I Belong Here: Becoming a Local in Florence

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/eb/99/51/eb9951cc-122e-f130-9db5-76ab6113407c/mza_17628291103899713080.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Florence & Me

Katie Portanova

97 episodes

3 days ago

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!

Places & Travel

Society & Culture

RSS

All content for Florence & Me is the property of Katie Portanova and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Places & Travel

Society & Culture

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/25253059/25253059-1741915253861-4c4792bd83c0d.jpg

I Belong Here: Becoming a Local in Florence

Florence & Me

21 minutes 49 seconds

5 months ago

I Belong Here: Becoming a Local in Florence

In this heartfelt episode, Katie Portanova shares her deep connection to Florence, Italy, exploring her journey from a visitor to a local resident.

She reflects on the transformative moments that shaped her experience, the importance of slowing down, and the friendships that enriched her life.

Katie emphasizes the difference between being a traveler and a tourist, advocating for authentic experiences that foster genuine connections with the culture and people of Italy.

She invites listeners to consider joining her in future travel experiences that prioritize meaningful interactions over mere sightseeing.

Join Katie on a Truly Italy Experience in 2026.

Truly Tuscany Experience June 6-14, 2026

Truly Sardinia Sailing Experience September 5-12, 2026

One of my fave restaurants in Florence: I Mangiarino

Want to get expert Tuscany advice monthly? Sign up here.