Kimberly's Italy Travel
Episodes
122. Pisa's Color Palette is Reason Enough to Visit
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The famous tower that leans is why most people visit Pisa, however there is so much more to explore in this small and multi-hued city. The color palet...
121. 2023 Road Trip: 1st Stop Torino... Amazing!!!
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are so happy we chose Torino for our first stop on our 3-week road trip in Italy. It is not on the greatest hitÕs list, which right there, says e...
120. Google Maps goes to Tuscany and other road trip tidbits! Allora!
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Italian road trip is in 4th gear! We hit the autostrada to get to Firenze in time to meet friends who flew in for a 3 day extravaganza with yet m...
119. From Milano to Tuscany: Our Italian Fall Road Trip Begins!
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we outline our initial impressions of Turin, Pisa, and Volterra and our wonderful farmhouse stay in Tuscany, which has a diverse group...
118. Our vist to the BEST HOTEL in the WORLD!
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly and Tommaso talk about their visit to Passalacqua on Lake Como, which just last week was honored with the distinction of the Best Hotel in th...
117. Connecting in Italy: Cell Phone Provider Packages, eSIM, and Wi-Fi
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tommaso continues the discussion from a previous episode about preparing and connecting your phone while traveling in Italy. He focuses on iOS devices...
116. Padova Packs a Punch
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We spontaneously came up with this title while recording the episode on Padova, or Padua, as it's known in English. The amount of "firsts" and "oldes...
115. The Beauty and History of Italy's Lesser Known Lakes
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lake Lugano, Lake Maggiore and Lake d'Orta are all geographically stunning and full of history, like the rest of Italy. We felt a bit remiss by alway...
114. Updates and Cool New Things You Need to Know for 2024
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every few months we want to inform you of things we think you should know regarding Italian travel and new offerings that may make your vacation even ...
113. Portofino More than just Picture Perfect!
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Portofino is truly a stunning little harbor, and once you are seated under the green and white striped awning of Taverna del Marinaio sipping a cockta...
112. Verona: Where History and Music Collide
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This petite but intriguing city in the Veneto Region of Italy should be on your radar, yet luckily most tourists skip right over it because it's on th...
111. Flightmare! Our Nickname for the Airline Industry
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once you are in bel' Italia, you can live La Dolce Vita. However, occasionally you are one of the unlucky ones whose flight gets cancelled at the las...
110. A Taste of an Amalfi Summer Pasta Limone and a Hugo Spritz
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We want to bring the flavors of the Amalfi Coast into your kitchen with this simple recipe, one that we made while enjoying a Hugo Spritz for the firs...
109. Fantastico First Trip to Italy!! Part 2
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our previous episode on our friend Jane's first trip to bel'italia broke our download record, which shows us that people like to remember their own fi...
108. Our Friend Jane’s Fanstastico First Trip to Italy!!
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember your first trip to Italy? Our good friend Jane just came back from her very first trip to bel'italia and we couldn't wait to share he...
107. The Bittersweet Truth about Summer Travel in Italy
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we want to share with you both the good, and the not so good aspects of traveling in Italy in the height of the summer season. Due t...
106. From Coastline to Cuisine: Discovering Tuscany's Treasures
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the enchanting region of Tuscany. From the bustling tourist season to the importance of patience, Kimberly and Tommaso emp...
105. Lake Como at Peak Season is Still Sweet
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you who can only visit Lago di Como at the height of the tourist season, which is basically all summer long, we will share tips with you ...
104. What's Happening in Italy Right Now – as in Today!
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Straight from the source of several clients of mine in Italy, “insider intel” from all over the country. The summer season is in full swing, but ...
Quick Update from Kimberley's Italy
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick update from Kimberley's Italy, Tomasso talks about why he had to delay the mini-episode on Sunday. He says he spent a lot of time resear...
103. Getting Your Phone Ready for Italy
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To save money and keep your phone secure while traveling in Italy, Tommaso recommends preparing your phone before you leave. Tommaso outlines the impo...
102. To SIM or Not to SIM: Navigating Mobile Data Abroad
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tomasso takes the reigns in this episode to introduce connecting and cyber hygiene while traveling in Italy. In the next two episodes he will also...
101. Florence's Fab Alternatives to the Crowds
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's June 14th, 2023 and Florence is very crowded today. It's actually quite crowded almost every day of the entire tourist season, yet people love t...
100. A look back on the Greatest Hits from the first 99 episodes
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are not sure that other podcasts celebrate their 100th episode, but we are! We are so grateful to all our listeners from 132 countries around the g...
99. Why not visit Piemonte? It's amazing!
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So what if Piemonte (Piedmont) isn't on the Greatest Hits list? That alone makes it worthy of being added to your itinerary! The average global touris...
98. Chocolate, whipped cream + espresso? Si!
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The locals in Torino start their day with a medley of espresso, chocolate and whipped cream which is called Bicerin. Perhaps this why the Torinese are...
97. Torino - Famous for Fiat, Chocolate and less crowds!
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The capital city of the Piemonte region offers so much culturally, architecturally, and agriculturally (think wine and cuisine) and perhaps the best t...
96. How AI and Technology is Complicating Your Travel Planning
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our intention is not to to alarm you, but instead to help you understand what is on the horizon with AI (aka, Artificial Intelligence) when it comes t...
95. Siena's Amazing ( and Crazy!!) Race
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine this...since 1659, ten horses and ten riders race bareback around the perimeter of the Piazza del Campo, three times at breakneck speed, on a ...
94. Siena's Lure is Like a Dream Realized
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people love Siena for many reasons, but I fell in love, at first sight, with Piazza del Campo. I can still visualize every single detail that lur...
93. Primavera / Spring in bel'Italia!!
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is a refreshing time of year basically everywhere, but there is something extra special about spring in Italy. It may be partly due to the abun...
92. Celebrating 2 Years with Homemade Ravioli!
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2 years, 92 episodes, 3,036 minutes, 127 countries, and countless reasons why Kimberly's Italy Podcast will keep sharing our love of all things Italia...
91. A Venice Connection... Bellini anyone?
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We share the story of our friend Edie's connection to the world famous Harry's Bar in Venice. We invited her to our recording studio and thought it on...
90. One crazy day in Napoli!
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From a morning ferry to the port of Napoli, then into taxi driven by a Napolitano with no regard for red stoplights or speed limits, into the chaos of...
89. A Picture Perfect Stay on Procida!
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This island deserved the honor of being named the Italian Capitol of Culture in 2022. They could have added Hospitality, Generosity, Kindness and Happ...
88. Amalfi and Pompeii a trip to savor.
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arriving to the village of Amalfi by boat, allows you to see the majestic beauty of the entire Amalfi Coastline. Once we arrived to our sweet accommod...
87. Capri...perfect hike, perfect lunch, perfect day!
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The most intoxicating part about Capri for me, is the geography. The jagged coastline and grottos formed by the sea and time, make for a stunning land...
86. Capri in Off-Season Pure Bliss
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can only visit Capri during the high season, you can still find quiet places to stay and stroll the piazzetta at night, when the day trippers a...
85. You Asked, We Deliver A Roman Sauce to Die For!
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have received multiple requests for another pasta recipe, which we promised to do over a year ago! To make it up to you, we are sharing Sugo di Rom...
84. From the Medici to the Rothschilds, Milano celebrates Art and Patronage
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode details the last few days of our time in Milano during our three week trip to Copenhagen and Italy over the holidays. We were thrilled to...
83. All Things Grand in Milano
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who would have known that that one event in a grand hotel in Milan, changed the way the world listened to music, and remote recording in general. Tomm...
82. Pizza, Peroni and Gelato on New Year's Day... what's not to like?
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
January 1st was filled with our favorite things... cappuccino, gawking at Italian architecture, a second cappuccino, multiple church visits for Kimber...
81. Lovely Lucca is wonderful on New Year's Eve
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We arrived in Lucca in time for the tastiest last lunch of the year! Being that it was Tommaso's first time in Lucca, we fit in a lot. We walked a lit...
80. A Tale of Two Bolognese Ragu!
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you ever tire of hearing about the Italian cuisine in Bologna? We share the tasty details of our last few meals in the birthplace of ragu, and the...
79. Bologna's World Records! Most Porticos in the world, oldest university and the oldest pipe organ still in use.
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We just returned from several days in this intoxicating capitol of the Emilia-Romagna region. There is so much to keep you intrigued – between the u...
78. Tommaso at the alter of ragu Bolognese!
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We share a bit more of our time on Lake Como in the festive time frame of post-Christmas and pre-New Years Eve. We took several boat rides up the lak...
77. Christmas in Copenhagen & Italy
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We spent 6 festive days in Copenhagen experiencing Danish Hyyge before heading to Italy. It was filled with Christmas traditions that the Danes have p...
76. Hello Holidays ... Ciao Feste!!!
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are off to Europe soon for the holidays, but we want to share a few interesting things currently happening in Italy and in the new year as well, wh...
75. Vintage Vespas in Roma... Perhaps the 3 best hours in Rome ever!
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps the 3 best hours in Rome ever! Take a ride on a vintage Vespa behind a local Roman and learn about the history of everything you drive by, dri...
74. Roaming through Rome with the Kitten Club
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how many times you visit Rome, you can always experience something new, even though it's very, very old! In this episode we describe why you...
Travel News about Italy!
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A short compilation of recent news to inform you and make you smile about belle Italia!
73. Kitten Club 3 Takes Rome
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tales from another small group trip : 10 days, 7 women, 2 trains, 4 ferries, 2 islands, 36 Aperol Spritzs and loads of laughs. First up was 3 fabulous...
72. November, The New Off Season in Italia!!!
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The name for this episode stems from the replies of so many Italians I spoke with on my recent trip to Italy. I asked every single person I came acros...
71. Venice in the offseason through the artists eye... the mist and the magic!
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Venice has inspired painters for centuries. They experienced Venice and left us visual documentation of this magical city without the overwhelming cro...
70. Sail the Italian coast in style.... on a chartered, crewed yacht!
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many ways to see Italy and one of them is pure magic….. charter a sailing yacht. Spend the afternoon swimming off of the yachts swim p...
69. Italy via Private Jet? Of Course!
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us play the lottery from time to time, It is just to much fun to dream of what you would do with all that money $500,000,000 ! Do some good in...
68. October in Italy...What's happening now!
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Several of my clients have been sending me photos and updates from their October vacations in Italy, and we are only 11 days into the month! Rain or s...
67. Ravenna is truly a Byzantine jewel!
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The small city of Ravenna on the east coast of Italy, is truly a jewel. Ravenna boasts 8 Unesco World Heritage Monuments, each of which display the By...
66. Cucina Bolognese
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All the stars aligned to make Bologna “Italy's Most Delicious City”. Not only is it the birthplace of Ragu alla Bolognese, but tortellini is anoth...
65. Bologna, Where Italians Go To Eat!
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This beautiful city offers more than just the best cuisine in all of Italy, and surprisingly most Italians admit to this claim! Bologna has 24 miles o...
64. Two more Jewels in Umbria
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The villages of Orvieto and Todi in southwest Umbria are quite simply, fantastic! Orvieto's crown jewel is the Duomo from 1290, yet two-thirds of it's...
63. Umbria, the Gift that Keeps On Giving
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two more completely intoxicating medieval villages in southern Umbria... Montefalco and Spoleto. The citizens and local governments are so proud of th...
62. Amazing Assisi, Stunning Spello and Fun-filled Foligno
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
These three villages in southern Umbria are so stunning, and so well preserved, you feel like you are thrown back in time to the medieval ages. Yet, y...
61. Good News.. Fall Travel Season is Almost Here!
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Summer of 2022 in Italy has been intense! The country was inundated with tourists from around the globe, and even though it was chaotic (and HOT), the...
August 16th Quick Update
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick update!
60. Pastry, Panini and Prosecco in Perugia!
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The diverse and amazing things you can do in Perugia.... walk the entirety of a Roman Aqueduct from the 13th century, eat the world famous Perugina Ba...
59. Umbria's Uncrowded Medieval and Magical Villages
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We start in the northern half of Umbria and share with you three villages to visit that should definitely be on your radar. Citta di Castello, Gubbio ...
58. Umbria - Tuscany's less crowded beautiful neighbor
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The region of Umbria may be Italy's 5th smallest region, but it also has the country's 6th lowest population density! That alone should convince you t...
57. Southern Puglia's Addictive Allure
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The southern half of Puglia entices you with whitewashed hill top villages, crystal clear water that just begs you to dive in, houses dramatically per...
56. Puglia - Olives, Olives, Olive Oil!
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you like olive oil, just wait until you try it in Puglia. The olive orchards are the Puglians pride and joy, their heritage and their cla...
55. Puglia - The Breadbasket of Italy
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bread is Puglia's claim to fame, and rightfully so. Yet, when you also dip this bread into Puglian olive oil, while drinking a glass of Puglian red wi...
54. Napoli – The birthplace of pizza is only one draw to charismatic city!
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The people of Napoli know that their city is chaotic, and they have no intention of changing it. This is what endures most adventurous people to this ...
53. Ischia and Procida Italian jewels in the Mediterranean
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
These two idyllic islands are just a short boat ride from Napoli, yet they seem worlds away from the mainland of the busy Amalfi Coast. Colorful fishi...
52. Capri - Beautiful, Si! Crowded, Si! We share tips of how to enjoy it in all it's glory
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stunning, lovely, lavish, and dazzling are just a few adjectives to describe the island of Capri. Because of it's beauty and allure, it gets quite cro...
51. Salerno - A seaside city with a bustling nightlife, and year-round stellar weather.
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Right below the villages of the Amalfi Coast, lies the small but vibrant city of Salerno. Due to the abundance of sunshine and warm weather, the peopl...
50. Amalfi Coast Part 5, Ravello and places to lose the crowds!
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share the colorful details of three villages on the southern end of the Amalfi Coast. Ravello, perched high above the sea, has been...
49. Amalfi Coast Part 4, Get off the beaten path with sweet villages in Amalfi
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we travel south from Positano, we take you to the smaller and sweet villages of Praiano and Conca dei Marini which are both a bit more tranquil, fo...
48. Amalfi Coast Part 3... Positano the scent of lemons is everywhere!
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Positano is a colorful village with the scent of lemons and flowers that fill every little side street you walk, and you walk a lot in Positano. Up an...
47. The Amalfi Coast Part 2, lemon orchards, vineyards and idyllic villages
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The quintessential and dramatic Mediterranean landscape of the Amalfi Coast is hard to surpass. We continue with our introduction of this remarkable c...
46. Amalfi Coast Introduction, one of the most stunning coastlines in the world
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most stunning coastlines in the world lies just south of Napoli, and arriving there via the infamous Amalfi Coast Drive, is one of the more...
45. Festa! A Celebration Episode!
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Italians celebrate 77 years of Liberation in April, we celebrate our first year of this podcast. Thanks to listeners in over 70 countries, and all ...
One Year Anniversary Newsflash and Thank You All!!!
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One Year Anniversary Newsflash and Thank You All!!!
44. Epic Road Trip Final day in Rome, the perfect last day, of the perfect Italian road trip
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The perfect last day, of the perfect Italian road trip. A full day in Rome that ticked off all that we wanted to see, do, taste, and smell (cheese and...
43. Epic Road Trip - A stellar day spent mostly in the 1st century BC Rome!
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with Augustus's Mausoleum from 28 BC, to the Ponte Fabricio from 62 BC, to Teatro Marcello finished in 13 BC makes you think twice about all ...
42. Epic Road Trip-We were three full levels below what is current day Rome!
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the chances you run into your friends on a Saturday afternoon at the Roman Colosseum? Well, it happened and luckily our Milanese friend sugge...
41. Our (delicious) conversation with Paolo, a Tuscan chef
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The day after the savory dinner Paolo prepared for 12 of us (previous episode), we sat down in the recording studio and discussed his trajectory in li...
Trailer: Interview with Paulo
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trailer to Episode 41
40. A Tuscan chef comes to visit...a dinner party for the ages.
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a world class Tuscan chef come to your home for a long weekend is both wonderful and intimidating. Italians love their food and are very opinio...
Trailer: A Tuscan chef visits us!
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A trailer for our next episode.
39. Epic Road Trip Tomasso's new favorite city... Roma!
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a priceless experience to witness someone's first time in Rome. And how lucky my travel companions were with their first day being sunny, warm an...
38. Epic Road Trip Matera to Rome - Part 12
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our commute from Matera to Rome was similar to the script of the comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles. It was all due to a “sciopero” (strike) by...
37. Epic Road Trip No Stone Unturned in Matera – Part 11
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My second group of guests were also in complete awe of Matera, which is a testament to how bewitching this ancient city is. As you wander through Mate...
36. Epic Road Trip Monopoli to Matera - Part 10
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Driving on back roads in any country allows you to see more of the landscape, but this particular drive was the definition of off the beaten path! And...
35. Epic Road Trip Olives...Puglia's Liquid Gold - Part 9
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Befriending a local man at his shop in Monopoli, led to a private tour of his family's olive orchard and mill. If you like olive oil, you will love he...
34. Epic Road Trip Matera to Puglia - Part 8
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Each region in Italy is so diverse from the other, it's almost like being in a different country”. You may have heard this expression before, and...
33. Epic Road Trip Rome to Matera - Part 7
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to James Bond, you've probably all heard of Matera by now. However, it's more incredible in real life than the little movie snippet. It's quite...
32. Epic Road Trip Rome - Part 6
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A busy and awe inspiring few days in Rome consisted of miles and miles of walking each day, a 3 hour Vespa tour, repeat visits to an art filled caffe ...
31. Epic Road Trip Val d'Orcia to Rome - Part 5
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An entertaining drive from the quiet tranquility of Val d'Orcia into the booming mayhem of Rome during the busiest weekend of the last few years no do...
30. Epic Road Trip Tuscany - Part 4
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An afternoon spent with my friend Paolo was beyond our wildest expectations: truffle hunting, visit and tasting at a family run cheese maker and yet a...
29. Piccolo Pezzo GRAZIE
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In April of this year we started this podcast to share our love of all things Italian. From our little island off the New England coast, our episodes ...