What is it? After a month of walking around on the cobblestone streets of Florence, my feet were in need of some tender, love and care. While a traditional pedicure sounded tempting, I decided to try out a fish pedicure … Continue reading Freetime in Florence: Fish Kisses
New home. New culture. New lifestyle. While adjusting to a new life in a new city can seem like a daunting task, there are a few things that can help you make Florence feel more like home. Explore the new city … Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Florence Feel Like Home
The Man Behind It All Salvatore Ferragamo, a native of Naples, found his passion for shoe making at the age of 9 when he made shoes for his sister’s confirmation. In 1914, he emigrated to Boston before moving to … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
Walking along the Arno and exploring the water front is a great pastime in Florence. The presence of paddlers gliding across the Arno has become a tradition of Florence.For those who love being on the water the Canottieri Firenze is … Continue reading Scenic Views: The Arno
Because of his assertion that the Earth revolved around the sun, Galileo was excommunicated by the Church in 1633. Upon his death in 1642, the Inquisition refused to bury him on consecrated ground. Therefore he was originally buried at the … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Tomb of Galileo
Celebrating over 400 years in business and over 600 years in existence, the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is a hidden gem of Florence. What is it? As one of the oldest pharmacies in the world, Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica offers customers … Continue reading Freetime in Florence: Aromas of an Ancient Pharmacy
Between the stress of school assignments and adjusting to a new city and culture, midway through the semester is a time when students can hit a wall. We’ve settled into a routine in our new home and that can contribute to … Continue reading 5 Ways to Beat the Mid-Semester Blues
