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Armchair Italy

Armchair Italy

By: Anthony Capozzoli
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Planning a trip to Italy or just love Bell'paese?

Welcome to your ultimate audio guidebook to the authentic side of Italian culture, food, travel, and history shared in a fun and casual way.

Backed by our curated directory of over 100 local travel categories, we bring you insider access to help you experience Italy like a local.

What you'll discover every episode:

  • Authentic Local Food: We ditch the culinary stereotypes to explore the regional cuisines that make Italian food famous.
  • Art & History: Fun dives into the stunning art and cultural heritage shaped over the centuries.
  • Insider Secrets: Interviews with local creators sharing hidden horseback trails, artisan workshops, classes, tours, and hot air balloon rides.
  • Practical Strategy: Actionable travel advice, navigation hacks, and local tips to maximize your journey.

Subscribe now to discover the beautiful surprises waiting for you down Italy’s hidden cobblestone streets!

2026 Anthony Capozzoli Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 2 Tips to Make Florence Even More Amazing

    2 Tips to Make Florence Even More Amazing
    Jul 1 2026

    I’ve been fielding a lot of Florence questions lately, so I wanted to bring two of my favorites to the show today. First up: where should you actually stay? And second: what is that one unique local experience most travelers completely miss out on?


    1. Where is a great place to stay while in Florence? - https://armchairitaly.com/listing/villa-paradisino-.html

    1. What is a unique local experience most visitors miss out on in Florence? - https://armchairitaly.com/listing/i-mosaici-di-lastrucci-the-artistic-studio.html
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    4 mins
  • My Italian Room - Learn to Speak Italian

    My Italian Room - Learn to Speak Italian
    Jul 1 2026

    Unlock your Italian language superpower with Clara and Martina from My Italian Room! In this episode, we explore their unique, science-backed approach to teaching Italian through conversation, writing, listening, action, and community.

    Say goodbye to boring lectures, and endless grammar drills, and hello to a fun, natural way of learning.

    Listen in to find out how you can start speaking effortlessly, and visit myitalianroom.com to schedule your free consultation today!

    As a first step sign up for their amazing newsletter:

    https://mylanguageroom.kit.com/b906312e0e
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    30 mins
  • The Three Best Places to Enjoy Magna Grecia in Italy

    The Three Best Places to Enjoy Magna Grecia in Italy
    Jun 29 2026

    Welcome to Armchair Italy! We help you discover Italy before you experience it. Planning a trip to Bel Paese? You're in the right place. This is the In-Situ segment—your deep dive into the stunning art, culture, and history of Italy.

    In today's episode we dive into the three best places, in my opinion, to enjoy Magna Grecia (Greece outside of Greece).

    We'll be talking about:

    1. The Naples Museum of Archeology
    2. Agrigento, Sicily and the Valley of the Temples
    3. Paestum, Campania

    I share a few tips about where to get the best pizza in Naples according to Katie Parla.

    • Pizzeria Attilio
    • Pizzeria Starita (Fried pizza)

    Katie Parla's Guide to eating in Naples

    The best written guide to Agrigento's Valley of Temples by Along Dusty Roads

    Tenuta Vannulo for delicious Buffalo Mozzarella only about a 10 minute drive from Paestum
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    5 mins
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