294. Journey Across Northern Italy: Lakes, vineyards and truffle country

294. Journey Across Northern Italy: Lakes, vineyards and truffle country

Author: Katy Clarke October 10, 2025 Duration: 48:14
Dreaming of Northern Italy? Take a virtual journey with us from Venice to Torino exploring shimmering lakes, hidden towns, food, wine, and of course the people that are preserving long held traditions. We're taking you backstage on our newest Untold Italy tours adventure to the regions that have had a life changing impact on our team.

Join us in Northern Italy in 2026 - tour details

Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/294

NEW! - the Untold Italy app - access our entire podcast history ad free and searchable - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID

The app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise with much more to come

Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.

The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topic

FOLLOW:
InstagramFacebookYouTube 
GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe here
TRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more here
JOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departures

The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

There's a version of Italy that exists beyond the crowded piazzas and well-trodden museum corridors, a place where travel becomes more personal and deeply felt. That's the Italy explored in Untold Italy travel podcast. Guided by host Katy Clarke, each episode is a conversation designed to reshape how you think about visiting this beloved country. Instead of a generic itinerary, you'll hear from local experts, people who have made Italy their home, and insightful travelers who have ventured down quieter paths. They share stories and practical knowledge gathered from navigating Cinque Terre's coastal trails, discovering Venice's hidden courtyards, and connecting with the layered history of Rome's ancient sites. This podcast focuses on crafting a journey that aligns with your individual curiosities, whether that means finding a family-run trattoria, understanding a regional festival, or simply learning how to wander with more confidence. Tune in for genuine advice and nuanced stories that move you past the standard checklist and into the heart of Italian life, culture, and leisure. It's about turning a trip into your own unique story.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Untold Italy travel podcast
Podcast Episodes
Got Italy Questions? We Want to Hear Them. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37
Ciao friends! We are doing a Q&A episode, and we want to hear from you. Planning your first trip? Going back and wanting to go deeper? Not sure which region is right for you or how to piece it all together? Send your que…
312. Beyond Pizza and Pasta: Regional Italian Cuisine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:30
Italian cuisine is much more than pizza and pasta. In fact there really is no such thing as Italian cuisine. What you will find in Italy are many differenty micro cuisines driven by the landscapes, produce, seasonality a…
311. A Perfect Day in Bologna with a local [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:40
Bologna deserves more than a day but if we only had one we would spend it with our friend Giulia - a local who knows the city streets and porticoes inside out. Spend a day in this food focused city at the markets and cla…
310. How to Modernize the Classic 10 Day Italy Itinerary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:37
It is high time the classic 10 day Italy itinerary was given a modern makeover and we are going to show you how to do it. Rome, Florence and Venice have been the route visitors have followed for centuries but travel has…
309. Puglia Before Everyone Else Gets There [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:38
Puglia is having a moment but won't be long before big crowds arrive. Join us as we open the door to Puglia as we know and love it - from thousand-year-old olive groves and life-changing burrata to the whitewashed hillto…
308. Travelers Guide to the Legacy of St Francis of Assisi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:31
You've seen the Sistine Chapel. But have you felt Italy's soul? Join us as we explore Assisi and beyond on the 800th anniversary of St Francis's death. Discover why a merchant's son who walked away from everything is one…
307. A Perfect Day in Rome with a Local [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:44
Let's take a walk around Rome with local food tour guide and one of the most fun people we know - Manuela! This episode is for you if you have ever wondered how a local Roman would spend the day exploring the Eternal Cit…
306. Italy Ancestry Research Tips and Travel Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:55
Curious about your Italian heritage? Ancestry research in Italy is a wonderful way to connect with your family history and see more of the country. Listener Pam shares her story discovering her family's migration story f…
304. Essential Tips for Your 2026 Trip to Italy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:42
Planning a trip to Italy in 2026? Listen in for our essential guide to Italy trip planning for the coming year. We cover trip planning steps, timing and must know dates and events for planning your ultimate Italian adven…