Category: Italy
Gelato Guide
When I told my friends back at Drexel that I was going to be studying abroad in Italy, they all just kept telling me how much I was going to love the gelato here. Back home I crave ice cream for pretty much every occasion and meal, so coming to Italy is kind of a ...
When in Rome!
This weekend was my opportunity to fulfill all my Lizzie McGuire dreams. Our school had scheduled a weekend trip to Rome where we left from Florence at 6:30 am Saturday morning and returned by 7:30 pm on Sunday night. Though in the last two days I have not slept and have walked more than my ...
Free Museums!
The first Sunday of every month starting from October to March is free museum day in Florence. We have all been patiently waiting for the opportunity to finally see some of the things that Florence is famous for. Because it was free museum day, the lines were a little longer and I was expecting that. ...
Italian Life
Having gone around Florence for the past month, I have noticed a lot about the culture and the people here. Before leaving I barely knew any Italian and though I knew that most people here spoke English I was worried to not be able to communicate with people properly. But because Florence is a place ...
Venice? Why Not!
After a full week of classes, my roommates and I decided that we needed to adventure out of Florence to Venice. Having been in classes for a week I have a general idea of how my classes will be at Accademia. My schedule allows a lot of exploring on both Monday, Thursday, and Friday so ...
Yes, I live here now
It is funny that a place that seemed so foreign about a week ago has begun to feel so homey. Walking around the streets of Florence without using google and knowing how to get from place to place while still adventuring off the paths you are used to is a really empowering feeling. I like ...
What am I doing in Florence?
As of today I will have been in Italy for approximately 3 days. Each day has brought about a new emotion and many new discoveries. Right before leaving for Italy, I had a moment of panic. What was I doing going to a foreign country without knowing the language and not knowing who I was ...
Reflection on My Time Abroad in Florence
My time studying in Florence, Italy, has been truly incredible, and I have seen and experienced so much, not only in Italy but in countries across Europe. I could not have hoped for or imagined a better semester. Although it is difficult to say in words all the things that I learned, I think it ...
Day Trip to Lucerne, Switzerland
For my second day in Switzerland, we took a day trip from Zurich to the city of Lucern, only about an hour by train from Zurich Central Station (HB). The tickets were about $27 each way, no train transfers necessary, and be arrived before we knew it! With no real plan, we wandered around the ...
Enjoying the Season in Switzerland
In Italy, you are perfectly located near so many awesome countries. Right above Italy is Switzerland, known for its Swiss Alps, chocolate, and cheese. My friend invited me take a trip to Zurich, Switzerland to check out the Christmas markets, and I decided to go last minute! I took a FlixBus, a super affordable way ...
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