How to spend a perfect weekend in Venice
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Here's Lina and I talking about Venice for the season finale, specifically with our take on the perfect weekend itinerary. A few things mentioned in the episode (to help you with spelling and searching!): Murano glass blowing at Massimiliano Schiavon Gondolas Dorsoduro neighbourhood Santa Cocktail Excess Venice boutique hotel and private spa Peggy Guggenheim Collection (museum) This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully...
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Venice: The most beautiful and complicated city on earth
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Here's Lina and I talking about Venice, a complicated and beautiful city. A few things mentioned in the episode (to help you with spelling and searching!): Murano glass blowing Gondolas Dorsoduro neighbourhood Peggy Guggenheim Collection (museum) This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully crafted journeys across Rome, Italy, and beyond. Find more from them below. Venice Tours: Rome Tours Page:...
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Our top ten experiences in Rome
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Here's Lina and I sharing our top ten experiences in Rome. A few things mentioned in the episode (to help you with spelling and searching!): Saint Peter’s Basilica Villa Farnesina Villa Borghese The neighbourhood of Testaccio The church of Santa Cecilia This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully crafted journeys across Rome, Italy, and beyond. Find more from them below. Rome Tours Page: Vatican...
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Underrated or overrated? Rome’s top experiences rated by an expert
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I sit down with Angelo Carotenuto, the founder and CEO of travel company LivTours, to talk about what’s really worth your time in Rome. We break down which spots belong at the top of your list—and which ones are better left off. With honest opinions, valuable insight, and a few hot takes, this episode is your no-nonsense guide to seeing the absolute best of Rome. Mentioned in the episode: The Vatican The Colosseum Victor Emmanuel II Monument Mouth of Truth Fontana dell'Acqua Paola Saint Peter’s Basilica ...
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INSIDE the COLOSSEUM: A quiz on Rome's most famous icon
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How well do you know the Colosseum? Probably not as well as Francesco, a Roman guide for Liv Tours, who says the Colosseum is his office. He took me inside the Colosseum... sorry, I mean the Flavian Amphitheatre... and tested me on some basic knowledge. Did emporers really do the thumbs up/thumbs down? Did they fill it with water? Were there ever female gladiators? In this on-the-go episode, Francesco takes my family around the Palatine Hill and the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Cryptoporticus of Nero while we answer his trivia questions. If you are...
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Eight hidden gems to seek in Rome
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Join me as I dive deep into Rome and reveal some insider tips from a handful of local Romans. From hidden secret church entrances to interviews in the catacombs, these behind-the-scenes secrets will help you explore like a true insider. Mentioned in the episode: Gianluca’s Secret: Colle del Gianicolo Mattia’s Secret: The Appian Way/ Via Appia Antiqua Tomb of Caecilia Metella/ Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella Golf carting tour of Rome with LivTours Davide’s Secret: Non-Catholic Cemetery Jo’s Secret: Via...
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Alone in the Vatican and Sistine Chapel
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Join me on an exclusive walk through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel when it was closed to the public. My guide, Michela Landolfi from , shares her knowledge from over 10,000 visits and brings us through the beautiful rooms that were formerly the residence of the Popes. We get to see the brilliant frescoes of Raphael and Michelangelo up close, without anyone else around, the surprising beauty of the Gallery of Maps, ancient artifacts and objects, and I end up in the Sistine Chapel, awestruck and lost for words. Book the same tour I did from the...
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How to eat like a Roman: Talking food in Testaccio
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When should you never drink cappuccino? How can you tell if the gelato will be bad? And how long should you wait before biting into a supplì? In fact... what is a supplì? It's time to talk food in Rome. For this episode, local resident and LivTours Guide Manager Davide Falasca took me around the dynamic Testaccio neighbourhood to talk history, Italian culture, and especially food. Grab yourself un caffè at the bar and have a listen! This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours...
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How to spend the perfect day in Rome
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Imagine you're going to Rome - your first ever trip. But oh no: You're only there for one day! A layover, even. How should you spend that one day? I sat down to discuss it with two experts - Angelo Carotenuto and Kristin Karstensdotter - the husband and wife duo behind the tour company . They shared two very contrasting itineries of the city – one that recommends a full three hours in the Vatican, while the other includes gelatos with a local named Gunther. Which sounds best to you? In case you need help tracking down some of their tips, here's...
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Italy! 23 things we wish we knew before visiting Rome
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We've just spent a week in Rome. Here are 23 observations about Rome and Romans from hosts Oliver and Lina - two "seasoned beginners" when it comes to Italy. We tackle how we noticed that: Romans love children, traditional coffee is king, you don’t need cash, and you only really need the word ciao (if you can pronounce it!) Plus way more. Mentioned in this show: Ai Marmi Pizzeria The Trevi Fountain The Trastevere neighbourhood Basilica di Santa Cecilia (the church with the ruins below, in Trastevere) Borghese Palace This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you...
info_outline- Il Sorpasso (Restaurant)
- Gelateria Cremilla (Gelato)
- Gianicolo (neighborhood with great views)
- San Luigi dei Francesi (Church)
- Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo (Church)
- Église Sant'Andrea della Valle (Church)
- Terrazza Borromini (Bar)
- Grand Hotel de La Minerve
- Colosseum
- Giulio passami l'olio (restaurant for classic dishes)
- Adriano Celentano (Italian Singer)
- Saint Peter’s Basilica
- Borgo (Neighborhood)
- Via del Pellegrino (street for coffee)
- Pantheon
- Campo de Fiore (market square)
- Punto (Gunther’s Gelato)
- Largo di Torre Argentina (historical location)
- Capitoline Hill
- Mamertine Prison
- Imperial Forums
- Monti (neighbourhood)
- Tre Scalini (restaurant)
- The Trevi Fountain
- Del Palaro (restaurant)
The music for this episode was Dean Martin’s “That’s Amore”.
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