Truly Italy Travel Blog

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

There's much to be thankful for. Not just because it is almost Thanksgiving. Although we usually express more gratitude at this time, I...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This year has changed from being the year I launch my first retreat, to the year I cancel said retreat. The year that expresses there...

Italy is famous for its trains. I lived by them when I worked in Florence back in 2009. Yes, the trains aren’t always reliable but...