Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano

Sofia cycles the Renaissance walls of Ferrara, explores the Jewish ghetto, and plans a trip to the Po Delta for eel season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Ferrara, Italy. Places in this episode: Mura di Ferrara, Addizione Erculea, Quadrivio degli Angeli, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Pontelagoscuro, Grandpa Umberto | Wellness Bakery Cafe, Via Mazzini, MEIS – Museo Nazionale dell'Ebraismo Italiano e della Shoah. Covered: Cycling culture, Banking bureaucracy, Local cuisine, Apartment hunting, Historical districts. Chapters:00:00 Mura di Ferrara02:38 Grandpa Umberto | Wellness Bakery Cafe04:35 Piazza Ariostea06:35 Trattoria Le Nuvole A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FerraraTravel #EmiliaRomagna #ItalyLiving #CyclingItaly #RenaissanceCity #FoodieItaly #SlowTravel #ItalianLife #PoDelta #EsteCastle #PumpkinPasta #BureaucracyTips #ResidentLife #AutumnInItaly #UNESCOHeritage #LocalEats #TravelPodcast #SofiaRomano https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia navigates the morning fog in Ferrara, tackles banking bureaucracy at Intesa Sanpaolo, and reflects on the slow rhythm of living in a city most travelers skip. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Ferrara, Italy. Places in this episode: Quadrivio degli Angeli, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Castello Estense, Grandpa Umberto | Wellness Bakery Cafe, Mura di Ferrara, Parco Urbano Giorgio Bassani, Intesa Sanpaolo, Via Mazzini. Covered: Banking Bureaucracy, Ferrara Daily Life, Cycling Culture, Local Cuisine, Residency Logistics, City Exploration. Chapters:00:00 Quadrivio degli Angeli02:01 Intesa Sanpaolo04:02 MEIS – Museo Nazionale dell'Ebraismo Italiano e della Shoah06:43 Arianuova09:44 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FerraraItaly #EmiliaRomagna #LivingInItaly #ItalianBureaucracy #CyclingItaly #RenaissanceArchitecture #FoodieTravel #SlowTravel #ResidentLife #PoDelta #EsteCastle #PumpkinPasta #BankAccountTips #VisaProcess #QuietCities #AutumnInItaly #PodcastHost #SofiaRomano https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia explores Ferrara’s UNESCO-listed walls by bike, visits the diamond-facade Palazzo dei Diamanti, and navigates the quiet bureaucracy of opening an Italian bank account in this overlooked Renaissance gem. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Ferrara, Italy. Places in this episode: Mura di Ferrara, Castello Estense, Arianuova, Addizione Erculea, Quadrivio degli Angeli, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Pinacoteca Nazionale, Grandpa Umberto | Wellness Bakery Cafe. Covered: Banking Logistics, Cycling Culture, Local Cuisine, Housing Market, Renaissance History, Daily Life. Chapters:00:00 Mura di Ferrara03:10 Pontelagoscuro06:51 Castello Estense A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FerraraItaly #EmiliaRomagna #TravelPodcast #LivingInItaly #RenaissanceCity #CyclingItaly #FoodieTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #ItalianLife #PoDelta #ArchitectureLovers #SlowTravel #ResidentLife #BikeTouring #HiddenGems #ItalianCulture #AutumnInItaly #UniversityTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia settles into Ferrara for the autumn season, exploring the UNESCO-listed Addizione Erculea, hunting for a flat in Arianuova, and planning day trips to the Po Delta's eel fisheries. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Ferrara, Italy. Places in this episode: Centro Storico, Castello Estense, Venezia Mestre, Quadrivio degli Angeli, Piazza Ariostea, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Pinacoteca Nazionale, Trattoria Le Nuvole. Covered: Ferrara City Life, Housing Market, Local Cuisine, Banking Logistics, Po Delta Nature, Renaissance History. Chapters:00:00 Centro Storico02:10 Quadrivio degli Angeli04:19 BPER Banca06:38 Castello Estense08:30 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FerraraItaly #EmiliaRomagna #TravelPodcast #RenaissanceArchitecture #PoDelta #ItalianFood #CappellacciDiZucca #SlowTravel #ResidentLife #UNESCOWorldHeritage #FerraraWalls #AutumnInItaly #TravelTips #ItalyMovingGuide #BikeTouring #EsteCastle #LocalEats #HiddenGems https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia leaves Venice behind for the flat, misty plains of Emilia-Romagna. She explores Ferrara’s UNESCO-listed streets, the Este Castle, and prepares to settle into life in Italy’s flattest city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Ferrara, Italy. Places in this episode: Venezia Mestre, L'Emporio Della Piazza, Corso Ercole I d’Este, Quadrivio degli Angeli, Castello Estense, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Via delle Volte, Pontelagoscuro. Covered: Ferrara arrival and transport, Housing costs and rental market, Bureaucracy and residency logistics, Local cuisine and restaurants, Cycling and city layout, Po Delta and nature trips. Chapters:00:00 Venezia Mestre01:32 Ferrara03:32 Castello Estense06:23 Intesa Sanpaolo08:06 Grandpa Umberto | Wellness Bakery Cafe10:18 Office A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FerraraItaly #EmiliaRomagna #TravelPodcast #ItalyLiving #RenaissanceCity #PoDelta #CappellacciDiZucca #SlowTravel #ItalyAutumn #ExpatLife #FerraraFood #UNESCOHeritage #CyclingItaly #ItalianCulture #VeniceToFerrara #TravelTips #HiddenGemsItaly #ItalianHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

On my final full day in Venice, I watch the Regata Storica from the Zattere, explore Cannaregio’s local life, and reflect on the rhythms of living in a city that floats. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Venice, Italy. Places in this episode: Zattere, Cannaregio, Fondamenta della Misericordia, Caffè Cannaregio, Intesa Sanpaolo, Campo Santa Margherita, Jewish Ghetto, Osteria Al Squero. Covered: Regata Storica, Homo Faber Exhibition, Resident Life Costs, Cannaregio District, San Giorgio Maggiore, Overtourism Debate. Chapters:00:00 Zattere02:28 Street04:56 Jewish Ghetto07:26 Hostaria Osottoosopra10:00 Boat A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VeniceItaly #RegataStorica #LivingInVenice #HomoFaber #Cannaregio #Dorsoduro #VenetianLife #TravelPodcast #SofiaRomano #ItalyTravel #LagoonIslands #VeniceFood #ResidentTips #SummerInVenice #Biennale2026 #ItalianCulture #SlowTravel #Wanderlust https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

On my final full day in Venice, I navigate the humid streets to see the Biennale, visit the farm island of Sant'Erasmo, and tackle the bureaucracy of opening a bank account. We discuss the costs of living, the Regata Storica, and what it really means to call this floating city home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Venice, Italy. Places in this episode: Cannaregio, Fondamenta della Misericordia, Caffè Cannaregio, Dorsoduro, Zattere, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Campo Santa Margherita, Osteria Al Squero. Covered: Venice Biennale Art, Resident Bureaucracy, Lagoon Islands Life, Cost of Living Venice, Final Departure Reflections. Chapters:00:00 Cannaregio03:05 Peggy Guggenheim Collection06:19 Arsenale A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VeniceTravel #ItalyLife #Biennale2026 #SantErasmo #VenetianCulture #LivingInItaly #TravelBudget #Dorsoduro #Cannaregio #VaporettoRide #ItalianBureaucracy #SlowTravel #LagoonIslands #VeniceArt #ResidentLife #MilanBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia watches the Regata Storica preparations, navigates the financial bureaucracy of living in Venice, and explores the quiet artistry of Homo Faber on San Giorgio Maggiore. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Venice, Italy. Places in this episode: Cannaregio, Rialto Market, Intesa Sanpaolo Branch, Campo Santa Margherita, San Giorgio Maggiore, Fondazione Cini, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Zattere Promenade. Covered: Banking Bureaucracy, Homo Faber Exhibition, Regata Storica Preparation, Cost of Living, Dorsoduro District. Chapters:00:00 Cannaregio02:44 Campo Santa Margherita05:38 Hostaria Osottoosopra08:14 Arsenale A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VeniceTravel #ItalyPodcast #RegataStorica #HomoFaber #Biennale2026 #LivingInVenice #VenetianLife #Dorsoduro #Cannaregio #LagoonIslands #TravelTips #SoloFemaleTravel #EuropeOnABudget #ItalianCulture #ArtAndDesign #SlowTravel #VeniceVibes #SofiaRomano https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia explores the colourful island of Burano, visits the glass masters of Murano, and navigates the Venice Biennale's 'In Minor Keys' exhibition. She breaks down the costs of living in Venice and shares tips on vaporetti passes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Venice, Italy. Places in this episode: Cannaregio, Fondamenta della Misericordia, Burano, Murano, Arsenale, Giardini, Dorsoduro, Campo Santa Margherita. Covered: Venice Islands, Biennale Art, Residency Bureaucracy, Venetian Costs, Local Culture. Chapters:00:00 Fondamenta della Misericordia04:08 Arsenale07:56 Peggy Guggenheim Collection11:37 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VeniceTravel #Biennale2026 #BuranoIsland #MuranoGlass #VenetianLife #ItalyResidency #CicchettiCulture #LagoonExploration #VeniceArt #DigitalNomadItaly #VeniceFood #VaporettoRide #AcquaAlta #Dorsoduro #Cannaregio #ItalianSummer #SlowTravel #VeniceDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia explores the Venice Biennale, visits the farm island of Sant'Erasmo, and navigates the practicalities of living in a city built on water. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Venice, Italy. Places in this episode: Zattere, Punta della Dogana, Caffè del Doge, Arsenale, Murano, Sant'Erasmo, Jewish Ghetto, Libreria Acqua Alta. Covered: Venice Biennale, Sant'Erasmo Island, Residency Bureaucracy, Local Food Costs, Transportation Tips, Aquacola High Water. Chapters:00:00 Zattere02:20 Arsenale04:52 Jewish Ghetto08:17 Osteria Al Squero A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VeniceBiennale #InMinorKeys #SantErasmo #VeniceLife #ItalyTravel #LagoonIslands #Cannaregio #Dorsoduro #VenetianCulture #AcquaAlta #ItalianFood #Cicchetti #ResidentLife #CodeFiscale #VeniceArt #SlowTravel #EuropeTrip #Wanderlust https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia explores the agricultural island of Sant'Erasmo, navigates the practicalities of living in Venice, and reflects on the city's changing rhythm as autumn approaches. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Venice, Italy. Places in this episode: Sant'Erasmo, Zattere, Dorsoduro, Campo Santa Margherita, Cannaregio, Fondamenta della Misericordia, Giudecca, San Giorgio Maggiore. Covered: Venetian Lagoon Islands, Residency Bureaucracy, Local Food Costs, Venice Biennale, Daily Life in Cannaregio. Chapters:00:00 Fondamenta della Misericordia02:04 Sant'Erasmo03:28 Dorsoduro05:33 Giardini07:35 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VeniceLife #LivingInItaly #SantErasmo #VenetianLagoon #Biennale2026 #ResidentTips #CicchettiCulture #VaporettoRide #Dorsoduro #Cannaregio #ItalianBureaucracy #SlowTravel #VeniceFood #LagoonIslands #CostOfLiving #TransitPass #VeniceSunset #LocalExperience https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia takes the vaporetto to Murano to watch glassblowers at work, dodges Biennale crowds, and watches the city prepare for the Venice Film Festival. Plus practical notes on transit passes, cicchetti costs, and Venice's overtourism debate. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Venice, Italy. Places in this episode: Murano, Osteria Al Squero, Campo San Polo, Dorsoduro, Zattere, Jewish Ghetto, Fondamenta Nove, Fondamenta della Misericordia. Covered: Murano glassmaking industry, Venice Film Festival preparation, Venice Biennale practical visit, Venetian food and cicchetti culture, Vaporetto and Venezia Unica pass costs, Venice overtourism debate and local life. Chapters:00:00 Fondamenta Nove01:14 Murano03:46 Campo San Polo05:46 Jewish Ghetto A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Venice #Murano #VeniceFilmFestival #VeniceBiennale #Cicchetti #VeniceTravel #ItalyTravel #VeniceLagoon #Dorsoduro #Cannaregio #SlowTravel #VeniceGuide #VeneziaUnica #Glassblowing #HomoFaber #LagoonIslands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends a Sunday in Cannaregio and Dorsoduro, away from the crowds, enjoying cicchetti and a quiet passeggiata. She shares practical tips on navigating Venice's water buses, the rising festival anticipation, and what it costs to live and visit here in late August. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Venice, Italy. Places in this episode: Cannaregio, Jewish Ghetto di Venezia, Campo San Polo, Osteria Al Squero, Accademia, Dorsoduro, Zattere, Campo Santa Margherita. Covered: Venice neighborhoods, Venice cost of living and visiting, Venice festival anticipation, Venice local daily life. Chapters:00:00 Cannaregio01:31 Campo San Polo03:26 Osteria Al Squero05:28 Dorsoduro07:41 Restaurant interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Venice #VeniceTravel #Cannaregio #Dorsoduro #SanPolo #ItalyTravel #VeniceFilmFestival #RegataStorica #VeniceBiennale #SlowTravel #VeniceLiving #ItalianWays #Cicchetti #VeniceLagoon #VeniceOffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia makes the three-hour journey from Molveno to Venice, arriving at Santa Lucia station and stepping out into the lagoon's late-summer embrace. She navigates the water-bus system, settles into a Cannaregio apartment, and takes an evening passeggiata through Dorsoduro, reflecting on what it means to live in a city that runs on water and spectacle. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Venice, Italy. Places in this episode: Venezia Santa Lucia, Cannaregio, Fondamenta della Misericordia, Campo San Polo, Zattere, Hostaria Osottoosopra. Covered: Arrival in Venice, Water-bus system, Cicchetti and spritz, Venice film festival and regata, Living as a resident, First impressions of Venice. Chapters:00:00 Venezia Santa Lucia02:55 Cannaregio05:12 Hostaria Osottoosopra06:32 Zattere A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Venice #Venezia #ItalyTravel #VeniceFirstDay #Cannaregio #Dorsoduro #VeneziaUnica #Cicchetti #VeniceBiennale #RegataStorica #VeniceFilmFestival #VeniceLagoon #SlowTravel #ItalyPodcast #VeniceLiving #TravelItaly #VeniceGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends her final full day in Molveno with a morning paddle on the reopened lake, a farewell lunch at Osteria del Maso, and an evening passeggiata through the old village. She reflects on the season's turn, the practical costs of a day in the lake resort, and the art of leaving a place before it leaves you. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Bar Spiaggia, Lago di Molveno, Lido, Osteria del Maso, Cable car Molveno-Pradel, Rifugio La Montanara, Cassa Rurale, Baita Ai Fortini Di Napoleone. Covered: Lake Molveno reopened water activities, Molveno restaurants and local food, Cable car and Pradel plateau, Banking paperwork for residents, Village rhythms and shoulder season, Reflections on leaving and slow travel. Chapters:00:00 Bar Spiaggia01:01 San Carlo Borromeo02:11 Osteria del Maso03:21 Rifugio La Montanara04:33 Cassa Rurale06:18 Lido A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Molveno #LagoDiMolveno #Trentino #Dolomites #BrentaDolomites #ItalyTravel #TravelDiary #SlowTravel #AlpineVillage #Passeggiata #ItalianFood #TrentinoCuisine #CableCar #Pradel #BankAccountItaly #AppleHarvest #MelaColgo #MolvenoDiary https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

On her final day in Molveno, Sofia takes one last swim in the reopened lake, watches a thunderstorm roll over the Brenta Dolomites, and reflects on the quiet magic of a village that has learned to adapt. Plus practical notes on the Paganella Express bus and what the shoulder season really costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Lago di Molveno, Bar Spiaggia, Chiesa di San Vigilio, Casa del Dazio, Ristorante Osteria Tipica Trentina Bucaneve, Forest Park, Osteria del Maso, Pradel plateau. Covered: Lago di Molveno reopening, Last day in Molveno reflections, Trentino local food (casolét, mortandela), Shoulder season travel in the Dolomites, Local transport and costs in Molveno, Village rhythm and adaptation. Chapters:00:00 Quiet village morning01:34 Bar Spiaggia02:42 Chiesa di San Vigilio04:21 Forest Park05:15 Thunder06:27 Osteria del Maso08:00 Lake A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Molveno #LagoDiMolveno #Trentino #Dolomites #BrentaDolomites #ItalyTravel #VisitTrentino #SlowTravel #LakeSwimming #ItalianVillage #SeptemberTravel #AppleHarvest #ValDiNon #TrentinoFood #ItalianLakes #TravelPodcast #BucketListItaly https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

On day ten in Molveno, Sofia watches the lake reopen after the wildfire closure, takes a paddleboard out at golden hour, and reflects on the village's slow exhale into September. She also checks on the bank account, shares practical costs, and looks ahead to the apple harvest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Lago di Molveno, Lido, Bar Spiaggia, Cassa Rurale, Chiesa di San Vigilio, Casa del Dazio, Ponte sul Rio Massò, Ristorante Osteria Tipica Trentina Bucaneve. Covered: Lake reopening and water activities, Banking bureaucracy for residents, Traditional Trentino cuisine, Village life and slow travel, Practical costs and transport, Looking ahead to September events. Chapters:00:00 Lido02:08 Bar Spiaggia04:00 Ristorante Osteria Tipica Trentina Bucaneve05:18 Osteria del Maso06:39 Piazza Marconi07:32 Night village street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LakeMolveno #Molveno #Trentino #Dolomites #ItalyTravel #SlowTravel #Paddleboarding #ItalianLakes #ShoulderSeason #AutumnInItaly #AppleHarvest #ValdiNon #MountainLife #ItalianFood #BankingInItaly #TravelItaly #MolvenoLake https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia enjoys a peaceful day in Molveno as summer fades, with a lakeside walk, a visit to the Segheria Taialacqua sawmill, and practical advice on visiting during the shoulder season, including costs and transport. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Belvedere, Segheria Taialacqua, Osteria del Maso, Casa del Dazio, Chiesa di San Vigilio, Pradel plateau. Covered: Village life and slow travel, Lake closure update, Practical costs and transport, Segheria Taialacqua visit, Shoulder season travel advice. Chapters:00:00 Molveno01:27 Belvedere02:23 Segheria Taialacqua03:47 Osteria del Maso05:29 Bus stop07:03 Pradel plateau A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Molveno #LagoDiMolveno #BrentaDolomites #Trentino #ItalyTravel #SlowTravel #DolceFarNiente #SeptemberInItaly #MolvenoLake #TrentinoGuestCard #ItalianLakes #MountainVillage #TravelItaly #ShoulderSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia enjoys a quiet Monday in Molveno after the Alpini Festival, takes the bus toward the Val di Non to scout the apple harvest, and reflects on the village's rhythm as summer fades into September. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Il Ristorantino all'Aquila Nera e Cima Tosa, Osteria del Maso, Bar Spiaggia, Val di Non, Lago di Molveno, Passo Ballino, centro storico. Covered: Val di Non apple harvest scouting, Lake Molveno closure update, Quiet village rhythm after festival, Local food and wine, Bus travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Il Ristorantino all'Aquila Nera e Cima Tosa01:20 Passo Ballino02:29 Orchard04:21 Osteria del Maso05:37 Bar Spiaggia07:29 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Molveno #Trentino #ValDiNon #MelaColgo #AppleHarvest #Dolomites #BrentaDolomites #AlpineLife #ItalyTravel #SlowTravel #ItalianVillage #AppleOrchard #TrentinoAltoAdige #Casolet #LakeMolveno #MountainLife #ItalyOffSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends Sunday at Molveno's Alpini Festival, watching the village celebrate while the lake stays closed. She eats a long lunch at Ristorante Osteria Tipica Trentina Bucaneve, spots the first Val di Non apples of the season, and thinks about how a place holds its identity when the usual summer rhythm breaks. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Piazza, Casa del Dazio, Centro storico, Chiesa di San Vigilio, Lungolago, Pradel plateau, Rifugio Pedrotti, Il Ristorantino all'Aquila Nera e Cima Tosa. Covered: Alpini festival food and culture, Traditional Trentino cuisine, Village festival rhythm, Apple season anticipation, Old town stroll, Reflection on resilience. Chapters:00:00 Piazza01:19 Molveno03:41 Chiesa di San Vigilio04:26 Lungolago A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Molveno #AlpiniFestival #Trentino #Dolomites #ItalianMountains #ValDiNon #AppleHarvest #MelaColgo #TrentinoFood #ItalianFestivals #MountainVillage #SlowTravel #ItalyTravel #VisitTrentino #LagoDiMolveno #AutumnInItaly https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends a Saturday in Molveno watching the village prepare for the Alpini Festival, navigating the lake closure and the wildfire's smoke, and finding a quiet moment at the Baita Pineta with a slice of apple strudel. She reflects on how a small alpine town shapes its summer around disruption, and what that means for her September plans. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo, Bar Spiaggia, Belvedere, Baita Pineta, Casa del Dazio, Pradel plateau, Rifugio La Montanara, Imperia. Covered: Alpini Festival, Lake closure adaptation, Pradel sculpture visit, Val di Non apple season, Local cuisine and costs. Chapters:00:00 Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo01:28 Belvedere03:23 Baita Pineta05:26 Meadow06:24 Rifugio La Montanara07:27 Imperia A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Molveno #Trentino #AlpiniFestival #LakeMolveno #BrentaDolomites #Wildfire #Pradel #MartalarSculpture #ValDiNon #AppleHarvest #ItalyTravel #Dolomites #AlpineVillage #SlowTravel #ItalianLakes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

On day five in Molveno, Sofia finds the village adapting to a summer without swimming as the Bedolé wildfire keeps the lake closed. She hikes to the Pradel plateau, discovers Marco Martalar's new sculpture, and thinks about what a town does when its main attraction is grounded. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Lago di Molveno, Pradel plateau, Rifugio La Montanara, Scale d'Acqua, Forest Park, Osteria del Maso, Imperia - Food & Drink - Take away, Cassa Rurale Molveno. Covered: Wildfire impacts on tourism, Pradel plateau and cable car, Martalar sculpture Il Bacio, Hiking trails and Forest Park, Local banking for residents, Festival planning and village rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Molveno01:23 Pradel plateau02:56 Rifugio La Montanara04:14 Forest Park05:35 Village07:19 Casa del Dazio09:09 Osteria del Maso A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LagoDiMolveno #BrentaDolomites #Trentino #Molveno #ItalyTravel #Dolomites #MountainHiking #Wildfire #ArtInNature #MarcoMartalar #AppleHarvest #ValDiNon #SlowTravel #ItalianAlps #TrentinoAltoAdige #CableCar #AutumnInItaly https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

On day four in Molveno, Sofia faces a thunderstorm with hail, explores the old town's medieval lanes, visits the Taialacqua sawmill, and plans the Val di Non apple harvest with cost insights. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Charme Hotel Nevada, Osteria del Maso, Segheria Taialacqua, Chiesa di San Vigilio, Casa del Dazio, Ponte sul Rio Massò, Lido, Lungolago. Covered: Molveno old town, Taialacqua sawmill, Apple harvest Val di Non, Lago di Molveno closure, Alpini Festival, Pradel plateau sculpture. Chapters:00:00 Molveno02:26 Segheria Taialacqua04:06 Osteria del Maso05:53 Lungolago06:40 Pradel plateau08:57 Charme Hotel Nevada A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Molveno #Trentino #Dolomites #ItalyTravel #TravelItaly #LakeMolveno #BrentaDolomites #AppleHarvest #ValDiNon #MelaColgo #HikingItaly #AlpineVillage #ItalianLakes #SlowTravel #SummerStorm #TravelPodcast #ItalyPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Day three in Molveno finds Sofia navigating a summer disrupted by the Bedolé wildfire. She takes refuge in a long traditional lunch at Osteria del Maso, and starts planning a September of apple picking and alpine hiking. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Osteria del Maso, Hotel Londra, Ponte sul Rio Massò, Lido, Valle dei Laghi. Covered: Wildfire impact on tourism, Long lunch culture, Val di Non apple harvest plans, Local bank account paperwork, Hotel costs in peak season, Travel logistics and bus prices. Chapters:00:00 Lido01:13 Osteria del Maso02:45 Ponte sul Rio Massò04:18 Village05:37 Hotel Londra A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LagoDiMolveno #Molveno #Trentino #DolomitiDiBrenta #ItalyTravel #SlowTravel #ValDiNon #AppleHarvest #MelaColgo #TrentinoAltoAdige #AlpineLunch #ItalianFood #OsteriaDelMaso #HotelLondra #MountainLife #AutumnInItaly #TravelItaly #SeptemberTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia wakes to smoke over Lake Molveno and the roar of Canadair water-bombers. She explores the old centre, discovers a larch-root sculpture above the lake, and plans a September of hiking, apple picking in Val di Non, and a mountain violin concert. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Lago di Molveno, Pradel plateau, Chiesa di San Vigilio, Bar Spiaggia, Rifugio La Montanara, Covelo hamlet, Segheria Taialacqua. Covered: Wildfire impacts on summer tourism, Exploring Molveno old town, Marco Martalar's sculpture on Pradel, September hiking plans in Brenta, Val di Non apple harvest, Cable car transport and costs. Chapters:00:00 Molveno01:03 Chiesa di San Vigilio02:19 Bar Spiaggia03:35 Lakeshore04:38 Pradel plateau06:07 Hilltop07:54 Segheria Taialacqua A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Molveno #DolomitiBrenta #Trentino #ItalyTravel #LakeMolveno #TrentinoAltoAdige #WildfireSeason #SeptemberHiking #AlpineHiking #AppleHarvest #ValDiNon #MelaColgo #ItalianFestivals #SlowTravel #DolceFariniente #PradelPlateau #MarcoMartalar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia arrives in Molveno after a train-and-bus journey from Verona, only to find the lake closed to swimmers while Canadair water-bombers fight a forest fire above. She explores the village, plans September hikes in the Brenta Dolomites, and savors the first cool air of autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Molveno, Italy. Places in this episode: Lago di Molveno, Pradel plateau, Rifugio La Montanara, Osteria del Maso, Val di Non, San Lorenzo in Banale, Spormaggiore, Monte Bedolé. Covered: Lake Molveno and wildfire, Brenta Dolomites hiking plans, September apple harvest Val di Non, Molveno practical costs and transport, Traditional Trentino food, Village life and slow travel. Chapters:00:00 Molveno01:49 Monte Bedolé04:41 Lakeshore evening05:30 Rifugio La Montanara07:03 Val di Non A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Molveno #LagoDiMolveno #BrentaDolomites #Trentino #ItalyTravel #VisitTrentino #Dolomites #MolvenoItaly #Wildfire #Canadair #SagraDellaCiuiga #ValDiNon #ApplePicking #MountainHiking #SeptemberItaly #ItalianLakes #TravelItaly #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends her last full day in Verona soaking up the city's quiet morning, revisiting favorite spots, and securing tickets for the final opera performance of the season at the Arena. She reflects on her time in Verona, practical costs of living and visiting, and prepares to move on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Verona, Italy. Places in this episode: Ponte Pietra, Piazza delle Erbe, Giusti Garden, Borgo Trento, La Tradision, Arena di Verona, B&B agli Orti, Nizza Café. Covered: Verona last day, Giusti Garden, Arena opera finale, Cost of living in Verona, Practical tips, Reflections on leaving. Chapters:00:00 Ponte Pietra01:23 Giusti Garden02:55 Piazza delle Erbe05:00 Castelvecchio07:05 Porta Nuova station A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Verona #ItalyTravel #OperaFestival #ArenaDiVerona #Turandot #GiustiGarden #Valpolicella #VeronaFood #ItalianOpera #SlowTravel #ExpatsInItaly #VeronaGuide #LakeGarda #VeronaCity #ItalianCafe #Trattoria #VeronaTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends her last full day in Verona on Ferragosto, reflecting on the holiday, the cost of living, and the quiet rhythm of the empty city. She explores the peaceful streets, enjoys a final trattoria lunch, and prepares to leave for Milan. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Verona, Italy. Places in this episode: Piazza delle Erbe, Ponte Pietra, Giusti Garden, Il Vicoletto Trattoria, Caffè Borsari, Hotel San Luca Verona, Arena di Verona. Covered: Ferragosto holiday, Cost of living, Italy practical admin, Verona city life. Chapters:00:00 Piazza delle Erbe01:16 Ponte Pietra02:47 Il Vicoletto Trattoria04:15 Caffè Borsari07:06 Riverside08:57 City square at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Verona #Ferragosto #ItalyTravel #VeronaOpera #ArenaDiVerona #Turandot #SlowTravel #DolceFarNiente #ItalianHoliday #VeronaItaly #MovingToItaly #ExpatLife #CostOfLiving #LakeGarda #Veneto #ItalianCulture #TravelItaly #SofiaRomano https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends her final Verona days preparing for the closing nights of the Arena opera festival. She explores the Borgo Trento neighbourhood, walks the Adige at dusk, and reflects on what it means to live in a city that runs on a working economy, not just tourism. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Verona, Italy. Places in this episode: Piazza Brà, Arena di Verona, Borgo Trento, Castelvecchio, Ponte Scaligero, Corso Porta Nuova, Piazza delle Erbe, Castel San Pietro. Covered: Verona city guide, Cost of living, Mobile and banking basics, Arena opera atmosphere, Italian holiday rhythms. Chapters:00:00 Piazza Brà02:08 Ponte Scaligero03:45 Corso Porta Nuova05:49 Piazza delle Erbe08:32 Borgo Trento A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Verona #ItalyTravel #VeronaOperaFestival #ArenaDiVerona #VeronaGuide #Italy2026 #MoveToItaly #ExpatLife #BorgoTrento #VeronaCostOfLiving #ItalianSummer #DolceFarNiente #Ferragosto #LakeGarda #Valpolicella #ItalyLiving #SlowTravel #VeronaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

The day after Ferragosto, Sofia finds Verona stirring back to life, plans her Lake Garda escape, visits the Giusti Garden, and looks ahead to the Arena's final opera performances of the season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Verona, Italy. Places in this episode: Piazza delle Erbe, Caffè Borsari, Giusti Garden, Valdonega, Veronetta, Ponte Pietra, Verona Porta Nuova, Desenzano. Covered: Lake Garda day trip, Sirmione and Bardolino, Giusti Garden visit, Bardolino wine tasting, Preparing for Arena opera season end. Chapters:01:12 Desenzano02:58 Veronetta04:11 Sirmione06:10 Grotte di Catullo08:17 Bardolino A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ItalyTravel #Verona #LakeGarda #Sirmione #Bardolino #ItalianWine #GiustiGarden #Ferragosto #VeronaOpera #ArenaDiVerona #TravelItaly #Veneto #WineTasting #DayTrip #RomanRuins #DolceFarNiente https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends Ferragosto in Verona, reflecting on the holiday's rhythms, the cost of living, and the quiet city before the feast. She explores the Giusti Garden, tries a local trattoria, and plans her Lake Garda day trip. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Verona, Italy. Places in this episode: Borgo Trento, Café Carducci, Ponte Pietra, Teatro Romano, Giusti Garden, Veronetta, Piazza delle Erbe, La Taverna di Via Stella. Covered: Ferragosto holiday, Cost of living, Giusti Garden, Verona walking, Italian cafe culture. Chapters:00:00 Borgo Trento01:26 Café Carducci02:37 Giusti Garden04:38 Veronetta08:19 Castelvecchio10:09 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ferragosto #Verona #ItalyTravel #Veneto #GiustiGarden #ItalianHoliday #SlowTravel #DolceFarNiente #CostOfLiving #VeronaItaly #TravelPodcast #SofiaRomano #LakeGardaPlanning #ArenaOpera https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

On the eve of Ferragosto, Sofia explores Verona's empty streets, climbs the Torre dei Lamberti for a bird's-eye view, plans her Lake Garda escape, and reflects on the Italian holiday that stops the whole country. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Verona, Italy. Places in this episode: Torre dei Lamberti, Ponte Pietra, Ponte Scaligero, Castelvecchio, Casa di Giulietta, Piazza delle Erbe, Verona Arena, BASƎ - Verona by Garage Coffee Bros.. Covered: Verona view points and landmarks, Ferragosto holiday rhythm, Coffee culture and specialty cafes, Cost of living and practical life in Verona, Arena opera experience and planning, Day trips to Lake Garda and Sirmione. Chapters:00:00 Ponte Pietra01:37 Courtyard03:34 Torre dei Lamberti05:37 Casa di Giulietta07:38 Ponte Scaligero09:03 Cafe10:20 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VeronaItaly #Ferragosto #ItalyTravel #ArenaDiVerona #VeronaOpera #LakeGarda #Sirmione #ItalianHoliday #TravelItaly #VeronaFood #ItalianSummer #VeronaViews #DolceFarNiente https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends her third day in Verona soaking up the final week of the Arena opera festival, planning a Ferragosto feast, and discovering the quiet corners of San Zeno. She shares practical tips for visiting during peak summer, including costs and navigating the crowds. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Verona, Italy. Places in this episode: Caffè Borsari, Hotel San Luca Verona, Ponte Pietra, San Zeno Maggiore, Castelvecchio, La Taverna di Via Stella, Osteria Il Bertoldo, Arena di Verona. Covered: Opera at the Arena, Ferragosto planning, San Zeno neighborhood, Castelvecchio museum, Cost of living in Verona, Permesso di soggiorno. Chapters:00:00 Caffè Borsari01:36 Hotel San Luca Verona05:31 Castelvecchio06:46 Osteria Il Bertoldo07:49 City plaza08:54 Sirmione A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Verona #ItalyTravel #ArenaOpera #Aida #Ferragosto #ItalianSummer #VeronaCity #LakeGarda #Valpolicella #PontePietra #SanZeno #Castelvecchio #ItalianFood #SlowLiving #DolceFarNiente #TravelPodcast #ExpatsInItaly #ItalyInAugust https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends a slow Sunday in Verona before Ferragosto week, navigating the heat, the Festival's closing nights, and the lull before the Italian holiday. She visits the Castelvecchio museum, gets practical about visiting in August, and thinks ahead to the Valpolicella harvest and Lake Garda. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Verona, Italy. Places in this episode: Castelvecchio Museum, Ponte Scaligero, Veronetta, Piazza delle Erbe, San Zeno, Lake Garda, Valpolicella. Covered: Castelvecchio Museum, Ferragosto Week, Verona practical tips, Arena Opera Festival, Lake Garda planning, Local city life. Chapters:00:00 Castelvecchio Museum00:52 Ponte Scaligero02:37 Veronetta03:45 Quiet room05:01 Lake Garda07:46 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Verona #VeronaItaly #Ferragosto #ItalianSummer #ArenaDiVerona #OperaFestival #Castelvecchio #LakeGarda #Valpolicella #ItalyTravel #SlowTravel #VeronaCard #ItalianHoliday #DolceFarNiente #SummerInItaly #VeronaGuide #CulturalTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia takes the high-speed train from Milan to Verona, settles into her new base, and explores the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, and the Adige. She talks opera season, practical costs, and the city's real life beyond Romeo and Juliet. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Verona, Italy. Places in this episode: Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, Piazza Bra, Arena di Verona, Piazza delle Erbe, Caffè Borsari, Ponte Pietra, Castel San Pietro. Covered: Arriving in a new city, Verona's Arena opera festival, Historic centre and ZTL, Practical costs in Verona, Valpolicella and wine region, Day trips to Lake Garda. Chapters:00:00 Milano Centrale00:59 Piazza Bra03:14 Cafe interior04:21 Ponte Pietra06:14 Caffè Borsari09:23 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Verona #VeronaOpera #ArenaDiVerona #ItalyTravel #MovingToItaly #VeronaLife #TravelItaly #LakeGarda #Valpolicella #ItalianSummer #VeronaGuide #Italia #OperaFestival #Adige #Castelvecchio #PiazzaDelleErbe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends her final day in Milan before heading to the lakes, wrapping up loose ends, savoring one last panzerotto, and reflecting on the month that turned a strange city into home. She visits Orsonero Coffee, walks the Navigli in the morning light, and plans her next steps, from Lake Como to the practicalities of the permesso di soggiorno. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Milan, Italy. Places in this episode: Città Studi, Orsonero Coffee, Navigli, Porta Venezia, Questura, Biblioteca degli Alberi, Porta Nuova, Piazza Gae Aulenti. Covered: Last day in Milan, Permesso di soggiorno procedure, Cenacolo Vinciano booking, Bank fees and imposta di bollo, Navigli morning and evening, Reflections on settling in. Chapters:00:00 Città Studi02:24 Navigli03:58 Questura05:10 Intesa Sanpaolo06:40 Miscusi08:33 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MilanTravel #LastDayInMilan #Navigli #PortaVenezia #OrsoneroCoffee #CenacoloVinciano #LastSupper #PermessoDiSoggiorno #MilanFood #Panzerotto #ItalianSummer #TravelItaly #MilanLife #MilanApartments #CittaStudi #LakeComo #DolceFarNiente #MilanGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

On her final day in Milan, Sofia takes a day trip to Certosa di Pavia, visits the Navigli for one last aperitivo, and reflects on the city's quiet August charm before moving on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Milan, Italy. Places in this episode: Certosa di Pavia, Milano Centrale, Centro Storico, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Naviglio Grande, Città Studi, Via Pacini, Parco Sempione. Covered: Day trip to Certosa di Pavia, Last days in a city, Reflections on settling in, Cost of day trips and meals, Lake Como and plans for next week. Chapters:00:00 Certosa di Pavia01:36 Train station concourse02:39 Parco Sempione03:46 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II04:45 Città Studi07:58 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CertosaDiPavia #MilanDayTrip #Navigli #MilanTravel #ItalyTravel #Lombardy #Aperitivo #ItalianLakes #MilanApartmentHunt #CittaStudi #MovingToItaly #MilanLife #AugustInMilan #ItalianCuisine #Risotto #Panzerotto #DolceFarNiente #SofiaRomano https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia takes a day trip to Monza, explores a Milanese food market, and grapples with the reality of finding an apartment in August. She reflects on the quiet city before the Ferragosto rush and shares practical advice on navigating the rental market. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Milan, Italy. Places in this episode: Monza, Parco di Monza, Isola, Città Studi, Naviglio Grande, Piazza Gae Aulenti, Bosco Verticale, Biblioteca degli Alberi. Covered: Day trip to Monza, Local market experience, Apartment viewing, Rental process advice, Navigli aperitivo, August city rhythms. Chapters:00:00 Isola01:39 Monza04:43 Quiet room06:13 Naviglio Grande07:55 Piazza Gae Aulenti A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MilanInAugust #MonzaDayTrip #CittaStudi #MilanApartments #MovingToItaly #ExpatLife #NavigliAperitivo #BoscoVerticale #MilanGuide #ItalyTravel #SlowTravel #DolceFarNiente #MilanDiaries #ItalianLiving #FerragostoInMilan #ApartmentHunting #MilaneseLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends a hot August day exploring the Duomo's rooftops, the Galleria's elegance, and the modern Porta Nuova district, all while comparing rents, transport passes, and aperitivo prices. She also checks on her apartment hunt and confirms her bank account issue is sorted. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Milan, Italy. Places in this episode: Duomo di Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Orsonero Coffee, Parco Sempione, Biblioteca degli Alberi, Bosco Verticale, Porta Nuova, Piazza Gae Aulenti. Covered: Sightseeing, Apartment view, Bank account success, Milan architecture, Costs, Local life. Chapters:00:00 City street01:17 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II02:01 Orsonero Coffee03:18 Naviglio Grande04:59 Porta Nuova06:21 Piazza Gae Aulenti A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Milan #MilanTravel #ItalyTravel #Duomo #GalleriaVittorioEmanuele #Brera #Navigli #PortaNuova #BoscoVerticale #MilanLife #Aperitivo #ApartmentHunt #MilanAugust #SettleInItaly #CostOfLiving #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia spends her third day in Milan exploring Brera's galleries and Navigli's canals, tackling apartment viewings in Città Studi, and savoring Milanese classics like risotto and cotoletta. A practical look at transport passes, local costs, and the art of choosing where to live. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Milan, Italy. Places in this episode: Naviglio Grande, Città Studi, Pinacoteca di Brera, Mamma Rosa Osteria, Orsonero Coffee, Darsena, Bosco Verticale, Porta Nuova. Covered: Apartment hunting, Art and museums, Aperitivo culture, Local cuisine, Transport passes. Chapters:00:00 Naviglio Grande00:48 Città Studi01:50 Bar interior03:02 Quiet room05:03 Pinacoteca di Brera06:38 Orsonero Coffee08:19 Darsena A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MilanTravel #ItalyTravel #MilanApartment #ExpatLife #CodiceFiscale #NavigliMilan #PinacotecaDiBrera #MilanFoodie #RisottoAllaMilanese #Panzerotto #AperitivoMilan #LivingInItaly #MilanNeighbourhoods #CittaStudi #ItalianBureaucracy #MilanMetro #Ferragosto #DolceFarNiente https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia tackles Milan's bureaucracy: opening a bank account, scouting apartments in Città Studi, and navigating the half-empty August city. Plus tips on transit passes, SIM cards, and where to eat like a local. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Milan, Italy. Places in this episode: Intesa Sanpaolo, Luini's, Città Studi, Navigli, Porta Venezia, Bosco Verticale, Castello Sforzesco, Piazza Gae Aulenti. Covered: Banking, Apartment hunt, Transit, SIM cards, Neighborhoods, August life. Chapters:00:00 Porta Venezia01:55 Città Studi04:33 Bosco Verticale05:51 Navigli06:57 Quiet room08:04 Castello Sforzesco09:26 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Milan #MilanTravel #ExpatLife #MovingToItaly #CodiceFiscale #BankAccountItaly #MilanApartments #CittaStudi #Navigli #AperitivoMilan #AugustInMilan #Ferragosto #Panzerotto #ItalyTravelGuide #MilanMetro #SimCardItaly #MilanDesign #BoscoVerticale https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/

Sofia Romano arrives in Milan on a hot August day, navigates the half-empty city, sorts out her codice fiscale, SIM card, and transit pass, and discovers the slow, sultry rhythm of summer in Italy's fashion capital. Part settling-in guide, part love letter to a city on holiday. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Italy: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Italy guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Italy Travel Podcast with Sofia Romano. Sofia Romano is in Milan, Italy. Places in this episode: Malpensa, Agenzia delle Entrate, Duomo di Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Navigli, Bosco Verticale, Biblioteca degli Alberi, Castello Sforzesco. Covered: bureaucracy & paperwork, cost of living, neighborhoods, local food & drink, summer in Milan, getting settled. Chapters:00:00 Malpensa02:38 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II04:31 Navigli06:17 Quiet room09:27 Cafe terrace A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Milan #ItalyTravel #MovingToItaly #ExpatLife #MilanInAugust #CodiceFiscale #ItalianBureaucracy #Aperitivo #Navigli #BoscoVerticale #Panzerotto #Milano #SettleInItaly #SlowTravel #ItalyExpat #MilanGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/italy/