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As anyone who has ever studied abroad can attest to, time truly does fly when abroad. Whether your are studying abroad for 1 month or 1 year, by the time your experience is coming to an end, it will feel like you blinked and the semester was suddenly over. Between school, constant traveling, and attempting…
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This is me, almost exactly one year ago from today, just a few days prior to graduation. In the photo, I stand tall, proud, confident, ready to take on the world. In reality, those feelings couldn’t have been further from the truth. Was I proud of graduating? Absolutely. Was I excited to finally be finished…
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Unless you’re a full-time traveler constantly on-the-go there is always the moment you return home or settle in one location for a while after a whirlwind of adventures. Usually there’s the refreshing sense of home – your favorite restaurants, the grocery store, catching up with friends, and the familiarity of your own shower and bed.…
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If you are temporarily living in Florence, studying abroad, or simply traveling, when it is time to return home the reality may hit that there is suddenly not enough room in your suitcase for every article of clothing you brought. Whether you overpacked, (check out my Study Abroad Packing List for tips on how to avoid this phenomenon)…
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The beautiful black sand (okay, pebble) beaches of Positano are a must for any traveler visiting the Amalfi Coast. After a year living in Italy, I can honestly say that Positano is not only one of my favorite beach towns, but one of my favorite Italian destinations. Spend a day (or two!) exploring the colorful…
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There is so much to do and see in Italy that planning a trip can be quite a daunting task. After living in Italy for almost a year, I am constantly adding adventures to my Italy Bucket List and never seem to run out of places to go. To help make planning easier, I have carefully selected…
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What comes to your mind when you think of Tuscany? Rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, beaches? Wait, what was that? Beaches? Yes, you did read that correctly. Strange as it may sound, Tuscany is home to an archipelago of 7 Mediterranean island escapes. Elba Island, or Isola d’Elba, as it is locally called is the…
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If you are hoping to find a perfect view of Florence, look no further than the beautiful (and nearby!) town of Fiesole. This small town, set among the hills of Tuscany, offers an incredible panorama of Firenze, as well as Roman ruins, the Monastery of San Francesco, and a restaurant that is a must-try for any Florence…
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While Italy has an extensive network of trains to get tourists and locals alike from place to place, one of the best ways to get around is by bus. Within a city, bus tickets are cheap (they often cost less than 2 Euro), and many times longer rides (for example Florence-Siena) are cheaper than taking…
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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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