Staying Active in Florence

By: Tahiti Beaupre,  FFE 2016-2017 College is filled with all-nighters and busy days, leaving little room for exercise. Now add on some Italian pizza and gelato - it almost seems impossible not to gain those extra 15 pounds! For those of you looking to keep fit this semester or year abroad, here are 5 ways... Continue Reading →

Best Sandwich Shops in Florence

By: Jean Hinkley, MA 2017 There are few things in life better than a good sandwich. Whether you are looking for a lunch break from classes or from walking around the city all day, these sandwiches are sure to fill you up and make your taste buds smile. In these low-key environments, ordering food is also... Continue Reading →

Eastward Bound: Midnight Trains to Budapest

By: Aimelie Moen, BA, 2014-18 Go beyond the West and explore the explosive past of Eastern Europe with a simple change of trains. On a midnight train leaving from Milano Centrale, hop onto a sleeping coach as the train pulls away from the some ancient Roman history and heads into the center of Europe. The princess city, Vienna, Austria.... Continue Reading →

Siena: More than just a Day Trip

By Jordan Beatty, MA 2014-15 Siena is one of Italy's most charming Tuscan cities, and it is not to be missed during your time in Florence. It is a walled, Medieval city known world-wide for the famous Palio - a horse race that takes place two times every summer. In the heart of the city... Continue Reading →

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