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Officially called Salumeria Verdi, among study abroad students you are more likely to hear my favorite panino place referred to simply as “Pino’s,” a name affectionately given to the place due to its wonderful owner. I have been coming to Pino’s since I was a study abroad student last year, and spent a year dreaming…
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Shakespeare chose to set his tragic romance Romeo and Juliet “in fair Verona,” and after my visit this weekend, its obvious why. Every inch of the town is dripping with beauty, charm, and most notably, romance. The city truly is the perfect setting for a tale of “star crossed lovers.” Everywhere you look in Verona, there is evidence…
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Whenever someone hears that I’ve been living in Italy, I inevitably end up answering the question “How have you not gained any weight?!” While it may seem like living in the land of pasta, gelato, and wine make this impossible, rest assured that is not the case. There are many ways to keep active and…
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The Traditionalist: Good old pen and paper. This option is perfect for your creativity surges doing things the old fashioned way. This method is great for recording personal thoughts while on the go. The down side is that a physical record of your travel experience can easily go missing, or suffer damage, and is hard…
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Also on my list of must try Florence cafes, La Milkeria is one of my favorite spots in Florence to satisfy my sweet tooth. Known for its incredible crepes, waffles, and coffee, its impossible to go wrong when ordering here. Additionally, the price is right (a waffle with toppings and coffee only cost about 7 euro),…
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Have you ever cruised through the Tuscan countryside on a pink Vespa? I had the chance to this weekend and it was absolutely exhilarating. If you find yourself in Tuscany, a Vespa tour through Chianti’s rolling hills and vineyards is a must. Since returning to Florence, the one thing I have been dying to do is…
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Over 2.9 million tourists visit “The Floating City” each year. A picturesque and historic hub of arts and culture (and the wedding location of George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin) its no wonder Venice is the 28th most internationally visited city. Its unique labyrinth of bridges and canals are unlike any in the world, making Venice…
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If you weren’t addicted to coffee already, a quick visit (or living in) Florence will turn you into a coffee addict. Coffee in Italy is a ritual, and cafes can be found everywhere. Here are some of my favorite spots to get my caffeine fix! 1.La Ménagérie €€ Originally opened in 1896 as a shop for…
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We all know that studying abroad is a resume builder, however, with more and more people studying abroad each year, it is important to stand out. Just because you are not at home doesn’t mean you can’t continue building your resume and have fun at the same time. In fact, you don’t have to do…
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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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