Florence: Bonfires, Billionaire Bellhops, and Boredom
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Listen until the last minuteāsome of the best Florence recommendations are packed into the final 10 minutes of the episode. But first, we take you beyond the postcard version of the Renaissance capital and into the gritty, hilarious, and awe-inspiring truth of Florence. From blackout-drunk travel stories to emotional art revelations, we cover everything from wild boar fencing and saltless bread to secret Medici passageways and Florenceās eternal superiority complex.Ā Ā
Expect sharp travel tips, ridiculous personal stories, and a brutally honest breakdown of what makes Florence unforgettable.Ā
 ⨠Stuff We Talk About:
Florenceās split personality: Renaissance grandeur vs. street food grit
Why locals are obsessed with tripe, lard, and other unexpected eats
The best neighborhood to stay ināand why you should never rent a car
What not to expect in Florence (no, no oneās casually painting in the piazza)
How the Medici made power... boring
Why the Negroni hits harder in its hometown
The art thatāll emotionally smack you in the face
šļø As Mentioned in the Podcast
šļø ā Florence in a Day Combo Tour with David and Uffizi
šļø ā Food & Wine
šļø ā ā Skip the Line Uffizi Gallery Tour
šļø ā Florence Walking Tour with Statue of David
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