By Eileen MacTigue So you’re studying abroad in Italy? Excellent choice. What two things come to mind immediately? Wine. Pizza. If you are an American study abroad student, you should not stumble upon pizza-tasting issues. Wine tastings on the other hand can be slightly intimidating. Here are a few tips for the vino first timers:...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
Originally posted on Not A Tourist: Adventures Abroad by Abby Hammack Other titles for this post: 10 Things That Make Me An Idiot, 10 Ways You Can Make Fun of Me, 10 Reasons To Laugh, 10 Things To Learn Because I Know You’re An Idiot Too, OKAY? 1. The cars are tiny Now this is...Read More
Italy. The motherland of cheese, pizza, pasta, and did I mention cheese? Personally, I could eat authentic Italian pizza everyday and not be even slightly bothered. However, what does begin to bother me is the third chin forming ever so rapidly. As a result of this new beautiful discovery, I took a journey to the...Read More
By Scott Heptonstall It’s the dead of night. You’ve been travelling for hours. You’ve woken up from your comfortable bus ride disoriented and not sure which way is up. But there, in the distance, a shining neon sign sparkles in the darkness. It is a sign of hope. A sign of the Italian Autogrill. While...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
You know what they say, a gelato a day keeps the doctor away. …. That is what they say, right? Anyway, it’s clear that gelato is an imperative part of the italian diet. It’s not hard to choose to go get it, however, it is hard to choose which flavor to order. Flavor options are...Read More
The idea of packing the right amount and right type of belongings can be very daunting when you prepare to venture to another country for several months. If you’re anything like me, you are somewhat convinced that each article of clothing you own will experience major FOMO if it doesn’t take the trip across the...Read More
So many things either originated or were invented in Italy. This is a country with a lot to offer the world, and so much to see for those who visit here on vacation.Read More
