Category Archives: Florence
Florence Through the Wine Glass of an NYU Freshman
It was a dreary day in Florence, raining per usual on a Sunday. Instead of writing an essay on the Istituto degli Innocenti, I chose to spend my afternoon on Facebook browsing photos of my precious time here in Italy. After scrolling … Continue reading
Italy: The Art of Living
The typical New Yorker rushes into their favorite lunchtime joint, blurts out a complicated numerical order with personalized additions, then anxiously taps their feet, as if being impatient ever made the world run faster. Once the order is made, they … Continue reading
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Surviving the Dreary Dollar in Style
Story and photos by Valerie McGuire Vintage stores in Florence offer a reasonably priced alternative to expensive boutiques. The euro exchange rate with the dollar is about 1.6. If the economy continues as predicted, the dollar is likely to depreciate … Continue reading
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Remnants of Resistance
Story and photo by Christine Kim Political graffiti on a wall in Florence recalls a history of resistance and features the hammer and sickle, a communist symbol signifying unity between industrial and agricultural workers. Sometimes it’s hard to remember Italy’s … Continue reading
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One Day to Roam Rome
Story and photos by Meridith Roy The Trevi Fountain is the largest fountain in Rome and is beautifully illuminated at night. Step one: breathe in deeply. Once you exit Stazione Termini, Rome’s main train station, you’ll find yourself surrounded by … Continue reading
