Florence: Bonfires, Billionaire Bellhops, and Boredom

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Listen until the last minute—some 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 Florence’s eternal superiority complex.  

Expect sharp travel tips, ridiculous personal stories, and a brutally honest breakdown of what makes Florence unforgettable. 

 ✨ Stuff We Talk About:

• Florence’s split personality: Renaissance grandeur vs. street food grit

• Why locals are obsessed with tripe, lard, and other unexpected eats

• The best neighborhood to stay in—and why you should never rent a car

• What not to expect in Florence (no, no one’s casually painting in the piazza)

• How the Medici made power... boring

• Why the Negroni hits harder in its hometown

• The art that’ll emotionally smack you in the face

🎙️ As Mentioned in the Podcast

• 🎟️ ⁠Florence in a Day Combo Tour with David and Uffizi

• 🎟️ ⁠Food & Wine

🎟️ ⁠⁠Skip the Line Uffizi Gallery Tour

• 🎟️ ⁠Florence Walking Tour with Statue of David

📺 Watch Our YouTube Guides:

• How to See Florence in a Day 
• Top Things to See in Florence