Italy

PIZZA

By on July 28, 2018

Pizza is something that you can never go wrong with. It is easy to make and doesn’t take that much time. Well, that is if its frozen…. There is a lot of history to pizza and it also takes a little more time to make than just throwing it in an oven. Pizza first started […]

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PALIO DI SIENA

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The Palio di Siena is a horse race that is hosted twice a year in the small town of Siena, Italy. Each race is named after someone important. The first race “The Palio di Provenzano” occurs on the 2nd of July named in honor of Madonna of Provenzano and the “Palio dell’Assunta” which happens on […]

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NEW FRIENDS AND A BIT OF ITALIAN

By on July 20, 2018

Siena Food and Culture you have treated me well. My life is not like the typical eighteen-year-olds. I dropped out of traditional college after one semester and transferred to UMB pursuing a degree through the online program from my home in Wisconsin. This has been the best decision of my life but is not the […]

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SIENA CATHEDRAL

By on July 10, 2018

The Siena Cathedral is one of the largest in the Tuscan region. On the exterior, it is gorgeous white, green, and red marble. On the inside is black and white marble, the color of the civic coat of arms of Siena. Covering the whole floor is elaborate marble mosaics that are one of a kind. […]

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COOKING CLASS

By on July 4, 2018

I am not a chef in any way nor will I ever be but learning to cook Italian food for two weeks was my favorite part of being in Italy. Learning to cook Italian food really made me realize how much work cooking actually is. Now if I am being completely honest my cooking skills […]

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VATICAN CITY

By on July 1, 2018

Vatican City, although located just outside of Rome, Italy is actually considered to be its own country. It is even considered the smallest country in the world and only has a population of about 500 people. Vatican City is home to the Vatican museum and the Pope. Vatican City has its own post system and […]

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FLORENCE, ITALY

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A neighboring city and former rival of Siena, Florence is definitely a place to visit in Italy. The city once has walls like Siena but has since removed them. Florence has been one of the top destinations for tourists because of its incredible artwork and beautiful architecture. The Duomo The Cathedral was built in the […]

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SIENA, ITALY

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Siena is a small Italian town with a rich history and is known for their horse races that happen twice a year. Siena is a landlocked town and one of the only cities in Italy that still have its walls up around the city center. Located in the heart of Tuscany, the city is built […]

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Europe

WHEN IN ROME

By on June 19, 2018

Buongiorno di Rome, Italy! Rome is an ancient city with much of its architecture still alive and thriving. From the enchanting Italian streets to the gorgeous ancient architecture you can not go wrong with a trip to Rome. When planning your trip it is possible to conquer everything in a mere 48 hours but if […]

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USA

HIKING IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS

By on March 20, 2018

Good Morning from Northern Illinois! Hiking is one of my favorite things to do. You can get in touch with nature, get some exercise and even relax for a picnic or chill in a hammock in the middle of nowhere. There is nothing better than a day filled with hiking in the most beautiful places. […]

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