209. 36 Hours in Venice!!

209. 36 Hours in Venice!!

Author: Kimberly Holcombe April 1, 2026 Duration: 29:55
In this episode, Tommaso and Kimberly share their recent 36-hour trip to Venice. They talk about what to do in Venice when you have no agenda and want to see the real Venice. Tommaso and Kimberly also discuss their amazing meal and their visit to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you enjoy our podcast please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Grazie Mille!   Key Points: Getting Lost in Venice: Tommaso shares that getting lost in Venice is not an accident. The city is designed to disorient you. When you get lost in Venice, you start to feel the history in your bones. Head to the smaller neighborhoods to avoid crowds. The smaller the alley, the better. Amazing Food: Tommaso and Kimberly had an amazing lunch in Venice at a place that only has one seating from noon to 2 PM. Tommaso said he had the best mussels of his life. Kimberly enjoyed a spicy red tomato sauce with shrimp pasta and dark bread. They found a bar on a quiet canal to enjoy a scotch ( OBAN!) . Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum: This museum is not a dusty art museum. Everything is interactive. The museum shows how one man’s mind worked. Leonardo designed flying machines, hydraulic systems, military inventions, surgical tools, and astronomical instruments. Tommaso discusses Leonardo’s 33-barreled organ gun, which solved the problem of slow reloading 15th-century weapons. Kimberly points out that Leonardo invented surgical tools. Piazza San Marco: Tommaso and Kimberly visited Cafe Florian in Piazza San Marco, where they danced alone 30 years ago. There was a four-piece band playing in the Piazza, and everyone applauded after each song. Tommaso encourages parents to take away their children’s phones so they can experience the magic of Piazza San Marco. Unexpected Encounters: Tommaso visited a bookstore called Mare di Catta, which is both a bookstore and a publisher. He met the owner, Christina, who is a native Venetian and is fluent in several languages. Christina knows Andrea Valicelli, a naval architect who designed yachts, and Tommaso hopes to interview her about Venice’s maritime history. Join Tommaso and Kimberly as they share their unique experiences in Venice, offering a different perspective on how to explore this historic city.

There's a particular magic to Italy that goes far beyond its famous landmarks, a rhythm of life that you only really start to feel once you've lingered in a local piazza or navigated a bustling market. Kimberly's Italy Travel is an invitation into that deeper experience, guided by Kimberly Holcombe, whose own story began with a life-changing move to Milan years ago. That journey didn't just create memories; it reshaped her perspective, and she shares that genuine, lived-in understanding in every episode. You'll hear personal stories from her travels, often punctuated by the kind of comical, real-world lessons that no standard guidebook ever mentions. This podcast serves as a rich audio companion, weaving together passionate discussions about regional cuisine, layers of local history, and the vibrant arts that define Italy's culture. It’s about the sensory details-the taste of a perfectly simple dish, the echo in an ancient alleyway, the warmth of a conversation with a new friend. Listeners gain practical, invaluable travel tips born from direct experience, all while feeling like they're sharing a coffee and a laugh with a knowledgeable guide. Through these conversations and reflections, the aim is to transport you, offering not just a list of destinations, but a feeling for the places and people that make Italy endlessly captivating.
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208. Surprising Differences of Daily Life in Italy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:20
Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you enjoy our podcast please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Grazie Mille! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso m…
207.  Spring Travel Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:32
Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso share their recent experiences moving to Italy, including challenging administrative tasks a…
206. One month in to our new life in Italy! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:16
Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso share their experiences after living in Italy for almost a month. They discuss the daily adjustm…
205. Immigrating to Italy: Our First 2 Weeks! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:19
Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso talk about their first two weeks in their new home in Italy. They share the joys and challenges…
204. Tips for your first trip to Italy and/or a refresh! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:04
Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso share essential tips for a smooth first trip to Italy. They offer advice on everything from arrival…
203. New Italian Adventures to Try  In 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:50
Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Links for the Show: Fondazione FS Italiane National Railway Museum Strada dell’Olio DOP Umbria Via di Linari In this episode, Kimberly Holcomb…
202.   Why Italian Christmas is Unlike Any Other [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:53
Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso wish everyone a Buon Natale and a Happy New Year. They share their past Christmas experiences in Italy, high…
201. Italian Destinations AI Won’t Tell You About [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:08
Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso talk about travel to Italy during the high season. They suggest places to visit and compare their personal recom…
200. TWO HUNDRED Episodes !!!  & Don’t Miss Italy’s Unforgettable Holiday Feasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:04
Please Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In this special 200th episode, Kimberly and Tommaso celebrate a milestone while discussing their upcoming move to Italy. They share insigh…