In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on re-reading In Altre Parole by Jhumpa Lahiri and the unexpected moment when it made me cry. This is not a book review but my journey and meditation on the Italian language. At the heart of this episode is one haunting idea: to stay in dialogue, however imperfect, even when the language remains indifferent.

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This bonus episode is a personal story and reflection of one of my lowest phases and coincidentally also the phase when this podcast was born. Grazie for listening!

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Rome was the first Italian city I ever visited and the one that stayed with me. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on why Rome became my favourite Italian city, not as a tourist destination, but as a feeling. I also share how my first impression of Rome began long before I travelled, through cinema. This episode is a love letter to La Città Eterna- Roma.

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When Italian food travels to India, it often becomes louder. More cheese. More sauces. More toppings. In this episode, I reflect on how cucina italiana changes when it enters an Indian context. From ketchup, oregano, and chilli flakes on pizza, to richer sauces and heavier portions, this episode explores why Indian palates respond differently to Italian food!

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In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on the Indian habit of over giving and the Italian comfort with saying no. Through my experiences as a seasoned traveler in Italy and as an Indian professional working with Italian clients, the reflection begins with Ferragosto, a mid-August holiday in Italy when cities slow down, offices close, and life pauses.

Coming from India, where availability is a default setting, I explore how Italian work culture about holding warmth and boundaries at the same time.

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Italy is often called the most fashionable country in the world - but travelling through Italy teaches you that moda italiana is about much more than clothes. In this reflective episode, I talk about fashion in Italy beyond Milan and how being surrounded by effortless style can sometimes make you feel not enough.

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In this reflective episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I look back at my very first trip to Italy, moving quickly from North to South and share what time and distance have taught me since. From slowing down and staying longer in one place, to spending more intentionally on local Italian food -this episode is about learning to travel Italy more mindfully.

If you’re planning your first Italy trip, remembering your own early travels, or simply drawn to thoughtful stories about Italy, this episode is for you!

This is a bonus episode on Venice, a city I first visited in 2013, and one I’ve returned to with very different eyes.

In this short episode, I share how my relationship with Venice has evolved over time and how I would travel again to the most serene city with a slower intentional pace. I reflect on why Venice asks you to slow down, why it needs to be seen at different times of the day, and how age, timing, and experience completely change how you travel. This is a quiet love letter to the city and I hope you enjoy it!

Some of my strongest memories of Italy aren’t places - they’re people!

In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share these quiet and unexpected encounters with strangers that made Italy feel human, safe, and unforgettable. Thank you for tuning in!

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Solo travel in Italy isn’t always picture-perfect - the constant stares, the silence after 6 PM, the empty palazzi, the haunting beauty of small towns. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I explore the real, layered experience of being alone in Italy as a woman, and how solitude really shaped me!

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