Italian hospitality is known the world over for being friendly and welcoming and we believe it is a big reason why travelers love to spend time in Italy. Hear from our friend Giovanni from Joe Banana Italy about what Italian hospitality means to him and how he and his team make sure it's something all their guests experience no matter what service they try. 

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Sardinia is Italy's second-largest island and renowned for incredible beaches and a deep and ancient culture. Beloved by Europeans, it is not as well visited by English-speaking travelers who miss out on wonderful scenery, hyper-local experiences, delicious food and wine and much more.

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Learning some Italian for your trip is a very good idea but how hard is it to learn Italian? No matter your age or experience, if you're prepared to make a commitment to your learning then Italian is one of the easier languages to learn. Join Italian language coach Monica Cazzamani Bona from Su Misura as she shares how to learn Italian the way that suits you best.

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/218

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Wishing you a very happy Easter. In this short update we share our best resources for planning your trip to Italy if you've set aside some time to do that over the weekend

• Our website - untolditaly.com - 100s of useful and FREE articles and podcasts to help you plan your trip
• Our community - Italy Travel Planning (Facebook) - fellow travelers answer your questions
• Untold Italy digital travel planners and guides - fast track your trip planning with our downloadable planners and guides. Now 20% off in the Untold Italy store - no code required
• Italy Trip Planning Services - personal trip planning with our team of Italy travel experts
• Untold Italy Tours - treat yourself to the ultimate adventure in hidden Italy

We're taking a break from usual programming and will return next week with another virtual escape to bella Italia

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If it is your first visit or your fifth, exploring Rome is one of life's great pleasures. In this episode learn what experiences to seek out when you visit the Eternal City. Not necessarily a list of bucket list items but ways to immerse yourself in one of the world's greatest cities. These are the things host Katy does each time she's in Rome.

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/217

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Nestled between Rome and Florence, Umbria is Italy's green heart, a beautiful and timeless region with charming hilltop towns, fields of flowers and delicious food and wine. Glam Italia guidebook author Corinna Cooke joins us to sing the praises of this wonderful region that is easy to access but somehow has fewer crowds than neighboring Tuscany

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/216

Join us on tour in Umbria > Fall and Spring tour itineraries here

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Driving is often the best way to explore Italy's beautiful countryside but what if you don't want to rent a car? In this episode we chat to Bookings For You founder Jo Mackay about the best places in regional Italy to explore using the local train and public transportation network

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/215

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The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!

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Ready to go beyond the guidebook? Hear Angelo, founder of Liv Tours, reveal a treasure map to the Eternal City's most captivating, off-the-beaten-path wonders. Join us as we unveil Rome's special secrets from the serene Santa Maria Maggiore to the mystifying catacombs.

Are you prepared to experience Rome like never before? Tune in and transform your next Italian adventure into an extraordinary tale of culture and discovery.

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/214

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A trip to Tuscany would not be complete without trying some of the region's amazing wine. Today we're headed to the Val d'Orcia and southern Tuscany where you can taste some of the most celebrated varieties in Italy - Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and more.

Discover what makes southern Tuscany more than just an incredible wine region and learn about the places, tastes, culture and experiences to be had in this perfect pocket of Italy.

Join us in the beautiful Val d'Orcia > check out our Southern Tuscany Wine and Wellness tour departing from Rome in 2024 and 2025

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/213

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The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!

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The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke

A behind the scenes look at Untold Italy, a podcast, travel resource site and services and small group tour company that started as a simple travel blog, survived the pandemic and grew into a multi-faceted business. This is our story as requested by many listeners.

Strapped for time or need more help? Check out our new Trip Planning Services

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/212

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Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our online store | Follow: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Italy Travel Planning Community

The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us!

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• Subscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe here
• Need help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning Services
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The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke