Little Roads Unfiltered: Italy and Beyond
Professional classical musicians, authors and travel planners Zeneba and Matt, who live and work in Italy, discuss travel tips, destinations, and slice-of-life stories, from their balcony in Soriano nel Cimino. Their chats are unfiltered, with the sounds of their little town - and sometimes their cats! - always in the background.
Episodes
7 episodes
Visiting Florence
Firenze (a.k.a. Florence) is a big city by our Little Roads standards, but we do visit there from time to time. In this episode we discuss some of our favorite places to eat, drink, visit, and stay in this very touristy and crowded but undeniab...
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Episode 7
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53:46
Clonakilty: Charming County Cork
We talk here about Clonakilty, one of the first Irish towns we visited and one that keeps us returning again and again. The food and drink, the markets and shops, the history and culture, and more. We also discuss some of our favori...
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Episode 6
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38:48
Lodging Disasters
If you need a laugh, this is the episode for you. The worst places we've ever stayed, separated into the four base elements: Earth, Air, Water, and... FIRE! We talk about our experiences in B&Bs, hotels, and farm stays in Italy,...
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Episode 5
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59:37
Small Italian Village, Big Easter Island Head
From our balcony in Soriano nel Cimino, we discuss the nearby town of Vitorchiano, with its quirky full-size Easter Island head, a local monastery that sells the most delicious jam, and a nearby ancient Roman amphitheater with no tourist crowds...
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Episode 4
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29:04
Life as Working Musicians in Italy
We aim to answer all your questions about what our lives are like as working freelance musicians here in Italy. In the US, we were professional symphonic musicians, Grammy-nominated performers and producers, recording artists, and "...
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Episode 3
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52:12
Chianti: Traditional Foods and "Hidden" Sights
From our balcony in Soriano nel Cimino, we chat about the famous wine country of Chianti: We'll talk about some of our favorite foods to be found there, explain why a rooster determined the borders of the region; and point you to a few of our t...
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Episode 2
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48:16
Italian Bar Culture 101
Everything you need to know about small-town Italian bar culture - eating, drinking, and socializing - from cappuccino to Campari spritz, from pastry to panini. As always in our little chats, we'll recall a few funny or quirky anecdotes about o...
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Episode 1
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