Bella Italy Podcast
Italy travel stories, planning wisdom, and behind-the-scenes insight from the team at Italy With Bella.
Hosted by Brian and Anthony, the Bella Italy Podcast helps thoughtful travelers understand Italy beyond the checklist. Each episode blends practical travel guidance, cultural context, regional insight, and real stories from the road so you can plan a trip that feels personal, well-paced, and deeply connected to place.
Meet Your Hosts
Brian and Anthony bring the heart of Italy With Bella to every episode of the Bella Italy Podcast. As part of the team behind Italy With Bella, they have spent years helping travelers move beyond generic itineraries and into experiences that feel personal, thoughtful, and rooted in real local knowledge.
Their conversations are equal parts practical and romantic: how to navigate trains, where to slow down, what most travelers misunderstand, and why the best moments in Italy often happen when you leave room for the unexpected.
Together, they offer the kind of guidance you would want from a well-traveled friend: honest, warm, opinionated when it matters, and always focused on helping you travel Italy with more confidence, curiosity, and care.
Anthony Campopiano
Brian Alex
What Our Listeners are Saying
“Anthony and Brian bring a wealth of information pertaining to travel within Italy to the podcast listener. Their dialogue is entertaining and at the same time very beneficial for those looking to make a visit to Italy."
“These guys love Italy.”
“An honest guide to traveling in Italy”
“I’ve been binge listening for a while and I really enjoy the banter between Anthony and Brian. Their passion for travel and Italy is evident and their opinions are very helpful.”
What You’ll Learn on the Bella Italy Podcast
The Bella Italy Podcast is for travelers who want to understand the rhythm of Italy before they arrive. Episodes cover practical planning questions, regional differences, food and wine culture, transportation, etiquette, crowds, pacing, and the small details that can make an Italy trip feel smoother, richer, and more memorable.
Whether you are planning your first trip or returning for a deeper experience, the podcast will help you think less like a tourist checking boxes and more like a traveler learning how Italy actually works.
Immersive Dining: A Culinary Journey in Rome
Recorded live in a studio in Franklin, Tennessee, Brian and Anthony take a break from Season 4 itineraries to spotlight the people behind Italy With Bella’s most memorable moments, starting with their first-ever guest: Michela, a Rome-based home cook and host in Trastevere. Together, they unpack what “authentic” really means in a city as big as Rome, why Italy With Bella is selective about partnerships, and how a shared table can turn strangers into friends. Michela shares her journey from Naples to Rome, her philosophy of simple, ingredient-driven cooking, and the magic of creating a Sunday-lunch feeling where phones disappear and human connection takes over, leaving guests with the kind of experience they talk about long after the Colosseum.
Off the Tourist Trail 2: Traversing the Po River Valley to the Ligurian Coast
Recorded face-to-face in a studio, Brian and Anthony pick up Season 4’s “Traveling Well” journey with a practical itinerary: from Venice and Ravenna into Bologna, then through Parma and Modena for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes day of Parmesan, balsamic, and prosciutto (plus a nod to Italy’s “motor valley” for Ferrari lovers). They share how a local guide can help you get oriented faster, why slowing down creates the moments you’ll remember most, and how to “unpeel the onion” of bucket-list expectations to discover what you actually want from Italy. The episode closes by comparing Cinque Terre vs. Amalfi, with honest insight on crowds, day-tripping, hiking, and choosing the coastal experience that fits your style.
Tuscan Treasures: Behind the Scenes of Italian Craftsmanship
In this episode of the Bella Italy podcast, hosts Brian and Anthony discuss the immersive experiences available in Italy, focusing on the treasures and obstacles travelers may encounter. They introduce guest Sebastian Del Brenna, a jeweler from Cortona, who shares the rich history of Tuscan jewelry and the unique techniques passed down through generations.
Inspired by an episode?
The podcast is a beautiful place to begin, but your Italy trip should be designed around you. If a region, story, or planning question sparked an idea, we would love to help you turn it into a thoughtful, well-paced itinerary.
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