Living in Italy
20 Instagrams You Are Guaranteed to Post in Florence
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…
Read MoreBucket List Italy: 20 Unforgettable Adventures To Add To Your List
There are so many incredible things to see and do in Italy that it is surely impossible to capture them all in just one list! Though it was difficult, I managed to narrow down my top 20 must-add items to any Italy bucket list. Without further ado, here they are: 1.Hike the five coastal towns…
Read MoreA Day at the Duomo: Which View is Best, Campanile or Cupola?
This weekend, I set out to answer a question as old as the Duomo itself. Which view is better…the view of Florence from Giotto’s campanile (bell tower), or the view atop Brunelleschi’s dome? Climbing to the top of the Duomo should be on everyone’s list of Florence must-dos. The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore’s incredible white, green,…
Read More49 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreHow To: Grocery Shopping in Italy
While a huge part of traveling or studying abroad is soaking up local culture and sampling as many restaurants as possible, one of the best ways to save money while studying abroad is to cook for yourself. Your first trip to an Italian supermarket may seem intimidating, so here are some of my tips to…
Read MoreBeat the Heat: Florence in August
Florence is many things. Beautiful, charming, historic. However, in August, Firenze most definitely is hot and humid. For this reason, many Italians close up shop and vacate the city during this month. However, if, like me, you find yourself in Firenze during August, you will have one priority, staying cool. Here are my best tips…
Read MoreWhat to Wear: How to Dress in Italy
Trying to predict what you should wear in a different country can make packing seem like a daunting task. Here are some of my tips to make deciding what to bring a snap, keep you looking cute, and avoid screaming, “I’M A TOURIST” while traveling. Neutrals are your best friend One of the easiest…
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