Florence 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…

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6 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…

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Florence 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),…

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Beat 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…

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Top 7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Florence

In honor of my returning to Firenze in just seven (SEVEN!) days, here are my top 7 reasons to study abroad in Florence! You will drink all the wine Situated in Tuscany, Florence is home to some of the most notable (and delicious) wines in the world. A day trip to some of the local…

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