Truly Italy

11/06/2025

“This isn’t a tour. It’s an experience — and you can’t put a price on that.” 💛⁠
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For this traveler, the Truly Tuscany Experience wasn’t just a dream fulfilled — it was healing. Something she had once hoped to do with her late husband, and finally embraced on her own, years later.⁠
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“Even though he’s not here, it helped me feel complete.”⁠
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What she found wasn’t just beauty in the landscape — it was meaning, connection, and memories that will last forever.⁠
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“Whatever you put into this, you get back tenfold.”⁠
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🤗Take the leap & learn how to be present with the moment with locals. ⁠
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💫Join me on the upcoming Truly Tuscany Experience, June 6-14, 2026.⁠
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🔗Link in bio to reserve your own room with private bath. ⁠
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🌟Can't wait to show you Tuscany!⁠
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🫶🏻, ⁠
Katie

04/06/2025

Want to learn more about me and my love story with Florence?

Check out this blog post:

My Love Story with FlorenceThere are cities you visit... and there are cities that change you.Florence—Firenze—was the city that reached into my soul and whispered, "You belong here." From the moment my feet met those timeworn cobblestones, something inside me shifted. I wasn't just another tour...

04/06/2025

I used to think mussels were…meh. 😅⁠
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I was raised in a no shellfish eating family. 🙅‍♀️🦐⁠
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I only ever saw something like mussels & clams in the tiny shells on Ft. Myers beach we called Coquina shells. 🐚☀️⁠
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Never thought I would be eating them years later. ⁠
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Then I moved to Florence in the summer of 2005 and met a group of guys who took me one weekend to a seaside town called Punta Ala. 🌊🇮🇹⁠
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This is where I tried my first spaghetti alle vongole 🍝 with a glass of Lighea by . 🍷 I remember it like it was yesterday:⁠
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"You have to try spaghetti alle vongole,” said one of the guys.⁠
“It's so delicious!” 😍⁠
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It changed my whole world. 💥🌍⁠
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This is why I create slow travel experiences. ⁠
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Because sometimes, it’s one bite—or one moment—that opens your heart. ❤️⁠
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Have you ever fallen in love with a dish and a place at the same time?⁠
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Tell me in the comments! ⬇️⁠
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😘, Katie

03/06/2025

🌿🇮🇹Tired of jam-packed itineraries and tourist traps? ⁠
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It’s time to trade the rush for relaxation, and experience Italy the way it was meant to be—slow, soulful, and deeply personal.⁠
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Swipe through for 5 ways to slow down, savor every moment, and connect with locals. ⁠
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From staying in a countryside villa to wandering through a local market, these tips will help you travel with intention and heart. 💛⁠
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✨ Whether it’s sipping espresso in a quiet piazza or taking a sunset stroll (aka la passeggiata), slow travel invites you to belong like a local—not check it off your list.⁠
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👇 Comment “Slow Travel” for our free Packing List for Slow Travelers—perfect for your next Italian escape!⁠
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And don’t forget to like, share & save this post to inspire your future journeys.⁠
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🫶🏻, ⁠
Katie

31/05/2025

What do you really need to pack for a slow, intimate trip to Italy?⁠
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(Hint: it’s not five pairs of heels or a jam-packed itinerary 😅)⁠
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If your dream is to wander through Tuscan vineyards, linger over long lunches, and feel like you belong in Italy—then my FREE Slow Travel Packing List is just for you. 🎒✨⁠
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Inside, you'll find:⁠
👗 Essentials that are comfy and cute⁠
🧣 Layering tips ⁠
📿 Must-haves ⁠
📸 And yes... your journal, too⁠
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It’s designed for travelers who move with intention, leave space for spontaneity, and want to take only essentials.⁠
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📥 Grab it FREE via the link in bio!⁠
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🧳 Save this post so you’re never that person Googling “What to pack for Italy”.⁠
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😘, Katie

30/05/2025

“If Not Now, When?”⁠
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You’ve always said, "One day, I'll go to Italy." ⁠
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But here’s the thing…“One day” isn’t guaranteed.⁠
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Life moves fast. Memories don’t make themselves.⁠
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If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to travel, this is it.⁠
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✨ Slow down. Savor. Connect. ✨⁠
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Join me on a once-in-a-lifetime Tuscany Travel Experience designed to make you feel at home, not like a tourist.⁠
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There are only 6 spots! Will one of them be yours?⁠
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💬 Comment “I’M READY” if Italy is calling your name, I'll add you to the waitlist.⁠
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🫶🏻, Katie

27/05/2025

🍷 Rolling hills. Cypress-lined roads. ⁠
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Medieval towns frozen in time.⁠
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Tuscany isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling. ⁠
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It's where my heart still lives 💛⁠
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Swipe through to discover what to see in Tuscany—beyond the postcards.⁠
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Think vineyard strolls, hilltop villages, hot springs, and connections that you will remember for the rest of your life. 🌾✨⁠
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📌 Save this for your dream Tuscan adventure.⁠
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👇 Comment “Tuscany” for a FREE Tuscany insider travel guide!⁠
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🫶🏻, ⁠
Katie

24/05/2025

✨Florence is more than just the Duomo...✨⁠
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It’s the scent of fresh bread from a tiny forno.⁠
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It’s a quiet cloister hiding behind a church door.⁠
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It’s wine with Lorenzo and a handwritten menu you can’t fully read. 🍷⁠
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If you're dreaming of Florence and want to see it through the eyes of someone who truly knows it, my FREE Florence eBook is your perfect travel companion. 🇮🇹📖⁠
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Inside, you’ll find:⁠
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🏛️ How to get around Florence⁠
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🍝 How to dine without looking like a tourist⁠
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🎨 Helpful Italian phrases to communicate in Florence⁠
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🗺️ Tips to explore with intention, not overwhelm⁠
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Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, this guide is for travelers who want to feel at home in Florence—not just check it off their list.⁠
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📥 Grab it FREE via the link in bio and start planning your most memorable Italian adventure.⁠
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💬 Tell me—what’s one thing you must do in Florence? ⁠
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I'd love to hear!⁠
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😘, Katie