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
25. Welcome to Puglia! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:27
Join us as we record harborside in Monopoli on the Adriatic Coast. We spent three days in Puglia based out of Monopoli staying in the historic district. The days and nights were filled with fabulous sights, great food, t…
24. We are back from Italy! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:59
I just escorted two groups to Italy over three and one half weeks. I was SO IMPRESSED how Italy was handling COVID! We have a lot to cover in the next couple months, lots of great stories about our trip to this wonderful…
23. My favorite hotel in Laglio! Lake Como [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:35
Kimberly is in Italy on a three and a half week trip, From lake Como to Puglia. In this episode she interviews the owners of one of her favorite hotels in Lake Como, a renovated boat house.
22. We are off to ITALY!!! ANDIAMO!!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:11
FINALLY, I’m off to Italy!!! I will be gone for three and a half weeks with two seperate groups of guests. I am basically going from Lake Como to Puglia. I’ll tell you where I am going and whom I’ll be meeting. We are tr…
21 . Piccolo Pezzo - Italians love to talk with their hands! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:05
Italians love to express themselves, and they love to "speak" with their hands. Kimberly explains her view of this wonderful habit and tells you where to watch on You Tube so you can become and expert! ( Hint: Marco in a…
20. Venice Part 2 - Magical Venice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:33
Every nook and cranny of Venice holds a piece of history, and not just your average history of a 1200 year old city! Venice was built over water for one thing, and is also the lucky recipient of many cultural influences…
19. Piccolo Pezzo - A great pasta recipe! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:07
And for our third Piccolo Pezzo (Short Episode) we want to share with your a pasta recipe, because who doesn't love a new recipe? This is one of our easy and quick to make weekday recipes that make a boring Tuesday all t…
18. Venice Part 1: Visiting Venice without tourists can be done! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:52
Enchanting, alluring, magnificent Venice should be visited by everyone at least once in their life. It is unlike any other city in the world, but to really see all her beauty, you need to go off season. My first suggesti…
16. Piccolo Pezzo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:20
We have a 10 minute interview with Luisa from Bergamo, Italy. She teaches Italian via Skype so you can watch her pronunciations on those very long words and see her hand gestures at the same time. They say Italian is 20%…
15. Lucca The Walled Tuscan City - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:56
Our friend Conrado continues this second episode on his years in Lucca, and shares his favorite (meat laden) dishes, and where to find them. You will also hear about the month long music festival each July with an incred…