When I studied abroad in Florence in college, one of the classes I took was the Study of Food and Wine. It was one of the best classes I've ever taken, and it really helped me appreciate Italian food and wine and the Slow Food Movement. We learned about truffles, had cheese tastings in class, visited a local pasta factory, and took a class field trip to a Tuscan winery. I remember that small READ MORE
Truffle Lovers Tour in Florence
One of the best things to do when visiting a city for the first time is to take a walking tour. Do this within the first day or two of your trip because you'll learn so much about the history and culture of the town. You'll be able to appreciate everything a little bit more when you understand the background of what you're looking at. Plus, when you take a tour you can get some great food READ MORE
Florence
Hands down, Florence is my favorite city in the world. I think for most people, the city that they studied abroad in or the city that gave them their wanderlust has a special place in their heart. The summer after my freshman year I did a national study abroad program, so it wasn't with my University and there weren't any other students from Georgia there with me. I loved it that way. Florence is READ MORE
Tickets to Buy Before Going to Rome
I have to admit, my visit to Rome was the only one that I did absolutely no research for. It was super unlike me to not have a Google Doc going, but I was more excited to reconnect and hang out with my sorority big sister, Dainelle. I do wish that I had done a little more research ahead of time because we had one full day of sightseeing together, but the next day I was on my own as she headed to READ MORE