Well readers, it is under 50 days until I am back in Italy. I’ve found myself in a tornado of things to prepare, loose-ends to resolve and even ensure I have met all the necessary requirements to travel. While I have laid out most of my plan for my travel itinerary, some other areas I was waiting until closer to the date of departure. With the state of the world being as its been, I ensured all my bookings were cancellable or refundable and for things less guaranteed I’ve just begun the process for; such as the visa for Italy, and travel medical insurance. Perhaps not the most fun things to figure out but absolutely crucial to have completed before stepping foot in Il Bel Paese. As I am triple vaccinated (with one booster) I’ve already met most international requirements, however Italy like many countries around the world are opening up and reverting back to “the way things were.” The Green Pass for Italy (a.k.a. vaccine passport) which was required for entering specific establishments or venues, will no longer be required by the time I arrive in May (at least at the time of this post!). Definitely a smart idea to always check on entry requirements prior to visiting any country.
As an avid photographer, I’m ensuring any equipment I bring with me are good to go, and as a rather lax iPhone user, I’ve been spending time backing up loads of files and removing them from the phone storage as I should have done ages ago! I suppose this is a good time to also mention I will be creating video content along with some of my blog posts, or even separate at times depending on which topics I plan to cover. Expect lots of tourist aid, features on certain regions or towns, and of course food highlights. While I do not yet have a video posted, please note that you can subscribe to my Youtube channel at this link. This journey is an opportunity I’m absolutely blessed to have the means to give a shot, and I intend to take along all of you for the experience. With a fine eye for detail and with hopes to introduce an audience to more quality hidden gems of Italy, I anticipate great content to keep you entertained and in wanderlust as I find my footing!
While I don’t plan to share episode details before their release, I absolutely have specific content planned or experiences lined up that I want to highlight. I’m very much wanting to show a more introspective type of tourism, at a comfortable pace conveying how much can really be experienced without exhausting yourself at the end of each day. Some days really deserve pure satisfaction for the soul by absorbing the sights and sounds, allowing your senses to explore while still. While there are so many types of ways to travel, I truly want to focus on following what feels right in each place, while yes, ensuring I visit specific points to check off on the good ol’ bucket list.
I will be posting more in the coming weeks, and I thank you for being patient with me while I try to balance all this change alongside my current job prior to this journey.
Ciao for now!
D.
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