Toledo from afar A lot of Erasmus students choose their host country based on the location. For instance, a more central country in Europe allows easy connections to other European countries, so you can almost do a tour of Europe. As I mentioned in previous posts, I didn't have that option. The few other European … Continue reading Erasmus Memories: exploring the medieval town of Toledo, Spain (2012)
When I got to the city I was going to call home for six months, and after sorting out my housing situation, I felt for the first time the world was my oyster. I was really on a very tight budget, and I still had a week until classes started. Thankfully walking is free, and … Continue reading Erasmus Memories: the exploration begins
It's been ten years since I was in Erasmus! I was having writer's block when this just hit me. January is the blue month, and I just don't feel very inspired. Reflecting upon time, my brain took a trip to what I was doing ten years ago... I was planning my studies abroad! The first … Continue reading Erasmus Memories: renting a room in Madrid (2012)
There is still something I left out from my trip to Bologna. The visit on our last day in town to the Sanctuary of San Luca, a place that has been of religious worship for centuries. And the most interesting thing about this place is that it's connected to the city centre through a portico … Continue reading The Sanctuary of Madonna di San Luca in Bologna
The gastronomical delicacies of Bologna are many. In such a way that one of the city's nicknames is La Grassa, meaning The Fat One in Italian. We all know that Italy is known for its food - delicious, hearty and soul-warming, yet rich in carbs. Pizza and pasta are the first things that come to … Continue reading Bologna, La Grassa – Food appreciation post
The Winged Bone 