Florence & Me

Florence & Me

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Florence & Me episodes

  • Ep-70: Connection while we Travel

    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.

    19 min
  • Ep 69 - Curiosities of Florence- Piazza della Passera

    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.


    18 min
  • Ep 68 - Curiosities of Florence: Michelangelo and Florence's Floods

    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.

    9 min
  • Ep 67 - Tuscan Wine Parties & Katie's in a Magazine

    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.


    9 min
  • Ep 66 - Tips on Traveling with Ease in Italy

    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.





    18 min
  • Episode 65 - September 2024 Retreat Details

    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.


    33 min
  • Episode 64 : How to spot a Tourist Trap Restaurant

    There 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 that is being invested back into Truly Italy. If you are interested in making extra income, contact me about being a Brand Partner.


    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.

    22 min
  • Episode 63 : Best Tuscany Beaches

    I'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 in making extra income, contact me about being a Brand Partner.


    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.

    18 min
  • Episode 62: Curiosities of Florence - Per Non Dormire

    The 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 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.

    8 min
  • Episode 61 : Florence Retreat Details July 2025

    It'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, lifestyle athleisure brand? Shop here. Ask me for a $25 giftcard before purchasing. :)



    16 min

About Florence & Me

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Ciao! I’m Kate Portanova, your host, Tuscany Travel Guide & Slow Italy Trip Planner, and lifelong lover of all things Florence. This podcast is your ticket to discovering the authentic side of…