Danielle Oteri’s Italy: Podcast & Newsletter

Welcome to an ongoing story about Italy told with depth, heart, and a bit of edge because you need real insight, not “influencing”. Each episode blends storytelling, lived experience, and practical tips for thoughtful travelers who want more than a checklist.

I’m an art historian, travel advisor, and writer. All my work comes from genuine relationships, rigorous research, and a deep connection to Italy through both sides of my family.

Why Subscribe to Danielle Oteri’s Italy?

If you're craving a version of Italy that goes beyond frenetic top-ten videos, and you’re into history, music, myth, poetry, and stories of fascinating people, you’re in the right spot.

Free Subscribers

• New podcast episodes and articles

• Access to the comments section and community discussions

Paid Subscribers – $8/month or $80/year

• Monthly Ask Me Anything About Italy Zoom meeting. This is extremely useful for those planning a trip who want to ask questions, get new ideas, and resources. If you can’t join us live, you can email your questions ahead of time, and the replay is sent out the following morning.

• Monthly Destination Deep Dives and access to past Deep Dives in the “Italy Travel Planning Community” tab. So far I’ve done Cilento and Florence. Coming up over the next few months are Matera, Naples, Venice, Palermo, and Rome.

Travel Services (via danielleoteri-italy.com)

For those who want focused help on their Italy trip, I offer:

1:1 Trip Consultations

Bring your ideas, questions, or dilemmas. I’ll bring expert advice, clarity, and curated recommendations you can trust.

Bespoke Trip Planning

For travelers who want a completely custom itinerary that reflects their style, interests, and values. These trips are layered, beautiful, and one of a kind. I design the itineraries, while my cousin and business partner, Arianna Scariati, plans and coordinates them with our network of trusted partners on the ground in Italy.

Guidebooks & Recorded Classes

Want to go to Naples? Purchase my guide, “Three Days in Naples,” with map-synced itineraries.

If you want an experience of Italy in the United States, visit Little Italy with my guidebook, The Shopper’s Guide to Little Italy in the Bronx.

Here are my online lectures, available via Context Travel.

Introduction to Salerno with a Historian: Explore the Little Known, Crown Jewel of the Amalfi Coast

Through the Eyes of Elena Ferrante, Part 1: A Look at Naples with a Historian: Explore the neighborhoods of Naples through a discussion of the "My Brilliant Friend" novels

Through the Eyes of Elena Ferrante, Part 2: A Look at Italy with a Historian: Experience the history of modern Italy from a Southern Italian perspective, inspired by the Neapolitan Novels

About Danielle

I’ve studied, traveled, and worked in Italy for two decades and have never stopped discovering new places that leave me filled with awe and wonder. I studied graphic design in New York and Florence, then returned to Florence for an MA in art history. I was a Lecturer at The Cloisters, the medieval branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, for 15 years.

I’ve written for BBC Travel, Condè Nast Traveler, and the UK Independent. The piece of which I’m most proud is an essay for The Paris Review about a museum security guard who couldn’t get anyone to listen to his ideas about the Unicorn Tapestries.

Now I work with my Italian family to craft meaningful experiences in Italy that respect both the traveler’s time and money as well as the beautiful Italian culture we want to preserve and nurture.

Barron’s named me a Worldwise Entrepreneur.

Want to chat? Send me an email at danielle@danielleoteri.com