Show Notes
If 2027 is your year for Italy, this episode is where the planning starts. Not with a destination list and not with a Google search but with the questions that many travelers skip. These are the ones that can make a big difference to your trip.
Katy walks you through three big questions to answer before you get into the weeds of your planning. The episode closes with 2-3 things to do this week. Concrete, low-effort, and the kind of start that means you are making decisions ahead of the game rather than under pressure. Andiamo!
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