CAPA WORLD

The end of a semester abroad brings a waterfall of memories and daily experiences you'll miss. Alexis looks back with fondness on the 5 things that shaped her life abroad in Florence.

Florence is home to many things: art, history, architecture, and — like most parts of Italy — good food. In this list, Alexis shares 5 places to serve your curious tastebuds for local cuisine filled with pasta and steak, cravings for pizza and a fill of American food while homesick, and daily Italian sandwich lunches. Bookmark this student guide to trying out new restaurants in Florence.

Spending a day at a parmesan cheese factory in Italy sounds like a grate idea! Alexis and her friends take a tour in Reggio Emilia and get a firsthand look at the steps in the cheese-making process—from learning about the cows to molding cheese wheels.

Alexis and her CAPA classmates attended a free cooking class in Florence, Italy and got to make a sweet potato souffle, fresh pasta and sauces, and tiramisu all from scratch. Read all about her culinary experience here!

No matter who you are or where you're from, London has it all. Whatever your hobbies are, you'll be sure to find a spot in the city that satiates your interests. In this London guide, Courtney writes about how you can find yourself in many places around the city and how to enjoy them—from British music and film to history, shopping, and food.

In this post, Maddie talks about how study abroad brings classes and concepts to life. In her Food, Culture & Lifestyle Under the Tuscan Sky course, she learns about Italian cuisine and the country's relationship with food at a pasta-making class, gelato tour, and more.

In Sky's latest blog, she shares an inside look at the food scene in Buenos Aires, as well as the culture around food. Read more and find out what it's like to be a picky eater in Buenos Aires!

If you're thinking of heading to Barcelona sometime in the future, check out this blog from Nina to learn about what types of food you can expect to find in the city, including tons of vegetarian options!

Dreaming of authentic Italian food? In Sara's latest blog post, she takes us on a tour of her favorite restaurants, cafes, and gelaterias in Florence and chats about the culture around food in the city. We recommend not reading this blog on an empty stomach.

In this week's vlog from Lily, she takes us on a tour of some of Dublin's best specialty markets where you can buy Asian food products, from cooking staples and fresh vegetables to homemade bao buns. See below for a full list of Lily's recommendations for Asian markets and restaurants in Dublin.