Having studied in Florence for 4 months, and subsequently fallen in love with Italy in its entirety, I was thrilled to be returning after an achingly long two and a half years. And although our trip was short, my mom and I managed to squeeze as much coffee and wine out of this fine country as it would let us have. We began in Milan, and then made our way to Florence and Venice before returning  stateside–all the while soaking in the charm, culture and cuisine that only Italy can offer. Ciao, Italia, I miss you already.