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When I first moved abroad I never wanted to be seen as an American. I wanted to blend in. No offense to my countrymen, but I just knew...
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trulyitalytours
Jul 11, 2022
Welcome to our Tuscan Wine Club
What is it? Why? And when can you sign up? All these questions will be answered in this post. Here's my why... I started this Tuscan Wine...
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trulyitalytours
Jul 5, 2022
Casa Lucii
This place is magical. Casa Lucii is owned by the Lucii family. On this day we were guided by one of the winemakers, Lorenzo Lucii. Our...
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trulyitalytours
Jun 24, 2022
Buon San Giovanni
This is one of my favorite days. It brings me back to June 2011. I had been a resident of Florence since 2010, moved abroad in 2009 and...
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trulyitalytours
Jun 24, 2022
Back from Tuscany
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...
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trulyitalytours
May 31, 2022
Going to Italy tomorrow
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...
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trulyitalytours
Apr 7, 2022
I have a Shop
Ciao! Did you know that I created a online shop. Of what? I created 3 Neighborhood guides of Florence. If you haven't been to Florence...
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trulyitalytours
Mar 18, 2022
It won't miss me
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...
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trulyitalytours
Mar 16, 2022
Altiero Winery
I've never met anyone like Paolo. His energy stayed with me the whole day. He had a passion about his craft I've never felt before. So SO...
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trulyitalytours
Feb 14, 2022
At peace
It's been a rough few weeks. My beloved father in law lost his battle with cancer on January 21st. He was Stefano's last parent, his mom...
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trulyitalytours
Jan 9, 2022
Family of WineMakers
I first heard of Montefioralle from a Florentine friend I met in one of the English classes I taught. He took me to take photos of this...
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trulyitalytours
Jan 2, 2022
Lessons of 2021
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...
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trulyitalytours
Dec 3, 2021
The Yearn to return
I only met my great-grandpa(Battista) a few times. He was a quiet man but always smiling around his great-grandkids. He had a soft spoken...
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trulyitalytours
Nov 26, 2021
Showing Grace
My client told me how horrible she felt about how she looks. She knows what she needs to do to stay healthy and feel good. After I took...
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trulyitalytours
Nov 19, 2021
Thankful
There's much to be thankful for. Not just because it is almost Thanksgiving. Although we usually express more gratitude at this time, I...
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trulyitalytours
Nov 11, 2021
Traveling Solo
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...
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trulyitalytours
Jun 11, 2020
Following The Wrong Path
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 ...
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trulyitalytours
Jun 9, 2020
You Only Live Once
I am realizing that a loved one might not be here much longer. My grandma, Nana, has been a part of my life for my 38 years on earth. I ...
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trulyitalytours
Jun 6, 2020
Makes Waves
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 ...
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trulyitalytours
May 27, 2020
When You Show Up
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 ...
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