You’re probably wondering the significance of the bedraggled umbrella, but you'll need to know a little bit before we get to that part of the story. A year ago (at the time this was written), my dad came to visit me in Florence. I had a required Chiantishire/ winery fieldtrip during the Saturday smack-dab in... Continue Reading →
Four Spots for Firenze Aperitivo
For those unfamiliar with the concept, think happy hour meets buffet... aperitivo is bound to be your new best friend. You pay one set price for a drink (take your pick of a cocktail, wine, beer, something non-alcoholic) and it comes with a buffet. The concept of a buffet can range from some chips and... Continue Reading →
An open letter to the person about to study abroad (in Florence).
To the person about to start a brand new adventure: Take a breath and pause to remember how you feel right now. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of living in another country for four months, that’s okay. In fact, it’s probably best that you are. If you wanted to be comfortable, you could... Continue Reading →