Best Italian Vacation Podcasts (2025)

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Airbnb Guest Claims She Was Banned For Being Bi, Racist Italian Hosts, Bed Bug Infestation, and more 36:23

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28d ago36:23

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Join Maha, and Ian, as they review some of the craziest viral Airbnb and travel experiences. https://linktr.ee/onceuponabnb Connect with Once Upon A Bnb: Follow Us On All Socials: http://instagram.com/onceuponabnb http://facebook.com/onceuponabnb http://tiktok.com/@onceuponabnbshow http://twitter.com/onceuponabnb Follow Your Favorite Hosts: Maha ht…

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Calendar Dates, Seasons and Weather | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep7 30:23

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In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to fill up your calendar with dates… literally! First, we follow our character Kristi through an outdoor Italian market and learn all about the days of the week, months, years and seasons. Then, Elisa teaches us how to make small talk about the weather. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to o…

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Episode 585: Paris Vacation or Comedy of Errors? 34:05

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Tiffany and her family recently spend ten days in and around Paris, a city Tiffany has visited many times. Somehow, though—and to be fair, it was a quickly thrown together trip—Tiffany seemed to get it all wrong, mistaking museum opening hours, booking wrong nights in hotels, and committing other potentially disastrous mishaps. You'd think a profes…

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Scheduling Sex, Locking Out Pets, and a Disney Dad's Wallet Woes 35:14

2d ago35:14

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Send us a text Hello and welcome to our show. In this lively and unpredictable episode, we kick things off with a surprisingly helpful conversation about scheduling sex and how it might just spice things up instead of killing the mood. We then debate the right time to lock the pets out of the bedroom when intimacy is on the table — because no one w…

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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] Rome's Best Restaurants, Gelato, and More 32:45

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As you know if you're a regular listener, our show goes a lot deeper than travel tips an "best of"s. Our weekly conversations explore many aspects of life (both abroad and at home), and we encourage our listeners to live more daring and authentic lives. But we've had so many requests for an episode about our favorite restaurants, wine bars, and gel…

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Ep 275. Must-Listen Italian History, Travel and Language Podcasts for Curious Travelers 17:47

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Podcast lovers, today we're sharing our favorite pods to get you immersed in Italian history, culture and language before your trip. From exciting history to modern Italian culture and creative new ways to stay up to date with Italian news all while learning your passato prossima verb conjugations.. there's a podcast to keep you entertained on a ve…

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Terrified Airbnb Guest Calls the Cops 2:28

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This Airbnb guest was so scared during their stay that they had no choice but to call the police! 👀 Was it something paranormal, a security threat, or just bad vibes? Find out what had them running for help! 🔔 Subscribe to be alerted for new episodes! 👍 Like & share your thoughts on the episode! https://linktr.ee/onceuponabnb Connect with Once Upon…

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Airbnb Nightmare: Locked Out & Double-Booked! 10:56

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This guest had special requirements for their Airbnb stay, but things took a wild turn when the entry code didn’t work—only to find out someone else was already inside! 😱🏡 What would you do in this situation? Tune in for the full story! 🔔 Subscribe to be alerted for new episodes! 👍 Like & share your thoughts on the episode! https://linktr.ee/onceup…

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[PATREON PREVIEW] You Can't Go Home Again 5:20

7d ago5:20

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On this snippet from a recent bonus episode—available only to our supporters on Patreon—Tiffany reveals why she decided to cancel her trip back to the States this year. To hear her full explanation, and lots of other answers to fun listener questions, become part of the Bittersweet Life community by supporting just on Patreon! For as little as $5 p…

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$7K Nightmare: Guest Robbed at Luxury Airbnb in Caibo, Mexico! 11:19

7d ago11:19

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What was supposed to be a dream stay turned into a horror story when this guest was robbed at their $7,000 Airbnb in Cabo, Mexico. 😨💰 From paradise to panic—was this an inside job? Hear the shocking details! 🚨🏝️ 🔔 Subscribe to be alerted for new episodes! 👍 Like & share your thoughts on the episode! https://linktr.ee/onceuponabnb Connect with Once …

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How to Tell Time | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep6 31:54

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In today’s episode, we learn how to tell time in Italian. Elisa shares typical opening and closing times in Italy and why travelers should get familiar with the 24 hour clock before an Italian getaway. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our premium online course. You’ll get: A phone-friendly & cli…

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Host Banned from Airbnb Over $75 Charge – F-Bombs Fly! 7:44

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In this hilarious clip, a host goes off after being banned from Airbnb over a mere $75 charge. Watch as his frustration reaches a boiling point, with F-bombs dropping left and right. It’s the ultimate rant you won’t want to miss! 🔔 Subscribe to be alerted for new episodes! 👍 Like & share your thoughts on the episode! https://linktr.ee/onceuponabnb …

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Episode 584: First Communion, Thoughts on the New Pope, and other Memorial Day Happenings 31:28

9d ago31:28

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It's Memorial Day in the States, Aurelio's First Communion in Rome, and the occasion for a catch-up on the latest happenings in our lives on this casual, conversational episode. Happy Memorial Day to all who celebrate! ***Katy's sister Dana has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 agressive brain cancer. To help with the staggering medical costs—he…

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Ranking the Wildest Pringles Ever ,Why Staying In Is the New Going Out! 36:32

9d ago36:32

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Send us a text Hello and welcome to our show. In today’s episode, we’re cracking open three of the weirdest Pringles flavors yet—all beer-inspired! 🍺 We taste and rank Beer Grilled Brat, Beer Can Chicken, and Beer Braised Steak, and let's just say... one of them surprised us (and not in a good way 😅). Then we shift gears and talk about how “nights …

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Airbnb Break-In: Guest Sets a Trap to Catch the Intruder 7:12

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After a break-in at their Airbnb, the guest took matters into their own hands—setting a trap to catch the intruder! But things got even weirder when they discovered suspicious rooms with padlocked doors inside the rental. 😳 Would you have stayed or left immediately 🔔 Subscribe to be alerted for new episodes! 👍 Like & share your thoughts on the epis…

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Episode 290-Alessia Botturi Interview 35:30

10d ago35:30

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 290Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!The Wonderful World of Wine: An Italian Wine Journey with Alessia BotturiEpisode Summary:Hosts Kim and Mark welcome Alessia Botturi, a distinguished Italian wine educator, sommelier, co-founder of the North American Sommelier Association (NA…

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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Unexpected Magic of Italy 27:22

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Is there anywhere else on earth that offers as much sheer beauty as Italy? (We'd wager there isn't.) But in addition to Italy's undeniable beauty, it offers a sense of magic that, once you've experienced it, never quite leaves you. With artistic masterpieces hidden in obscure churches, exquisite villages perched on remote mountaintops, and archetec…

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274. Sea, soul and sunshine: An Adriatic adventure in Le Marche 1:01:25

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Step into an Italy that few English speakers reach but a place that holds untold wonders. The Marche region is only 3 hours from Rome by car (the same distance as Florence) and it was the vacation of dreams for our friend, Glam Italia guide book author Corinna Cooke Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/274 NEW! - the Untold Italy…

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232. Giacomo Campus: Bringing Italian Coffee Culture to the South - Owner of Sole Espresso Bar in Greenville, SC 56:00

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This week on Live Life in Motion, I’m joined by Giacomo Campus, owner of Sole Espresso Bar in Greenville, SC. Originally from a small town outside of Milan, Giacomo came to the U.S. as a teenager through tennis. Years later, he decided to bring a taste of Italy to Greenville by starting Sole Espresso—first as a mobile espresso cart and now a newly …

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Bittersweet Moment #223 Leo XIV is Elected the First American Pope 20:42

14d ago20:42

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Did Tiffany manage to witness the white smoke at conclave 2025 and see the first appearance of Pepe Leo XIV—as she did in 2013 for the election of Pope Francis? (Listen to this episode to hear that story!) Unless you have unlimited time to spend hanging around St. Peter's Square for days on end, it's really luck of the draw if you are able to witne…

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Numbers and Money | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep5 35:55

15d ago35:55

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This one’s all about counting and money! Today, we learn to count from one to ten… and then all the way up to one billion. Then Elisa teaches us Italian vocabulary about money so we can spend those billions on fabulous Italian shoes and accessories. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our premium o…

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Episode 583: When Traveling Solo is a Mistake (with Jennie Spohr) 40:43

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Solo travel... it can be inspiring, healing, life-changing... ...except when it isn't. Except when all it makes you is lonely and sad. Today we sit down with writer Jennie Spohr to discuss what happens when a solo trip—which you were sure would be just the thing to reignite your curiosity and joy—actually turns out to be a bad idea... or is it? Fin…

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Airbnb Host Gets Gun Pulled On Him By His Guest, Airbnb Guests Are Terrified At Haunted Airbnb, more 38:51

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Join Maha, and Ian, as they review some of the craziest viral Airbnb and travel experiences. https://linktr.ee/onceuponabnb Connect with Once Upon A Bnb: Follow Us On All Socials: http://instagram.com/onceuponabnb http://facebook.com/onceuponabnb http://tiktok.com/@onceuponabnbshow http://twitter.com/onceuponabnb Follow Your Favorite Hosts: Maha ht…

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Vacation Romance, Vulnerable Questions, and Prom Style Secrets Revealed! 35:10

16d ago35:10

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Send us a text Hello and welcome to our show. We’re back from celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary (can you believe it?!) with some much-needed beach time in the Outer Banks 🏖️ That got us wondering—are couples more romantic on vacation? We dive into what the experts say and break down the top romantic activities couples actually love doing tog…

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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Glorious Gardens of Rome 27:14

19d ago27:14

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Little known fact: Rome is the city in Europe with the most green space per capita! It's true, Rome is not all crumbling ruins and crowded city streets. The city is bursting with parks and gardens, true urban oases that often have centuries-old histories. Katy and Tiffany visit one such garden on this episode from our archives, the Roseto Comunale,…

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273. South Tyrol: Tastes of the Mountain 41:56

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Apples and strudel, alpine cheeses and speck in Italy? Yes you can. Head to the northern region of South Tyrol with us and discover the traditional dishes and wine of the Dolomites mountains and beyond. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/273 NEW! - the Untold Italy app - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS • DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID The app is FREE t…

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Vacation Week! 1:21

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[PATREON PREVIEW] Tiffany Lived with a Sociopath 3:41

21d ago3:41

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When Tiffany first moved to Rome, she made a grave mistake. She paid several months' rent in advance to a seemingly kind man who rented out rooms in his Trastevere apartment to brand new expats. He was not who he claimed to be. This is an excerpt of a bonus episode that aired this month exclusively to our generous supporters. Want to hear more? Bec…

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Getting Acquainted | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep4 31:47

22d ago31:47

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Today, we begin to connect with Italians, both formally and informally, from exchanging names and phone numbers to basic questions. Elisa also teaches us the difference between the two popular ways of saying “I’m sorry” in Italian, and when to use each one. But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our p…

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Episode 582: The White Lotus Effect 38:35

23d ago38:35

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When did traveling stop being about the place you are visiting and instead become about you in that place? And how much do shows like The White Lotus have to do with this mental shift? When ordinary travelers flock en masse to a tourist site made famous by a popular television show, pushing the location well past the limits of its capacity, what is…

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Colombian Snacks Taste Test 🇨🇴🤯 Mayo Chips & Bacon Lime What 33:12

23d ago33:12

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Send us a text hello and welcome to our show. We’re back with another taste test—this time, we’re diving into snacks from Colombia 🇨🇴 and let’s just say... our taste buds were not ready 😳 From mayo-flavored chips to bacon & lime puffs, fruity gummies, and chewy coconut sticks, we tried it all so you don’t have to. PLUS, we tested our Colombian know…

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Episode 289-Beyond the Bottle 32:53

24d ago32:53

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 289Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!Beyond the BottleEpisode Focus: Unveiling the realities of the wine industry, from mass production to packaging and closures.Breaking Free from the Mass-Produced MazeKim and Mark kick off the show by urging listeners to reconsider their reli…

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[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Fountains of Rome 24:10

26d ago24:10

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Rome not only has more fountains than any city on earth, it also has the most beautiful ones, from the delicate Fountain of the Turtles (nispiration for Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza), to the massive Fontanone on the Gianicolo Hill and so many others. In fact, the early 20th-century Italian composer Ottorino Respighi was so inspired by Rome…

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272. Grazie! And more: How to express your appreciation in Italian 36:45

26d ago36:45

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Want to know how to say thank you in Italian? Go beyond "grazie" and learn about the many different ways to express your appreciation in Italian language and culture. Plus we revisit tipping (again) with our friend Monica who gives you the Italian hospitality perspective. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/272 NEW! - the Untold…

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Robbed & Squatted On?! Airbnb Stay Turns into a Nightmare! 8:04

26d ago8:04

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This guest thought they were booking a peaceful 19-day stay—until things took a wild turn! After getting robbed in the Airbnb, someone decided to stay… permanently! The host had to take matters into their own hands, literally kicking in the door to reclaim their property. Would you ever book or host on Airbnb again after this? 🔔 Subscribe to be ale…

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Airbnb Host Held at Gunpoint Over Late Checkout 2:20

27d ago2:20

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A routine checkout turned into a nightmare when the guest refused to leave on time. As the host arrived to clean the property, things escalated fast—the guest pulled out a gun! How would you handle this insane situation? 🔔 Subscribe to be alerted for new episodes! 👍 Like & share your thoughts on the episode! https://linktr.ee/onceuponabnb Connect w…

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231. Kylie Odetta : Singer – Songwriter 1:17:36

28d ago1:17:36

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This week I’m joined by Kylie Odetta! Kylie is a talented Indie/Pop Christian singer-songwriter from Greenville, SC. With over 5 million Spotify streams and a history of sharing the stage with artists like Colbie Caillat and Mat Kearney, Kylie is known for her heartfelt lyrics and dreamy sound. We talk about her story, her stories growing up in the…

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Bittersweet Moment #222: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Conclave* 17:10

28d ago17:10

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*but didn't know who to ask. In today's mini-episode, Tiffany fills you in on the history of this fascinating election, unique in the wolrd, as well as all the rules and ceremonies involved, just in time for Conclave 2025, which starts today! Don’t miss your chance to visit Rome with us, on our intimate Rome listener trip, coming up in October 2025…