Buongiorno,
Here are a couple of things you may want to consider while travelling on your own:
while in Florence there are a ton of things you can do which will allow you to enjoy being on your own while still be in the "mix" of things. One of my (new) favorite things to do is eat at the
San Lorenzo Market - the environment is always full of people and the tables are shared so you can even strike up a conversation. The food might be a bit more expensive....but its varied ;-)
while in Florence, look into joining a
cooking class one night or even a walking tour - this way you can meet other people, enjoy yourself and maybe find some eager travelling companions for another day. I would also suggest looking into at least
one organized tour of Chianti or the area, because sometimes without a car it is tough to see everything that you want to.
Check out this website
(That's Prato) as it gets closer to your arrival date - they offer free tours leaving from Florence and visiting Prato and the surrounding area. I have already been on two and totally enjoyed them. It was a perfect mix of Italian/English and they say they will have a varied calendar - Nov/Dec are already in the works.
Buon Viaggio
Donna Denise
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