Heart of Italy Podcasts
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| Rick's radio podcasts can't help but focus on the region's edible and drinkable delights — not to mention the friendly locals! |
Rick's new audio tours and radio podcasts give an easy sneak peek at what the Heart of Italy has in store for you.
New: Italy Audio Tours
Hear what it's like to tour Italy's great sights with Rick whispering in your ear — for free! Many of these are places we visit on our new Heart of Italy tour.
Radio Podcast #1: Everyday Italian Cuisine
Dining in Italy is a high point for travelers — but each region's food and drink customs can baffle American visitors. Two of our Italian guides chat with Rick to lay out the tenets of good everyday food — Italian style. And, we'll help you enjoy eating like an Italian, without letting your wimpy dollar put a damper on the fun. (Original air date 2/23/08)
- Listen to the entire show (Windows Media)
Streaming Extra:
Italian extra: Rick, Renee and Tommaso chat with callers Julie in Seattle and Mike in Lexington, Kentucky about how Italian supermarkets are a great source of inexpensive souvenirs to bring home, and about dining "like the locals" in Italy, whether at a restaurant or in your hotel room. (6 minutes)
Radio Podcast #2: Tuscany & Umbria
We'll examine the enormous appeal of Italy's Tuscany region, and its quieter neighbor Umbria. Rick chats with Cecilia Bottai, tour guide and winemaker from Orvieto, about how visitors can experience authentic local culture in central Italy's hilltowns and estates. Grab a glass of Orvieto Classico and a seat on the piazza as we talk about Tuscany and Umbria. (Original air date 6/3/06)
- Listen to the entire show (Windows Media)