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A quick update from Katy on two things affecting Italy travelers right now: the jet fuel crisis and the new EES biometric entry system, recorded May 12, 2026. Summary: Air France-KLM has raised fuel surcharges twice in five weeks however other airlines are quietly adding costs through baggage and seat selection fees. RyanAir and EasyJet have committed to not raise prices this summer. Katy breaks down what this means for your booking and what your rights are under EU law if your flight is canceled. She also covers the EES rollout, why it has caused missed connections in Rome and Milan, and the one simple thing you can do to avoid the same problem.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 topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

Italy has over 70 pilgrimage routes, thousands of kilometres of cycling paths, that offer a unique way of to see the countryside, and connect with local people. Monica Price joins Katy to open the door to active travel in Italy, from gentle walks in Emilia Romagna to rides through the Dolomites.Show notes with links and resources here > untolditaly.com/323Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot 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 topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

A quick update from Katy about crowds in Italy. You may have seen huge crowds at popular tourist destinations like Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre last weekend. We have thought on this.Summary: Last week was a long weekend for May Day in Europe plus in Italy the week coincided with Liberation Day making it a super long weekend so crowds were predictable. Katy shares how to plan around these key moments each year and if you can't avoid them what to do.PS - The Untold Italy app premium version is on sale until May 8 🇮🇹 download here 🇮🇹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 topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy with well documented challenges related to tourism. It's also one of the most expensive. What if when you visit, you could cut out some costs and make a positive impact on city in the process. Venetian Marco Capovilla joins us to share a simple, practical change that stretches your travel budget further and helps protect the city at the same time. Small habits, big difference, no compromise on the experience.Show notes with links and resources here > untolditaly.com/322Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot 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 topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

A quick update from Katy about what we are seeing on the ground in Italy with respect to fuel due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.Summary: Fuel prices have increased in Italy and some short haul and low cost airlines are consolidating flight departures to manage jet fuel supplies. Travel through the Middle East remains severely disrupted. Our sympathies to those of you who have had to delay/cancel trips planned in the coming months.Otherwise, it is shaping up to be a busy month in Italy this May.We continue to monitor the situation regularly and will keep listeners updated as and when material changes occur.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 topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

Your Italy travel questions answered. In this Q&A episode, Katy covers solo train travel safety, the real differences between Tuscany and Umbria, how to find live music in Italy, choosing a base in Puglia, keeping children engaged in Rome and Florence, and what to do when you change your plans at the last minute. Practical, honest advice for anyone planning their Italy trip.Show notes with links and resources here > untolditaly.com/321Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot 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 topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

There is a neighborhood in Rome where locals call themselves Trasteverini before they call themselves Roman. In this episode, Katy sits down with food and travel writer Maria Pasquale, who lived in Trastevere for over a decade, to explore its markets, bars, trattorias and cobblestone streets.Find the episode show notes at untolditaly.com/320Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot 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 topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

The coffee bar in Italy is not just somewhere you get coffee. It is where Italy actually happens. In this episode from the vault we explore the history, the rituals, and the unwritten rules of Italian coffee culture. From espresso to shakerato, the cappuccino rule, how to order like a local, and the best bars in Milan, Florence and Rome. Italy is more than a checklist. And a perfect espresso at the right bar is proof of that.Find the episode show notes at untolditaly.com/319.Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot 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 topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

Milan in winter is a different city to the one most people remember. Add two young kids, the Olympics, and a ski trip to the Aosta Valley and you have a lot of moving parts. Startup founder Alex Tryon planned all of it, got stuck, asked for help, and ended up somewhere she never would have found on her own.Find the episode show notes at untolditaly.com/318.Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning hereNot 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 topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

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 questions to ciao@untolditaly.com and Katy will answer as many as she can in our upcoming episode. No overthinking it. Just hit send.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 topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other