Ancient Adventures in Athens
When the group left Corfu, we took the same ferry that brought us to Corfu, back to the port of Igoumenitsa. As I said before, we were supposed to be on a later ferry, but it was cancelled due to weather, and we were forced to take the earlier one. After we arrived in Igoumenitsa, we boarded buses that would take us to Athens, the … Continue reading Ancient Adventures in Athens
Kisses from Corfu
This past week and a half I ventured across the Adriatic into the Ionian Sea to spend my spring break in the country of Greece. Throughout the ten days I was on break, I traveled to the island of Corfu, the capital of Athens, and the island of Santorini. Since I did, saw and traveled so much over the past ten days, I figured it … Continue reading Kisses from Corfu
35 Adventures I’ve Had in Florence
As the halfway point of my semester lurks upon me and I prepare for mid terms, ew, and spring break, yay, I wanted to reflect upon some of the amazing foods, sights and places I’ve seen thus far in Florence. I still have so much I want to experience before the middle of May, but I’ve accomplished so much in just a month and a half. … Continue reading 35 Adventures I’ve Had in Florence
Young and Fabulous in the French Riviera
My alarm sounded off at the ripe time of 4 AM, but I surprisingly wasn’t tired, even though I had stayed up packing until 12:30. It’s hard to feel unexcited when you’re traveling to one of the most beautiful, and arguably richest, areas of the world. I put on a blue dress, because you have to look somewhat appropriate when hanging out with the wealthiest … Continue reading Young and Fabulous in the French Riviera
Barcelona or Bust
With an over the shoulder duffle bag packed to the exact specifications of Ryan Air regulations, 55 x 40 x 20 cm. to be exact, (screw the metric system, or maybe the U.S. just needs to get on the rest of the world’s level…probably the latter,) Melissa and I eagerly prepared for our first trip out of Italy to the unknown land of Barcelona, Spain. … Continue reading Barcelona or Bust
On A Weekend In Roma
I will premise this blog post with an apology for being M.I.A from my blog for the past two weeks. Among classwork picking up and traveling more, I haven’t been able to find the time to just sit in my bed with my computer and camera and write about my time abroad. Aside from writing, I also love photography and have tried to make my … Continue reading On A Weekend In Roma
Fairly, Lovely Verona
Amidst week three of classes, enjoying the almost 60 degree weather and bright blue skies (apologies in advance to all my friends buried in the New England snow), and packing to visit my parents in Rome this weekend, I’ve finally found some time recap my trip to Verona this past weekend. Verona, for those who don’t know, is the setting of William Shakespeare’s play Romeo … Continue reading Fairly, Lovely Verona
LOVEnice
Blue lagoon water filled with gondoliers rowing their passengers through winding island canal ways is both the picture perfect and realistic representation of Venice, Italy. After waking up at 7 AM, Melissa, and I along with our friends Anna, Francesca, Grace and Hollie boarded a bus for our three and a half hour long ride to Venice. We passed through the northern region of Italy, … Continue reading LOVEnice
The Study in Studying Abroad
This past Saturday was my first official day truly exploring the city. Melissa and I, armed with our Nikon’s, headed out into the winding streets of Florence to visit some touristy areas, but also just to spend the afternoon wandering with no set destination. We walked along the Arno River through the Ponte Vecchio, which is the most famous bridge known for its jewelry stores … Continue reading The Study in Studying Abroad
The Start of New Beginnings
Calling Florence home is like living inside a museum. Everywhere I turn there’s a beautiful terrace with flowers growing through the railings, a 12th century church with exquisite architecture or picturesque building facades. It seems as everything should have a velvet rope in front of it with a sign reading do not touch and that walking past the Duomo on the way to school should … Continue reading The Start of New Beginnings
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