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A Journey Through the History of Soccer in Florence
By Maura Schaeffer Soccer, known as "calcio" in Italy, holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Italians and is an integral...
Jun 3, 20235 min read

Spritz Spectacular: A Journey through the History of Italy's Iconic Trio
Welcome, cocktail enthusiasts and wanderers of taste, to an exploration of Italy's iconic spritz trio: the Aperol, Limoncello and Hugo...
Jun 3, 20236 min read


Roaming Through Rome: A Journey Through History
By: Layla Dubreucq Walking through the ancient city of Rome, the weight of history falls on each and every visitor's shoulders. The...
Jun 3, 20234 min read


When "Family Trees" are both Figurative and Literal: the Medici's Gardens
By: Brooke Davidson “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” Well, try telling that to the Medicis, a wealthy Florentine family who owned 90,000...
Jun 2, 20234 min read


Pisa Is More Than a Leaning Tower
The first image that comes to mind when people hear “Pisa” is the famous leaning tower. But for Gloria Villella, “Pisa” means home. After...
Jun 1, 20236 min read


The Ponte Vecchio: How Florence’s Oldest Bridge has Withstood the Test of Time
Connecting the two halves of the city, the Ponte Vecchio is as iconic as it is essential to Florentine life.
May 30, 20235 min read


The Sant’Ambrogio Market: Where Local Food Fosters Community
Written by Clare Meyers When foreigners picture Italian food culture, they envision plates heaped with whorls of spaghetti, expansive...
May 24, 20235 min read
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