Posts Tagged ‘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 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 MoreA Day Trip to “Fair Verona”: Romeo, Juliet, and Me
Shakespeare chose to set his tragic romance Romeo and Juliet “in fair Verona,” and after my visit this weekend, its obvious why. Every inch of the town is dripping with beauty, charm, and most notably, romance. The city truly is the perfect setting for a tale of “star crossed lovers.” Everywhere you look in Verona, there is evidence…
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 MoreReasons Venice is Better than You Imagined
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…
Read MoreA Day In Perugia: Attending the 2015 Eurochocolate Festival
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…
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 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 MoreMoving Into Your Italian Apartment
I have now successfully moved into two apartments in Florence. If you are studying abroad or plan on moving to Florence, here are some of my tips, tricks, and observations so you know what to expect when you get your keys. Most Apartments Are Furnished Particularly for study abroad students, much of your furniture will…
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