Carnevale

Huge, colorful floats drive past large, cheering crowds as parades fill the streets and the sound of laughter and music fill the air. Bursts of confetti seem to rain from the sky. People in masks and costumes pour out of parties and masquerade balls throughout the city, spreading the celebration wherever they go. During Carnival, […]

Runway Rundown by Kristin Redding

No one really knows why, but Italians just have a knack for fashion, as most of the more widely known high fashion designers started in and are still based out of Italy.  Luckily for the rest of the world, they’ve got stores all over the globe to satisfy everyone’s fashion cravings.  Here’s a review of […]

Cinque Terre: Here We Go! by Stephanie Shultis

I came. I saw. I conquered Cinque Terre. I had no idea what I was in for when deciding to hike through the five towns. The experience: Amazing The view: Breath-taking A day at the beach: Of course!! All you need is just your sneakers, bathing suit, and lots of water and you are set […]

Top 10 Movies Set in Tuscany

Famed for its beautiful countryside and quintessential medieval towns, it comes as no surprise that Tuscany has been used as the backdrop for many movies, both Italian and international. The appeal is understandable; thousands of tourists come to Tuscan every year to witness the scenes so often captured in the movies for themselves. It is […]