Living in Rome has been quite the experience. I’ve managed to put a list about Italy, Italians and their lifestyle. 1.) Generally, all Italians greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks. 2.) Italians actually talk with their hands and use gestures when talking to people or telling...
I finally made it to the beautiful city of Barcelona. I've always wanted to travel to Spain and Barcelona was the first city on my list of places. Barcelona is truly the city that never sleeps. Aside from the nightclubs on the beach, Barcelona is...
PROST! 14 hours later, I made it to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. We got to Germany, I dropped my bags off at the hostel and I instantly went to the store and bought a dirndl. I figured if I was going to Oktoberfest in Germany I...
I finally made it to the Amalfi Coast. Amalfi is now my second favorite place in Italy, next to Sardinia of course. It was beautiful. I started the weekend off hiking Mount Vesuvius which was incredible. The hike took about an hour and the entire...
Yesterday, I had my very first experience being robbed in Italy. Now I officially know why people say that Europe is so dangerous. Certain places and certain people can become very unsafe at any given time. I went to a small club called Mood in...
This weekend was absolutely amazing. My study abroad program (API) provides various excursions throughout the semester throughout Italy. This past weekend API brought us to the beautiful region of Tuscany. We left Rome early Friday morning and arrived in the small town of Montepulciano four...
Today was my first day really taking in the Roman lifestyle. These past few days I have been going to orientation, going on tours and figuring out the city, but today was my first day really on my own. I'm finally getting into a routine...
And just like that, I’m all moved into my apartment in Rome. Its crazy to think that I’ve been planning this trip since last October and now I’m finally moving in and starting a life here. As far as the apartment goes, it is exactly what...
So, people are probably wondering why I haven’t been blogging everyday and the reason is because there is ZERO Wi-Fi on the island of Sardinia. It’s like they are 30 years behind when it comes to the Internet and technology.. Anyways, we got to Sardinia...
8/16/13 I’ve only been in Italy for a day and I’m already leaving for my next adventure. Today, my family and I are taking the Moby ferry to the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy. This summer will be my 16th summer vacationing in Sardinia but it...
Buon giorno Roma! After a long day of traveling and a 9-hour flight, we have finally arrived in the beautiful city of Rome. My mom and I came off the plane, went through customs then went to retrieve our bags. Before we left for Rome, the...