Florence & Me
By Katie Portanova
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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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Why I Paused My Tuscany Trips
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May 21, 2026 |
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The Village That Changed Everything
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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The Road Back to Italy: My Citizenship Process + Why I’m Shifting My Travel Plans
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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The Road Back to Italy: My Citizenship Process + Why I’m Shifting My Travel Plans
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Decaf Coffe or Un Espresso?
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Calling All Italy Lovers: Let’s Find Our Way Back Together
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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I Belong Here: Becoming a Local in Florence
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May 30, 2025 |
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Italy Taught Me to Waste Time Well
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May 23, 2025 |
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My Favorite Piazzas in Florence
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Coffee Culture in Italy
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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5 Historical Towns to Visit in Tuscany
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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The History of Wine Doors
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Ponte Vecchio - Florence's Oldest Bridge
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Vasari Corridor - Where the Medici walked...
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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2024 Recap & Future Italy Goals
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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How to Embrace Slow Travel
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Update & Truly Italy Does Yoga #85
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May 21, 2024 |
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How to Travel Overseas - Traveling Alone, How to do it: EP 84
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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How To Travel Overseas Series- Customs in Europe #83
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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How To Travel Overseas Series-Layovers: What do you do? #82
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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How To Travel Overseas Series-I need a passport #81
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Ep 80 - Christmas in Tuscany & 2025 Retreats
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Ep 79 - Buon Natale & Last Ep of the Year!
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Ep 78 - Italy Hospital & Medical Talk with Giulia
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Ep 77 - Italy Restaurant Tips with Giulia
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Ep 76 - Christmas in Florence
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Ep 75 - Tuscany Recap - Authenticity, Connection and Passion
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Ep 74 - Florence Highlights to Visit
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Ep 73 - ETIAS Visa and Where to Fly into
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Ep-72 Things to Pack for Italy
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Ep - 71 : Did you sign up yet?
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Ep-70: Connection while we Travel
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Ep 69 - Curiosities of Florence- Piazza della Passera
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Ep 68 - Curiosities of Florence: Michelangelo and Florence's Floods
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Ep 67 - Tuscan Wine Parties & Katie's in a Magazine
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Ep 66 - Tips on Traveling with Ease in Italy
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Episode 65 - September 2024 Retreat Details
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Episode 64 : How to spot a Tourist Trap Restaurant
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May 16, 2023 |
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Episode 63 : Best Tuscany Beaches
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May 09, 2023 |
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Episode 62: Curiosities of Florence - Per Non Dormire
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May 02, 2023 |
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Episode 61 : Florence Retreat Details July 2025
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Episode 60 : An Interview with Cherrye Moore, founder of My Bella Vita Travel
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Episode 59: Unique Italy Towns to Visit
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Episode 58: Tuscany's Must See Hill Towns
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Episode 57: Retreat Deadline & Other Stories
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Episode #56: Does the war in Ukraine affect traveling abroad?
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Episode #55: Florence's Legends and Renaissance Stories
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Episode #54: Italy Travel Tip - Best Dishes to Try in Italy
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Episode #53: September 2023 Retreat Details
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Episode #52: Italy Travel Tip- Mediterranean Diet with Giulia
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Episode #51: Italy Travel Tip Series-Grape & Wine Varieties with Giulia
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Episode #50: New Year Thoughts
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Episode #49: Italy Travel Tip Series - Florence Wine Doors with Giulia
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Episode #48: Italy Travel Tip Series - Italian Wine Culture with Giulia
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Episode #47: Italy Travel Tip Series - Kate & Giulia Meet
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Episode #45: Cantina La Frasca, A Del Ticco tradition
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Episode #45: Castelfalfi, A Tuscan Resort
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Episode #44: The Castle on the Hill, Monteriggioni
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Episode #43: Altiero Winery & Why hire Truly Italy
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Episode #42: Insights on upcoming trips & GIULIA
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Episode #41: 1st Truly Italy Retreat
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Episode #40: Things to Avoid in Italy
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Episode #39: You're Never Prepared
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Episode #38: Train Travel & Driving Tips in Italy
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Episode #37: 30 Days until Italy
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Episode #36 : Finally Brunelleschi's Dome
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Episode #35: Travel like a local, Can you?
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Episode #34: Wine Club & Traveling Small
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Episode #33: Back from Tuscany & Wine-Tasting
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Episode #32: Travel News & Tips
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May 14, 2022 |
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Episode #31: Siena & the Palio
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Episode #30: A Town of Beautiful Towers
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Episode #29: It won't miss me
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Episode #28: Neighborhoods of Florence
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Episode #27: Wineries to Visit in Tuscany
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Episode #26: Friendships and Spiritual Encounters
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Episode #25: Montefioralle Winery & More
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Episode #24: Lessons of 2021
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Episode #23: The Yearn to Return - Part 2
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Episode #22: Try Something New
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Episode #21: A Multi-Passionate chat with Caitlin Bosshart
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Episode #20: How Travel Has Changed Me
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Episode #19: Solo Travel and Purpose
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Episode #18: Pre-Departure Checklist with Chelsea
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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Episode #17: Why Camporsevoli
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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Episode #16: About last week in Tuscany
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Episode #15: Taking a leap into Travel Planning
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Episode #14: 10 Day Itinerary of Tuscany with Chelsea
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Jun 19, 2021 |
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Episode #13: Katie News and Covid Free Flights
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Episode #12: A Wanderful Italy discussion with Chelsea Ward
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May 10, 2021 |
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Episode #11: Abundance of Food
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May 04, 2021 |
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Episode #10: Fiesole, where I first fell in love
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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Episode #9: Little stories about the things I miss
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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Episode #8: The number 8 and Stefano, my love
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Episode #7: Santi Apostoli Church, my meditation space
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Episode #6: Teaching English and Fiorentini friends
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Episode #5: The Story of Orsanmichele
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Episode #4: Take the leap, first days in Florence
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Episode #3: Yearn for MORE and citizenship tales
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Feb 20, 2021 |
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Episode #2: Yearn to Return
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Feb 13, 2021 |
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Episode #1: Katie and Florence meet
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Feb 08, 2021 |