A Great Start to My Florence, Italy Trip – June 2026
Ready to land at the Florence-Peretola airport!
Another wonderful Florence trip with a different experience in the Oltrarno district, south of the Arno river! This Airbnb apartment in the San Frediano neighborhood was spacious and surrounded by friendly locals, artisan shops, and incredible restaurants. The host, Marco, was easy to communicate with and always helpful with suggestions.
Great place to stay in San Frediano neighborhood: Included a washer-dryer, kitchen, and two tvs!
Traveling has always been in my blood since I was very young. My family moved frequently to different locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the United States due to my mother's teaching jobs. As a young girl, I would accompany my mother on bus trips to visit her relatives in different parts of the United States. Throughout my younger years, I could only dream of traveling to Italy and being fluent in the language. My father was Sicilian but rarely spoke in Italian.
In 2013, my mother took me on my first international trip to Italy. I felt so fortunate to see Rome, Venice, Florence, and other regions of Tuscany. At that time, I became determined to return to Italy. I was obsessed with discovering the most economical way to solo travel. Eventually, I took a chance and learned along the way to solo travel. I was able to return to one of my favorite cities in Italy, Florence. In this area, I have enjoyed studying the Italian language and familiarizing myself with the art and culture. Furthermore, I have gained a new inner strength and the ability to expand my life.
Every year, I try to explore and write about my travel experiences. I have made many wonderful friends and found endless new places to explore.
It is my pleasure to inspire other travelers to unhook the inner fears of trying something that seems impossible. The results are incredible!
You may contact me at vmcarson@aol.com with any solo traveling questions!
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