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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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- 6 days ago
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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- Mar 9
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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- Mar 8
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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- Mar 7
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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- Feb 16
Why Florence is Unique
It's so easy for me to list off all the amazing things Florence has to offer. However I know a lot of you don't know why Florence is such...
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- Feb 14
Amare vs. Volere Bene
Italian Language Lesson for Valentine's Day What's the difference between Amare vs. Volere Bene? AMARE is used for romantic or really...
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- Feb 7
Florence Legends & Curiosities: Berta or the Priest turned to stone
On Via Cerretani, on the wall of the church Santa Maria Maggiore, there is a female head in marble dating back to Roman times. And...
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- Jan 21
September 2023 Retreat- Wine & Relax
Our first retreat of 2023 is coming up quick. Deadline to book is March 12th. Wine & Relax Retreat is 7 days/6 nights, September 2-9...
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- Jan 13
New Year Thoughts
We are 13 days into the new year, how are you feeling? I've been thinking a lot about who I want to become. Not just this year. Who do I...
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- Dec 30, 2022
Truly Italy 2022 Accomplishments
As I look back on this year, I had no idea I've done so much for Truly Italy this year. Here's what I've accomplished this year: Had a...
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- Dec 15, 2022
Truly Italy Gift Guide
We are coming down to the last two weeks before Christmas. Are you still shopping for last minute gifts for you or for others? Now, these...
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- Nov 29, 2022
Italy Travel Tip Series
I've been wanting to create a series for a long time. I know my podcast is listened to, so I thought I would target new travelers to...
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- Nov 1, 2022
September 2023 Retreats
Are you so excited to see what's in store of our upcoming retreats? You've got two options to join our intimate, bespoke Tuscany Travel...
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- Oct 18, 2022
Truly Italy's 1st Retreat
Our first retreat was a great success. Look at all the fun things we did. From our pizza party to our cooking class, to our day trips to...
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- Sep 16, 2022
You're never prepared
Monday afternoon was hard. My Nana left the physical world. Her body was on this beautiful earth for 91 years. Who is lucky enough to...
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- Sep 7, 2022
Neighborhoods of Florence
I like to focus the neighborhoods in Florence. Above is a Florentia, what Florence was called in Roman times. This map shows the first...
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- Aug 25, 2022
How travel has changed me: Part 2
This post is a continuation of my post--How travel has changed me: part 1. In September 2021, when I was engaging with all the awesome...
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- Aug 24, 2022
How travel has changed me: part 1
I was talking to this guy, his name is Spud Hilton. He used to work for the San Francisco Chronicle. And he and I have been having a...
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- Aug 11, 2022
Travel like a local, can you?
When I first moved abroad I never wanted to be seen as an American. I wanted to blend in. No offense to my countrymen, but I just knew...
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