071. A Taste of Florence: Why Florence, Italy Changed the World (and Us)

Drop us a line or voice note!We’re so excited to be back with another “A Taste Of” episode 🍷In this series, we explore a destination through its history, culture, food, and what it actually feels like to be there… and this time, we’re heading to Florence, Italy: place that completely changed the way we see travel.Florence isn’t just beautiful, it’s a city that reshaped the world. From its unlikely beginnings as a Roman settlement to becoming the birthplace of the Renaissance, the city is layered with stories of power, creativity, and transformation.In this episode, we cover:🇮🇹 What makes Florence, Italy so special, and why it leaves such a lasting impact🇮🇹 The rise of Florence from Roman settlement to Renaissance powerhouse🇮🇹 The influence of the Medici family and how banking shaped art, culture, and global history🇮🇹 The Renaissance in Florence and how artists like Michelangelo helped define an era🇮🇹 How Florence remains a “living Renaissance” through modern-day artisans and craftsmanship🇮🇹 The realities of overtourism in Florence and how to travel more intentionally🇮🇹 Tuscan food and wine culture, and aperitivo traditions🇮🇹 Hidden gems and surprising facts about Florence you probably didn’t know🇮🇹 Why Florence continues to inspire and transform travelers todayIf Florence is on your list (or already has your heart), this episode is for you!Download our free guides! https://tastetoasttravel.com/freebieConnect with us and learn more:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tastetoasttravel_Website: https://tastetoasttravel.com/Email: [email protected] our mailing list: https://tastetoasttravel.myflodesk.com/subscribeLeave us a voice note! https://www.speakpipe.com/TasteToastTravelEnjoy 15% off at Wine Girl with Tara's discount code! Use this link and code WINE15 when you shop: https://shopwinegirl.com/?ref=tastetoasttravel