All About Florence
49 Signs You Studied Abroad In Florence
“Home is not a place, it’s a feeling.” After a few months living in Italy, Florence steals your heart and becomes your home. Here are 49 signs that Firenze has become your second home: You’ve mastered walking on cobblestone (or just accepted that you never will). You are well acquainted with the boldest creatures alive…Florentine…
Read MoreFlorence Foodie: Salumeria Verdi (Pino’s)
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…
Read More6 Ways to Stay Fit In Florence
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…
Read MoreFlorence Foodie: La Milkeria
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),…
Read MoreCruising through Chianti: Adventures on a Vespa
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…
Read More6 Cafes in Florence Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Addiction to Coffee
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…
Read More39 Reasons You’ll Fall In Love With Florence And Never Want To Leave
I have a confession: I am absolutely, completely, unequivocally in love…with Florence. So much so that after a month abroad last summer, I knew I had to move back. I remember my Italian teacher in the United States warning me that Florence was like a “black hole” because he would send students there and they…
Read MoreTop 10 Places to Eat in Florence When You Are Over Italian Food
So I LOVE Italian food, but I have to be honest and say that sometimes I need a break from all the pasta. If you are staying in Italy long enough, that will certainly happen to you. To save you from breaking down and heading to McDonald’s, here are my top 10 recommendations for when…
Read MoreA Little Bit of France in Florence
One of my favorite things about Firenze is that there is always something new to see and do, and today was no exception. During my day off spent wandering around the city (shamelessly scouting photo locations), I stumbled upon La Belle Epoque Market in the piazza Santissima Annunziata. The piazza will be filled with a number…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Florence Study Abroad Bucket List: 50 Things To Do Before You Leave
Florence is one of the most popular cities for study abroad students, and it’s not hard to see why! If you are studying abroad in Florence, then this bucket list is the perfect way to make sure you make the most of your time in this incredible city! How many can you check off before…
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