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Untold Italy travel podcast

Untold Italy travel podcast

By: Katy Clarke
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Ciao friends and fellow travelers. Welcome to our travel podcast Untold Italy where we help you design an Italian journey that actually reflects what you want to experience - not just the standard tourist checklist.

Host Katy Clarke brings together local experts, longtime Italy residents, and travelers who have navigated everything from Cinque Terre's hiking trails to Venice's quieter neighborhoods and the ancient sites of Rome. Of course we also head to the lesser known "untold" regions where you discover the soul of Italy.

Each episode tackles useful travel questions like: How do you structure your Italy itinerary to include both cities and countryside? Which Italian regions will suit your style of travel? What is the reality of traveling Italy by train versus car?

You'll hear detailed breakdowns of regional differences, seasonal considerations, and the logistics that make or break a trip. We cover where to base yourself, how to pace your days, which advance bookings matter, and how to eat exceptionally well without guesswork.

The premium Untold Italy app gives you ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes, fully searchable by destination, topic, and travel style - so you can find exactly what you need for the regions you're visiting.

Whether you're planning your first visit or your fifth, these conversations will help you move past generic advice and build adventures that fit your interests and needs.

Find detailed show notes and trip planning resources at untolditaly.com/podcast
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Episodes
  • 320. Wandering Trastevere: A Favorite Roman Neighborhood [From the Vault]

    320. Wandering Trastevere: A Favorite Roman Neighborhood [From the Vault]
    Apr 17 2026
    There is a neighborhood in Rome where locals call themselves Trasteverini before they call themselves Roman. In this episode, Katy sits down with food and travel writer Maria Pasquale, who lived in Trastevere for over a decade, to explore its markets, bars, trattorias and cobblestone streets.

    Find the episode show notes at untolditaly.com/320

    Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning here

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    The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
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    41 mins
  • 319. The Ritual of the Bar: Coffee Culture in Italy [From the Vault]

    319. The Ritual of the Bar: Coffee Culture in Italy [From the Vault]
    Apr 10 2026
    The coffee bar in Italy is not just somewhere you get coffee. It is where Italy actually happens. In this episode from the vault we explore the history, the rituals, and the unwritten rules of Italian coffee culture. From espresso to shakerato, the cappuccino rule, how to order like a local, and the best bars in Milan, Florence and Rome. Italy is more than a checklist. And a perfect espresso at the right bar is proof of that.

    Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.

    The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topic

    FOLLOW:     Instagram • Facebook • YouTube
    GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe here
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    The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
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    44 mins
  • 318. Italy in Winter: Milan, the Olympics, and Getting Unstuck

    318. Italy in Winter: Milan, the Olympics, and Getting Unstuck
    Apr 3 2026
    Milan in winter is a different city to the one most people remember. Add two young kids, the Olympics, and a ski trip to the Aosta Valley and you have a lot of moving parts. Startup founder Alex Tryon planned all of it, got stuck, asked for help, and ended up somewhere she never would have found on her own.

    Find the episode show notes at untolditaly.com/318.



    Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.

    The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topic

    FOLLOW:     Instagram • Facebook • YouTube
    GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe here
    TRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more here
    JOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departures

    The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
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    59 mins
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I love the show!!! Stumbled across it by accident as we are going to Italy for the second time and I just fell in love with Katy and Josie and all the guests!!! The enthusiasm and love you have for Italy is so infectious and just makes me want to hop on a plane and never come back! I lost a bit of my heart and soul in Rome and Venice....xx

Best find of 2025

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Thank you for the fun and interesting talk about the best pizza in Napoli. Your guest was funny and reminded me of my trip to Napoli in 2018.
My children, 11&13, loved the pizza in Napoli. My kids asked our waiter about how they made this delicious pizza. The waiter took my kids to the back where they made the pizza. My son said the oven was so hot that it made his cheeks red. Italians really do love kids! My kids still mention their tutorial on how to make Napoli pizza!!

Napoli pizza!!

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There is so much information in each episode about so many topics! I'm planning my first trip to Italy and I would be lost without this podcast!

If you want to learn about Italy, this is for you!

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Such a great resource for not only learning about Italy but planning your trip. This podcast is a must when planning your trip!!

Lifesaver

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I listen every day on my commute home! I'm planning a visit to Florence in March 2024!

I love this podcast!

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