My first European country to visit was Italia. What an incredible start! If I could go back and change the order of countries visited I probably would. I mean, what other country could possibly compare to Italy? The great hospitality of the people, the natural beauty of the rolling hills and pristine coastlines, and the food, my gosh the food- there is really nothing like it. Unfortunately I cannot go back and change the past, but I can share with you a few special moments.
I was lucky enough to travel to Italy with a few of my special friends from Indiana University. I had 5 pledge sisters studying abroad in Florence, Italy and they invited a few of their KKG soul sisters to travel across the ocean to stay with them. It was a great opportunity because they were already very familiar with the city that they had been inhabiting for 2 months prior to our visit. They made great tour guides!
Our trip lasted 10 wonderful days. We spent most of the time exploring Florence and the wine country. We also made the trek up to Rome for a 3 day get away.
Recommendations: hiking through the Roman Ruins, taking a Chianti tour in Florence, Faces the pre-game night club, kissing the red marble in the Vatican (it's good luck), eating a snack during the day since Italians don't eat dinner until 10 o'clock, stock up on gelatto- no American ice cream could ever compare!
Steer Clear: Grapa- that stuff will kill you, pick pocketers on Vespas- they will sneak up behind you and cut your purse strap. Hold on tight!!
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