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La Dolce Vita

Just chillin...

ITALY | Monday, 11 Feb 2008 | Views [484]

Haven't done too much the last few days....hung around the apartment, sat on the terrace and played cards to enjoy the beautiful weather. I'm trying to save money after my first few trips so that I can afford to travel later :)  Had orientation today, ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation


Roma!

ITALY | Saturday, 9 Feb 2008 | Views [966]

After getting settled into the apartment and realizing that we still have almost two weeks before classes start, we decided to take a little trip to Rome. It was not my first choice of places to go, I thought it would be cliche and touristy, but in the ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


Gallery: Il mio appartamento!

ITALY | Saturday, 9 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery

My cute little Milanese apartment!
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Gallery: Rome!

ITALY | Friday, 8 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery

Two beautiful days in the eternal city!
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Gallery: Carnevale in Venezia!

ITALY | Wednesday, 6 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Carnevale in Venezia!!

ITALY | Monday, 4 Feb 2008 | Views [673] | Comments [1]

It's been a crazy few days...we moved into our apartment and have been cleaning like crazy, but its getting better! Still no internet, though some nice person nearby has wireless :) We went to Venice on Saturday...amazing! We got there at about 9:30 ... Read more >

Tags: Party time


Gallery: First days in Milano

ITALY | Monday, 4 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery

Getting to Italy and exploring the city!
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Thanks!

ITALY | Wednesday, 30 Jan 2008 | Views [552] | Comments [3]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes yesterday! It ended up being a great day-we got an apartment! It is very cute, fairly close to the school, and we can move in tomorrow night! Once we move in and get internet, I will put up some pictures of the apartment ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating


Buon compleanno!

ITALY | Tuesday, 29 Jan 2008 | Views [473] | Comments [1]

It's my birthday today, and I might just be getting an awesome present...a place to live! We looked at a super cute apartment today, we are just waiting to see if they will let us rent for only 5 months...hopefully I'll have good luck for my b-day! ... Read more >

Tags: Culture


Apartment hunting

ITALY | Monday, 28 Jan 2008 | Views [386] | Comments [2]

So we're still homeless...we looked at an apartment today, and have an appointment to see another one tomorrow, so hopefully we aren't homeless for long! I was so proud of myself today-I actually managed to call people and set up appointments to see ... Read more >

Tags: Culture


Versace, Valentino, and Gucci-oh my!

ITALY | Sunday, 27 Jan 2008 | Views [798] | Comments [1]

Still no apartment...we met up with Tony yesterday and tried to go to an agency, but they were only open if you had an appointment. We also tried to find a new phone, but all the systems were down. Mamma mia!! Hopefully we will have better luck tomorrow.... Read more >

Tags: Shopping


3 girls+6 suitcases+public transportation=quite an adventure!

ITALY | Friday, 25 Jan 2008 | Views [446]

So I'm finally in Milan-and it was quite an adventure getting here! The flights were uneventful (except for the fact that we left Chicago an hour late, but still got to London 20 minutes early, "quite an accomplishment" according to our pilot), ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles


Getting ready....

USA | Tuesday, 22 Jan 2008 | Views [643] | Comments [1]

In two days I will finally be on my way to Milan! It doesn't seem real yet, I have so much left to do, like fitting my entire life for six months into two suitcases! It's pretty much impossible....but I can't wait to be in Italy :)

Tags: Packing & gadgets


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