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A Bollywood Special
Its not a scoop that Bollywood has unleashed its magic beyond the Indian frontier. The love stories and traditions of the Indian films have attracted many viewers world wide. In Europe, Romania, Croatia and Albania have been following…
Tips for Freshers
Here a little tip for all the students maybe in their first experiences away from your families. If you have already found a place well done! Or else instead of looking online you should try going at the…
Internet Facilities
There might be occasions where the flat you are staying in has no internet connection and the property owner is not opting for one either. It can be bugging at times since you would like to cuddle-up under…
Transport Strikes
To all those thinking of travelling to close by cities from Florence or coming into Florence, must always be aware of the possibilities that there might be a strike. Of course that means that you are a little unlucky…
Xmas events in Florence
December is at the doorstep and this fall, Florence has kept its’ surprises and festive alight. On top of the list is as always is the Christmas Market in Santa Croce. Right from the 1st of December the German stalls will…
The Mona Lisa’S’?
More than just rumours have come to raise curiosity on the fact that the ‘Mona Lisa’ of Leonardo da Vinci on display at the Louvre in Paris Museum was not painted in Florence and not ‘the FlorenceMonna Lisa Gherardini…
Carnival Not Only in Venezia
Does only Venice Carnival exhisit in Italy? It seems as if in other parts of Italy we don’t know how to celebrate it 🙂 How about trying out cities and towns like Florence, Arezzo and many other smaller but typical old towns that…
Diwali
Diwali is one of the biggest festivals for the Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness. The festival is celebrated for five continuous days, where the third days is celebrated as the main Diwali festival or ‘Festival of…
Halloween made in Florence
Halloween is not known to many in Italy the way others celebrate it in most parts of the world. It is a day filled with excitement. There is a tradition of wearing funny costumes from monsters to witches…
Student Nightlife
Welcome back to the starting of Unilife! In September generally most of the schools reopen, be it the University of Florence or the various academies of art, music, dance etc located within the city. The movement of students…
Ferragosto
Well you might notice that today might be a little different than normal…Well of course, it is Ferragosto! It is a national holiday, a holiday of obligation for all, adopted by the Roman Catholics in the memory of…
Camping in Florence
The outskirts of Florence are perfect breading grounds for camping. Surrounded by the Tuscan hills and immersed in greenery it is an ideal environment for a relaxing vacation for couples, friends and family. Travelling and staying in camping…