Society & Culture
What started as a simple website and blog telling you about the unique and chic in Florence, Italy, has now turned into a 200+ page book. Nardia Plumridge has published the ultimate guide for the Renaissance City, "Lost In Florence." The travel book is a comprehensive dive to the very best places to eat, drink, shop and explore; so on your visit, you feel more like a local rather than a tourist. Nardia takes you beyond the facade of the palazzi to a magical journey down the cobblestone side streets of Florence to discover vintage stores housing designer names, restaurants offering farm-to-table dishes and boutique hotels in 16th-century buildings. Nardia was a guest on the Total Tuscany Podcast back in 2015. She's a journalist by trade; her passion is telling stories that inspire people to travel and search for the hidden games that are one-of-a-kind. Nadia has contributed to the New York Times and is considered the Tuscan expert for Expedia. The conversation we have with her on this podcast focuses on what went into writing the book, the best times to visit Tuscany and Florence, and where she plans to get "Lost In" next. The book, Lost in Florence features five main sections; Wine, Dine,Fine Sublime and Nine, covering the very best in food and drink, fashion,cultural experiences and Nardia's top nine Florentine markets, Gelatarias,Pizzerias and more. Full day itineraries help you navigate the best of thecity, and the day trip section to nearby Siena, Cinque Terre and the Chiantiwine region allows you to make the most of your trip. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Nardia as much as you enjoy her book. Lost In Florence website Hardie Grant Publishing