FlorenceForFun Photo of the Week: Positano
My favorite day of the Amalfi Coast Weekend Trip is relaxing at the beach in Positano, one of the most beautiful beaches and backdrops imaginable and a well deserved chill out day between exploring the Island of Capri and discovering what life was like in Pompeii in 79AD. To submit your favorite travel photo for […]
Hofbrauhaus and Oktoberfest: FlorenceForFun's Bucket List
As an American embarking on a European study abroad adventure, Munich is undoubtedly one of the top spots on almost everyone’s list. Beer drinking is practically required to have successfully completed college in American Universities! That being said, both fall and spring semester students inevitably find a way to make Oktoberfest and Springfest part of […]
FlorenceForFun Photo of the Week: Chianti
Drinking wine obviously makes these girls happy!!! To submit your favorite travel photo for the FlorenceForFun photo of the week, send it to booking@florenceforfun.org with a description of where you were and what you were doing. Each week we will choose a photo to post on the FlorenceForFun blog.
FlorenceForFun’s Study Abroad Made Easy: Cellphones
Cell Phone Rentals So now that you have decided to come to Florence for Study Abroad, you have the pleasure of deciding what to do for a cell phone while you are overseas! If you are wondering – Do I have to buy a new phone? Are there phones for rent? Can I get my […]
Discover All Things Swiss with FlorenceForFun
For a landlocked country surrounded by some of the forerunners of the European Union, Switzerland holds its own as a separate entity. As one of the wealthiest countries in the world, Switzerland is home to not one, but two global economically advanced cities, Zurich & Geneva. Although the stereotypical image of Switzerland revolves around banking, […]
The Ruins of Pompeii: FlorenceForFun steps back in time to 79AD
Cementing its position in history with one of the most fragile solids, Pompeii plays host to the town that was cremated alive. Under the nine feet of volcanic ash, Pompeii lay undisturbed for just about 1,700 years and its remnants remained exactly as they were when Mt. Vesuvius clouded the sky with its monumental explosion […]
FlorenceForFun Photo of the Week: Capri
Capri, although an island, has just two beaches; Marina Grande and Marina Piccola. After a round the Island tour and a visit to the Blue Grotto, FlorenceForFun heads to Marina Piccola for seafood lunch, soccer player spotting and some downtime on the beach! To submit your favorite travel photo for the FlorenceForFun photo of the […]
History of Limoncello: When life hands you lemons, make limoncello!
When you want a break from the beach, the winding little streets of Positano are littered with Lemon shops selling anything from lemon candy to room perfumes and body products. One of the most popular drinks in Italy, “Limoncello”, is the traditional liqueur distilled from the peel of lemons produced along the Amalfi Coast and […]