Traveling While Studying Abroad Before leaving my small suburban city in Northern California, I began to imagine what my life would be like while studying abroad in Florence, Italy. I pictured flight after flight in new cities almost every weekend … Continue reading Traveling While Abroad and Saving Along the Way
Having just spent a week in a European city that does have Uber, I was reminded how easy it is to have access at your phone fingertips to get a ride. Not only is it fast and simple but you … Continue reading We don’t have Uber but check out the Taxi App
Finding gelato in Florence is just as easy as you would think. After all, Florence is its birthplace so it’s no wonder there is a gelateria on every street. The not so easy part is finding the places with authentic, … Continue reading The Inside Scoop on Gelato in Florence
What better way to immerse yourself in the Florentine culture and history than watching men dressed in medieval costumes beat each other up? If you haven’t heard of Calcio Storico, or medieval football, we’ve got some exciting news for you. … Continue reading Calcio Storico Match in Santa Croce
Don’t Miss out on Viareggio Carnevale! When you think Carnevale, you might picture something like a packed Bourbon Street in New Orleans for Mardi Gras or an elaborate festival with masks and costumes in Rio de Janeiro. Carnevale in Italy … Continue reading Viareggio Carnival, Mardi Gras in Tuscany
I am going to preface this post with the fact that it is going to be long but instructional. I have put together screenshots as a step by step guide to how to make yourself a CartaFRECCIA for Trenitalia. It … Continue reading Big Savings on Train Travel for Under 30s
We are posting this now since it is getting very close to Christmas and all the travel companies in Florence will be having sales really soon. In fact this is our no. 1 hack. Travel will account for almost two … Continue reading Hacks to Save Money on Study Abroad
Arriving to the airport with my 2 suitcases barely making the weight limit, 5 different “guides to Florence” saved on my phone, and my passport in hand it was safe to say I was ready to embark on my 3 … Continue reading 5 Things Florence Taught Me
Travelling can be very stressful mentally and physically! However these 7 items truly saved me both when packing and travelling… as always it’s usually smartest to buy these beforehand rather than waiting until you get here. 1. Neck Pillow There … Continue reading 7 Items To Make Traveling A Breeze
If you are looking to spice up the walls of your apartment in Florence or just want to make your bedroom feel more like home these four things will definitely help you to do so. Whether it be a cute … Continue reading 4 Ways Make Your Abroad Room Feel Like Home
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