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Michelangelo’s David: More Than Meets The Eye
As someone who lived in Florence for a number of years and lead countless students, tours, friends, and family to see Michelangelo’s David, I have been asked a variety of questions regarding this...
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Florence’s best kept secret and the city’s best restaurants
If I had a euro for every time someone asked me “what is your favorite restaurant in Italy?” or “where was the best meal you ever had,” I would be a wealthy woman and probably have purchased my own...
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Top Ten Myths About Studying Abroad
Myths pervade our lives about all sorts of things. Does chewing gum really take seven years to digest? Is the Great Wall of China actually the only man-made object visible from space? Is Brad Pitt...
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Top Ten Tips for Packing Luggage
Flying somewhere? Taking a road trip? Studying abroad or finally taking that vacation? Trying to find room for your favorite sweatshirt or maybe those Christmas presents? Wherever you are heading and...
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Travel Tips by Carrie: My Favorite Things, Part I
Favoritethings. Julie Andrews sang all about them in The Sound of Music. You know, “raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…” Oprah still gives her favorite things away, too. Well, I can’t carry a...
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We’re proud to present our brand new (and very first, ever) Select Study Abroad program video! We hope you don’t mind if we debut it right here on the blog. We’re just so overwhelmed with love and...
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Tips for Traveling with Jewelry
Traveling with jewelry can be a tricky task, even for the most seasoned traveler. Deciding what to pack, how to pack it, or what to pack it in may leave you frustrated. It has happened that (in a mad...
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Travel Tips by Carrie: What to Pack
What to pack… This question seems to plague many even when taking a trip as short as two days. Imagine a month or even a semester in Italy! I, on the other hand, love to pack. If you don’t believe me,...
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Travel Tips: How to Prepare in Case Your Luggage is Lost
Aftera summer full of travel and adventures in Italy and at home, I was reminded that even the most confident and prepared traveler has lessons to learn. As a former Girl Scout, I do my best to adhere...
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Ten Books to Read Before Coming to Florence
Books have played a large role in my relationship with Florence, Italy and I wanted to share my some of my personal favorites. Here are ten books to read before coming to Florence, while you’re in...
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