Florence & Me
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsI'll be sharing my stories of living abroad, my favorite places in Italy and more importantly Florence. My intention is to inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and explore life with travel. For the adventure seeking, head over to trulyitaly.tours where I create cultural travel experiences with my friends in Florence and Tuscany. Andiamo! Follow me on insta @katerinafiore or @truly_italy Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/florence--me/support
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How to Travel Overseas - Traveling Alone, How to do it: EP 84
March 19, 2024 20:53 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBTraveling alone? Unsure on how to go about it? Listen to this episode, I'll give you tips on how to be respectful, learn about culture and connect with locals. Enjoy! Learn more about our upcoming retreats and events, sign up here for our email list. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/florence--me/support
How To Travel Overseas Series- Customs in Europe #83
March 01, 2024 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBWhat to do when you get to customs in an international airport? I'll tell you all the details in this episode. Learn more about our upcoming retreats and events, sign up here for our email list. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/florence--me/support
How To Travel Overseas Series-Layovers: What do you do? #82
February 23, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBHow long should you layover be when you arrive in Europe? How does customs work? These questions and more I'll answer on this episode. Enjoy Learn more about our upcoming retreats and events, sign up here for our email list. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/florence--me/support
How To Travel Overseas Series-I need a passport #81
February 02, 2024 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAre you someone who has always yearned to travel overseas but something was holding you back? Now you have no excuse. I have mapped out, talked out, step by step on how to fill out and prepare you FIRST US Passport application. You are welcome! One more step to Italy, right? Hope this helps! Learn more about our upcoming retreats and events, sign up here for our email list. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/florence--me/support
Ep 80 - Christmas in Tuscany & 2025 Retreats
January 22, 2024 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat an amazing time we had! I wish Florence was closer because we would spend each Christmas there if we could. We had memorable encounters, delicious food and friends around us that mean the world to us! Keep an eye out on our itineraries for September 2025. They are going to be epic!! Learn more about our upcoming retreats and events, sign up here for our email list. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/florence--me/support
Ep 79 - Buon Natale & Last Ep of the Year!
December 15, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThank you to all my listeners & supporters!! Buon Natale & Buon Anno Nuovo! This is my last episode of the year. Can't wait for 2024!!! To learn more about our upcoming retreats and events, sign up here for our email list. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/florence--me/support
Ep 78 - Italy Hospital & Medical Talk with Giulia
November 10, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBWhat do pharmacies have in Italy? Do I have to have travel medical insurance if I have to go to the hospital? Will I find my over the counter meds in Italy? Can I get my antibiotics in Italy? We will answer all these questions in this episode. Enjoy! Want to connect with Giulia? Find her website Urban Yolk here. Watch her VLOG on her journey of moving from South Africa to Northern Italy with her husband and 6 cats!! Yes 6! Youtube Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Fill out this ...
Ep 77 - Italy Restaurant Tips with Giulia
November 06, 2023 17:53 - 52 minutes - 49 MBGiulia and I discuss the common misconceptions of dining in Italy. We talk about water, wine, coperto, tipping and much more. Want to connect with Giulia? Find her website Urban Yolk here. Watch her VLOG on her journey of moving from South Africa to Northern Italy with her husband and 6 cats!! Yes 6! Youtube Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Fill out this questionnaire to connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by December 1, 2023, receive $175 off. Inte...
Ep 77 - Restaurant Tips with Giulia
November 03, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MBGiulia and I discuss the common misconceptions of dining in Italy. We talk about water, wine, coperto, tipping and much more. Want to connect with Giulia? Find her website Urban Yolk here. Watch her VLOG on her journey of moving from South Africa to Northern Italy with her husband and 6 cats!! Yes 6! Youtube Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Fill out this questionnaire to connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by December 1, 2023, receive $175 off. Inte...
Ep 76 - Christmas in Florence
October 27, 2023 22:21 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBPlanning a trip to Florence for Christmas?? Listen to this one! Listen to my latest episodes on The Clopen Effect: Part 1 Part 2 Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Fill out this questionnaire to connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by December 1, 2023, receive $175 off. Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip? Fill out this questionnaire learn more about Custom Excursion Planning. To learn more about our upcoming retreats...
Ep 75 - Tuscany Recap - Authenticity, Connection and Passion
October 06, 2023 17:15 - 36 minutes - 34 MBI give you a recap of my amazing trip to Tuscany. I speak about the amazing collaborators I'm working with for our upcoming retreat. These experiences should not be missed. Enjoy! :) Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Fill out this questionnaire to connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by October 8, 2023, receive $200 off. Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip? Fill out this questionnaire learn more about Custom Excursion Pla...
Ep 74 - Florence Highlights to Visit
September 15, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBI leave in a week for Florence and I wanted to tell you all the areas and places I can't to visit again. These are must sees when you are visiting Florence yourself. Il Duomo Santi Apostoli Piazza della Signoria Piazza Santo Spirito Sant'Ambrogio Piazzale Michelangelo Fiesole (where I studied and lived) Hope you enjoy this one! Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Fill out this questionnaire to connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by October 1, 2023, ...
Ep 74 - Florence Highlighs to Visit
September 15, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBI leave in a week for Florence and I wanted to tell you all the areas and places I can't to visit again. These are must sees when you are visiting Florence yourself. Il Duomo Santi Apostoli Piazza della Signoria Piazza Santo Spirito Sant'Ambrogio Piazzale Michelangelo Fiesole (where I studied and lived) Hope you enjoy this one! Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Fill out this questionnaire to connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by October 1, 2023, ...
Ep 73 - ETIAS Visa and Where to Fly into
September 01, 2023 14:15 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThere's a new tourist visa starting in 2024. I talk about how much it is, who's it for, how does it work, etc. Stay tuned as the official date it will be active. Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Fill out this questionnaire to connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by October 1, 2023, receive $200 off. Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip? Fill out this questionnaire learn more about Custom Excursion Planning. To learn mor...
Ep-72 Things to Pack for Italy
August 25, 2023 20:39 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThis is a list that have items that not a lot of people think of. I like to give you practical things to bring while in Italy. I hope this helps you for your upcoming trip to Italy. Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Fill out this questionnaire so we can connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by October 1, 2023, receive $200 off. Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip? Fill out this questionnaire to learn more about Custom Exc...
Ep - 71 : Did you sign up yet?
July 28, 2023 14:15 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBI go over all the details for our September 2024 retreat. We have an Early Bird Promo available until 7/31/23, when you book you get $300 off. Let's get you to Italy. Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Hop on a call with me to learn more about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by July 31st, 2023, receive $300 off. Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip? Book a call with me to learn more about Custom Excursion Planning. To learn mor...
Ep-70: Connection while we Travel
July 21, 2023 10:15 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBI've be thinking a lot about this word lately. Connection. How do you connect with the culture, people in a different country? What's your process when you visit a country? Do you research? Do you try to learn phrases to use? Well, I believe connection is what made my travels so much deeper for me. Hope you like this episode! Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Hop on a call with me to learn more about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by July 31st, 2023, receiv...
Ep 69 - Curiosities of Florence- Piazza della Passera
July 17, 2023 19:58 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBI start off with reminscing on my first paid vacation in 20 years. I'm serious. Then I mention how I'm consistently spread the word on Truly Italy and why we do. I've been interviewed now on 2 podcasts, wrote an article and yesterday 7/16/2023, I was at a local festival promoting my Tuscan Wine Tastings. So much fun stuff!! This episode talks about one of my favorite, small, quaint little piazza's in Florence. Have you ever been to Piazza della Passera? I'll tell the story of the history of...
Ep 68 - Curiosities of Florence: Michelangelo and Florence's Floods
July 10, 2023 18:50 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBThis episode is more fun trivia about things you can see on the streets of Florence. No need to pay a museum fee, just open your eyes and search for these hidden messages from the past. Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Hop on a call with me to learn more about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by July 31st, 2023, receive $300 off. Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip? Book a call with me to learn more about Custom Excursion P...
Ep 67 - Tuscan Wine Parties & Katie's in a Magazine
June 27, 2023 19:15 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBIn this episode, I explain what is all included in our Tuscan Wine Tasting Parties. Also I toot my own horn sharing my first article published in a local magazine. You can read my article here. Want to sign up to host your own Tuscan Wine Tasting Party? Learn more here Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Hop on a call with me to learn more about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by July 31st, 2023, receive $300 off. Interested in a stress free, fully organized, ...
Ep 66 - Tips on Traveling with Ease in Italy
June 20, 2023 21:59 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBSo many people make the mistake of packing too much, planning too many excursions and traveling to too many cities on a short trip. Here are my tips and questions to ask yourself when you are traveling to Italy for the first time or the 10th time. Ciao for now! Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Hop on a call with me to learn more about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by Oct 1, 2023, receive $200 off. Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care ...
Episode 65 - September 2024 Retreat Details
June 06, 2023 14:15 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBEverything you need to know about our upcoming retreat in September 2024. Dates September 7-14, 2024. Have more questions? Set up a Q&A Call with me here. Can't wait to have you on this amazing retreat! More to come! :) Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Hop on a call with me to learn more about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by July 31st, 2023, receive $300 off. Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip? Book a call with me...
Episode 64 : How to spot a Tourist Trap Restaurant
May 16, 2023 19:15 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThere are many things you should keep an eye out for when looking for a restaurant in Italy. Listen to my tips so you don't get stuck eating really bad Italian food. To learn more about our FIRST FLORENCE RETREAT, sign up here for our email list. Want to plan a private Italy trip with family/friends? Contact me to setup a call. Want to shop with me at Savvi, lifestyle athleisure brand? Shop here. Ask me for a $25 giftcard before purchasing. :) When you shop at Savvi, I get commission th...
Episode 63 : Best Tuscany Beaches
May 09, 2023 19:15 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBI've been to so many beaches in Italy. I've narrowed down the ones I'd recommend visiting either by train or by car. Summer can't come soon enough. Enjoy! To learn more about our FIRST FLORENCE RETREAT and all other Tuscany Retreats, sign up here for our email list. Want to shop with me at Savvi, lifestyle athleisure brand? Shop here. Ask me for a $25 giftcard before purchasing. :) When you shop at Savvi, I get commission that is being invested back into Truly Italy. If you are interested...
Episode 62: Curiosities of Florence - Per Non Dormire
May 02, 2023 19:15 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBThe Bartolini family created their wealth by putting others to sleep. Listen to the full episode to find out how. To learn more about our FIRST FLORENCE RETREAT and other Tuscany Travel Retreats, sign up here for our email list. Want to know where to eat in Florence? Shop my guides & itineraries here. Want to shop with me at Savvi, lifestyle athleisure brand? Shop here. Ask me for a $25 giftcard before purchasing. :) Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Hop on a call with me t...
Episode 61 : Florence Retreat Details July 2025
April 19, 2023 10:15 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIt's about time. I'm finally planning an amazing trip to Florence in July 2025. This trip will be for Florence Lovers who enjoy taking their time when they travel. I'll be in my element, in my city sharing all the amazing sights and stories with you. Our trip will be 9 days/10 nights. Enough time for you get rid of jet lag and ready to explore all what Florence has to offer. To learn more about our FIRST FLORENCE RETREAT, sign up here for our email list. Want to shop with me at Savvi, lif...
Episode 61 - Florence Retreat Details July 2025
April 19, 2023 10:15 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIt's about time. I'm finally planning an amazing trip to Florence in July 2025. This trip will be for Florence Lovers who enjoy taking their time when they travel. I'll be in my element, in my city sharing all the amazing sights and stories with you. Our trip will be 9 days/10 nights. Enough time for you get rid of jet lag and ready to explore all what Florence has to offer. To learn more about our FIRST FLORENCE RETREAT, sign up here for our email list. Want to shop with me at Savvi, lif...
Episode 60 : An Interview with Cherrye Moore, founder of My Bella Vita Travel
April 03, 2023 19:40 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBCherrye & I have known each other through the blog world since 2006 ( we think). We've never actually met in person but we have been writing together, sharing our adventures of living in Italy on our own blogs. She has an amazing travel company called My Bella Vita Travel where she does Heritage Tours, Small Group Tours and and Custom Vacations. It was so great to have her on the podcast and reminisce of our times blogging back in the day. To learn more about Cherrye and My Bella Vita Trav...
Episode 59: Unique Italy Towns to Visit
March 27, 2023 21:28 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBGiulia is back for another discussion about towns that you NEED to visit. These are the ones we recommend. Buon Viaggio!! Northern Italy Como Caglio - Here's a link to the hiking trail Giulia spoke about : http://www.triangololariano.it/it/index.aspx Tuscany Stia Asciano- Il Poderino di Asciano was our favorite vacation spot: https://poderinodiasciano.it/en Want a free Florence Travel Guide? Sign up for our email list: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/email-newsletter Leave a message fo...
Episode 58: Tuscany's Must See Hill Towns
March 14, 2023 19:55 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBI've visited most of these which I highly recommend. Others are on my list to explore and visit. Not all hilltowns are touristy, I've given you a mix of both. Volterra Cortona Certaldo Alto Pitigliano San Gimignano Pienza Want us to talk about your Italy question? Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/trulyitalytraveltips Want to be the first to know about our upcoming trips? https://www.trulyitaly.tours/email-newsletter Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Hop on a c...
Episode 57: Retreat Deadline & Other Stories
March 10, 2023 22:56 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIt's been a while. I've been busy with a women's conference, networking and much more. Truly Italy has amazing things coming our way. We'll be back soon with regular episodes. Have a question for us? Send us a voicemail message, with your questions, travel queries, moving abroad, anything about Italy will do. https://www.speakpipe.com/trulyitalytraveltips Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024? Hop on a call with me to learn more about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Rese...
Episode #56: Does the war in Ukraine affect traveling abroad?
February 14, 2023 20:30 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBShould I travel abroad this year? Will I be affected by the war in Ukraine? I answer these questions and more about traveling to Europe this year. You only live once, so I'd say plan your trip! Please consider donating to these amazing organizations!! International Rescue Committee- Help Ukrainians - https://help.rescue.org/donate/ukraine-acq?ms=ws_crisis_page_fy22_ukraine_mmus_feb&initialms=ws_crisis_page_fy22_ukraine_mmus_feb&_ga=2.117350342.1992970331.1676406097-1352257979.1676406097 ...
Episode #55: Florence's Legends and Renaissance Stories
February 03, 2023 20:13 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week I wanted to dive back into the legends and stories of Florence. These stories come from a book called Strolling Through Florence by Franco Ciarleglio. It's my most favorite book because these stories are so incredible. They are a crowd pleaser too. If you want to learn more about Florence, these types of stories tell us what life was like during Dante's lifetime. I hope you enjoy it! :) We have an upcoming retreat this September where we will visit Florence. Join us for a wee...
Episode #54: Italy Travel Tip - Best Dishes to Try in Italy
January 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBGiulia is back to tell us about her favorite dishes in Italy. These dishes are must tries (at least once) to learn the stories about each dish depending on the region. I love cozze (mussels), vongole (clams) and Giulia reminded me about coniglio in umido (rabbit), polenta and cinghiale (wild boar). My mouth is watering how about yours? As always, these are suggestions for all who are traveling to Italy for the first time. We hope you enjoy this episode and these dishes once you try them. Jo...
Episode #53: September 2023 Retreat Details
January 20, 2023 20:29 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIs Italy on your mind? Well I have a retreat for you! Learn all about this retreat September 2-9 2023 on this episode. You'll learn: What's included and what's not. When you need to book: DEADLINE is MARCH 12TH to pay your deposit. What activities you'll experience. What kind of retreat it is. Who can participate. How many people can participate. What's our Villa experience like. Info links: FAQs: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/faq Tuscany Travel Retreat Info page: https://www...
Episode #52: Italy Travel Tip- Mediterranean Diet with Giulia
January 16, 2023 21:52 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWell what do you know, we are talking about Italian food again. :) Giulia and I discuss what it was like growing with Italian grandparents and how they taught us about food. Food is so important for Italians. It is something to share, to explain culture and of course to enjoy. It's so evident why the mediterranean diet is the most popular way to eat all over the world. Pasta is a dish I could never live without. What about you? What's your favorite Italian dish? More about Giulia: Urban ...
Episode #51: Italy Travel Tip Series-Grape & Wine Varieties with Giulia
January 11, 2023 23:10 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBGiulia and I are back with some more wine knowledge. Giulia went over the most popular grapes and types of wine in Piedmont and Veneto. And I talked about my favorite region Tuscany from sangiovese to trebbiano grapes. I also tell you about the most famous grapes and wines in Umbria. We share which wines you can drink as a table wine to the wines that need a hearty meal. I hope you enjoy this episode! As you will hear, we love talking about wine. :) More about Giulia: Urban Yolk YouT...
Episode #50: New Year Thoughts
January 02, 2023 21:08 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThis new years was different for me. I didn't feel as melancholy as I usually feel. I was excited! I created a vision board for 2023 on the 31st. I used to create vision boards every year in my 20s. I'm so in love with this one. Hope you have an amazing 2023!! I'm hoping to connect more with my audience, here's how you do it: Send me a voicemail message here, with your questions, travel queries, moving abroad, anything about Italy will do. Not on my email list yet? Here you go. You'll be...
Episode #49: Italy Travel Tip Series - Florence Wine Doors with Giulia
December 14, 2022 16:15 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBWe dove deep into the wine doors spread all over Florence & Tuscany. These doors have been around for 5 centuries. And during the recent pandemic they re-opened for wine & food service. Owned by most of the noble, wealthy families of Florence, these buchette were popular by all people. Wine was drunk by all classes. Given to the sick, in moderation and mothers of newborns. Even today it is said to improve the blood. “Fa buon sangue”. Vintners, traders, and sellers were official suppliers, wh...
Episode #48: Italy Travel Tip Series - Italian Wine Culture with Giulia
December 07, 2022 21:28 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBGiulia from Urban Yolk is back! She and I discuss the meaning of wine in Italy. We compare the differences between South African & American wine cultures. Wine is such a big part of Italians culture. Not just for drinking but for making wine for over 4,000 years. I hope you enjoy it! A little more about Giulia: Urban Yolk Youtube - all about Giulia's move to Italy with her 6 cats and husband, she also has videos on her rare disease, Syringomyelia. Creation Vineyard in South Africa About ...
Episode #47: Kate & Giulia Meet - Italy Travel Tip Series
November 24, 2022 15:15 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBI'm so excited for you all to meet and get to know my dear friend Giulia. Originally from South Africa, she and her husband (and 6 cats) recently moved back to Italy. We have reconnected which has been amazing for us and now we are creating and building our businesses together. YAY! You'll learn how we met or what we remember from meeting each other. And you'll get a feel on how much we both love and feel so connected to Italy. I seriously cannot wait to see what unfolds with us working toge...
Episode #47: Italy Travel Tip Series - Kate & Giulia Meet
November 24, 2022 15:15 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBI'm so excited for you all to meet and get to know my dear friend Giulia. Originally from South Africa, she and her husband (and 6 cats) recently moved back to Italy. We have reconnected which has been amazing for us and now we are creating and building our businesses together. YAY! You'll learn how we met or what we remember from meeting each other. And you'll get a feel on how much we both love and feel so connected to Italy. I seriously cannot wait to see what unfolds with us working toge...
Episode #45: Cantina La Frasca, A Del Ticco tradition
November 21, 2022 15:15 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBCantina La Frasca is the first vineyard I've visited outside of the Chianti. This is also the furthest south I've visited a vineyard. I was welcomed by Matteo on our first visit, last June, with a smile. Our tour of the vineyard seemed more than an hour because we talked and talked and talked about all the amazing traditions his family created because of this vineyard. A very small vineyard, they have a wine bar in the center of Cetona where locals and tourist alike visit. We were treated li...
Episode #45: Castelfalfi, A Tuscan Resort
November 14, 2022 19:10 - 17 minutes - 16 MBCastelfalfi is a resort town. If you are looking for a morning visit to a historic borgo on a hill, Castelfalfi is the place. We visited here in early October, I was so surprised of the beauty that surrounds this angelic place. It is on the high end of restaurants, shopping and hotel experience. If you are like me who likes to visit and that's it, then I would recommend it. The views from above are AMAZING! Wanna visit Castelfalfi with me? Check out my retreats next year: Tuscany Travel Re...
Episode #44: The Castle on the Hill, Monteriggioni
November 07, 2022 15:00 - 8 minutes - 8.3 MBMonteriggioni was one of Stefano and I's first stop on one of our week long vacations in Tuscany. I had never heard of this town and was glad we spent the morning here back in 2012. This castle was a lookout for the Sienese army while Florence and Siena were battling over land and cities. I plan on taking my clients here just to see what it looks like on top of the wall. You can so so far over the Tuscan Hills. The history is amazing as well. Enjoy! Not on my email list? Sign up here . You...
Episode #43: Altiero Winery & Why hire Truly Italy
November 01, 2022 22:19 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThanks to all my listeners and all new clients contacting me for trip consulting. I truly appreciate your business. This episode highlights Altiero Winery in Greve in Chianti. This vineyard is a newer one for me, because my first visit was in September 2021 with Chelsea. I've talked a lot about Paolo and how passionate he is about his wine. And I love everything about this place and Paolo. Altiero is in my new Tuscan Wine Club launching this January. For more information go to Tuscan Win...
Episode #42: Insights on upcoming trips & GIULIA
October 18, 2022 22:08 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBI'm still on a high from my retreat. I've been debriefing and thinking hard on how I want my next retreats to be and convey. I got great feedback from my guests and enjoyed getting their feedback being first time Italy travelers. More news coming on what each new retreat will include. Also Giulia has been the best gift this year thus far. I haven't seen here in 10 years and she made the trip down to Florence to meet me during my retreat this September. We have been talking for the past 3 mo...
Episode #41: 1st Truly Italy Retreat
October 10, 2022 21:21 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBI'm back from another trip to Tuscany. Our first retreat was a HUGE success! I got great feedback and visited towns I haven't been to in 20 years. It was great looking at Italy through the eyes of a first time traveler to Italy. More good stuff is coming. Be on the lookout for an email with all of the details for our upcoming retreats! Not on my email list, sign up here . You'll be the first to hear about my new retreats, new podcast episodes and other events. Tuscan Wine Club Waitlist (s...
Episode #40: Things to Avoid in Italy
September 20, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis is usually not a phrase I like to say about Italy. But be aware of what could happen on your travels to Italy. I talk about staying away from gypsies at all costs. Tourist trap restaurants are the worst. Traveling in August, you could easily die of heat exhaustion. I hope this episode is informative for you before and during your travel in Italy. Not on my email list, sign up here . You'll be the first to hear about my new retreats, new podcast episodes and other events. Follow me o...
Episode 40: Things to Avoid in Italy
September 20, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis is usually not a phrase I like to say about Italy. But be aware of what could happen on your travels to Italy. I talk about staying away from gypsies at all costs. Tourist trap restaurants are the worst. Traveling in August, you could easily die of heat exhaustion. I hope this episode is informative for you before and during your travel in Italy. Not on my email list, sign up here . You'll be the first to hear about my new retreats, new podcast episodes and other events. Tuscan Wine...