March 8th: Ladies Night Takes on a Whole New Meaning by Annie Bettis
Early in the 1900s the world saw a great change in industrial development causing booming growth in the population. The increase in population resulted in racial unrest and oppression against women. In response, women began to change their attitudes and fight back, becoming activists and vocally campaigning for change. In 1908 15,000 women marched through […]
Singin' in the Rain in Positano by Annie Bettis
It was my first weekend in the Amalfi Coast, land of beautiful aqua water and sun. I was so relieved to be getting away from the increasingly dreary Florence skies and ready to get that last little ounce of bronze before the winter set in permanently. Much to my dismay, we were greeted Friday morning with […]
Il Palio di Siena
Standing in the middle of the crowded Piazza del Campo, there is no room to move. Drummers dressed in heavy velvet frocks keep a steady rhythm as the crowd hums with anticipation. The mass of people looks like a wave, swaying back and forth as people jostle each other for space and a small window […]
New Moon Tour: Montepulciano, Pienza, Montelcino
While I’ve read the Twilight books more times than I’d care to admit, the movies have always left me feeling slightly irritated. After all, there are only so many times a person can watch an agonizing Kristen Stewart run her hands through her hair without wanting to smack her. Yet the idea of a New […]
Top Ten by FlorenceForFun Staff
This is my list of 10 things you should do before you leave Florence. What’s on your top ten list. What have I left out? Email FlorenceForFun with your top ten info@florenceforfun.org 1. Climb the Cupola (dome) of the Duomo on a clear day with your camera. 2. See Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery. […]
Top Ten by Kristin Redding
Kristen spent two months in Florence, June/July 2006. For one month she studied Italian language and the other she took an internship with us, FlorenceForFun! Check out what she discovered about Florence. “Florence is a great city and I was lucky to never really get homesick but these are some of the things that helped […]
A Week in Amalfi by Lyndsey Pletz
Blue skies, sun shining, and the sound and smell of the ocean are probably the 3 best words to describe what its like to spend time in Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast; or for you Italian speakers the Costiera Amalfintana. The Amalfi coast is located on the southern side of the Surrentine Peninsula and extends […]
Top Ten Florence & Around by Cassandra Santoro
Cassandra spent three months in spring 2006 living and working in Florence. Check out what she recommends to really experience of Florence. Cassandra’s Top Ten Florence: 1. Sit on the ledge of Piazza Michelangelo during sunset. 2. Take a day trip to Siena for a beautiful view (specially if you climb the tower in Piazza […]
My Top Ten Florence
Here is my Top Ten! I have stayed in Florence for an Easter, Summer, October and Christmas since 2007. My best experience was Easter 2009 and this is my Top Ten: 1. Ponte Vecchio at sunset. 2. Vivoli’s ‘Riso’ gelato. Rice ice cream sounds strange but you MUST try it! 3. Sit with friends in […]
Florence on a Budget: For students, By students
After a short and unforgettable period of time spent in Florence, we decided to write a basic guide for those coming to the city facing the same financial difficulties as us, or willing not to waste money. We would begin with the most important aspect of anyone’s stay in Italy–the food. Starting the day with […]