International Travel THE ART OF LIVING IN FLORENCE

2y ago
9 Views
2 Downloads
3.91 MB
12 Pages
Last View : 15d ago
Last Download : 2m ago
Upload by : Jacoby Zeller
Transcription

MAY 1-30, 2015An ExtraordinaryInternational TravelImmersion OpportunityTHE ART OFLIVING IN FLORENCEFlorence, page 3Italian Mealtime, page 4Masters of the Renaissance, page 8Do you dream of waking up each dayin Italy? Of immersing yourself in anotherculture? Perhaps you've even considered moving or retiring abroad?Then this program is for you!AHI’s four-week International Lifestyles Explorations program is not for theaverage tourist. This incomparable introduction to living abroad is designed forcurious explorers who want to broaden their horizons and experience trulyimmersive living in a foreign country.Travel experts have meticulously planned this pioneering program, whichincludes intensive language instruction, an educationallecture series and excursions to the picturesqueLetter2Tuscan towns of Siena, Colle di Val d’Elsa, Cortona,Tuscany3San Gimignano, Lucca, as well as the Castello diMonsanto winery in Chianti and two of Florence’s Florence3prized museums, the Uffizi Gallery and theProgram Highlights3Accademia. Enjoy ample free time to exploreyour treasured new home, the birthplace of the Language LessonsRenaissance.& Lifestyle Guides4Both first-time students of Italian and those Extracurricular Activities 4who simply want to refresh their skills willExtra Credit4appreciate the language instruction providedfour days a week by an instructor we call yourItalian Mealtime4Lifestyle Guide. This guide will help you take theThe Tuscan Pantry5language out of the classroom and into thestreets of the city, exposing you to the culturalThe Tuscan Wine Cellar 5nuances of the locals and allowing you to exerciseProgram Overview6your newly acquired or enhanced language skills.Unlike other, more rigid travel programs, you canExciting Excursions totailor this experience to your desires. Explore theMust-See Treasures7buzzing piazzas and rolling countryside at your own pace.Dine in restaurants that no tourist could hope to stumble Masters of theRenaissance8upon. Buy your own groceries at an outdoor market. Takein a music or theater performance. Develop an enduringAccommodations9camaraderie with the locals and your fellow travelers. OurAHI Travel team will be available to help you in any way, but Included Features& Pricing10this life-changing journey is yours to mold.877-962-39801

Dear Carolina Alumni and Friends,Join fellow Tar Heels and friends for a month inFlorence, a city pulsing with culture, charm and an aura oflife well lived.Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore and the BaptistryWhether or not this is your first time living abroad, youwill feel right at home in Florence, in the heart of Tuscany.Stroll the narrow cobbled streets and stop for a cappuccino onthe picturesque Piazza del Duomo before your morninglanguage lesson. Step off the beaten tourist path to feast oninimitable Florentine steak, hearty soups, succulent local winesand mouth-watering gelato. Learn about the city’s history andits incredible collection of cultural monuments, from the 11thcentury Romanesque cathedral to the statues and paintingscrafted by the fathers of the Renaissance. Enjoy the camaraderieof traveling with a group and, during your free time, feel thethrill of making your own discoveries!We have arranged for exclusive private accommodations ina fully furnished residential hotel that was originally a 16thcentury palace. Your home away from home is situated onquiet Via delle Mantellate, just blocks from Florence’shistoric Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Ponte VecchioDon’t miss this groundbreaking program. AHI Travel hasdone all the legwork so all that’s left is fun, learning andadventure.Space is limited, so make your reservations today!Yours at Carolina,Douglas S. Dibbert '70PresidentThe University of North Carolina General Alumni AssociationAbove: Inspirational views of Florence Below: Italian musician2877-962-3980

PROGRAMHIGHLIGHTSExperiencedaily life in Groups are limited to36 travelers to maximizeyour travel experience.Tuscany Enjoy four weeks’fully furnishedaccommodations in ahistoric palace that hasbeen renovated to offermodern amenities,including a kitchenette,cable television and freeWi-Fi, situated near theheart of Florence.andbecome adeptand comfortablein a differentlanguage andculture.TuscanyTUSCANYFLORENCEThe fifth largest of Italy’s 20 regions, Tuscany isworld-renowned for its gorgeous, hilly landscapes,centuries-old traditions and marked influence onEuropean art and culture.The region’s heritage stretches over almost threemillennia. Tuscany was settled sometime after 1000B.C. by the Etruscans, whose origins are unknown,though historians have pieced together the ancientcivilization through found artifacts, mostly in tombs.The Etruscans were the first in Italy to organizetheir society within a political framework, and thereverberations of these early settlers have been feltthroughout Tuscany’s political, cultural and religioushistory.The Romans gained control over the regionaround 400 B.C., and except for the construction ofpublic works like roads and aqueducts, Tuscany waslittle altered for centuries. The region awoke in the12th century, when new towns and the rise of tradeand industry brought fortune, political upheaval anda cultural Renaissance. After three tumultuouscenturies of rule by the Medici family, Tuscany’spolitics were overtaken by the Lorraine dynasty, whoushered in a period of prosperity and peace. After abrief stint as part of the French empire, during whichLucca was ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister,Tuscany adhered to the Kingdom of Italy. It has sincebecome a favorite destination of worldly travelersseeking fine culture, hearty cuisine, world-renownedwine and friendly conversation.The capital city of Tuscany, Florence is a veritableopen-air museum, an urban masterpiece spread overthe banks of the River Arno. It is often named Italy’smost beautiful city thanks to an explosion of creativegenius that spawned the Renaissance between the14th and 16th centuries, leaving the city laden with awealth of fine art and stunning architecture.During your first full day in Florence, embark on awalking tour of your new home led by an expert guide.Learn the history of the emblematic Il Duomo, admirethe cupola of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore,visit the spectacular bronze doors of the Baptistery,stroll over the Arno on the fabled Ponte Vecchio andsip espresso at a café on the Piazza della Signoria.Florence’s timeless beauty awaits!800-323-7373Siena Learn Italian and exploreTuscan culture, history,art and cuisine with yourLifestyle Guide, aninstructor from yourlanguage school inFlorence. Attend an Italiancooking demonstration,as well as a tour andtasting at a Tuscanwinery. Additional cookingclasses are available. Embark on includedgroup excursions to twoFlorence museums, theCastello di Monsantowinery in Chianti andthe historic Tuscantowns of Siena, Colle diVal d’Elsa, Cortona,Carrara, Lucca and SanGimignano. Every week, gather withyour fellow travelers fordinner and camaraderie. Meet local Florentines tolearn more about theItalian lifestyle.UNESCO Try life abroad as youequip yourself to liveindependently in Italy.The Historic Centre of Florence, the Historic Centre ofSan Gimignano and the Historic Centre of Siena areUNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program.www.ahitravel.com3

Upper: Language ClassSTUDENT LIFE IN FLORENCEDid youknow?Dante’s “Divine Comedy,”an epic poem composedbetween 1308 and hisdeath in 1321, was writtennot in Latin, as wastraditional for literatureat the time, but in thelanguage spoken byFlorentines. This helpedestablish their dialect as thebasis for modern Italian.Parli Italiano? This program includes 48 hoursof Italian instruction at one of the city’sdistinguished language education institutions.Engage in intensive language instruction combinedwith an immersion experience in Italian lifestyle,customs, art, history and cuisine, courtesy of ourexperienced Lifestyle Guides. The program isdesigned to go beyond the textbook and theclassroom to foster cultural understanding throughauthentic experiences that impact individuals asstudents and as world citizens.Held Monday through Thursday mornings, your16 three-hour language classes are small and tailoredto your skill level, guaranteeing individual attention anda comfortable progression through the lessons. You willcomplete a skills assessment before you arrive inFlorence in addition to a placement test on the firstday of class. Everyone from beginners to Italian majorswill develop their skills and put them to use in the citywith the help of your highly qualified Lifestyle Guide,a native Italian speaker.Extra creditCooking class: Learn to create the sumptuous flavors of Tuscancuisine, notable for its simple, wholesome ingredients andstraightforward techniques, during a two-part series of optionalcooking classes. Try your hand at a variety of dishes, meant to bedrizzled with local oil and served alongside delectable Tuscan wines,as you create lasting memories and foster your passion for Italiancooking. What better souvenir from your time in Florence than arepertoire of authentic Tuscan recipes?(Extra Credit option is available at an additional cost.)ExtracurricularActivitiesTo complement your studiesand expand your understanding of Tuscan cultureand history, AHI is offeringseveral exclusive lecturesthat are included in theprice of your program. Feedyour hunger for knowledgeas you join cultural expertsfor the following educational discussions, followed byrelated excursions:– Contemporary Italy andLife in Florence– Renaissance Art– The Art of TuscanCooking4Below: Daily life in FlorenceITALIAN MEALTIMEItalians typically begin their day with coffee, specifically espresso or cappuccino, and a cornetto or brioche —a jam-, custard- or chocolate-filled pastry.Pranzo, lunch, may consist of a panini, a high-quality sandwich packed with fillings, or a tramezzini, the lessexpensive equivalent made with pre-made sliced white bread. Toste, toasted sandwiches, are also popular,especially filled with cheese or ham with tomato. Snacks include focacce, oven-baked pastries topped withcheese or tomato, or filled with spinach, fried offal or meat; arancini or suppli, deep-fried balls of rice with meator butter and cheese; thin, flat pizza slices; and calzones, folded pizza with cheese, ham, tomato or other fillings.Gelato, Italian ice cream, is justifiably famous, and when it comes to finding the most delicious flavors andtextures in town, your best bet is to step into the most crowded gelateria you can find.Cena, dinner, is a multicourse affair, beginning with antipasti such as bruschetta, garlic bread topped withtomatoes and olive oil; caprese, tomato, basil and mozzarella salad; or antipasto misto, mixed cold meats andcheese. Il primo, the first course, consists of a soup, pasta, polenta or risotto dish. Il secondo, the secondcourse, is carne, meat; pesce, fish; or crostacei, shellfish, usually served alone or with a wedge of lemon ortomato. Il contorni, vegetables, and insalata, salad, are ordered and served separately. The meal ends on a sweetnote, with dolci, puddings, or frutta, fruit.800-323-7373www.ahitravel.com

THE TUSCAN PANTRYClockwise: Tuscanspecialties Special Italiancooking demonstration Grilled chicken on a bedof bread saladBelow: Tuscan wine cellarItalian cuisine was born in Tuscany, at the courtof the Medici, and boasts a dizzying array of simple,hearty, peasant-inspired dishes, many consisting offive or fewer ingredients.In addition to daily-bought meats and seasonalvegetables, a typical Tuscan pantry depends on oliveoil, tomatoes and cheese — namely mozzarella,Did youricotta, provolone, pecorino Romano and ParmigianoReggiano, which must be produced in a limited areaknow?surrounding Parma to be labeled as such. Otherbasic items include balsamic vinegar, onions, garlic,A ristorante is a traditionallegumes, cornmeal, rice, dried porcini mushrooms,sit-down establishment,olives, anchovies and capers. Essential herbs andusually with aproned waitersseasonings include oregano, rosemary, thyme,and tablecloths. A trattoriasage, red pepper flakes, black pepper and seasalt. Flour is always on hand to make fresh pasta, is a cheaper, more basicpurveyor of home-stylebread, pizza dough and cakes.cooking, where sometimesTuscans, and Florentines in particular, areenthusiastic meat-eaters, feasting on locallythe menu only exists in theraised beef, pork and game. Traditionally theymind of the waiter. Noutilize the entire animal, so foods like tripematter where you eat, it'sand lampredotto, made of animal stomachs, arestandard to choose thesold from food carts throughout the cities.A more universally appreciated dish is bistecca ordinary house wine toaccompany your meal.alla fiorentina, a thick T-bone steak grilled overcharcoal and sprinkled with freshly ground blackpepper and olive oil. The regional cuisine’s peasant origins are evident inribollita, meaning “reboiled,” a vegetable soup that is reheated for several mealsand thickened with bread. Panzanella, a bread and tomato salad, is another tastybut uncomplicated dish.In addition to immersing you in four full weeks of authentic Italian food,this program includes a special cooking demonstration and tasting, and optionalcooking classes are available at an additional cost.THE TUSCAN WINE CELLARWine is central to Tuscany’s economy and way of life. The region’s hilly soil and hospitable weather conditions are perfect for growinggrapes. In fact, Etruscan paintings and pottery suggest that these original settlers were the first to domesticate the grape vines growingwild across the sunny, rolling hills, and references to the high quality of Tuscan wines date from Greek writers of the third century B.C.Tuscan wines are largely based on the red Sangiovese grape, which forms the foundation of the region’s three most famous varieties:Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Indeed, the majority of Tuscan wines are red, but white wines havebeen gaining ground thanks to the popularity of varieties like Vernaccia di San Gimignano. More than 30 Tuscan wines are labeled DOC,which certifies geographic origin, and six Tuscan wines are recognized as DOCG, the highest classification of Italian wines. Numerousothers are labeled VTD, table wine, or IGT, table wine from a typical geographic area.Chianti became the world’s first officially defined wine-producing area in 1716, when Cosimo III de’ Medici drew the boundariesdefining which vineyards could use the Chianti name on their product. Today the area is divided into seven regions that produce redsranging from light and swillable to deep-toned masterpieces. The best Chiantis mature in four to seven years, though the vintagesproduced from 1994 through 1997 are notably excellent.Vin Santo is a Tuscan dessert wine that is popular throughout Italy. Unlike many dessert wines, Vin Santo’s characteristics vary greatlydepending on the grapes used, and it can be either sweet or dry, though it is most often made from Trebbiano grapes, which account for athird of all white wine in Italy and are also the base for traditional balsamic vinegar.800-323-7373www.ahitravel.com5

PROGRAM OVERVIEWDAY 1 FRIDAY/IN TRANSITDepart for Florence, Italy.AAProvided for AHI FlexAir Programparticipants.DAY 2 SATURDAYUpon arrival in Florence,transferA and check in tothe Hotel & ResidencePalazzo Ricasoli. Attend awelcome briefing with yourAHI Travel Director at whichyou will be given an Italiancell phone to usethroughout your stay. Thenjoin your fellow travelers fora Welcome Reception andDinner.DAY 3 SUNDAYAt the start of each day,enjoy a delicious buffetbreakfast at your hotel.After breakfast, get toknow your new home.Explore the highlights ofFlorence, a UNESCO WorldHeritage site, on a guidedwalking tour. See Il Duomoand Ponte Vecchio, amongother highlights. Enjoylunch at a Florencerestaurant.DAY 4 MONDAYTour the language school,take your languageplacement test and attendyour first Italian class. Visita local market and honeyour grocery-shopping skillswith your Lifestyle Guide.Dinner is served at arestaurant.DAYS 5-7 TUESDAY-THURSDAYExperience Florencethrough your languagelessons and excursions withyour Lifestyle Guide and onyour own.After your Tuesdaylesson, attend a lecture onRenaissance Art.On Wednesday, visit theAccademia, home toMichelangelo’s “David.”6DAY 8 FRIDAYEnjoy an entire day atleisure to explore Florenceon your own.DAYS 9-10 SATURDAY-SUNDAYOn Saturday, discover anincredible wealth ofmedieval relics in the lovelytown of Lucca. Then visitCarrara, famous for itsmarble. Lunch is at a localrestaurant.Join your fellow travelersfor dinner, wine andcamaraderie on Sunday.DAYS 11-14 MONDAY-THURSDAYOn Monday, attend a lecture on Contemporary Italy.On Wednesday, savorlocal specialties duringlunch at a restaurant. Thenvisit the Uffizi Gallery, hometo one of the mostilluminating art collectionsin the world.On Thursday, join yourfellow travelers for dinner ata local restaurant.DAY 15 FRIDAYTravel to Castello diMonsanto in the heart ofChianti for a tasting of theregion’s distinctive winesand olive oils. Afterward,learn about Tuscan cuisineduring a cookingdemonstration followed bylunch. Then visit the historichill town of San Gimignano,a UNESCO World Heritagesite.DAYS 16-17 SATURDAYSUNDAYOn Sunday, admire theartistic and architecturaltreasures of the hilltopTuscan town of Cortona.Enjoy a visit to the EtruscanMuseum. Savor lunch at arestaurant in town.800-323-7373DAYS 18-21 MONDAY-THURSDAYThrough your lessons,continue your immersion into the languageand culture of Florence.Relish dinner onMonday and lunch onWednesday at localrestaurants with yournew friends.DAY 22-24 FRIDAYSATURDAYOn Friday, venture to thewell-preserved medievaltown of Colle di Val d’Elsa.Savor a delicious lunch at arestaurant in town. Continueto the UNESCO WorldHeritage town of Siena for awalking tour and some freetime to explore on your own.On Saturday, trade storiesof your week with yourfellow travelers duringdinner at a restaurant.DAY 25-28 MONDAYTHURSDAYContinue your immersion into the languageand culture.On Tuesday, enjoylunch at a localrestaurant.On Thursday,celebrate your journeyat a GraduationCeremony.DAY 29 FRIDAYVisit your favorite spotsone last time during yourfinal day in Florence. Thisevening join your fellowtravelers for a festiveFarewell Dinner.Note: The information presentedis preliminary. Itineraries,included features and schedulesare subject to change. Manyexcursions in this programinvolve an element of walking.DAY 30 SATURDAY/IN TRANSIT/After breakfast, transfer tothe Florence airport for theEach cell phone will have areturn flights to your gateway EURO 5 credit that can be usedfor local or international calls.city.ATop to bottom:Piazza della Signoria,FlorenceCapturing the beauty ofthe Tuscan countrysideDining alfresco, FlorenceChianti wine shopTuscan vineyardYou may purchase additionaltime as needed.www.ahitravel.com

TREASURES OF TUSCANY INCLUDED EXCURSIONSCHIANTIAND SANGIMIGNANOCOLLE DI VALD'ELSA AND SIENAStretched betweenFlorence and Sienaand home to Italy’smost famous redwine, Chianti is adreamy panoramaof quiet backroads, lovelyhillside towns,hundreds ofacres ofwoodlandand ofcourse manya vineyard.Travel to itsheart to visitCastello diMonsanto,owned by theBianchi family andkeeper of the largestreserve of Chianti Classicoin Tuscany. Taste winesmade from hand-pickedSangiovese, Canaiolo andother grapes, as well asolive oil from the estate’s37 acres of olive groves.Afterward, enjoy lunchbefore continuing on tothe historic hilltop town ofSan Gimignano, whichboasts 14 medieval towerhouses and a wealth oforiginal squares, palacesand fountains.Top to bottom:San GimignanoCortonaDuomo di SienaPiazza del Campo, SienaPiazza dell’Anfiteatro,Lucca800-323-7373mixture of architecturalperiods and styles. Enterthe stunning RomanesqueTravel to the lovelycathedra

Whether or not this is your first time living abroad, you will feel right at home in Florence, in the heart of Tuscany. Stroll the narrow cobbled streets and stop for a cappuccino on the picturesque Piazza del Duomo before your morning language lesson. Step off the beaten tourist path to feast on

Related Documents:

Silat is a combative art of self-defense and survival rooted from Matay archipelago. It was traced at thé early of Langkasuka Kingdom (2nd century CE) till thé reign of Melaka (Malaysia) Sultanate era (13th century). Silat has now evolved to become part of social culture and tradition with thé appearance of a fine physical and spiritual .

May 02, 2018 · D. Program Evaluation ͟The organization has provided a description of the framework for how each program will be evaluated. The framework should include all the elements below: ͟The evaluation methods are cost-effective for the organization ͟Quantitative and qualitative data is being collected (at Basics tier, data collection must have begun)

On an exceptional basis, Member States may request UNESCO to provide thé candidates with access to thé platform so they can complète thé form by themselves. Thèse requests must be addressed to esd rize unesco. or by 15 A ril 2021 UNESCO will provide thé nomineewith accessto thé platform via their émail address.

̶The leading indicator of employee engagement is based on the quality of the relationship between employee and supervisor Empower your managers! ̶Help them understand the impact on the organization ̶Share important changes, plan options, tasks, and deadlines ̶Provide key messages and talking points ̶Prepare them to answer employee questions

Dr. Sunita Bharatwal** Dr. Pawan Garga*** Abstract Customer satisfaction is derived from thè functionalities and values, a product or Service can provide. The current study aims to segregate thè dimensions of ordine Service quality and gather insights on its impact on web shopping. The trends of purchases have

Chính Văn.- Còn đức Thế tôn thì tuệ giác cực kỳ trong sạch 8: hiện hành bất nhị 9, đạt đến vô tướng 10, đứng vào chỗ đứng của các đức Thế tôn 11, thể hiện tính bình đẳng của các Ngài, đến chỗ không còn chướng ngại 12, giáo pháp không thể khuynh đảo, tâm thức không bị cản trở, cái được

Oct 22, 2014 · ART ART 111 Art Appreciation ART 1301 Fine Arts ART 113 Art Methods and Materials Elective Fine Arts . ART 116 Survey of American Art Elective Fine Arts ART 117 Non Western Art History Elective Fine Arts ART 118 Art by Women Elective Fine Arts ART 121 Two Dimensional Design ART 1321 Fine Arts ART

ART-116 3 Survey of American Art ART ELECTIVE Art/Aesthetics ART-117 3 Non-Western Art History ART ELECTIVE Art/Aesthetics OR Cultural Elective ART-121 3 Two-Dimensional Design ART ELECTIVE Art/Aesthetics ART-122 3 Three-Dimensional Design ART ELECTIVE Art/Aesthetics ART-130 2 Basic Drawing