“Your home away from home” is such a common, overrated phrase heard by billions of college students these days. But in reality, it’s one of the truest statements I have ever heard. I was lucky enough to find a college … Continue reading Making Florence Your Home Away From Home
I’m sure you’ve heard many “do’s and don’ts” when it comes to studying abroad. I’m here to clear up some common misconceptions people have about studying abroad in Florence. Myth #1: You can’t wear heels Aside from applying for a … Continue reading Debunking Study Abroad Myths: Florence, Italy
You have probably heard of the famous lovelocks on the Pont Des Art Bridge in Paris. Growing more popular in recent years couples have locked their love in padlocks on to this bridge. Once initials have been engraved and the … Continue reading Famous Love Lock Bridges: The Ponte Vecchio
There are hundreds of ways to see a city: out the window of a car, whizzing by on a moped, cycling through the alleys or even clipping along in a horse and carriage. But my favorite view of the city … Continue reading Best Views of Florence
Old Fiats add a dash of class among the old brick streets of Florence. Small and compact, Fiats are able to weave in and out of traffic with the same ease as a moped or bicycle making them a favorite among … Continue reading Photo of the Week #5: Italian Streets
Contributing Writer: Alyssa Gregory Living in a foreign country for months on end comes with its own set of problems, ones that aren’t always experienced when just visiting for a short time. Three-fourths of the time though it is these … Continue reading #FlorenceProblems
Many people don’t know that about 20 minutes outside of Florence is a cemetery that mirrors that of Arlington in the United States. The lines of crosses in perfect unison at the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial site in Italy covers … Continue reading Photo of the Week #4: Fallen Soldiers in Florence
O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Wonder no longer! I’ve finally answered the age old question of where Romeo has been hiding. Donning different hats, Romeo has been disguising as street vendors and waiters in Florence. I swear I … Continue reading Wooing Words — the Italian version
Not everything closes by 5 in Florence. Fill those late hours of the day with a tour of the Palazzo Vecchio museum and tower which are open late. Seen the sunset from Piazza Michelangelo and the bridges? Visit the tower … Continue reading Photo of the Week #3: Secret Sunset Spot
Constantly carried, it comes as no surprise that cellphones have become the camera of choice for most young travelers. Being easy to transport is a huge plus. And as demonstrated above the picture quality can easily outperform many cheap digital cameras. … Continue reading Photo of the week
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