Holy Cannoli! The Adventures of the Sweet Couple

When I decided to study abroad in Italy, there were a lot of questions I had, but I really did not have anyone to answer them. Well, lucky for you, there is me to answer all of your questions! It can be very nerve wracking to travel to another country with little understanding about what is really going to happen while you are there. Here are some things I have discovered while studying abroad in Italy: 1. Don't worry, everyone is just as nervous as you are to take that long plane ride to a place you do not even know anything about. 2. When getting to the airport to travel internationally, it is important to get there early. You have to really be ready to pay attention to what is going on. If you have a layover, that is where it can get difficult because when you touch down in another country, you must go through customs. Plan for extra time to go through this process as you are not always sure how many other people will be there along with you. 3. Yes, people will stare at y...

It's time for more cities to travel to! Here I want to share tips and tricks for Bologna, Florence, and Pisa. We did it all in 1 weekend, YES, 1 weekend! Bologna  While in Bologna, we did not see too much of the city because there was not good weather, but what we did see was great. Here are my tips & tricks when traveling in Bologna: - There is only a  bus  to get anywhere,  no subway . From the airport, I recommend getting on the bus to the center of the city and from there, you can get anywhere by bus. They are very crowded buses, but the city is not very big. - We stayed outside the city at the  Hotel Bologna Airport , which was a little far from things, but was very inexpensive. They offer a shuttle to and from the airport, which is very good when your flight leaves at 6 am. - The airport is a little confusing, at least compared to the rest of the airports I traveled to and from. When traveling in the airport, just try and read the signs. You m...

I created this new page on my blog to show the things I have learned here in Italy that is not happening in the kitchen. Yes, I named it "The Study Abroad Experience," but it is also a bit of a travel guide for places anyone may travel to in Italy. If you have any questions about places I have been to, comment below and let me know what you would like me to share. For now, I want to share with you all my experiences in Rome and the best way to do it all! Rome  Rome is an absolutely beautiful city that is spread out among a few miles. Here are my tips & tricks for traveling here: - A fabulous  Airbnb to stay at : "Welcome to Roma" located near Vatican City; This is owned by a husband and wife who are amazing hosts. They give you a list of places to go and see, also places to eat. They are super friendly, helpful, and even have a great website to help you with your travels. - BUY the Roma Pass! I can not tell you how much money this saved me. I got this p...

I have compiled a list of the things I believe are either taken for granted in the US or the things that are different between the US and Italy. Here they are, in no specific order: 1. A lot of Italian cities take a siesta  from around 1 pm until about 4 or 5 pm, which means shops, restaurants, etc. are closed during these times! 2. The medicine here is very different. If you are traveling for any amount of time, I suggest bringing medicine for almost any situation. There have been a few times I needed things that I could not get. 3. Breakfast here does not include eggs, toast, and bacon. An Italian breakfast is a pastry with a coffee. The pastry is usually a cornetto  (or croissant) filled with chocolate, cream, or is just plain. The coffee or un cafe', is what you would order as a espresso in the US. To order a coffee like the regular ones in the US, it is a cafe' Americano , but it is usually just a watered down espresso. 4. The international travel size of your car...