In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share about how I discovered the world of Andrea Camilleri's Montalbano books in Assisi and ended up doing my own little Montalbano tour in Sicily. This episode is about my love for the Sicilian characters over the years.

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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My Italian Journey Through Jhumpa Lahiri

Authors Who Shaped How I Look at Italy

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A reflection on how cinema shapes the way we see Italy, from La Grande Bellezza, The White Lotus and To Rome with Love, Call Me by Your Name and The Talented Mr. Ripley.

This episode ends with a food for thought- do you think we are pre-influenced when it comes to Italy??

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In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on the fear of speaking Italian, of being judged for your accent, navigating identity and learning to show up anyway. This is a personal take on what it really feels like to speak Italian as an Indian woman.

Check out my guide Italian for the Soul- ⁠⁠⁠ 15 Italian words ⁠⁠⁠that don't translate. Along with their meaning and pronunciation, I've included a short reflection with each of them.

Format: PDF | 17 pages | Instant download | $9

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Sometimes life shifts not through big events, but through small decisions - like enrolling for a course and opening a textbook. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share how studying Italian became one of the most defining choices of my life and how it shaped me and my career.

Want to know more about my Italian journey? Listen to the episodes below:

Learning Italian and finding motivation

The Fear of Speaking Italian (and being judged)

Also, check out my guide Italian for the Soul- ⁠⁠⁠ 15 Italian words ⁠⁠⁠that don't translate. Along with their meaning and pronunciation, I've included a short reflection with each of them. Hope you like them! Format: PDF | 17 pages | Instant download | $9

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

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In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on the authors who shaped how I see Italy - from Tim Parks’ realism to Beppe Severgnini’s wit and Elena Ferrante’s emotional intensity. A quiet conversation about how literature deepens our relationship with a place beyond travel.

Books mentioned:

1. On and Off the Rails from Milan to Palermo by Tim Parks

2. An Italian in Italy by Beppe Severgnini

3. Neapolitan Novel Series by Elena Ferrante

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A mindful reflection on letting go of comparison, finding your own pace, and standing fully in who you already are. This episode of The Italophilia Podcast is about growth and learning to shine more authentically by being yourself. Thanks for tuning in!

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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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A small thank you to listeners of The Italophilia Podcast.

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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