Katie and Ryan are back from an unforgettable two-week adventure in Italy, and they’re spilling all the best tips and stories—from starting in Nerano (where they got married!) on the Amalfi Coast, to wandering through Umbria with a behind-the-scenes tour of Brunello Cucinelli’s headquarters. They revisited Florence, the city where they both studied abroad, s ... Show More
Apr 23
Last Night in Brooklyn: Early 2000s NYC Nostalgia, Plus Her Secret to the Perfect Pernil Recipe with Novelist Xochitl Gonzalez
Katie sits down with her good friend and New York Times bestselling author, Xochitl Gonzalez, for a fascinating and deeply personal conversation about reinvention, storytelling, and the ever-evolving American Dream. From leaving behind a successful career in event planning to bec ... Show More
55m 17s
Apr 16
The Perimenopause Spring Refresh: Why I Started a GLP-1
Spring is in the air, and Katie is back with a fresh, feel-good solo episode all about resetting, recharging, and leaning into what’s next. After a busy season of travel and exciting new projects, she’s sharing why spring is her favorite time to hit reset - both personally and pr ... Show More
27m 20s
Apr 9
The Story Behind Don Angie, the Restaurant With the Hardest Reservation to Get in NYC, with Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli
Don Angie is one of the hardest restaurants to get into in New York City—and the most requested reservation on dining apps—and Katie sits down with the chefs behind it, Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli. They share how they first met cooking together at Park Avenue Seasons, bonded o ... Show More
53m 1s
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 2m
Aug 2025
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
Aug 2025
Museums, Landmarks and Sightseeing in Italy | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep16
In today’s episode, we learn about visiting cultural landmarks and etiquette for enjoying the art, history and natural beauty of Italy, from its museums to its churches. Elisa also teaches us how to talk about what we see, as well as tips about tickets, opening hours, tours and g ... Show More
27m 35s
Sep 2023
Italy Destination Wedding + Euro Summer Debrief with McKenna Rip
In this episode, Ceara has on her recently married little sister McKenna Rip (R.I.P. to McKenna Kirkpatrick) to talk about her destination wedding in Tuscany, Italy. They also talk about traveling around Europe for three weeks together and their shenanigans around Italy, Czechia, ... Show More
1h 39m
Mar 2018
351a Italy On and Off the Rails; Romantic Amalfi Coast
<p>Author Tim Parks, a long-time resident of Verona, shares his observations about Italy’s railway system, and what it can tell us about the Italian mindset. And two tour guides from the Amalfi Coast take listener calls while exploring the highlights of their scenic souther ... Show More
52 m