You really haven't seen Italy until you travel south to Naples. It's one of the most intense and chaotic urban scenes in all of Europe.
So American-born tour guide Nina Bernardo, who now lives there, joins us to help clear the misconceptions about Napoli. She'll also clue us in to the attractions of the nearby resort areas, such as Sorr ... Show More
Apr 2025
Sicily Uncovered: Street Food, Wine Regions, and the Art of Slowing Down
What is it about Sicily that makes travelers fall in love (and some never leave)? Linda Sarris is a Sicilian travel expert, private chef, and the author of three Moon Travel Guides covering Sicily and Southern Italy. After building her career as a private chef in New York City, s ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2025
Clip "Community in Venice, Italy" from Episode 9
This clip is from Episode 9: "Venice Through the Eyes of a Local - Avoid Getting Pickpocketed, Identify Tourist Traps, and Learn the Origins of Ciao, Spritz, and Fascinating Historical Anecdotes about Italy" Find the full episode here: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube In the full e ... Show More
9m 30s
May 20
How Diego Maradona Fueled the Rise of Naples’ Camorra
When Argentine soccer wizard Diego Armando Maradona swapped Barcelona for lowly Napoli in 1984, it shocked the sporting world — and sent Naples’ deadly Camorra into overdrive. Corrupt from the very start, the move would send the world’s greatest player into a tailspin of drugs, s ... Show More
49m 47s
Jan 2023
214 Northern Italy + Big Announcement
Happy New Year! We are back and apologize for taking so long to release a new episode. Moving forward, we will strive to have one episode a month to share our travels and tips, as we continue to each put more time into our respective websites. But first, Tamara has a big announce ... Show More
52m 10s
Jul 22
How to Eat Like an Italian | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep14
In today’s episode, Elisa explains how eating in Italy is less about the food and more about the art, traditions and social aspects of the Italian culture. We learn about the categories of meals and snacks, as well as how to order food and coffee like an Italian. But to get the m ... Show More
40m 49s
Aug 12
Beaches, Bikes, Hikes and Spas in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep17
In today’s episode, we head outdoors to the beach, hiking trails, bike paths, spas and more, experiencing Italy beyond its food, art and churches. Elisa also teaches us how to relax like an Italian and enjoy Italy’s famous beach culture and hot springs.But to get the most out of ... Show More
29m 56s