Little Roads Unfiltered: Italy and Beyond
Zeneba & MattProfessional 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.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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Joining us today is our friend Tati. She is an American who lives in the Netherlands. A few years ago we met through Trusted Housesitters, a service we used to find sitters when we are on the road in Italy or elsewhere
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We talk about what we've been up to this past month - concerts, birthdays, cats and more, and including our recent research trip up north, into the Italian Alpine lakes.
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In this episode we chat about our experience with home improvements with our own little house here in Italy - what we did ourselves, what work we had done, what we learned and what we screwed up.
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We have a special guest with us today - Natalie Smargiassi, an Italian-American who moved to Italy a few years ago. She has a house in Gallese, a neighboring town of Soriano.
We chat with Natalie about the path that led her to mov... more
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I’ve followed Little Roads for years on social media but am not usually into podcasts. HOWEVER this one has become a must-listen. They share information and stories as two travel experts and orchestra-level musicians about their travels in Italy, Ireland, and Scotland as well as bits of their lives as immigrants to Italy. You learn about food and culture and get useful tips. I love hearing the voices of the folks I’ve learned through social media posts. And, just so you know, their voices are na... more
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Apple Podcasts | #135 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #199 |  Taiwan/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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Two travel-loving hosts—professional classical musicians and writers—share Italy-centric insights, humor, and personal stories drawn from years living in a Tuscan town and exploring Italian destinations. Episodes frequently cover practical travel tips, regional food and culture, moving abroad, and memorable experiences—from navigating dining etiquette and local dialects to exploring lakes, towns, and historic sites. A distinctive asset is the warm, unfiltered banter that blends practical advice with storytelling, often featuring food, music, and everyday life in an Italian setting. This mix makes it appealing to curious travelers, expats, and culture enthusiasts who enjoy authentic, human-scale travel narratives with actionable tips for exp... more
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