Italian saffron cultivation is prolific in a number of areas in Italy like the Abruzzi and Sardegna, and now it's expanded into Sicily, San Gimignano and Città della Pieve, Umbria. We visit Città della Pieve each year to experience the magic of the harvest process. Città della Pieve is famous as the birthplace of Perugino,...
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Hidden Towns and Perched Villages in Liguria - Podcast Episode 29
Best Ways to Explore Liguria Explore the dozens upon dozens of hidden towns and perched villages in the coastal region of Liguria in northern Italy, along with its rich history, cuisine, natural beauty and breathtaking views. Liguria is one of Italy‘s well known but in many ways overlooked regions, other than a few classical tourist...
Best Boutique Hotel in Capri - Villa Brunella - Podcast Episode 28
If you’re planning to visit the exquisite island of Capri then the Villa Brunella is where you have to stay! The Villa Brunella is the best boutique hotel in Capri because it embodies everything you could want in a fantastic accommodation location: 20 huge rooms each one different from the next, a private swimming pool,...
Flavors of the Liguria Region - the Best Food and Wine - Podcast Episode 26
Where is Liguria? Right up at the top of Italy along the coast as the Mediterranean curves left along the Ligurian Sea you'll find the Liguria region and its best food and wine. It's an arch of land above the Ligurian Sea made up of of four different provinces: Imperia, Savona, Genoa, La Spezia. Along...
Molise Region Food & Wine Guide: 5 foods you have to try! - Podcast Episode 25
The Molise region, although very small, has a culinary heritage all its own and there are five foods you absolutely must try. In Podcast Episode 25, Molise Food & Wine Guide, Lori DeSanctis from Molise Cuisine was back with me to give me a roundup of the very best food and wine in the Molise...
The Best of Sardinia (Sardegna) - Podcast Episode 23
Sardinia is one of Italy’s two largest islands and it’s nothing other than magical. Its history dates back not centuries but millennia and its rich culture extends to its art, music, language, natural beauty and culinary heritage. In this episode James Martin and I chatted about the best of Sardinia, where James has spent lots...
The Best Palermo Street Food - Podcast Episode 22
When people visit Sicily they often fly into Palermo and use that as a starting point for their travels throughout this fabulous island. But if you don’t spend some time in the island's capital city then you’re missing out on some of its best. Palermo is full of the best street food and so much...
Italian extra-virgin olive oil - 2020 Gambero Rosso Guide, plus an award-winning producer in Puglia - Podcast Episode 20
If you have a passion for the very best of Italian extra-virgin olive oils, and especially organic extra virgin olive oils you won't want to miss this chat with the mother and son owners of the generations old Erredi Perrone organic olive oil producer in Puglia. It's the first year the Erredi Perrone olive oil...
Best Beaches & Surf Spots in Italy - Podcast Episode 18
In today’s podcast episode I chatted with Steve Brenner, co-owner of The Beehive in Rome, and surfer who describes himself as a surfer who never gets to surf. If you want to learn about the best beaches and surf spots in Italy then don't miss this episode. Steve lays out some of Italy‘s best surf...
Not-to-be-missed hidden gems of Alghero, Sardinia - Podcast Episode 16
If you visit Alghero on the northwest coast of the island of Sardinia you can count on amazing hidden gems: archaeological remains dating back 6,000 years, gorgeous beaches, delectable food you've thus far never encountered, markets, handicrafts, festivals and more. In today's episode James Martin from Wandering Italy shares his insider secrets into this spectacular...
Molise, Italy's Magical Secret Region - Podcast Episode 15
The Molise region is Italy's Secret Region and still often overlooked, probably because of its size – it’s the second smallest Italian region. It’s also the youngest region and it was only in 1970 that it became separate from the Abruzzo region. Molise is made up of two provinces: Campobasso and Isernia. Below is a...
Eating Your Way through Sicily - Podcast Episode 14
Sicily is a haven of art and architecture, millennia old monuments and incredible history and food, and Eating Your Way through Sicily is a divine way to enjoy this amazing island. Think gelato, delicious stuffed fried rice balls known as arancini and luscious cannoli. Not to mention incredible seafood throughout the island plus fabulous wines....