http://blog.florenceforfun.org A View of Florence Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:47:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en March 8th marks International Women's Day (IWD). Although labeled an international celebration, it is neither celebrated nor widely recognized internationally. It is nevertheless an important day (especially here in Italy) for women's rights. In Italian, it is translated as "Festa della Donna" – literally the Party of ... http://blog.florenceforfun.org/113/festa-della-donna-international-womens-day-by-antonia-conti/ 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 ... http://blog.florenceforfun.org/111/carnevale-by-angie-de-angelis/ Studying abroad in Florence has been a life changing experience. Since June, I have managed to learn some Italain, visit the surrounding cities, and for once take life easy. To take my time here one step further, I decided to take an authentic cooking class of Italian Cuisine. A lifelong ... http://blog.florenceforfun.org/110/italian-cooking-class-by-jennifer-broderick/ 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 ... http://blog.florenceforfun.org/108/day-trip-to-the-cinque-terre-by-krista-florio/ 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 ... http://blog.florenceforfun.org/105/runway-rundown-by-kristen-redding/ 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 ... http://blog.florenceforfun.org/100/low-cost-airlining-by-anna-mcniel/ 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 ... http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/ 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 ... http://blog.florenceforfun.org/89/a-taste-of-italy-by-stephanie-shultis/ 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 ... http://blog.florenceforfun.org/87/cinque-terre-here-we-go/ 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 ... http://blog.florenceforfun.org/84/top-10-movies-set-in-tuscany/