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 […]
Last week I went to Capraia, a fairly isolated island off the coast of Tuscany in order to participate in a sub aqua archeology project with a group of 7 italians including 2 archeologists, 2 mooring men, 2 firemen and 1 owner of a bakery (random, I know). As we boarded the ferry that was […]
Justin Timberlake makes his acting debut in the acclaimed film Alpha Dog proving that he can not only sing, but act with some of the best in Hollywood (like Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone).
Anna says:
Yes we love Justin. But what was going on with the rest of the cast? Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone […]
With everything to do in Florence like museums, shopping (and of course eating), catching a movie may not be at the top of your to do list while studying in Italy. However, when the weather is damp and nasty in Florence, there is nothing better than to sit back and enjoy a movie, whether it’s […]
As we enter into spring many of you have started to hear about the Florentine tradition of the Explosion of the Cart that takes place every year on Easter Sunday.The Explosion of the Cart, or the Scoppio del Carro, is an exciting event unique only to Florence. The Scoppio has a nine hundred year old […]
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 […]