So my last blog post ended at our hotel in Padua, and let me tell you what a night that was. I went to bed shortly after I had to shower in the sink. Right when I fell asleep, my… Read More
The One With the Cats in the Moat
Bright and early, we left Padua for Milan! On the way, as per usual, our bus stops at a rest stop. Unlike America, Italian rest-stops (at least the ones we’ve been too) have a coffee counter where you can get… Read More
May 15: Milano is bellissimo
Early this morning we left our problem-riddled hotel in Padua and departed for our last stop on our grand tour of Italy—Milan. I have been looking forward to seeing the heart of the country’s business and fashion enterprise. And despite… Read More
Day 10 – Ciao Matteo :(
Last night was rough to say the least. Living arrangements were less than ideal and the security alarm went off twice. Everyone was tired and cranky at breakfast so we all slept on the three and a half hour bus… Read More
Last Stop: Milan!
Italy has had so much to offer us, but it’s quickly coming to an end now that we’re in the last city on our trip: Milan. This morning, we took another long bus ride (and another long nap) to… Read More
Day 10 – Last Stop
This morning was a very early one, as we met up in the lobby at 6 am for our trek to Milan. We were on the bus for three and a half hours, but took a brief stop to use… Read More
The Downside of Being Mixed (5/15/18)
Milan, Italy Legitimately being in one of the fashion capitals of the world elicits so much excitement within my ever-failing body. However, I must say that I’ve been missing Pittsburgh immensely, and Asian food. The highlight of today was Kristina… Read More
Cats in the castle
Today, we took a tour of the Duomo di Milano and the Duomo Cathedral, the largest church in Italy (not counting St. Peter’s Basilica since that is in the State of Vatican City.) The original stone laying dates back to… Read More
Milan, you have this city girl’s heart
100% of the appeal of Milan for me is in their reputation in the fashion industry. I love the feeling of being in a city, and Milan took it up a million notches. Businessmen in well tailored (probably more expensive… Read More
Day 10: Milano
Today we had an earlier call time than expected. But, we needed it because we had tickets to get inside the Duomo in Milan at 12:30pm. Once we made our (3+ hour) trip to Milan, we had our final walking… Read More