

Music in the Italian Community
The first Sunday of every month, practically all museums are free entry in Italy. This particular Sunday was my second concert with the...


How to Rome Alone
Wednesday afternoon I learned my Thursday morning class had been cancelled. Earlier that week, my Thursday afternoon class as well as my...


From Classico to Calcio
It's hard to believe I have been living in Milan for over six weeks. It feels like I get a lot out of every day but time already feels...


Concerti e Firenze
This weekend involved both much needed relaxation as well as the required adventure quota whilst traveling abroad. Firstly, this past...


Switzerland and Verona
The rain did not let up anywhere over the weekend, but that didn't stop anyone from checking locations off the list. This weekend, on...


La Thuile: Skiing Across Borders
Pronounced "La Twheel" this ski resort was the place to be for a typical mental picture of what skiing in the Alps would look like. None...


Pisa: More than just a leaning tower
Saturday, January 28th I awoke at 4:30am to make a 6am train ride down the coast to the beautiful city of Pisa. My friend and I were...


Bergamo: a City Split in Two
A perk of being a student at IES Milan are the "bucket list" trips the school offers us. This Sunday was a day trip to the beautiful city...


La Musica
Seeing as how I am in this city as a music student, I figure I better start talking about music or face discrediting myself entirely. To...


La Porta
Porta is an important word in the city of Milan. Translated, it means "door" or "gate", and the city is full of them. Shaped like a...