If you live in Italy and are not yet acquainted with the magic that is aperitivo, it’s time to get familiar. Florence is a haven for foodies and although its traditional dining options are something to talk about, the Florence aperitivo game is strong. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to accompany your pre-dinner cocktails or...Read More
As you begin to say goodbye to your study abroad semester, you also begin to say goodbye to some of the staple meals that have been in your diet for the past four months. Freshly pressed panino every day for lunch? Forget about it. Pizzas to the face for dinner? Probably not. There are a...Read More
Everyone loves leather, but especially in Florence, Italy. Meet our favorite leather local Massimo and learn about his love for leather! Where are you from? I’m from Tehran, Persia, but I’ve lived in Italy for 27 years now. How did you get into the leather business? As a student I worked with various leather owners...Read More
Tori Immel is an American student studying in Florence and wrote this piece about appreciating Florence in the midst of midterms. As this semester comes to a close, we wanted to share it with all of the students who will soon be headed home for the summer. Remember to soak up every last moment in...Read More
By Abby Hammack Halfway across the world, you can still feel like in you’re in just the right place. The good days are amazing and even the bad ones can be remedied. Here are a few ways how: Decorate Your Apartment Maybe it’s the mom in me, but my place was way too bare to...Read More
Is it your natural instinct to chug 24 ounces of iced coffee upon waking up in the morning? Do you find yourself enduring withdrawals without your afternoon pick me up? Are you starting to dream about Starbucks every time you book a trip outside of Italy? If you answered yes to any of the above,...Read More
Is it your natural instinct to chug 24 ounces of iced coffee upon waking up in the morning? Do you find yourself enduring withdrawals without your afternoon pick me up? Are you starting to dream about Starbucks every time you book a trip outside of Italy? If you answered yes to any of the above,...Read More
Brining in students from around the world and local Florentines since 1991, Pino’s shop can’t be missed in Florence. This local welcomes everyone as family and ensures quality service every time you return. Serving local meats, vegetables, various pasta dishes, and his infamous mouth-watering panini’s, Pino’s is never a disappointment. We recently sat down with Pino himself so...Read More
By Sami Ramsey Rainy season is still here. Surprise! And although you might love to be curled up on the couch catching up on episodes of your favorite show and eating a whole bag of paprika chips, there is too much to see your short semester here. Don’t let the dreary weather get you down. You’ve come here...Read More
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Unless you’ve been hiding out under a rock, you should know that the chocolate festival has come to Firenze. If you’re a sugar addict like myself, this may have been on your radar for a while now. For the next week, you can take a stroll onto Piazza...Read More
Whether you were out clubbing all night at Yab or Space, enjoying a pint at Lion’s Fountain, or up late studying (less likely, but hey it happens), when you are hungry, you are hungry. End of story. Here are a couple of places that can help fulfill those 3 am cravings. Kebabs Sweet baby Jesus,...Read More
If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about a good sandwich, it’s this girl right here. I firmly believe that the best meal of the day is a good lunch with friends and so having lived in Florence for quite some time now, I took it upon myself to investigate and then share...Read More
