Best Nathaniel Mellor Darcy Melton Podcasts (2024)

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New Cover! 11:20

5h ago11:20

11:20

Thanks for listening to this mini-sode! A full-length episode will be out on Friday, and next week we will return to our normally-scheduled Wednesday episodes. We had intended to be back in full-force today, but we returned from the States an unintentional day late due to canceled flights, so the jet lag is still hitting hard. This month will focus…

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Salerno: The Doorway to the Amalfi Coast — Beach Month 1:16:33

15d ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Headed to the Amalfi Coast? How do you even get there? What is the Amalfi Coast? How many towns are there, and what is the difference between the Sorrentinian Coast and the Amalfi Coast? This, and so much more is covered in today's episode! As always, thank you all so much for listening! If you liked the episode, we would love it if you followed us…

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More Than Naples: Capri, Ischia, and Procida — Beach Month 1:05:21

22d ago1:05:21

1:05:21

While visiting Naples could easily take a week by itself, there's so much more to the area than the city. Just off the coast you can find the resort island of Capri, the thermal springs island of Ischia, and the "blue collar" island of Procida. How to get there? What to see? And when did these islands first host people? These questions and more are…

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Dos and Don'ts of the Beaches in Italy - Beach Month 1:09:59

29d ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Does Italy have nude beaches? Can you spend the night on the beach? What's the deal with all of those umbrellas that look the same? We answer all of those questions and so much more in this episode! As always, thank you so much for listening!

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Where To Swim Among Roman Ruins - Beach Month 1:11:25

1M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Palazzi under the sea, a cursed island, and the queen's bath, you can swim there and we'll tell you how. While the Roman Empire once spanned countries and coastlines, very few ruins are near the shoreline in Italy. In this episode, we delve into three locations where you can actually swim among Roman ruins (or places to have a chill beach day), whi…

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Special Episode: Italy Isn't Breaking Up With You; She's Just Setting Boundaries 1:20:41

1M ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Does Italy really hate tourists? Does the new €5 fee at Venice affect you? Why are people protesting against it? What about all these new rules like no flip-flops in Cinque Terre, or no swimsuit in Sorrento? In this special episode, we dive into all the things that people are saying (and writing) about Italy, in order to help put those fears at eas…

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Naples: Not Just Pompeii 55:58

1M ago55:58

55:58

While many people go to Pompeii while visiting Naples (and for good reason) there's so much more! In this episode we briefly look at Pompeii, Herculaneum, Pozzuoli (the Campi Flegrei), and lead into our next episode where we will talk about the islands around Naples and where to swim among Roman ruins. Thank you all so much for listening! If you ha…

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Naples: Language, Culture, and the Suspended Coffee 32:08

2M ago32:08

32:08

Welcome back for Part 3 of 3! I hope we don't sound too tired—what began as a quick 45-minute episode ended up as a two-hour megalith! In this episode, we discuss the culture of Naples, what those hand gestures might mean, and why Italians often say "I can't understand anyone from Naples." If you have any questions, or anything you'd like us to mak…

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Naples: The Food! Oh, Madonna, the Food! 58:15

2M ago58:15

58:15

Welcome back to Part 2 of 3! In this episode, we take a look at some classic Napolitano dishes—some of them might sound very familiar to you, such as pizza! Or, the ever popular, spaghetti with olive oil and garlic. If there's anything you'd like us to cover, or any other questions you might have, please let us know! You can find us at onlyabag.com…

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Naples: A Diamond in the Rough 50:19

2M ago50:19

50:19

Welcome back! We're sorry we were gone for so long. Life jumped out at us in so many ways, and while we were in the States visiting, we just couldn't seem to find the [quiet] time to sit down and record a few episodes. However, now that we're back, we're planning on releasing a new episode every week on Wednesday. In this episode, Part 1 of 3, we s…

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Rome Condensed: Everything You Need to Know Before Going 1:20:06

9M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

If you asked a friend, "In one hour, tell me everything that's important about visiting Rome," this would be pretty close to their response. If you'd like to support the podcast, one great way to do so is to sign up for Trusted Housesitters through our affiliate link ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Not sure what house sitting is? Well, we'd love to be the ones to introd…

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Going South 3: People, Transportation, and Witchcraft 1:11:55

9M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

In this episode we delve into the people using broad generalizations, what kind of transportation to expect (or not expect), why the south feels so chaotic, what's with all the 1980s apartment buildings, and did we say "witchcraft"? Why yes, we did. If you'd like to support the podcast, one great way to do so is to sign up for Trusted Housesitters …

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Going South 2: Coffee, Food, and the Mediterranean Diet 1:08:58

9M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

In this second episode we cover the differences in coffee (shorter and punchier), food (dry pasta is southern), and the Mediterranean Diet. As well as a whole slew of other sidetracks. If you'd like to support the podcast, one great way to do so is to sign up for Trusted Housesitters through our affiliate link ⁠here⁠. Not sure what house sitting is…

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Going South: What To Expect from Southern Italy 52:09

10M ago52:09

52:09

This is going to be a two-part episode, with this as part one: a rambling history and some general ideas of what to expect. The next episode will [hopefully] focus more on concrete expectations! To support Only A Bag, you can sign up for one of the travel-oriented credit cards below. None of them have a yearly fee, which is one of the reasons we li…

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Special Finance Episode 2: Checking Accounts and Debit Cards 24:59

10M ago24:59

24:59

Checking accounts, debit cards, and how to access your money abroad without paying extraordinary fees. We finally purchased a second microphone, so this special episode mini-series might sound a little uneven while we work ou the kinks. If it sounds especially atrocious on your headphones/phone/speakers, please let us know! To support Only A Bag, y…

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Special Finance Episode 3: Credit Cards and Reward Programs 58:01

10M ago58:01

58:01

Points, Miles, Cash Back: Which is best for you? And do you really need a credit card? We finally purchased a second microphone, so this special episode mini-series might sound a little uneven while we work ou the kinks. If it sounds especially atrocious on your headphones/phone/speakers, please let us know! To support Only A Bag, you can sign up f…

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Special Finance Episode 1: What to do Before You Leave Home 28:23

10M ago28:23

28:23

How to convert currency, let your bank know you're traveling, and everything else you need to know before you hit the road! We finally purchased a second microphone, so this special episode mini-series might sound a little uneven while we work out the kinks. If it sounds especially atrocious in your headphones/phone/speakers, please let us know! To…

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Perugia: Our Favorite Restaurants, Traditional Dishes And Best Streets For Great Food 44:17

10M ago44:17

44:17

Perugia is a city of great food, and an abundance of it. It's almost impossible to find a bad restaurant, but just in case, we offer some of our favorite restaurant—especially for those of you who are getting tired of Italian food.If you'd like to support the podcast, one great way to do so is to sign up for Trusted Housesitters through our affilia…

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Perugia: A Rambling History and a Warning on Getting There 1:14:15

11M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

Perugia, a relatively unknown city in the north; a just-as-beautiful relative of Tuscany at a fraction of the price. (At some point Nathaniel mistakenly said Montepulciano is in Umbria, when it is in fact in Tuscany, so, sommelier classes aren't going so well.) As always, if you'd like to support us, you can do so by using this link to sign up for …

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Cinque Terre: The Towns, The Food, The Trails, and How to Get There 1:12:01

11M ago1:12:01

1:12:01

The larger-than-life stretch of towns along the Ligurian Coast with their pastel homes and craggy coves have inspired tourists for years. In this episode, we delve into what those towns are, what sets the apart, how to get there, how to walk between them, and some of our favorite food. To support us, consider signing up for Trusted Housesitters thr…

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Siena: The Big, Giant Episode on Everything to Do, See, and Eat 1:29:58

11M ago1:29:58

1:29:58

While the Palio and the Duomo are two of Siena's major draws, they're not the only reason to visit this hilltop town. In this episode we cover getting there, the history of the Palio, why the Duomo is so interestingly built, and why you should try panforte and cantucci. Plus, some of the best day trips! To support us, you can use this Trainline lin…

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Florence: 17 Best Day Trips from Florence 1:11:14

11M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

Using Florence as a home-base for your Italy trip? Here are the top 17 places to visit in one-day from Florence. We're talking about places from 40 minutes one-way on the fast train to Bologna to 3 hours, for those bucket-list locations like Venice and Cinque Terre. If you'd like to support us, you can do so by purchasing your next train or bus tri…

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Florence: Best Sandwich Shop in Florence — Plus Where to Find the Best Pastries, Gelato, Wine, and Traditional Foods 1:13:38

11M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Sandwiches, pastries, gelato, wine to-go, and what is lampredotto? We've got you covered with a list of our favorite food in Florence. If you prefer reading, you can find our review of La Strega Nocciola, our current favorite gelateria in Florence, here! As always, thank you for listening! If you'd like to support us, you can do with by purchasing …

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Florence: Visiting Galleries, Museums, and Shopping Alternatives 1:06:19

12M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Hello and welcome back! In this episode we are back to talking about Florence! Headed to Florence but short on time? We've got you covered with tips on what to see in Florence, what to skip, what's free in Florence, and what's worth the price. While we mentioned in episode 3, Florence can be a day trip, an ideal trip to Florence could be 4-6 days. …

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Special Episode - Italian Heatwave 1:02:26

12M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Benvenuti a La Settimana Infernale, or Week of Hell, named for the intense heatwave lazily moving across southern Europe. Here's an update on what's happening in Rome, what to do if you're visiting during the anticyclone causing the heatwave, and what is an anticyclone?

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Florence: Getting There, Getting Around, and the Briefest of Histories 44:14

12M ago44:14

44:14

Hello, hello! Welcome back to Episode 3 of Season 2. In this episode, we're talking about Florence. Specifically, we are taking about how to get there (planes, trains, and automobiles (buses)), and how to get around. We're also offering a very brief history. Not necessarily of Florence, but of Italy as a whole, and how the local dialect of Florence…

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Rome: Staying Cool [at the beach] and Day Trips 56:35

1y ago56:35

56:35

Hello and welcome back to Episode 2! Before we get to talking about the North, Florence specifically, we wanted to very briefly go over a few points of interest about Rome that we haven't previously mentioned. In particular, we wanted to talk about how to stay cool on those heat-wave days that send Rome past the triple digits, and which day trips a…

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Northern Italy vs. Southern Italy 1:00:33

1y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Hello and welcome back! We apologize for having been gone for so long. While Only A Bag has always been on our minds, we couldn't figure out the time to sit down and finally record another episode. And then we found the time! Here's episode one of Season 2. We lightly delve into "northern" Italy vs "southern" Italy, and how it might affect your tri…

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Our Favorite House Sitting Websites (And Why) to Get You Started 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

30:51

Welcome back! (If you prefer to read the podcast as an article, you can find it here!) Now that you've learned all you can about getting started with house sitting, we thought we could share our favorite house sitting websites. These might not be the best, but these are the ones we've had the most luck with, or the most pleasant interactions with h…

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Let's Talk About the "House" in House Sit 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

35:50

Welcome back to another episode of our housesitting series! If you prefer to read our advice, you can find the article on our website! In this episode, we talk about the "house." For us, this means cleaning the house when we leave, how to treat the house when we're there, and what to do in the absolute certainty that you break something. We hope yo…

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Getting Your First House Sit 28:02

2y ago28:02

28:02

Welcome back! If you prefer to read our advice, you can find the article on our website! Now that we've talked about setting up your profile for various house sitting websites, in this episode we discuss our tips on how to get your first sit! We hope you enjoy! Want to jump right into house sitting? Here are some links to our favorite websites! Tru…

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House Sitting: Making Your Profile 18:39

2y ago18:39

18:39

(For the article version, click here. And as always, we love feedback about our website! Welcome back! In this episode of House Sitting: Miniseries, Darcy and I discuss setting up your profile, what to include and what to leave out, and sending that first message! We hope you enjoy! Nathaniel and Darcy Want to jump right into house sitting? Here ar…

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Introduction To House Sitting 31:15

2y ago31:15

31:15

(For the article version, click here.) Hello and welcome back! In previous episodes, you might have heard us mention "house sitting." Well, in this episode, we discuss our introduction to house sitting, as well as some of the websites we like to use. In the beginning of the episode, we cover some "housekeeping" items, such as our new website, Insta…

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Rome: Emergency Numbers, Transportation Tips, and the Kitchen Sink 58:43

2y ago58:43

58:43

Hello all, and welcome to our "Kitchen Sink" episode for Rome. There were so many little things we wanted to mention in the last few podcasts that either didn't fit, or we weren't factually sure on. So we added them into one large podcast. A "just in case" type of thing. Some of it is also updates to prices or practices as we've experienced them We…

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Exploring the Used Clothing Markets in Rome 1:17:15

2y ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Welcome back to another episode of the Rome series! In this episode we discuss how to navigate the used clothing markets of Italy, and the ones we like to frequent. We hope you enjoy! If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Towards the end we mentioned a group of vintage stores in the Monti neighborhood which are: Pifebo Vintag…

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How to find the best gelato and our favorite gelaterie in Rome 1:02:51

2y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Welcome back after our impromptu 6 month break! To get things started, we figured we should round out the last of the food episodes talking about the thing we love best: gelato. Not only do we discuss the parts of a gelato cone, we discuss things to look for when hunting for the best gelateria in any city. At the end, we mentioned our list of our a…

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Coffee and Drink culture in Rome 56:11

2+ y ago56:11

56:11

What's the best way to order a coffee in Rome? Do you sit down and wait for someone to come over? Or go to the bar? What is a "normal coffee?" What are those red drinks everyone is drinking around 5 o'clock? Are the water fountains in Rome potable? In this episode Darcy and I take a look into coffee and drink culture in Rome. As always, I hope you …

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How to eat at a restaurant in Rome 35:01

2+ y ago35:01

35:01

Everyone tells us where to eat in Rome. Where to find the best cacio e pepe or pizza. Even Google Maps gives advice. So we wanted to tell you all how to eat at restaurants and what to expect when you do. As always, I hope you enjoy! Nathaniel on Twitter: @MellorNathaniel Darcy on Twitter: @not_mr_darcy Update July 2022: We finally have a website! I…

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[Street]Food - Food Markets - Buying Groceries in Rome 1:15:26

2+ y ago1:15:26

1:15:26

Welcome back to our episode on food! We try to lay the groundwork for any trip you might take to Rome by discussing street food, food markets, groceries, the customs around food, and what to do if you have allergies. Darcy was coming off a bit of a cold, so I did a heavy portion of the talking, sorry about that! We hope you all enjoy! Update July 2…

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Getting to Rome/Getting around Rome 46:08

2+ y ago46:08

46:08

Hello everyone! We are so sorry for our long absence. We moved houses again, lost internet, and real life got in the way. We are now back! In this episode we talk about getting to Rome by flying there, getting from the airport to the city, and getting around Rome once you're there. I also mentioned a website for cheap student flights which is calle…

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Rome: An Introduction 7:24

3y ago7:24

7:24

For the next few episodes Darcy and I will be talking about Rome, since that's where we are currently! Instead of talking about the normal sights and "to-do" lists, we thought we'd talk about some of the quieter sides of life. Like gelato, used clothing markets, and finding good food! I hope you enjoy! Update July 2022: We finally have a website! I…

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Traveling with a Partner: Is it worth it? 32:27

3y ago32:27

32:27

In this episode I invited my travel partner, Darcy, to talk with me about traveling together. We discuss the pros and cons, costs, and how it's important to sometimes take some time apart. I hop you enjoy! Update July 2022: We finally have a website! It's a bit light on the content as we are writing articles as quickly as possible, but we'd love fo…

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Traveling Alone: Best decision you've ever made or a pit of loneliness? 23:27

3y ago23:27

23:27

Possibly the greatest debate while traveling is whether or not to go alone. For some, it's an eye-opening experience, a chance to connect with themselves and learn about the person they really are without distractions. For others, it's a deeply lonely experience that reinforces how far out of their comfort zone they are. In this episode, I discuss …

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What do you need before you hit the road? Passports, visas, and more! 28:58

3y ago28:58

28:58

In this episode I cover things you will need before you hit the road. This isn't about packing or any gadgets, but the bare basics such as a passport, visa, vaccines, travel insurance, and more. I hope you enjoy! Update July 2022: We finally have a website! It's a bit light on the content as we are writing articles as quickly as possible, but we'd …

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An introduction to One Bag, Ethical Traveling, and More! 21:49

3y ago21:49

21:49

Welcome to Only a Bag, a travel podcast! Since this podcast will weave certain topics in and out of every episode, I thought it would make sense to give a brief overview of those topics: One bag, ethical traveling, long-term traveling, and housesitting. I will go into more depth in the following episodes. If you have anything you'd like to hear me …

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