Travel is opening up to Italy again and this offers new opportunities to discover – and rediscover – the Italy we love. In this episode, Cassandra and Laura share what they’re looking forward to seeing and doing this year as Italy finds a new normal in travel and tourism. From Friuli-Venezia Giulia in the north to island hopping with Cassandra in Sicily and Laura’s plans for relaxation on the Cilento coast and Ischia, enjoy these travel tips that will be inspiring for your next holiday in Italy – whether that’s this year or in the years to come.
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Show Recap:
Cassandra and Laura share the places in Italy they’re excited to visit–and revisit–this year now that travel around Italy is possible again. We share the places that they’ve missed, ideas and inspiration for exploring some lesser-known parts of Italy and some thoughts on how to travel responsibly in Italy.
What to expect:
In this episode, you’ll find inspiration and tips on different areas to consider traveling to in Italy this year with Cassandra’s plans to revisit the country’s most north-easternmost region and seeing new islands in the south. Laura shares some extraordinary places to visit in the region of Campania – that you might not have even heard of before! Learn more about unique wine experiences, Hemingway’s vacation spot in Campania and some ways to travel slower and get the most out of your next trip to Italy.
Length of Podcast:
About 30 minutes.
“For me, I think authentic Italy is really getting to the bottom of a place, really understanding the people … basically being culturally sensitive to their beliefs, traditions, customs, why things are the way they are. This is how you fully immerse.”
– Cassandra santoro
People, Places & Sites Mentioned in this Episode:
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia – Starts at 4:17
- Cristo Redentore statue in Maratea – Starts at 5:37
- Cilento coast in Campania – Starts at 10:15
- Hemingway in Acciaroli – Starts at 11:28
- Casa D’Ambra vineyard on Ischia – Heard at 14:11
- Tramezzino sandwiches from Torino – Starts at 17:09
- Certosa di Padula in Campania – Starts at 20:13
- Vineyards in Avellino/ Irpinia/ Benevento – Starts at 21:15
- VentitréFilari vineyard – Heard at 22:38
- Cantine Astroni vineyard – Heard at 22:49
- The Emotional Experience virtual Wine tasting – Starts at 23:41
Trieste Reflections – Cassandra Santoro 
Aperitivo in Trieste – Cassandra Santoro
Enjoyed this episode? Then check out these past shows from Rediscover Italy Podcast:
- Episode 1: Advice for Choosing a Place to Live or Visit Like a Local in Italy
- Episode 2. How to Connect to Italy from Near or Afar
Find the links to these great episodes and more here.
