Huge, colorful floats drive past large, cheering crowds as parades fill the streets and the sound of laughter and music fill the air. Bursts of confetti seem to rain from the sky. People in masks and costumes pour out of parties and masquerade balls throughout the city, spreading the celebration wherever they go.
During Carnival, the […]
If you’re looking to getaway and seek out more of what Italy has to offer, check out the Cinque Terre! Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore are all of the five lands you visit on this breathtaking, one day excursion! Starting from Riomaggiore, you hike through each land, ranging in distance and difficulty levels. Each […]
No one really knows why, but Italians just have a knack for fashion, as most of the more widely known high fashion designers started in and are still based out of Italy. Luckily for the rest of the world, they’ve got stores all over the globe to satisfy everyone’s fashion cravings. Here’s a review of […]
Has the Eurail Pass become obselete? How cheap is cheap when it comes to buying a plane ticket inside Europe?
Low-cost airlines have revolutionised the way we travel around Europe. If at all possible we will take a flight rather than catch a train or a bus and in many cases the choice is made […]
Exactly two and a half months ago I embarked on a journey I never even imagined possible. A journey that has been a remedy better than the counselling and medication my often neurotic mother suggest I take.
Exactly two and a half months ago I was stressed, depressed, over-worked and tired of taking classes that filled […]
Florenceforfun.org in collaboration with In Tavola cooking institute has created the perfect program for those wanting to brush up on their cooking skills –Italian style!
With chefs Fabrizio and Domenico of In Tavola, students and tourists are able to prepare and learn the techniques of a traditional Italian pasta dish. Of course I had to take […]
I came. I saw. I conquered Cinque Terre. I had no idea what I was in for when deciding to hike through the five towns.
The experience: Amazing
The view: Breath-taking
A day at the beach: Of course!!
All you need is just your sneakers, bathing suit, and lots of water and you are set to go. (Oh and […]
Famed for its beautiful countryside and quintessential medieval towns, it comes as no surprise that Tuscany has been used as the backdrop for many movies, both Italian and international. The appeal is understandable; thousands of tourists come to Tuscan every year to witness the scenes so often captured in the movies for themselves. It is […]
So you think it can’t be done!?!
Last weekend I went on an adventure with a friend of mine and we were determined to conquer Rome in less than 16 hours. We packed a lunch, grabbed our Rick Steve’s Italy book and our most comfortable shoes and left Florence at about 7:50. We were suppose to leave at […]
Spring is in the air and in my opinion there is no better time to visit Italy than now. Tuscany especially is in its prime at this time of year. Sometimes the difficulty and bureaucracy of living in Italy can overpower the beauty of all the art and history but whatever woes the winter months […]