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A full survival guide from one study abroad student to another on how to navigate this city and make the most out of your time here, while keeping that college student budget in mind! "Ciao! My name is Haley and I'm studying abroad here in Florence. Throughout my time here, I have learned so much about navigating this beautiful city. I hope to share my experiences with you so that you can spend less time searching, and more time experiencing. I’m sure you’re already well aware of the Accademia’s David, Piazzale Michelangelo, and of course, the Duomo. But here are some staples in Florence that your Study Abroad program didn’t mention to you." Inside you will find: - 7 cafes for your morning coffee and/or free wifi, - 3 affordable lunch options + a guide to Florence's 13 best panini shops, - 2 spots for special occasions, - 3 essential bars, - 5 under-the-radar activities, including a day trip to the beach, - 9 shops to cover all the essentials: clothes, food and, obviously, vino 🍷 - and my own personal tips on safety, saving money and staying up do date with the best events! Purchase this guide today at a lower price, and get free updates for life. Not ready yet? Save it 📌now for future use or send it to someone who might be interested! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ By Haley Rucker with Martina Bartolozzi

I want to help you discover the lesser known places in Florence. You already know the David, the Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio. But do you know the best place to get a craft beer? Eat the best Chinese food? Join a summer beach party? I’m here to help you live like a local! I spent two years living in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence, Italy. Spending so much time in this city allowed me to remove myself from the regular touristy spots that so many people get caught up going to when they have just a few days here. Unfortunately, Florence really does suffer from over-tourism, particularly in the summer months. This can make it difficult to feel like you're truly a part of the life of the city. Fortunately, however, there are a ton of great places around the city, less known to tourists, where you can get to know another part of the city. In this guide, I will introduce you to those spots: the lesser-known, more local hot spots to have coffee, eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, date night, live music, and drink the night away. This guide is perfect for people who want to go to hip and cool places that are off the beaten path, which can be hard to find in Florence. Maybe you're going to be in Florence for just a few days and want to be in the know right away, or maybe you're a student coming to spend a semester in Florence. This guide will help you get a head start on all the best places that your friends probably haven't told you about. I've also provided information about transportation around the city, from walking to biking to the tramvia, etc. What this guide does NOT include: All of the historical sites, art museums, and famous statues. Every blog post includes these types of things in Florence. I want to provide you with another side of Florence.