25 cities, 8 countries, and 4 months later, it’s time to get back to reality. Spending four months in Florence was a dream. Looking back, it doesn’t seem real. Did I really go paragliding in the Swiss Alps? Did I really go to Oktoberfest in Germany? Did I really see the Mona Lisa and the … Continue reading Back to Reality
Every time I go to a new city I make the proclamation that it is my absolute favorite, but I think London will be hard to top. Maybe it was because they spoke English or the fact that I walked the same streets as the Queen, but I absolutely loved every second of my adventures … Continue reading London: Sips, Sights and Shows
Everywhere you turn in Florence you come across another gelato shop and once you think you've seen them all, there's another one. The experts say that the true gelato doesn't have all the showy decoration, it is lighter than ice cream and is displayed in covered tins. Gelato is a way of life here during … Continue reading My Month in Gelato (and then some)
Ciao! I can't believe it, but I’ve been in Firenze for a little over a month now, and all I can say is that I’m not going to want to leave come December. Italians definitely have a different way of life, but it is a more relaxed and luxurious way of living that I am … Continue reading Has It Been Over A Month Already?
Paris is currently my new favorite city. Last week I took a “field trip” to Paris with school, and let me tell you this was no ordinary field trip. Not many people can say their school flew them to Paris for three jam packed days. Paris is absolutely beautiful, from the neutral buildings to the … Continue reading Paris: Macarons, Monuments…And More Macarons
Croatia has Uber boats for people to get from island to island, if that doesn't scream innovative, I don't know what does. My weekend was spent exploring the cities, beaches, waters and islands of Croatia. Most of my time was spent in Split. It is a seaside town with vibrant buildings and amazing seafood. The … Continue reading Croatia: Boats and Beauty
Green rolling hills and vineyards that go on for miles, pictures of Tuscany don't do it justice. I don't think I could ever get sick of the views of the Tuscan countryside and I had the perfect outfit to match, of course. My day was spent walking through wineries, eating, taking photos with the picturesque … Continue reading Chianti Wine and Bad Tan Lines
To avoid the 99* weather in Florence, it seems like the whole city flocked to the beach. So, we decided to beat the heat with a day at Cinque Terre, which means "Five Lands," and I got the opportunity to visit three out of the five beautiful cliff side towns. We started the day at Manarola. … Continue reading Cinque Terre: Beaches, Buildings and Booze Buckets
Beautifully overwhelming are two words that describe my first week in Florence, Italy. I'm not going to lie, it's not all sunshine and rainbows--transitioning to a new city is hard. I've done it before in Kent, New York and Boston, but a new city in a different country that speaks a different language brings on … Continue reading Beautifully Overwhelming: My First Week Abroad
Boston is beautiful. Exploring this historical city never gets old. Here are some of my favorite spots. Boston Public Garden Known for the iconic Swan Boats, the Boston Public Garden is one of my very favoite spots in the city. It's a garden on the verge of the city and it is the perfect mix … Continue reading My Favorite Spots in Boston
