One of the most difficult things to adjust to in Lisbon was the timing of the meals. Particularly, how late everyone eats dinner. While I expected to experience language barriers and other differences in the ways of living, I did not expect to find restaurants opening no earlier than 8 p.m., and people not eating…
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Living La Dolce Vita!
As I am nearing the end of a beautiful six weeks in Florence, I am beyond enamored with Italian culture. From the stunning sunsets at the Ponte Vecchio to the view of the Duomo that never fails to take my breath away, this city has stolen my heart. While I’ve fallen in love with life…
Learning Moments in Florence
I fully expected to feel several moments of culture shock as I settled into Florence, but what I didn’t expect was that my first one would be in a supermarket. The first time I walked into a local supermarket, I felt like I was playing a game without the rulebook. Everything felt different: the layout,…