Reasons Venice is Better than You Imagined

By Catalina | October 28, 2015

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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A Day In Perugia: Attending the 2015 Eurochocolate Festival

By Catalina | October 19, 2015

Every year for the last 22 years, the beautiful and historic hilltop town of Perugia transforms into a chocolate lover’s paradise for its annual Eurochocolate Festival, the largest chocolate festival in Europe. I couldn’t resist making a trip there myself (although I am sure my dentist would be horrified)! Perugia Perugia is the capital of…

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Exploring Tuscany: Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena

By Catalina | October 8, 2015

When I studied abroad last year, I saved my trip to see the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa for the last day of my time in Florence. This approach was great, in theory, until I accidentally slept through 3 alarms and wound up missing my tour. Therefore, this weekend I was incredibly excited to finally…

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Forza Viola! Attending a Fiorentina Match

By Catalina | August 26, 2015

Soccer, known as futbol in Europe, is Italy’s most popular sport. A trip to a futbol match is a must for anyone looking to soak up an energy filled cultural experience unlike any I’ve witnessed in the United States. This past weekend I attended a match between Fiorentina and Milan and had a blast cheering…

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A Day Sailing the Cinque Terre

By Catalina | August 15, 2015

During the month I studied abroad in Italy, one of my trip highlights was a day trip to Cinque Terre, an experience I consider an absolute must for anyone traveling to Italy. However, if you have a bit more time in town, or are looking to experience Cinque Terre from the sea, then this day…

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