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The Cupola: A View of Florence, Italy under the Rain

Recently Florence has been so so rainy (cry). Fortunately, this means that the queue for the Cupola is at least half as long so we decided to take advantage of it. Unfortunately, this meant queuing in the rain, however we have accumulated a nice collection of umbrellas at the flat probably because 1) Florence actually rains a lot 2) there are so many...

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Tamerò Pasta Bar in Florence, Italy & What is Aperitivo?

Aperitivo in Italy is an invention from the gods. Traditionally it would be a pre-dinner drink with maybe some nuts or chips but luckily in Italy they have something called apericena (cena is dinner in Italian) which is also called aperitivo: basically a very cheap way of having dinner and a drink. There's normally a set price which is around 10 euros and you...

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A Weekend in the Medieval City of Siena, Tuscany

Sometimes life hurls unexpected obstacles at you and you have to learn how to overcome them. One of the best ways, I think, is to clear your mind and explore a new place. Luckily for me, one of my friends is also on her year abroad here in Tuscany, in the medieval city of Siena. Only a short train ride away (note: it...

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