TRAVEL // Florence, Italy

Some of you may remember that during the summer, I spent almost two weeks visiting a few places in Europe. On my last day in Italy, I had the privilege to visit one of the most stunning places I had ever seen- Florence.

This city, the capital and heart of Tuscany, is considered to be the birthplace of the Renaissance. Respectively to that, everything about this city feels exciting. The overwhelming amount of tourists from all over the world, the food, the view, the architecture. I was in a complete 'awe' state as I strut around the streets taking an endless amount of photos and trying to comprehend the tremendous amount of history that this city holds.  

Unfortunately, a single day in Florence is just not enough. I didn't have the time to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, or the Galleria degli Uffizi, but I managed to see some of the most breath-taking buildings, breath next some very very very luxurious boutiques and eat the most delicious ice cream I had ever tasted. I'm positive that this will not be my last time I set foot in Florence. Until then, I'll be daydreaming in class about extremely tasty pizza and a homework-free life.

Xx,

Alona

TRAVEL // Vienna, Austria.

There is a reason for why Vienna is one of my favorite cities, if not most. Put aside the classic architecture, clean streets and tasty food. The capital of Austria has the most amazing vibe- it's never empty of laughing people. I think what I loved most though, was seeing people in the middle of the week, drinking beer in the middle of the city at 6 in the evening. Now, the reason I found it so charming and attractive is because it's not something I'm used to here in Israel, especially in the small town where I reside. People work until late hours and going out drinking is strictly a weekend tradition. Of course, In Tel Aviv- which is considered the "cultural capital" of Israel- it may be different, but for someone who lives in a town where the streets are empty everyday except for Friday nights, Vienna seems like a whole other world.  

Let me know what you think in the comments below!

xx

Alona