In the bus on the way to Greve in Chianti Anna (the director of FFF) scolded me for not having visited the hills that produce Italy’s favorite export. As the day unfolded, I realized why: Chianti is pretty much an essential (and wonderful) place to visit.
Wine tasting in Chianti is one […]
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 […]
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It was a beautiful spring day last weekend when I went to the town of Greve in Chianti. It was a nice simple little town at the base of some rolling hills. In the town, my friends and I had lunch and saw the local sites. After lunch we went wine tasting. I tasted […]
Living with a traditional Italian family can have its moments..……..both good and bad. When you are used to a life of freedom: eating whenever you are hungry; going out for drinks at the drop of a hat; finding some casual work to save up for something special or just making a decision and following it […]
I have been here in Florence for a good 6 weeks now and I am having a blast in the city. But the city can get a little repetitive. So to brake up the routine of Florence and the buildings and the speedy scooters is to take weekend or day trips. I have been on […]
Rating: ** & ½ for now!
You guys are going to have to help me out with this one. I have heard really good things about this restaurant over the years both from locals and foreigners and finally I went there once again using the fact that my parents were in town as an excuse to […]
Spring has made an early triumph over winter in Florence this year. It’s good news for me: after spending the past few months cooped-up in my Italian homestay, it is time to pitch my umbrella in the back of my closet and spend all the time I have left on weekend jaunts to the […]
rating: ****
I am a terrible creature of habit in Florence, prefering always to go to the same tried and true places, where there are friendly faces waiting to greet you and ask what you have been up to lately, before giving you preferential treatment and a discount!
However, when my parents come into town I want […]
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I just got back from a great weekend trip. I went to Pisa and Lucca on Saturday. We took the train to Pisa first. Our tour guide was great he explained the history of the city and pointed out key facts that I would have missed if I went by myself. We saw old […]
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 […]