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By Yasi Agah We all would like to show off our wine tasting skills and talk about a full-bodied merlot with oaky notes and a fruit-forward finish. Huh? Yes, so let’s see how much you really know about vino, and if you don’t know a lot then prepare to get learned. [interact id=”5c0eafcef612ea0013a44f5c” type=”quiz”] Need...
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Moving to Europe means drinking a lot more wine… At every occasion, there is an opportunity to indulge in its accents and notes. Rosé, Red, white, how do you know which fits you better? Take our quiz to find out which wine fits your tastes and needs. [interact id=”5c205ecd90be610013c2a7f5″ type=”quiz”] Need more travel tips? Enter...
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By Yasi Agah  Ah, wine. The perfect drink for any occasion. Whether you’re having a relaxing night in or getting ready to go out, wine will never let you down! And the best part about drinking wine? It’s good for you. Well, kind of. There are definitely some health benefits (if you drink it in...
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By: Molly Dunn It’s safe to say you feel like a new person after a few months of studying abroad. You’ve experienced multiple new cultures, eaten foods you’ve never even heard of and managed to direct a taxi driver in a language that isn’t your own. You’ve been away from home for a long time...
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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:...
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By Becca Pilolla When coming to Europe a lot of people get excited about the traveling, the culture, the sites, the food, where as others get excited about the wine. Wine in Europe is very different than wine in the States. As someone who has grown up making wine with my Italian American family, and studied wine while...
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By, Michelle Campbell The second day trip we took as a group was to Pisa and Lucca. Once again we had our own bus to fit everyone, including most of our professors. I was pretty excited about seeing Pisa since it is home to the famous leaning tower of Pisa, otherwise known as the Torre...
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By Tiernan Cutler I have now visited Tenucia Torciano, a winery out in the hills of San Gimignano, four times in the last two months while on the Bus2alps Siena & San Gimignano day trip. However, each time I feel like I learn more and more about the multi-billion dollar industry that surrounds not only...
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by Grace Graham Florence, as the birthplace of the Renaissance and a cultural and social hub of epic proportions, attracts tourists, travelers, students, and the like throughout the entire year. Never is there a time when the streets are not singing with the songs of countless languages all taking in the splendor that resides within the Tuscan capital. While...
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