if you're never coming back to Italy, if you can rent an automatic, the relative sizes of vehicles, and damages.
Basically, it's a kitchen sink of need-to-know.
Italian road signs: https://italyexplained.com/driving-road-signs-italy/
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xDarcy and Nathaniel
If you're thinking about renting a car and tooling around Italy without a care in the world, you should do so! And better than that, this episode will help you to do so! In it, we talk about what documents you'll need, the speed limits (which aren't often posted), the infamous ZTL, and how it is to drive in some cities.
If you have any questions about your trip or if you have tips for fellow listeners, you can join our chat on Patreon for free or contact us on onlyabag.com.
Want to support the podcast? You can join our Patreon! Check out all of our tiers—free and paid—here: patreon.com/cw/theitalytravelpodcast
For articles written by us about Italy, check out our website onlyabag.com
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xDarcy and Nathaniel
Picking up where we left off on Wednesday, Darcy explains the allure of the Dominican Friar's pharmacy near Santa Maria Novella—including perfumes made from ancient recipes that can still be purchased—as Nathaniel offers two museums that might not have made it to the top of your "must see" list: the zoological "La Specola" and the suspended-in-time Palazzo Davanzati.
Keep an eye on the weather and stay cool this week!
Below are links to the places we talk about in this episode:
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy: called the Officina Profumo Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella is the oldest continuous pharmacy in Italy - free to visit
La Specola: Science Museum of taxidermy animals, wax figures, and skeletons €10 per person*
Palazzo Davanzati: Restored 14th century home stuck in time €8-€12 per person*
*Prices as of August 2026
If you have any questions about your trip or if you have tips for fellow listeners, you can join our chat on Patreon for free or contact us on onlyabag.com.
Want to support the podcast? You can join our Patreon! Check out all of our tiers—free and paid—here: patreon.com/cw/theitalytravelpodcast
For articles written by us about Italy, check out our website onlyabag.com
If you'd like to support us by using affiliate links, but don't have the time to hunt them down, we have put them all in one place! Head over to www.onlyabag.com/affiliate-links and you can see all of the companies we have partnerships with and you can use them to support Only A Bag (which we deeply appreciate).
Thanks for listening!
xDarcy and Nathaniel
It's been a few weeks since we've gone off the beaten path, so we thought—given the heat threatening Florence and the ever present crowds—that this would be the perfect week for another.
Darcy takes us on a journey through three of Florence's most famous "Last Supper"s and ends with the orphanage-turned-museum at the Hospital of the Innocents.
Below are links to the "Last Supper"s we talk about in this episode as well as the to the Hospital of the Innocents.
- Oldest Last Supper Fresco in Florence at the Sant Croce Museum - €11 per person* - upcoming free dates in 2026: August 15th, September 14th, 26th, 27th, October 4th, November 8th, December 20th and 26th
- Last Supper by Domenico Ghirlandaio at the National Museum of San Marco €11 per person*
- Last Supper by Plautilla Nelli at the Opera per Santa Maria Novella €7.50 per person*
- If you're looking to see one for less expensive, the following cost €5 per person*
Cenacolo di Ognissanti
Cenacolo di Sant’ Apollonia
Cenacolo di San Salvi
- Hospital of the Innocents (Museo degli Innocenti) €9 per person*
*Prices as of August 2026
If you have any questions about your trip or if you have tips for fellow listeners, you can join our chat on Patreon for free or contact us on onlyabag.com.
Want to support the podcast? You can join our Patreon! Check out all of our tiers—free and paid—here: patreon.com/cw/theitalytravelpodcast
For articles written by us about Italy, check out our website onlyabag.com
If you'd like to support us by using affiliate links, but don't have the time to hunt them down, we have put them all in one place! Head over to www.onlyabag.com/affiliate-links and you can see all of the companies we have partnerships with and you can use them to support Only A Bag (which we deeply appreciate).
Thanks for listening!
xDarcy and Nathaniel
In our headlines episodes we typically try to talk about news that will affect your upcoming trip, like in this episode: the Pantheon and Colosseum will be open late to beat the heat, the Lepanto metro stop in Rome will be closed, and some horse-drawn carriages for tourists are being phased out. However this week, we're also taking about three big demonstrations that happened across Italy in July. We want to tell you about them to explain what's happening in Italy lately and some things people are thinking about.
TRIGGER WARNING: The first story in this episode talks about police violence and death. If you'd like to skip this story, jump to minute 12:20 in the episode.
If you have any questions about your trip or if you have tips for fellow listeners, you can join our chat on Patreon for free or contact us on onlyabag.com.
Want to support the podcast? You can join our Patreon! Check out all of our tiers—free and paid—here: patreon.com/cw/theitalytravelpodcast
For articles written by us about Italy, check out our website onlyabag.com
If you'd like to support us by using affiliate links, but don't have the time to hunt them down, we have put them all in one place! Head over to www.onlyabag.com/affiliate-links and you can see all of the companies we have partnerships with and you can use them to support Only A Bag (which we deeply appreciate).
Thanks for listening!
xDarcy and Nathaniel
Today, we're back with headlines! Some are for Europe in general (a new survey is out letting anyone vote on the designs for the new Euro bills, and what Europe's new €3 tax on everything purchased outside of the EU might mean for you), a handful of rail closures—but no major strikes!—and information are where wildfires are in Italy.
Links Mentioned:
New Euro Survey: https://surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/neweuro/
Wildfire Map in Europe: https://jasperbernaers.com/europe-wildfire-map/
The Bakery Darcy Mentioned (which is closed all of August): https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187791-d2328022-Reviews-Biscottificio_Innocenti-Rome_Lazio.html
If you have any questions about your trip or if you have tips for fellow listeners, you can join our chat on Patreon for free or contact us on onlyabag.com.
Want to support the podcast? You can join our Patreon! Check out all of our tiers—free and paid—here: patreon.com/cw/theitalytravelpodcast
For articles written by us about Italy, check out our website onlyabag.com
If you'd like to support us by using affiliate links, but don't have the time to hunt them down, we have put them all in one place! Head over to www.onlyabag.com/affiliate-links and you can see all of the companies we have partnerships with and you can use them to support Only A Bag (which we deeply appreciate).
Thanks for listening!
xDarcy and Nathaniel
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