Tag: Italy
Mistaken for a Prostitute
“Exposing yourself to various cultures is so vital towards personal growth.” — Unknown Study abroad My love of people, culture, and travel seduced me into studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Pursing my dream of living in Firenze tickled my senses with the promise of new experiences, lessons, and adventures. When I arrived, the cobblestone streets and magnificent, […]
NYC: Eataly, an Italian Dream
“I love places that have an incredible history. I love the Italian way of life, I love the food, I love the people, I love the attitudes of Italians.” – Sir Elton John When I was a junior at Syracuse University, I spent a semester abroad in Florence, Italy. I loved everything about the experience […]
Inside the Christmas Tree
Last December, I went to my first Christmas tree lighting in Delray Beach. One of my friends from Junior League, Gillian, had invited me out with her and some of her friends. Atlantic Ave was bustling with holiday spirit, as children excitedly waited for Santa’s descent. Lucky for us, we got outside seating at Tryst. As […]
10 Things You May or May Not Know about Me
1. With the name Gina Pacelli, people assume I am 100 percent Italian. However, I was born in Greece and adopted at the age of two. My adoptive dad is Italian and my adoptive mother is Greek, but by blood I am 100 percent Greek. Greek was my first language, but I know my second […]