Rookie Mistakes Everyone Makes in Italy
By Alyssa Gregory I arrived clutching my purse, luggage and bucket list…prepared to conquer Florence like a boss. After living here two weeks, I have to say Florence has humbled me. As Oscar Wilde said, “Experience is simply the name … Continue reading Rookie Mistakes Everyone Makes in Italy
Blood, Sweat and Calcio Storico Florentino
Rules were made to be broken. This is the mindset of calcio storico fiorentino players. Nothing slows down the players of this Florentine historical football-like sport. Not even gushing blood, broken bones or any other hospital worthy injuries. Part of the … Continue reading Blood, Sweat and Calcio Storico Florentino
Scoppio Del Carro
Every year, Florence has a special way of celebrating Easter Sunday. A decadent wagon, built in 1622, standing about two stories high, is pulled through the streets of Florence by oxen. Once it reaches Santa Maria del Fiore (also known … Continue reading Scoppio Del Carro
La Strega Nocciola
La Strega Nocciola, located on Via de Bardi, 51, has become one of our favorite gelato shops. However, it is on the bit pricy side but we think the flavor and quality difference makes the cost worth it! Here is our … Continue reading La Strega Nocciola
Van Gogh Alive
Looking for something to do during the week or on a lazy Sunday afternoon? Head over to the Van Gogh Alive exhibit for an unforgettable experience. Located in the Santo Stefano al Ponte, the exhibit was worth every penny of the 10euro … Continue reading Van Gogh Alive
The Twix of Gelato
Carmel and Cookies: La Carraia If you venture over to the other side of the river you’ll find the delicious gelato shop known as La Carraia. Given a Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor, this place is one you should definitely try. … Continue reading The Twix of Gelato
Leather Market: Real or Faux
While walking through the markets in the Piazza San Lorenzo you are surrounded by everything leather. Choices are unlimited, but how do you know you are actually buying leather? Here at Campus Florence we have composed a quick check-list to help ensure … Continue reading Leather Market: Real or Faux
How to Find the Perfect Gelato
How to know if gelato is good or not is a finely crafted skill that takes months of taste-testing. Lucky for you, the staff at Campus Florence have become quite the experts on finding the best gelato in Florence. Because after eating … Continue reading How to Find the Perfect Gelato
Find Your Inner Yogi
Invigorating, relaxing, refreshing, challenging, inspiring, zen…. I could think of about twenty other words to describe my yoga experience at 19r, but you get the point. Located just across the river at, Via dei Bardi, 19r Yoga & Pilates succeeds … Continue reading Find Your Inner Yogi
5 Ways to Stay Fit in Florence
1. Get a Gym Membership The gyms here are nothing like the standard of the gyms back home and they are EXPENSIVE as well. Basically you need to be content with a few cardio machines and some weights, or you … Continue reading 5 Ways to Stay Fit in Florence
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