AT#514 - Naples and the Amalfi Coast, It...

In this episode of Amateur Traveler, Sam Williams joins Chris to talk about the Caribbean island of Dominica, a destination he describes as “unspoiled Caribbean.” Unlike many Caribbean islands, where the main draw is the beach, Dominica is known for its rainforest, mountains, wat ... Show More

In this episode of Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen talks about his press trip through Aragon, Spain, joined by fellow travelers Kevin Revolinski and Cathy Bennett Kopf. Aragon sits in northeastern Spain, west of Catalonia, and stretches from Zaragoza north to the Pyrenee ... Show More

Hear about luxury barge cruising in France as Chris Christensen describes a week aboard the Renaissance, a European Waterways hotel barge traveling through Western Burgundy and the Upper Loire. Chris and his wife previously cruised with European Waterways on the Canal du Midi. Fo ... Show More

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 ... Show More

<p>Author Tim Parks, a long-time resident of Verona, shares his observations about Italy&rsquo;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

<p>There's a lot you can understand about Italy by observing how they operate their rail lines. Author and long-time Verona resident Tim Parks lets us in on the Italian way of doing things. Guides from the scenic Amalfi Coast take listener calls and share highlights of their corn ... Show More

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

#002 How to plan your Italy itineraryCiao Italy trip planners! In this episode we tackle one of the most challenging areas of planning your travels to Italy - deciding on your itinerary. With so many amazing places to see, how do you choose where to go and how long to stay? Hosts ... Show More

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

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 h ... Show More

Katie talks about her favorite place in the world to travel, Italy. She’s been numerous times beginning in college when she studied abroad in Florence, to her most recent family vacation to Ischia and Nerano with Iris and Ryan this summer.She reveals all of her top dining spots i ... Show More

Viva l'Italia! We took 50 listeners on an epic journey filled with history, architecture, camaraderie and SO MUCH delicious food! From the ancient layers of Rome through the castles and hilltop villages of Tuscany, the art and influence of the Medici in Florence, to the romance o ... Show More