A Farewell Letter to Florence
Three months ago my biggest worry in the world was how I was ever going to pack 108 days’ worth of clothes into two pieces of luggage and a backpack. People warned me about the culture shock and the cobblestone … Continue reading A Farewell Letter to Florence
5 Ways to Make Florence Feel Like Home
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
Photo of the Week: Firenze & the Machine
Photo By: Darci Naftulin Location: On the Arno next to the Ponte Vecchio Continue reading Photo of the Week: Firenze & the Machine
5 Ways To Live Like a Florentine
A small 374,500 residents call the beautiful city of Florence home, while approximately 13.5 million tourists flock to the birthplace of The Renaissance yearly. With millions of tourists consuming the streets, it becomes very clear who’s on vacation, and who’s not. For … Continue reading 5 Ways To Live Like a Florentine
The Dos and Don’ts of Coming to Italy
Do Follow Cultural Norms Accept that dinner doesn’t start until 8 or 9, learn that you take a coffee after dessert, not with it, and that there is always room for more food- it is not possible to say no … Continue reading The Dos and Don’ts of Coming to Italy
Thank-You Letters to My Semester Abroad
To European transportation, Thank you for being cheap. Thank you for encouraging the act of traveling by making it so simple. Thank you for my opportunities to backpack through Europe for my 10 day spring break trip. Please move your … Continue reading Thank-You Letters to My Semester Abroad
Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute to Fulfill Your Florence Bucket-List!
With less than a month left of the fall semester left in Florence, it can be agreed that time flies when you’re having fun. In three short months I have visited six other countries, countless cities across Italy, but in … Continue reading Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute to Fulfill Your Florence Bucket-List!
Photo of the Week: Farewell on the Arno
Location: Ponte Trinita, The Arno River, Florence Photo By: Alex Seibt Continue reading Photo of the Week: Farewell on the Arno
Throwback Thursday: The Palazzo Vecchio
Resting on top of an ancient Roman theatre dating back to the 1st Century AD, the Palazzo Vecchio was built from the start as a hall designed to host the city council of Florence. At the time called Palazzo della … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Palazzo Vecchio
Thanksgiving in Florence
Not looking to cook a meal this Thanksgiving in Florence, but still want to celebrate one of our favorite American Holidays? Look no further than this handy list right here to satisfy all of your Thanksgiving needs from our favorite … Continue reading Thanksgiving in Florence
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