Italy in the Headlines: Wildfires, Empty Beach Holidays, and Lost Hikers

This week we're talking about current events and news that may affect your trip this late summer and early fall. We'll tell you how to stay up-to-date on wildfires in Italy, why beaches are less crowded this year, and talk about instances of tourists behaving poorly in Italy's national parks. Important phone numbers:To report a fire call 115 For forest rangers call 1515 And if you’re headed to Italy this summer/fall—or already here—you can grab a ferry for 10% off! Such as the previously mentioned ferry from Salerno to the Amalfi Coast! ⁠Omio⁠ is running a 10% off sale on ferry trips! Here is a link to the site and discount codes for August-October 2025. August code: SAILANDSAVE10September code: SEP24October code: OCT24If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and follow Only a Bag wherever you listen to podcasts! If you'd like to get in touch, you can send us a message on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠onlyabag.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For more info, check out our articles on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠onlyabag.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and read our Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letters from the Balcony⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you'd like to support us directly, you can donate to us on Ko-fi (pronounced "coffee"), linked ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks so much for listening! xDarcy and Nathaniel Links marked with an asterisk* are affiliate links. By using these links you are supporting Only a Bag. If you make a purchase through these links, you will not be charged extra, but Only a Bag will receive a small cut of the business's profit.