Buon Anno 2025

Buon Anno 2025

Author: Kimberly Holcombe January 1, 2025 Duration: 14:44
In this special New Year’s Eve episode of “Kimberly’s Italy,” Kimberly and Tommaso are broadcasting from the picturesque setting of Lake Garda. Sipping on a 2019 Brunello wine, they recount their recent Italian adventures, providing insights and recommendations for fellow travelers. Episode Highlights: Travel Reflections: The hosts detail their journey through various Italian locations including Tuscany, Abruzzo, Modena, Bergamo, and the Dolomites. Transportation Tales: A comparison of train travel versus driving in Italy is explored, highlighting a car accident incident that led to a hospital visit, fortunately without severe outcomes. Cultural and Culinary Experiences: Noteworthy experiences include a visit to the Ferrari museum, dining with their friend Luisa in Bergamo, and eating tiramisu in it’s birthplace of Treviso. In the Dolomites, they relished the solitude and scenic beauty of the hikes they took, and a day trip to a festive Christmas market close to the Austrian border. Holiday Celebration and Future Plans: The episode concludes with their journey to Copenhagen for a family Christmas celebration, and Kimberly and Tommaso wish listeners a Happy New Year! Join Kimberly and Tommaso as they navigate the joys and challenges of travel, offering a unique perspective on the beauty and charm of Italy. Follow us on Social Media Instagram Facebook 

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 225

Kimberly's Italy Travel
Podcast Episodes
209. 36 Hours in Venice!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 amazi…
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…