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Florence & Me

Florence & Me

Katie Portanova

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 101

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Ciao! I’m Kate Portanova, your host, Italy experience guide, and lifelong lover of all things Florence. This podcast is your ticket to discovering the authentic side of Florence and Italy—one story, one dish, and one piazza at a time. Whether you’re dreaming of sipping espresso in a bustling café, wandering cobblestone streets filled with history, or connecting with locals to experience la vera Italia, you’re in the right place. Join me as I share our journey of returning to Italy in the near future. Return to Italy has begun!
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My Favorite Piazzas in Florence

vendredi 25 avril 2025Duration 10:43

My heart lives in all these piazze for a reason. I'm now giving you a reason to visit them.


Hope you enjoy this episode!


Want my Ultimate Tuscany Insider Guide for FREE??

Get it here: https://www.trulyitaly.tours//ultimate-tuscany-guide

Coffee Culture in Italy

vendredi 11 avril 2025Duration 07:54

Today I talk about types of coffee, when to have caffe and what's the difference between sitting and taking your coffee and standing.


I hope you enjoy this episode!


Any questions email here: trulyitalytours@gmail.com


Want my Ultimate Tuscany Insider Guide? Get it here for free: https://www.trulyitaly.tours//ultimate-tuscany-guide


How To Travel Overseas Series- Customs in Europe #83

vendredi 1 mars 2024Duration 10:18

What to do when you get to customs in an international airport?


I'll tell you all the details in this episode.


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How To Travel Overseas Series-Layovers: What do you do? #82

vendredi 23 février 2024Duration 14:19

How long should you layover be when you arrive in Europe?

How does customs work?

These questions and more I'll answer on this episode. Enjoy


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How To Travel Overseas Series-I need a passport #81

vendredi 2 février 2024Duration 18:00

Are you someone who has always yearned to travel overseas but something was holding you back? Now you have no excuse. I have mapped out, talked out, step by step on how to fill out and prepare you FIRST US Passport application. You are welcome! One more step to Italy, right?

Hope this helps!


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Ep 80 - Christmas in Tuscany & 2025 Retreats

lundi 22 janvier 2024Duration 18:10

What an amazing time we had! I wish Florence was closer because we would spend each Christmas there if we could. We had memorable encounters, delicious food and friends around us that mean the world to us!


Keep an eye out on our itineraries for September 2025. They are going to be epic!!


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Ep 79 - Buon Natale & Last Ep of the Year!

vendredi 15 décembre 2023Duration 25:01

Thank you to all my listeners & supporters!! Buon Natale & Buon Anno Nuovo! This is my last episode of the year. Can't wait for 2024!!!


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Ep 78 - Italy Hospital & Medical Talk with Giulia

vendredi 10 novembre 2023Duration 42:46

What do pharmacies have in Italy? Do I have to have travel medical insurance if I have to go to the hospital? Will I find my over the counter meds in Italy? Can I get my antibiotics in Italy?

We will answer all these questions in this episode. Enjoy!


Want to connect with Giulia? Find her website Urban Yolk here.

Watch her VLOG on her journey of moving from South Africa to Northern Italy with her husband and 6 cats!! Yes 6! Youtube


Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024?⁠ Fill out this questionnaire to connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by December 1, 2023, receive $175 off.


Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip to Italy? ⁠Fill out this questionnaire learn more about Custom Trip Planning.


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Ep 77 - Italy Restaurant Tips with Giulia

lundi 6 novembre 2023Duration 52:57

Giulia and I discuss the common misconceptions of dining in Italy. We talk about water, wine, coperto, tipping and much more.


Want to connect with Giulia? Find her website Urban Yolk here.

Watch her VLOG on her journey of moving from South Africa to Northern Italy with her husband and 6 cats!! Yes 6! Youtube


Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024?⁠ Fill out this questionnaire to connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by December 1, 2023, receive $175 off.


Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip to Italy? ⁠Fill out this questionnaire learn more about Custom Trip Planning.


To learn more about our upcoming retreats and events, sign up ⁠here⁠ for our email list.

Ep 76 - Christmas in Florence

vendredi 27 octobre 2023Duration 33:56

Planning a trip to Florence for Christmas?? Listen to this one!


Listen to my latest episodes on The Clopen Effect:

Part 1

Part 2


Want to be in Tuscany in September 2024?⁠ Fill out this questionnaire to connect about our upcoming retreat. Early Bird pricing: Reserve by December 1, 2023, receive $175 off.


Interested in a stress free, fully organized, all taken care of trip? ⁠Fill out this questionnaire learn more about Custom Excursion Planning.



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