Posts Tagged ‘florence’
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…
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 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 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 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 MoreTop 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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