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  • 329. Learning Italian - Easier Than You Think? [From the Vault]

    329. Learning Italian - Easier Than You Think? [From the Vault]
    2026/06/19
    Learning some Italian before your trip can transform your experience in Italy - and it may be easier than you think. Regardless of your age or previous language-learning experience, Italian is considered one of the most accessible languages for English speakers. In this episode, Italian language coach Monica Cazzamani Bona from Su Misura Italy shares practical strategies to help you learn Italian in a way that fits your goals, learning style and schedule.

    Find the show notes at untolditaly.com/329.

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    52 分
  • 328. Walking the Way of St Francis: Central Italy's Inspiring Pilgrimage Trail

    328. Walking the Way of St Francis: Central Italy's Inspiring Pilgrimage Trail
    2026/06/11
    Eight hundred years ago, St Francis walked the roads of central Italy with nothing — and today, those same roads are waiting for you to explore.

    Katy sits down with Sara Zanni, Bologna-based archaeologist and hiking guide, to explore the Via di Francesco. Thirteen trails through Umbria, Tuscany, and Lazio, all converging on Assisi, through ancient forests, olive groves, and small towns home to art treasures you will never find on a standard itinerary.

    Show notes with links and resources here > untolditaly.com/328

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    51 分
  • Italy Travel Update - Short term rentals vs Hotels

    Italy Travel Update - Short term rentals vs Hotels
    2026/06/09
    A quick update from Katy on short-term rental restrictions in Italy and why she thinks hotels are the smarter choice for most travelers.

    Summary: Cities including Florence, Venice, Bologna, Milan and Rome are all introducing their own restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo. Florence has gone furthest, banning new tourist lets in its historic centre and expanding that ban. Katy shares her personal take on hotels versus rentals, and explains what to check before you book a short-term property in Italy.



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    3 分
  • 327. Your Italy Travel Questions: Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more

    327. Your Italy Travel Questions: Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more
    2026/06/05
    Your Italy travel questions answered. In this Q&A episode, Katy covers choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, getting around the northern lakes, electrical sockets, how not to get ripped off by taxis, and ordering in restaurants. Practical, honest advice and travel inspiration for anyone planning their Italy trip.

    Show notes with links and resources here > untolditaly.com/321

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    32 分
  • Italy Travel Update - Heatwave and a national holiday

    Italy Travel Update - Heatwave and a national holiday
    2026/06/02
    A quick update from Katy on the heatwave currently hitting Italy and what it means for your trip, plus a note on today's Festa della Repubblica national holiday.

    Summary: Italy is under Level 3 red heat alerts across Rome, Florence, Bologna and Turin, with temperatures hitting 35 degrees in late May. Katy shares practical tips for traveling in the heat, from shifting your day to beat the midday sun to the free drinking fountains you will find across most major cities. She also covers today's Republic Day holiday, the free museum day it brings, and why the big sites may be worth skipping today in favour of the celebrations.

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    3 分
  • 326. A perfect day in Florence with a Local

    326. A perfect day in Florence with a Local
    2026/05/29
    Local guide Francesca Ermini maps out a perfect day in Florence, starting early near the Duomo, crossing the Arno into Oltrarno, and ending at Piazzale Michelangelo as the afternoon light drops. From a 13th century church most visitors walk straight past, to craftsmen working behind unmarked doors, to the iris garden that opens for just a few weeks each spring. Florence is a dream and it is worth exploring past the main checklist attractions.

    Find the episode show notes at untolditaly.com/326

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    44 分
  • Italy Travel Update - Colosseum ticket problems

    Italy Travel Update - Colosseum ticket problems
    2026/05/27
    A quick update from Katy on reports some visitors have been denied entry to the Colosseum recently.

    Summary: Some visitors have been denied entry at the Colosseum because their tickets were purchased through operators not on the approved supplier list. Katy explains what is actually happening, which suppliers are safe to book through, and why going inside the Colosseum may not be the right call for every traveler anyway.

    Recommended ticket and tour suppliers on the authorized supplier list
    • Colosseum official site - tickets, large group tours. Note - Site can be difficult to use
    • Liv Tours - private and very small group tours - take 5% off with code 'Untold Italy'
    • Walks of Italy - small group and private tours
    • Tiqets - admission and audioguide
    More information on buying tickets and tours for the Colosseum in this article on our website

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    5 分
  • 325. Milan Beyond the Duomo and Last Supper [From the Vault]

    325. Milan Beyond the Duomo and Last Supper [From the Vault]
    2026/05/22
    Milan is the Italian city people most often skip. It does not look like the Italy most of us grew up dreaming about and that is exactly why it gets left off the itinerary. But it has something few Italian cities can match: a collision of tradition, design and innovation that is genuinely exciting to be inside. In this from the vault episode, Katy is joined by her friend and local guide Inge for a look at her Milan. Beyond the Duomo and the Last Supper to the city locals actually live in.

    Find the show notes at untolditaly.com/325.

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    44 分