203. New Italian Adventures to Try In 2026

About this episode

Kimberly and Tommaso discuss unique Italian adventures and travel insights for 2026, focusing on historical train journeys and local experiences during Christmas.

Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Links for the Show: Fondazione FS Italiane National Railway Museum Strada dell’Olio DOP Umbria Via di Linari In this episode, Kimberly Holcombe and Tommaso share insights from their friends who recently traveled to Italy during the Christmas holiday. They discuss historical train routes, exciting activities like driving a Ferrari through Tuscany, and adventurous hiking and biking options. Join us in this episode for unique ways to experience Italy beyond the typical tourist paths. Key Points: Christmas in Italy: Venice was less crowded than Rome during the holidays. Italian locals gather in Rome for Christmas, making it more crowded. Venice had crowds during specific events like the Santa Claus gondolier parade. Uber Black in Rome: Friends used Uber Black successfully in Rome, despite previous reliability concerns with standard Uber. Uber Black offers larger, luxury vehicles with professional drivers. Historical Exploration: Friends regretted not researching the history of Italian landmarks before their trip. Tommaso suggests spending ample time before the trip researching historical facts so they are…

People in this episode

Host: Kimberly Holcombe

Guest: Tommaso

Topics covered

• Italian travel
• historical train routes
• adventurous activities
• local experiences
• Christmas in Italy

Keywords

• Italy
• travel
• historical trains
• Christmas
• Tuscany
• Venice
• Rome
• adventurous activities
• local experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fondazione FS Italiane, National Railway Museum

Places: Italy, Venice, Rome, Tuscany, Pietrasara

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