“Oh. My. God.” I said, dumbfounded. “Gelato University is a REAL university?” But the proof was directly in front of me. The orderly rows of desks, piled with notes and calculators. Gelato University is very real, and just as spectacular as it sounds. Yes, there is a lecture hall but there is also (gloriously) a […]
Category Archives: Explore Italy
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Mar
Mar
Siena is one of the quintessentially beautiful Italian towns. Built above rolling Tuscan hills line with cypress trees and vineyards, the little city has a series of small streets that radiate away from the main square, begging to be explored. But it is the square itself – Piazza del Campo – is probably the city’s […]
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Mar
There is something unreal about stepping onto the grounds of Fondazione Prada in Milan. Perhaps it is the location. Set in an unassuming suburb, the beautiful architecture is at odds with its surroundings. And when you paint an entire building shimmering gold? Well, that is pretty hard to ignore against Milan’s gray skies. Fondazione Prada […]
Explore Italy, Italy, Practical Information, Public Transportation
How To Buy Train Tickets in Italy
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Feb
Feb
Your guide to the websites, ticket counters and private shops that can help you book your Italian train travel.
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Jan
Jan
Milan’s most exclusive restaurant is very literally in a jail.
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Dec
Dec
Designer sweets with a side of Prada.
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Dec
Dec
How to buy official tickets to see the Last Supper in Milan and what to do if they sell out.
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Nov
Nov
My new favorite bar in Italy is really really good looking.