Ooh la la! A trip to Paris was at the top of my list of places to visit while traveling Europe, and for good reason. Paris has so much to offer, from its many extraordinary landmarks to the unique cuisine, I am so glad I had the opportunity to experience this magnificent city. A couple of… Continue reading Eiffel In Louvre
Fiesole, Italy - A small town located 30 minutes north of Florence is easy to travel to by bus. Lauren (one of my roommates) and I took a day trip to this quiet town to explore the hills of tuscany. Upon arrival, we stepped off the bus in the city's square, which was smaller than any… Continue reading Ancient Fiesole
Transportation around Florence is not all that necessary since everything is within a 15 minute walk, but occasionally it's nice to leave the inner city center and experience the surrounding cities. My first attempt at riding the city bus here in Florence: Called ATAF, each ticket only costs €1.20 and can take you as far as… Continue reading Travel Tips
When I booked a trip to Prague, I had no expectations for the weekend. Aside from the infamous John Lennon wall, I knew nothing about the city and what it would have in store for me. Friends and blogs highly recommended a trip to this city, so my roommates and I decided to take the advice.… Continue reading Czech It
This past weekend, my roommates and I ventured to Switzerland - home of Swiss cheese, Swiss chocolate, Swiss Army knives and of course, the Swiss Alps. My trip was filled with incredible views and adventures. The small town of Interlaken sits far down in a valley between two lakes (Brienz and Thun), with the Swiss Alps surrounding… Continue reading Alpine Adventures
This past weekend I had the opportunity to travel to the beautiful cities of Venice and Verona. Each city celebrated a particular holiday, which made for an exciting weekend. Venice, Italy | The Venice Carnival The Venice Carnival is a celebration leading up to the Christian season of Lent. Every year, people from all over the… Continue reading Masks & Love
Firenze leather markets are a must see. Every day, the vendors wheel in their wooden display carts (which I would imagine is a tough task considering the size of them) and display all their items in an extremely organized, but compact fashion. Each cart fits snug to one another, making room for a countless number of… Continue reading Everything Leather
Though I've only been here for a week, I have already learned so much about the city of Firenze (Florence). Between the shopping, weather, social norms, and food, the culture here is so much different from America. I've been enjoying every moment of it! The apartment is in a great location; right next to the… Continue reading Firenze At First Glance
A traveler’s series of unfortunate events would serve as a perfect title for a story of my travels to Italy. Traveling to Florence was eventful and memorable to say the least. Three friends and I took a direct flight from Minneapolis airport to Amsterdam, then from Amsterdam straight to Florence – or so we thought.… Continue reading Arriving Fashionably Late
As you can probably imagine, squeezing four months worth of clothes, toiletries, and travel items into two large bags and a backpack is not an easy task. Especially when packing for unknown locations. I have to be prepared for snow in Switzerland, the beach in Spain (during the warmer months, of course), and everything in-between! Before I… Continue reading Packing My Life Away
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