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One of the first things most people think about when planning a trip is when to travel. For most destinations, there are peak tourist times and off season times. Generally, the ebb and flow of tourists to a destination coincides with weather. I recently traveled to Paris during February, and found the differences between Paris…
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When most Americans hear the name “Amsterdam,” the first thing that comes to mind isn’t necessarily the city’s incredible network of canals, charming architecture, or rich history. And while the city does have a lot to offer as far as…um…extracurricular activities go, there is much more to do and explore in Amsterdam than just Coffee…
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Sometimes living in Italy has it’s challenges-any ex pat or study abroad student has plenty of stories which elaborate this point. “Creepy” men, a serious lack of dryers, or waiting in line for hours attempting to fill out paperwork are among several ways of Italian life that often drive foreigners mad. However, despite these obstacles,…
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Germany’s Berlin Wall, once over 90 miles long originally stood as both a physical and ideological barrier between communist East and democratic West Germany. This famous landmark, once a symbol of communist oppression today stands as a beacon of peace and freedom, covered in artwork which echoes these messages. On a recent trip to Berlin,…
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One of my favorite things about Florence is it’s proximity to other incredible Italian destinations! In just a few hours you can head to a variety of amazing day trips and explore different regions Italy. Here are my top 7 favorite day trips to take from Florence! 1. Get your hike on in Cinque Terre Experience the unforgettable…
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While many people claim that studying abroad is like a long vacation, there is nothing particularly easy or relaxing about leaving family and friends, classes and tests, adjusting to a foreign country, learning a new language, and traveling all the time. Yes, studying abroad is amazing and many times it does feel like a vacation,…
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You don’t go to Italy without eating gelato and you definitely don’t go to Florence without eating at least a few (once a day is a good starting average). However, with a different gelateria on every street corner, it can be hard knowing which ones to go to and which ones to avoid. After some…
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Skiing in the Swiss Alps is an activity that can be found on many people’s bucket lists. With incredible mountains, engaging scenery, and beautiful Alpine resorts, its not hard to see why. I recently headed out to scenic Interlaken, where I quickly discovered there’s more to Switzerland than just skiing. Here are my top 10…
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One of my favorite ways to record my travel memories and share them is Instagram. After months of living in Florence, I’ve found it to be one of the most ‘grammable cities I know. This list shows the 20 best places to take an Instagram photo in Florence, now let the likes roll in! The…
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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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