Two years ago I had little regrets about my semester abroad. I traveled all over Europe, learned a new language, rediscovered my passion for art, and found great friends who I’m still in touch with. However, my one regret is that other than my great host family, I didn’t find any real Italian friends, not […]
The wonderful thing about a country that is on the cutting edge of fashion is that when the next season’s clothes hit the racks, the last season’s stuff hits the bancarelle at the local markets. This is why many Italians manage to look like they have just walked out of an issue of vogue……unfortunately some […]
By now many of you have run into me at Brunch at Angels, spoken about checking out Brunch at Angels, or at least noticed a flier lying around your school with a broken egg on the front and the FlorenceForFun logo on the back. That’s my BRUNCH!!
Out of all of the things I do each […]
Having just returned to Firenze after a brief hiatus in Aus, the number one item on the list of things to do was to get the car back on the road. Battery re-attached and tyres pumped I needed to get legal and renew the insurance. When I left Firenze I was delighted (truly delighted!) to […]
Buon Natale! Find out more about Christmas activities in Florence and Italian Christmas traditions!
As a foreigner spending the holidays in Italy, you will immediately notice the interesting differneces in your customs and those here. While you might not see elaborate multi-colored lights and ornaments dotting the streets of Florence, you will see strings of […]
My perspective on Florence, different than many others…
When I first started college I never thought I would have the chance to travel to Europe like many other students my age were doing. A dedicated athlete, I spent my college semesters training, practicing and participating in field hockey games all year around. The thought […]
Moving to a new place is always a difficult adjustment for everyone to make. Living in another country with a language barrier, vast cultural differences, and little knowledge of the city, is more than an adjustment; it’s a complete lifestyle and mentality change. This is not something to be intimidated by, think of […]