210. 48 Hours in Rome

210. 48 Hours in Rome

From Kimberly's Italy Travel by Kimberly Holcombe

April 15, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

Kimberly and Tommaso celebrate their podcast's fifth anniversary by sharing a two-day adventure exploring hidden gems in Rome.

Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you enjoy our podcast please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Grazie Mille! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso celebrate five years and 210 episodes of their podcast. They reflect on their journey and share a two-day adventure in Rome, exploring hidden gems and unique experiences off the usual tourist path. Key Points: Five Years of Kimberly’s Italy: Kimberly and Tommaso mark the fifth anniversary of their first episode, launched on April 13, 2021. They recall starting the podcast during COVID, with Tommaso convincing Kimberly to overcome her initial hesitations about her voice. The most rewarding aspect has been connecting with listeners globally, who share their appreciation for the episodes. Important Travel Updates: The EES Situation Kimberly shares recent experiences with the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES), noting it is slow and chaotic at most airports. She advises adding 45 minutes to an hour to estimated arrival times and avoiding connections in Schengen countries less than two hours apart. Tommaso recounts an incident at Linate Airport where 100 passengers missed…

People in this episode

Host: Kimberly Holcombe

Guest: Tommaso

Topics covered

  • travel
  • Rome
  • podcast anniversary
  • EES updates
  • hidden gems

Keywords

  • Rome
  • travel
  • EES
  • hidden gems
  • podcast anniversary
  • Kimberly's Italy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EU

Places: Rome, Linate Airport

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