Little Roads Unfiltered: Italy and Beyond – Details, episodes & analysis

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Little Roads Unfiltered: Italy and Beyond

Zeneba & Matt

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 33

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.

You can read all about Matt and Zeneba and Little Roads Europe on their website:
www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

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🇨🇦 Canada - Places & Travel
12/07/2026
#90
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#83
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#48
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28/11/2025
#98
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#72
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Places & Travel
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#68
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
11/09/2025
#98
🇨🇦 Canada - Places & Travel
10/09/2025
#100
🇺🇸 USA - Places & Travel
10/09/2025
#47

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https://www.orsinivirtuosi.it/
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Halloween in Italy

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • Duration 33:51

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Ever wonder what Halloween is like in Italy? We chat all about it in this, the final episode of Season One.
Among other things, you’ll hear about…:
- Why we give out spicy tofu
- How to dress up as olives and grapes
- How to say “Trick or Treat” in Italian

Plus: all new music! We arranged and recorded special music just for this episode: swing jazz versions of Sorcerer's Apprentice, and Grieg's Hall of the Mountain King. Happy Halloween!

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:

www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope

We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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Montisola: Italy's largest lake island

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • Duration 35:57

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In this episode, we talk about beautiful Montisola, Europe's largest lake island. We tell you the name of our favorite bakery, the "hidden" vantage point for the best view of the island, where to find a bizarre huge fish head in a jar, and recount stories of our many travels there, including some about our favorite island cat, Grigio.

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:

www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope

We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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Packing Smart: How To Pack for Your Trip

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • Duration 44:48

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How you pack (and how MUCH you pack) can really make or break a trip. After 20 years traveling together, we have pretty much perfected packing, so we have everything we need, but travel very light. In this episode we tell you how to pack, name-check our favorite bag brand, and discuss how to manage luggage while en route, so you spend the smallest possible amount of time fiddling with bags.

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:

www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope

We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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Special guests Bo & Lee: The Italophiles who introduced us to Soriano

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 • Duration 01:10:41

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People always ask us how we found the town of Soriano nel Cimino, where we've lived since 2019. Well, the answer is: Our friends, Bo and Lee! They are our special guests on this podcast. This episode explains how Lee used a protractor to find Soriano in the first place, how she helped us “smuggle” artwork here. We also recount some of our favorite stories of this amazing little town.

Italy is full of pizza, gelato, incredible sights, and architectural wonders, but the best things we have found here are friendships.

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:

www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope

We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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Visiting Florence

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 53:46

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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 undeniably special town - from sandwiches to shopping to spritzes to spectacular viewpoints.

But more importantly, we also talk about how to visit: Getting the most out of your time in Firenze - the same valuable travel tips and planning strategies that we share with our itinerary service clients.

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:

www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope

We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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Clonakilty: Charming County Cork

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 • Duration 38:48

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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 favorite sightseeing in the surrounding countryside, including remote lighthouses, ancient stone circles, and beautiful beaches.

We also tell stories: an ancient monastery with a well that cures warts; a goat that smoked cigarettes; and the sausage that nearly caused a riot.

And we even arranged and recorded new Ireland-themed music for this episode: Matt's jazz waltz arrangement of Danny Boy.

Sláinte!

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:

www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope

We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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Lodging Disasters

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • Duration 59:37

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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, Ireland, and in the USA.

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:

www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope

We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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Small Italian Village, Big Easter Island Head

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 • Duration 29:04

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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. Take a walk with us through this amazing town!

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:

www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope

We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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Chianti: Traditional Foods and "Hidden" Sights

Season 1 · Episode 2

Sunday, September 7, 2025 • Duration 48:16

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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 treasured off-the-beaten-track activities and sightseeing.

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:

www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope

We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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Life as Working Musicians in Italy

Season 1 · Episode 3

Sunday, September 7, 2025 • Duration 52:12

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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 "giggers"... Until we quit our jobs, sold everything, and started a new life in Italy. And we moved three months before the Covid pandemic lockdowns! So getting started was more challenging than we expected. We compare and contrast our musician life between Italy and the US, explain how we keep ourselves busy here, and recount a few crazy stories.

Want to know more about us and our travel services? Find us at:

www.LittleRoadsEurope.com

www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope

We craft small-town driving itineraries for travelers to Italy, Ireland and Scotland.

And our "alter-egos" as musicians:

www.OrsiniVirtuosi.it

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