What does slow travel in Tuscany actually feel like?

In this episode I take you inside one real day in Radicondoli, a tiny hilltop village in southern Tuscany, from waking up without an alarm to a three‑hour dinner with locals and everything in between.

I walk you through the morning cappuccino at the village bar with familiar faces, a walk that turned into a proper hour‑long hike around the hill, a big pasta lunch at home, an afternoon nap with zero guilt, watching the sunset from our favorite bench, and aperitivo that turned into dinner that turned into grappa and limoncello with the owners and locals.

This episode is for anyone who has ever come home from a trip more exhausted than when they left, and who quietly knows that one village, one week, and nowhere to be might be exactly what they need.

– Free Slow Tuscany Starter Kit: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/slow-tuscany-starter-kit
– Slow Week in Tuscany guide: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/slow-week-in-tuscany
– Slow Italy Trip Planning Sessions: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/slow-italy-trip-planning
– Tuscan Village Week 2027 interest list: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/tuscan-village-waitlist

If you've got 17 towns pinned in Tuscany and no idea which one to actually stay in, this episode is for you.

I walk you through exactly how to choose the right base for your slow week in Tuscany: what your base actually needs to do (not just look pretty), a simple checklist to evaluate any town, the three types of bases and who each one is best for, and the most common mistakes I see when people plan their Tuscany trips.

I also share why Radicondoli ticks every single box for a slow week, a base from my own past retreats that didn't quite work, and three simple questions to help you stop scrolling and actually decide.

By the end you'll feel clear on where you want to land in Tuscany, not still drowning in tabs.

Links in show notes:
– Slow Week in Tuscany guide: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/slow-week-in-tuscany
– Slow Italy Trip Planning Sessions: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/slow-italy-trip-planning
– Tuscan Village Week 2027 interest list: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/tuscan-village-waitlist

New to slow travel in Tuscany? Grab my free Slow Tuscany Starter Kit here: [link]

If your Tuscany plans currently include four bases, seven hotel changes, and a color‑coded spreadsheet, this episode is for you.

I walk you through how to plan one calm, slow week in Tuscany with a single home base and a simple rhythm, so you come home rested instead of wiped out.

We’ll talk about the most common planning mistakes (too many cities in too few days, “when will I be back?” brain), how to choose a good base village, what a real slow day in Radicondoli looked like for me and Stefano, and how to set up a 7‑day Tuscany itinerary with slow mornings, one main thing per day, and unhurried evenings.

I also cover when you actually need a car in Tuscany, realistic drive times between hill towns and bigger cities, and how to protect the “slow” when you’re tempted to add just one more place.

If you want a ready‑made version of this:

Here's my Slow Week in Tuscany guide

60‑minute Slow Italy trip‑planning sessions

Hop on my interest list for my June 2027 Tuscan village week.

New to slow travel in Tuscany? Grab my free Slow Tuscany Starter Kit here: ⁠[link]⁠

In this episode I take you with me to downtown Chicago, into the Italian consulate, and inside the day I officially stepped into Italian citizenship after more than 20 years of trying.

I share:

• The long, messy path to citizenship (starting all the way back in 2002)
• The church in Florence that’s been my anchor and the moment it “told” me I was home
• What really happened at the consulate appointment (and why it wasn’t the swearing‑in I expected)
• How it feels to finally be on the path to an Italian passport
• What citizenship changes for me, for Stefano, and for Truly Italy
• Our plan to move back to Tuscany, buy an apartment near Radicondoli, and build village‑based trips from the inside
• How this will shape future village weeks, slow travel guides, and the kind of support I can give you from the ground

If you’re dreaming about a deeper life in Italy, planning your own slow trip, or sitting with your own “one day I’ll move abroad” story, this episode is for you.

Links mentioned:
– Slow Week in Tuscany guide: [link]
– 1:1 Slow Italy trip planning sessions: [link]
– June 2027 Tuscan village week interest list: [link]
– My Substack for more personal updates: [link]

Most Italy trips are built around rushing: too many cities, not enough days, and a suitcase that never stays unpacked. After years of hosting trips, I realized I was helping people re‑create the very pattern she no longer believed in.

In this episode, I share why I chose to pause my old Italy trips and design something completely different: a slow, one‑week stay in a single Tuscan village.

I talk about:

• The moment she saw that “dream trips” were leaving people exhausted
• The small, quiet moments guests remembered most (and what they had in common)
• Why she walked away from a busy model that was working on paper but not in her gut
• What this new June 19–26, 2027 Tuscan village week actually looks and feels like
• Who this kind of trip is really for (and who it isn’t)

If you’re tired of checklist travel and secretly craving a week where you can just land, this episode will help you see a different way to be in Italy.

To quietly raise your hand for our June 19–26, 2027 Tuscan village week and get first details when they’re ready, join the interest list via the link : https://www.trulyitaly.tours/tuscan-village-waitlist

Follow along on my blog: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/why-i-paused-my-trips.

Get up to info on our moving plans and my citizenship plans on my newsletter: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/email-newsletter

What is it really like to live in a small town in Tuscany, Italy?

We went to a small town in Tuscany, Italy thinking it would simply be another place to explore…

but what we found was something much deeper.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story of our two weeks in a quiet Italian village—the slow mornings, the familiar faces, and the unexpected feeling of being welcomed in.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to experience slow travel in Italy, or what living in a small Italian town truly feels like, this episode gives you a glimpse beyond the typical tourist experience.

Somewhere between shared meals, local conversations, and moments of stillness… something shifted.

This episode is about more than a place.

It’s about authentic travel in Italy, finding connection through culture, and what happens when you slow down enough to feel what you’ve been missing.

Follow along on my blog: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/our-next-steps

Want a slow week guide for Tuscany? get it here!

Feeling overwhelmed about your upcoming trip?

check out my 1:1 itinerary review sessions here.

Get up to date on our moving plans in my newsletter: https://www.trulyitaly.tours/email-newsletter

Ciao tutti! In this inaugural video-style episode, I check in from home with a heartfelt update on life, Truly Italy, and the road back to Italy—this time with a husband, cats, and a lot more logistics than 2009. I share where I'm in the Italian citizenship process (through marriage), what I'm learning along the way, and why I'm building both a podcast and YouTube channel to document every step (and help others who want to do the same). I also explain why I'm postponing some trips, what’s next for my Tuscany vision, and details on an exciting new collaboration: a women’s retreat near Milan in September 2026. If you’ve ever wanted to move abroad, start over, or simply travel with more courage—this one’s for you.a presto, Kate Hamacha's website: https://www.haamacha.com/Women's Retreat September 21-25, 2026- details coming soon!Truly Sardinia: September 5-12, 2026 - https://www.trulyitaly.tours/truly-sardiniaDo you have questions or topics you want me to talk about? Email them here: katie@trulyitaly.tours

In this quick life update, I'm sharing what’s happening behind the scenes with Florence & Me and Truly Italy.

I talk about my Italian citizenship process (through marriage), the real steps of preparing to move back to Italy, and what you can expect from the podcast + new YouTube channel—short, honest videos documenting the journey.

I also open up about postponing some 2026 trips, why Tuscany remains my “signature” focus, and a new women’s retreat collaboration planned for September 2026 near Milan.

Expect practical updates, encouragement for anyone dreaming of taking the leap to Italy, and plenty of candid side notes—cats, budgeting, and all.

A presto!

Kate

Hamacha's website: https://www.haamacha.com/

Women's Retreat September 21-25, 2026- details coming soon!

Truly Sardinia: September 5-12, 2026 - https://www.trulyitaly.tours/truly-sardinia

Do you have questions or topics you want me to talk about? Email them here: katie@trulyitaly.tours