Kimberly's Italy Travel

Kimberly's Italy Travel

Author: Kimberly Holcombe Language: English Episodes: 225
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.
Episodes
119. From Milano to Tuscany: Our Italian Fall Road Trip Begins! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:04
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 of people from different nationalities. We speak about our wonderful…
118. Our vist to the BEST HOTEL in the WORLD! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:37
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 the World! What an honor, and what a stunning villa! They praise the ele…
117. Connecting in Italy: Cell Phone Provider Packages, eSIM, and Wi-Fi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:31
Tommaso continues the discussion from a previous episode about preparing and connecting your phone while traveling in Italy. He focuses on iOS devices and provides instructions for updating the operating system and turni…
116. Padova Packs a Punch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:16
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 "oldests" that Padova can claim, is rather remarkable for such a small city.…
115. The Beauty and History of Italy's Lesser Known Lakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:39
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 always taking about Lake Como, so we decided to fill you in on what each of…
114. Updates and Cool New Things You Need to Know for 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:48
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 sweeter. These updates might not be as enticing as an entire episode o…
113. Portofino More than just Picture Perfect! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:17
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 cocktail, you will understand why people have flocked here for generations.…
112. Verona: Where History and Music Collide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:06
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 their way to Venezia. What they don't realize they are missing is that V…
111. Flightmare! Our Nickname for the Airline Industry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:22
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 last minute, with no legit explanation. You planned everything for this tr…
110. A Taste of an Amalfi Summer Pasta Limone and a Hugo Spritz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:08
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 first time! It was also Tommaso's first time eating Pasta al Limone, and I…