Italy Inside Out
Travel deep into the heart of Italy to see this fascinating country through the lens of those who know it well. Listen to lively discussions, informative interviews, travel tales and other tasty tidbits from the mainland and islands of Italia. Learn about Italy's lesser known places, events and experiences with host, Andrea Aldrich, an Italian travel specialist and tour guide for Travel in Italia.
Episodes
16 episodes
16. Finding Her Ancestral Heritage in Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily with Rita Cipalla
Rita Cipalla is a journalist whose work has appeared in many prestigious publications. Looking for a city with a vibrant cultural vibe, she moved to Seattle from Washington DC in the 1990’s and launched her business, Cipalla Co...
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15. Moving to a Small Village in Sardegna—a Dramatic Lifestyle Change with Paola Messana
Paola Messana was a successful international journalist living in many of the world's largest cities. When she retired, she found her way to a small village in Sardegna where she bought and renovated a house into a B&B. She then...
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30:18
14. Cinema Italian Style presented by the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) with Beth Barrett
The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) presents Cinema Italian Style every year at this time. This year, because of the pandemic, the festival will be virtual which has brought a whole new set of production challenges for SIFF. D...
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26:43
13. The Evolution of Podere il Casale, an Incredible Organic Farm & Restaurant in Tuscany with Sandra Schmidig
When Sandra Schmidig and her husband, Ulisse, left Switzerland to search for a warm place to produce organic food, they were told to look in the Val d'Orcia area of Tuscany. In this picturesque area they found a farmer ready to retire who...
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12. An Italian-American and His Musical Career from Opera to Rock n' Roll, featuring Tony La Stella
Tony La Stella is a classically trained singer and accomplished musician and entertainer. He is also one of the hosts of the Northwest Italian Radio Show, bringing entertaining and informative Italian topics to their listeners. Ton...
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31:10
11. A Passion for the Traditional Hand Weaving of Umbria with Marta Cucchia
Marta Cucchia fell in love with the traditional techniques of Umbrian hand weaving and has continued to carry on this historic craft, which three generations of women in her family before her have kept alive. Her great grandmother, Giudi...
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26:20
10. The Village of Cuglieri, Sardegna, Featuring Megan Hastings & Adam Cone
The Podcast host, Andrea Aldrich tells about a special town in Sardegna, Italy. She was introduced to this village by her two guests, Megan Hastings and Adam Cone, who took a leap of faith several years ago and bought a lit...
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40:04
9. Vicenza, the Veneto Region and Her Life in Italy with Marzia Caputo
Marzia Caputo grew up in the Veneto town of Vicenza. Her mother and father met in Vicenza when her mother left Calabria to begin a business in a less Mafia dominated region. Marzia describes her favorite sites in her town and the surroun...
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39:18
8. Exploring the Wines of Italy with Chris Zimmerman
Chris Zimmerman is well known for his knowledge of Italian wines. In this episode he shares the stories and experiences he gained traversing the Italian peninsula representing wines from many regions of Italy. From Piedmont to Puglia, Fr...
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40:56
7. An Agriturismo in the Val d'Orcia with Giuseppe Muziarelli
Giuseppe Muziarelli tells us about the history of his hometown, Contignano, located in the iconic area of Tuscany, known as the Val d'Orcia. His family has farmed this land for several generations and he and his wife Paola have converted...
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32:11
6. Venice, An Insider's View with Caterina Nardin
Caterina Nardin was born in England but moved back to Venice with her parents because her father missed his hometown. Caterina describes the challenges facing this city built of islands and accessible only by water. From its apex as a ma...
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38:31
5. Women of Sicily: Lives and Legends with Jacqueline Alio
Jacqueline Alio, historian, author and guide, returns for a second episode to tell the fascinating and often tragic stories of the women who have influenced the history, myth and religion of Sicily. From the myths of Persephone and Aphro...
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46:38
4. Sicily, A Personal and Historical Perspective with Jacqueline Alio
Jacqueline Alio, a historian and author, returned to Sicily with her family in the 1980's and found the city of Palermo under the impact of Mafia power. In subsequent years the people protested tirelessly for government intervention and ...
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37:11
3. Returning Home to Abruzzo in a Pandemic with Sam Ciapanna
Sam Ciapanna is an American with dual citizenship who has recently purchased a home in the region of Abruzzo. He describes the challenges of traveling to Italy during the covid-19 crisis. We learn of the love he has for the hill town of ...
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33:01
2. Montepulciano is in Her Heart with Francesca Raspanti
Episode 2. Francesca Raspanti is an Italian guide with a full range of credentials to offer her groups, most importantly, a passion for the land where she lives and the town in which she was born. Francesca joins me from Montepulciano, I...
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28:02
1. A Quest for Her Cultural Heritage in Trentino with Mary Beth Moser
Author and lecturer, Mary Beth Moser, Ph.D., describes her journey of discovery as she searched for her cultural heritage in the extraordinary Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Sud Tirol. Among the many topics that she discusses are ...
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