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Feeling a little homesick? Hungover? Is it just one of those days where you need a good ol’ American-style Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger with a side of fries and a coke? The Diner is your place, where comfort food, spectacular service, and a little bit of America all meet on a little corner in Florence, Italy. For…
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Whether you are planning a trip to Florence, reliving your study abroad memories, or are lucky enough to be living in this enchanting city, Instagram is a great way to see what’s new in a place straight out of the Renaissance. The following Instagram accounts (in no particular order!) represent some of my favorite ‘grammers…
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Though Athens sometimes gets negative reviews from those who travel there, I have nothing but good things say about this city after my visit. The city is chock full of ancient ruins, world class museums, good shopping, and great food. Keep reading to discover my top 10 favorite things to do in Athens, from the…
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When I first imagined myself visiting Santorini, I pictured myself leisurely sitting on a beach, taking way too many photos of the island’s famous whitewashed and blue capped buildings, and relaxing while taking in the sunset. While I did manage to find time for all of these relaxing activities on my trip, I quickly found…
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When I first began planning what I like to call my big fat Greek adventure, I knew one thing…I simply had to visit Santorini. The stunning white buildings and blue church domes set against the incredible backdrop of the Aegean were pretty much what I imagined when I pictured Greece. The only issue was that…
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Chances are you have a friend or two who has studied abroad. You have probably sat at home drooling over Eiffel Tower Instagrams, your friend’s new chic ~European~ look, or you’ve sat through endless tales of perfect days abroad. While all of these paint a fairy tale picture of what a study abroad experience is…
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If you headed to Athens in search of ancient ruins, love the sea, and happen to have a day to spare, then a day trip to Cape Sounion is the perfect way to spend a day! A short distance from Athens (around 70 km), Sounion is home to the breathtaking Temple of Poseidon and boasts…
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The 5 coastal towns that make up Italy’s Cinque Terre, or “Five Lands”, are one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations, and its not hard to see why. With 5 stunning and colorful cliffside towns, unforgettable views of the Mediterranean, and excellent hiking trails, there is something irresistible about this seaside destination. In my time living…
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This summer, I was fortunate enough to find myself staying on the beautiful island of Skopelos in the Sporades islands for an entire month! Though the trip wasn’t entirely vacation (you can read about my Workaway experience here), I immediately set to work putting together an itinerary of things to do on the island when…
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Hello! I'm Catalina, a tour guide, travel addict, and brunch lover living in Florence, Italy. I'm on a mission to live a life of adventure, and have visited 23 countries, 6 continents, and counting! When I'm not updating my corner of the internet, you can find me planning my next (miss) adventure, consuming way too much gelato, or chasing after the pigeons of Florence (which I have collectively named Gary).
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