The Italophilia Podcast

Le Marche is one of those Italian regions that deserves far more attention than it gets. Tucked away on Italy’s Adriatic side, between better-known destinations, it has stayed with me through its small towns, traditional crafts, literary connections, food and, above all, the people I’ve met along the way. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I’m sharing some of the places that have made me want to keep going back.

Places mentioned in the episode:

1. Numana

2. Mercatello sul Metauro.

3. Carpegna- Emanuele Francioni’s block-printing studio called Antica Stamperia Carpegna.

4. Fabriano- The Paper and Watermark Museum (Museo della carta e della filigrana)

5. Urbania- the town of Ceramics

6. Recanati- the hometown of poet Giacomo Leopardi

7. Urbino- the Renaissance city associated with Raphael and the court of Federico da Montefeltro.

If you love Italy beyond the usual tourist trail, I hope this episode inspires you to take a closer look at Le Marche. Grazie mille for listening.

Also check out ⁠⁠What Nobody Tells You About Italy⁠⁠- a guide with 29 essential things to know before you go- from everyday etiquette and getting around to the small cultural details in Italy. It includes things that you don't necessarily think to Google before an Italy trip! Get the ebook ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

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Welcome to the first episode of the series "Tiny Italian Things" -little details that make Italy unforgettable. Today, we begin by discussing how cute it is when everyone says buongiorno.

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Italy in the winter is a completely different experience.

In this episode, I’m taking you through the quieter, colder, slower side of the country and sharing what I’ve learned from travelling there during the winter months.

From cities that are wonderful to explore without the crowds to the little things you need to know before planning a winter trip, we’ll look at why this season might be more rewarding than you expect.

I also take you to Tellaro, a tiny coastal village in Liguria that holds a very special place in my winter Italy story. It’s one of those places that reminded me why I love discovering the Italy that exists beyond the usual tourist routes!

If you’re dreaming of Italy but wondering whether winter is the right time to go, come along.

Planning your first trip to Italy? Check out ⁠What Nobody Tells You About Italy⁠- an eBook with 29 essential things to know before you go- from everyday etiquette and getting around to the small cultural details in Italy. It includes a first timers guide to Italy and things you don't necessarily think to Google before an Italy trip. Get the ebook ⁠here⁠

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Turin wasn't on my original Italy list. And yet, somehow, I went back twice within eight months!

In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, we head to Turin/Torino- a city of grand arcades, elegant piazze, historic cafés and unhurried walks beneath the porticoes of Via Po.

I'll take you through some of the things that make Turin so distinctive including an unexpected friendship that began on Instagram while planning my first trip- and eventually led to a friendship that crossed continents.

If you're curious about an Italy beyond Rome, Florence and Venice, come to Turin.

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Planning your first trip to Italy?
I put together What Nobody Tells You About Italy- 29 essential things to know before you go, from everyday etiquette and getting around to the small cultural details in Italy. It’s for the things you don't necessarily think to Google before an Italy trip. Get the ebook here

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For years, conversations in Italy followed the same pattern: I'd speak a little Italian, and people would kindly switch to English. Until one trip in 2022, when they didn't.

In this episode, I reflect on the moments my Italian became more than something I'd studied and for the first time, I felt I made it!

Related Episodes:

I am speaking in Italian in this episode!

The Fear of Speaking Italian (and being judged)

Why Studying Italian Was a Choice That Changed My Life

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Italy is still one of the most extraordinary countries to visit-but the travel experience has changed. From record-breaking tourism to social media crowds, there are a few things every traveler should know before booking their trip.

In this episode, I share 5 ways travelling to Italy has changed since 2020 and how you can make the most of your visit today.

Also, if you're planning your travels to Italy, check out my eBook called "What Nobody Tells You About Italy". This eBook includes 29 things to avoid -things that cost time, money or even a fine if nobody warns you first.

It is everything I've learned in 13 years that never really makes it to the guidebooks. If that sounds like your kind of read, the link is ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

Related Episodes:

The Italy We Imagine Through Films

If I Were To Do My First Italy Trip Again

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Coffee is more than a drink, it is a cultural ritual. In this bonus episode, I compare coffee culture in Italy and India, while also making coffee in my Moka Pot in the background (there are sounds!) ☕🇮🇹🇮🇳

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From My Kitchen in India: The Moka Pot Ritual

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Google can tell you train times, museum opening hours and the most popular restaurants in Florence. But it can't tell you whether you'd fall in love with Perugia more than Venice or why standing at a coffee bar might become one of your favourite memories. In this episode, I share why some of the best conversations I've had about Italy have happened away from search engines and why I've decided to create a new way for fellow Italophiles. Learn more about: Ask an Italophile

Also, if you're planning your travels to Italy, check out my eBook called "What Nobody Tells You About Italy". This eBook includes 29 things to avoid -things that cost time, money or even a fine if nobody warns you first.

It is everything I've learned in 13 years that never really makes it to the guidebooks. If that sounds like your kind of read, the link is ⁠⁠⁠here

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Related Episodes:

Why Do I Talk About Italy So Much?

Why I'm Not Trying To Become Anyone Else

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The Italy you'll remember most may not be the Italy you planned for. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about the things nobody really tells you before your first trip -the slower pace of life, the joy of wandering without a plan, the small moments that stay with you, and why Italy stays with you!

All of this and more is included in my eBook called "What Nobody Tells You About Italy". This eBook includes 29 things to avoid -things that cost time, money or even a fine if nobody warns you first. It is everything I've learned that never really makes it to the guidebooks. If that sounds like your kind of read, the link is ⁠here⁠

Related Episodes:

Italy and the art of being alone

My best encounters with Italian strangers

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Beyond Rome, Florence, and Venice lies another Italy - one filled with elegant northern cities, Baroque southern gems, and hidden corners that stay with you long after you've left. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share 5 places I would personally recommend for your next trip to Italy: Perugia, Trieste, Lecce, Modica, and Torino. These aren't necessarily the most famous destinations, but they are places that surprised me, inspired me, and continue to occupy a special place in my memory.

Whether you're planning a future trip or simply dreaming about Italy from afar, I hope this episode introduces you to a few places worth adding to your list!!

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Check out ⁠⁠these 15 Italian words ⁠⁠that express what we often can't.

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