On our whirlwind tour of Italy, Urbino was our final stop. I work at a university, and we send a group of 20-30 students to Urbino, Italy every spring to study abroad. I wish I was in college again just to participate in this program! Urbino is the most beautiful little walled fortress city in… Read More Urbino
The lovely, underrated city of Torino turned out to be a magical weekend adventure in our Italian journey. We headed to Torino to meet up with a group of my students who are studying abroad for the semester in Urbino (more on Urbino to come). They take a few weekend excursions as a group, and… Read More Torino
If you are looking for a city filled with renaissance charm, natural beauty, breathtaking art, and amazing food, Florence is probably a trip you want to make. This was not my first trip to Italy, but it was the first time I have been in Florence. I was sent to Italy on a work trip… Read More Florence
Packing for 12 days and 4 cites in Italy in February was no small task. I am by no means a minimalist, and packing light is not something I am capable of. However, for this trip, I knew I had to do my very best since we would be on multiple trains and busses. Yikes! … Read More Packing for Italy