Little Roads Unfiltered: Italy and Beyond

Real Life in Italy - June 2026

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535361/fan_mail/new] On this episode we’re talking about our real lives here in Italy; in particular, what we've been up these past few weeks, through the first half of June. Among other things, you’ll hear about...  - the worms that ruined our week; - where to get the best Chinese food in Florence; and  - why a hairball was the best thing to happen to us all month! We'll discuss a museum in Florence, pet care in Italy, Republic Day, and why Matt tried to imitate Roy Orbison. This is the last episode of teh season before we take a break; but we'll be back "on the air" on 14 July. Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:  www.LittleRoadsEurope.com [https://www.LittleRoadsEurope.com] www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope [https://www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope] We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland. And our "alter-egos" as musicians: www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it [https://www.orsinivirtuosi.it/]

One Day in Zurich: The Trip of Rookie Mistakes

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535361/fan_mail/new] Today we’re talking about our one and only visit to Zurich Switzerland, way back in 2008 - long before we started our travel business. We'll discuss the mistakes we made, and what we learned as a result - much of which informed how we now advise our clients who travel on our Little Roads Europe [http://www.littleroadseurope.com] itineraries.  Among other things, you’ll hear about…: - The Swiss dessert that looks like Klingon Gagh - How I ended up with bloody feet wrapped in rags - The importance of knowing the difference between a sex club and a sex shop  Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:  www.LittleRoadsEurope.com [https://www.LittleRoadsEurope.com] www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope [https://www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope] We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland. And our "alter-egos" as musicians: www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it [https://www.orsinivirtuosi.it/]

Special Guest: Our Friend Tati

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535361/fan_mail/new] Joining us today is our friend Tati. She is an American who lives in the Netherlands. A few years ago we met through Trusted Housesitters, a service we used to find sitters when we are on the road in Italy or elsewhere Since then, we have become friends, and she has come to Soriano several times. And since Tati’s life is so interesting, we thought she would be a perfect guest on our show! Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:  www.LittleRoadsEurope.com [https://www.LittleRoadsEurope.com] www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope [https://www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope] We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland. And our "alter-egos" as musicians: www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it [https://www.orsinivirtuosi.it/]

Real Life in Italy - May 2026

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535361/fan_mail/new] We talk about what we've been up to this past month - concerts, birthdays, cats and more, and including our recent research trip up north, into the Italian Alpine lakes. Among other things, you’ll hear about…: - the priceless artwork we acquired on this trip; - how we spent Zen’s birthday; and  - the pasta that should have been a dessert. Food, wine, churches in cliffs, swans and swims in ice-cold lakes... We cover a little of everything as we recount our lives here in Italy! Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:  www.LittleRoadsEurope.com [https://www.LittleRoadsEurope.com] www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope [https://www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope] We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland. And our "alter-egos" as musicians: www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it [https://www.orsinivirtuosi.it/]

Home Improvements in Italy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535361/fan_mail/new] In this episode we chat about our experience with home improvements with our own little house here in Italy - what we did ourselves, what work we had done, what we learned and what we screwed up.  From gas to plumbing to electric to walls (building and tearing down) to installing furniture and appliances and solar panels, we've done a bit of everything.  It's a good topic for anyone thinking about buying and fixing up a place in another country. You'll also learn our favorite expletive to describe situations that start out terribly but end up better than you had initially imagined - we coined the word ourselves! Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:  www.LittleRoadsEurope.com [https://www.LittleRoadsEurope.com] www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope [https://www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope] We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland. And our "alter-egos" as musicians: www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it [https://www.orsinivirtuosi.it/]