Truly Italy Travel Blog

Italy, a land of rich history, fantastic cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes, is a dream destination for many. If you're planning to...

Many people visit Italy every year. More than half of them sign up for tours, they'll forget, eat at a tourist trap restaurant, and stay...

“I hope we see you in Monterosso” said my friend, Jon, as I climbed into Dan’s kayak. I had met Dan early that day on the path from...

It's been 21 years since my visit trip to Florence. That's wild to me. I remember my first solo plane ride over the Atlantic ocean. It...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Our trip was memorable and surprisingly relaxing. We got to stay here. It was not what I rented but when you know the owners, they hook...

Ciao! It's been a while and that's ok. Truly Italy is creating a lot of cool things. Tomorrow we are heading back to Tuscany. It's going...

I said to Stefano yesterday, I hope I still have time to do all that I want to do. Stefano reminded me I still have time. And I will...

I sat with my thoughts on all that happened in 2021. It was a year that I thought was going to be the beginning of Truly Italy. And it...

When I traveled to Italy the first time, I did it alone. I flew 8 hours to Munich then 1.5 hour to Florence. I remember being scared but...

There have been times in the past where I felt I was just going where the money was. What I mean is, I was following jobs that promised ...

Make waves — It’s your turn to make a splash and rock a few creaky boats. Don’t be afraid to get wet. You may fail, you may look ...

I’ve been holding myself back for many years. What others said about me or to me has controlled how I chose my next step. It all ...