Are you, or someone you know, getting ready to study abroad in Florence this summer? The odds are, yes. Florence is such a popular study abroad destination for Americans, especially in the summer. My small… [Continue Reading]
Where to Eat in Florence
This blog post is long over due! I am not going to lie, one of my favorite activities in Florence, and in Italy more generally, is eating. The food is simply incredible — fresh,… [Continue Reading]
Dagne Dover Petite Tote
If you have been reading here long enough, then you are well aware of my love of Dagne Dover bags. I purchased my first DD work bag in 2013 and I was… [Continue Reading]
For Love and Lemons (and Florence)
I know I haven’t featured much of my beloved Florence this summer on the blog. I have been traveling quite a bit and have taken the opportunity to feature more… [Continue Reading]
The Ultimate Italy Bucket List
I hate when people ask me what they should see and where they should go if they only have 10 days in Italy. There is just so much to see and do in Italy, narrowing… [Continue Reading]
10 Fun (and Unique) Things to do in Florence/Tuscany
I feel like Florence and Italy have been on my mind quite a bit lately. In just a little over a month I will head to St. Louis to officially begin planning this summer’s semester… [Continue Reading]
How to Make the Most of Your Semester Abroad
It is that time of year once more. Students around the country are boarding flights this week and next to embark on an adventure of a lifetime — a semester abroad! Just yesterday my sister messaged… [Continue Reading]
The Medici on Netflix
I was excited to hear that Netflix was going to do a dramatic series on the Medici. As someone who researches and studies the Medici dynasty, seeing history, especially a history you are so familiar… [Continue Reading]
Best of Italy – 12 Day Itinerary
I get this question a lot: “I am traveling to Italy for the first time and I was wondering which cities and sights I should see?” I get it. Planning a trip… [Continue Reading]
