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Lucca is a charming Tuscan town located near the Serchio river. While it’s known within Italy as a hub for music, food and art, Lucca is most well-known for the uniquely preserved Medieval walls that encircle the town’s historic center. Compared to other towns in the region, Lucca is relatively flat and the top sights are […]
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Stuffing Your Suitcase How to kick it: Everyone is guilty of over packing from time to time. When you’re headed into a new situation or location, the temptation to toss tons of extra items in your suitcase is real. As your mind fills with “what ifs” so does your bag. Cut the clutter by putting […]
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Check out my list of 51 things to see, eat and do in Florence for tips and tricks on how to see the city’s most famous attractions while avoiding tourist traps and experiencing Firenze like a local. 1. Walk along the Arno Insider tip: The River Arno cuts through the middle of Florence. The most picturesque […]
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After I graduated from college, I said no to the idea of a conventional desk job. Instead, I took a job in Italy, created a Travel Blog and set out to see the world. While I wouldn’t want things any other way, I’d be lying if I said there aren’t hard days and days when I […]
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Truman Capote said it best when he said, “Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.” The sheer beauty of Venice is unlike any city in the world. Take a look at the 13 pictures that make me want to drop everything and head to The Floating City. PIN THIS […]
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There is no greater buzz kill than taking a look at your bank account midway through your study abroad experience and seeing a number that is significantly lower than you expected. Follow these five easy tips to save money and avoid the bank account blues while making the most of your time abroad. Budget, […]
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Donald J. Trump is the president-elect. He won. There’s a phrase I never wanted to type, and in all honesty, I never truly believed I would have to. This morning, my incredulity turned into sadness and fear. For a minute, I refused to accept what I was hearing, but as the reality started to sink […]
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Packing for a semester abroad takes tons of organization and planning. The process of predicting every item you’ll use for the next four to six months, shopping for said items and somehow managing to squeeze everything into one suitcase (I recommend vacuum seal bags) is exhausting to say the least. The bad news is, there […]
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You Got Lost Together While struggling to navigate a foreign city, you probably got lost a time or twenty. If you were lucky, your study abroad friends were along for the ride. The times you rode the wrong city bus around town for hours, took a wrong turn or hopped on a train going to […]
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THE GAL MEETS GLOBE 