Florence & Me

Traveling 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

What 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 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

Are 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

What 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

Thank 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

What 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 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 to Italy? ⁠Fill out this questionnaire learn more about Custom Trip Planning. 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

Giulia 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. Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip to Italy? ⁠Fill out this questionnaire learn more about Custom Trip Planning. 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

Planning 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 and events, sign up ⁠here⁠ for our email list. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/florence--me/support

I 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 Planning. 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

I 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, 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 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

There'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 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

This 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 Excursion Planning. 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

I 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 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

I'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, 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 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

I 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 this rather alluring piazza. Enjoy! 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 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

This 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 Planning. 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

In 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, all taken care of trip? ⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠ with me to learn more about Custom Excursion Planning. 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

So 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 of trip? ⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠ with me to learn more about Custom Excursion Planning. 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

Everything 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 to learn more about Custom Excursion Planning. 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