How to prepare for your Italy Retreat
We are leaving for Florence in 3 days so here's what's on my list to get ready for my retreat. Packing - I have a nice long list written...
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trulyitalytours
- Jul 1
Exploring the Enchanting Springs of Bagni San Filippo
Have you ever stumbled upon a hidden gem that left you in awe? That's precisely how I felt when we ventured to Bagni di San Filippo near...
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trulyitalytours
- Jun 15
An Unforgettable Italian Cooking Experience: Pici Pasta and Sweet Cream Magic!
Picture this: A cozy kitchen filled with the aromatic scents of garlic, basil, and tomatoes wafting through the air, as a simple yet...
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trulyitalytours
- May 20
Connection & Clarity
As I start to pack for our first Yoga Retreat for Truly Italy, I reminisce back to 2019 when I started this dream business and dove into...
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trulyitalytours
- Oct 19, 2023
Overcoming Roadblocks: The Journey to Pursuing Your Dreams
The road may seem long… and it is. However, these days it seems so much longer for me. As frustrating as being a small business owner,...
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trulyitalytours
- Oct 4, 2023
The Dos & Donts of Traveling through Italy
Our trip this past September was quick but memorable. I reminisced about my life in Florence as I watched tourists rushed over the...
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trulyitalytours
- Jul 11, 2023
Curiosities of Florence: Piazza della Passera
Piazza della Passera is famous for the delicious restaurant 4Leoni and the cute bar for happy hour and an after dinner gelato. Here's a...
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trulyitalytours
- Jun 28, 2023
Tuscan Wine Tasting Parties
I've got a lot of emails from my followers expressing interest in traveling to Italy...but not now. So I thought of an idea for locals...
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trulyitalytours
- Jun 19, 2023
Traveling with Ease in Italy
Many people, when planning a trip abroad, forget about the most important parts of your trip: -How long will you be traveling? -How heavy...
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trulyitalytours
- May 25, 2023
Tuscany Travel Retreat-6 days/7 nights
Many people visit Italy every year. More than half of them sign up for tours, they'll forget, eat at a tourist trap restaurant, and stay...
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trulyitalytours
- May 3, 2023
How to Grocery Shop in Italy
Grocery Shopping in Italy is something no one thinks about until they are in Italy. Here are some tips for you. When choosing produce you...
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trulyitalytours
- Apr 25, 2023
Curiosities of Florence - The bull and the Baker
Did you know there’s a bulls head on top of the Duomo in Florence? If you look on the left hand side of the Santa Maria del Fiore...
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trulyitalytours
- Apr 17, 2023
Curiosities of Florence- Per non dormire
Per non dormire (thanks for staying awake), is the motto of the Bartolini family. You can see this motto carved along the windows on the...
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trulyitalytours
- Apr 4, 2023
Why Traveling Small is Better
Most people travel with large tour companies because they want to say they were at the Sistine Chapel or the Duomo in Florence....
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trulyitalytours
- Mar 16, 2023
How to spot a tourist trap
You won’t see me ever eating in a tourist trap in Florence. I know the signs and how to choose the most authentic restaurants. Here are...
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trulyitalytours
- Mar 16, 2023
Florence Legends & Curiosities: Canto dei Bischeri
When there was talk about creating a more robust Cathedral in Florence, most of the families around Santa Reparata Church were asked to...
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trulyitalytours
- Mar 14, 2023
Tuscany's Must See Hill Towns
In our upcoming episode of Florence & Me, Giulia and I will be discussing how important it is too visit as many places as you can before...
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trulyitalytours
- Mar 9, 2023
The Walled in Window
In 1560, The Pucci family used to be allies with the Medici family, but they quickly became enemies when Pandolfo de’ Pucci was kicked...
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trulyitalytours
- Mar 8, 2023
Festa delle Donne
Buona Festa Delle Donne!! Happy International Women’s Day!! The origins of Italy's Festa delle donne In Italy, celebrations date back to...
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trulyitalytours
- Mar 7, 2023
Italian Language Lesson - Question words in Italian
When you are traveling to Italy, these question words are so important to know. I've attached a question that would be useful for your...
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