Believe it or not, it has been 4 years since I last rounded up my Florence favorites! So, I think it is about time I reassess and share my favorite places, restaurants, sites, and experiences! Favorite Museum – Palazzo Pitti The Palazzo Pitti remains my favorite museum in Florence. Yes,…
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 university alone will be sending two programs this summer! Because so many people are gearing…
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, simple, and flavorful. No one should diet when in Italy. Of course, with all of…
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 immediately impressed with both the quality of company and the product. Over the years I…
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 of Rome, the Amalfi Coast, and some of my other favorite Italian cities. But, don’t…
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 it down feels impossible! I have been going back and fourth for over a decade…
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 abroad and to meet the students participating. I also have lots of friends and friends-of-friends…
