- Venice - A truly unique city
Venice is a beautiful town, albeit a little touristy. Something like a quarter of the streets are canals, which makes it easy to get lost and makes the city very unique - definitely worth seeing.
[img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/211581/20090828_ Posted by chrisvasil in Overland for 8 Months | Aug 26, 2009
- A Year Ago in Venice...
Travelling towards Venice Dan and I visited London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Krakow, Prague, Vienna, and Interlaken -- and it rained nearly every step of the way. Oh and the lightning storms we encountered in every destination were envigorating at first, but Posted by Jennylynn in Jennifer's Journeys | Sep 4, 2009
- Day Two
Last night I had a wonderful night's sleep. It rained intermittedly throughout the night. The sound of the drops against their tiled roof was music to my ears. When morning arrived I woke refreshed and ready for Posted by CariLB2 in Italian Adventures | Sep 4, 2009
- Food!
I still haven't written about the wonderful Roman cuisine that I got to sample while I was there!
My first stop was actually for gelato. Always on the hunt for the best pistacchio, I went to the most famous gelateria Posted by anya84 in TUSC[ANYa] | Sep 4, 2009
- Which wat to go
Many people travel Europe by train. It can be really easy if you go to major
cities and travel extremely light. You will miss the random side trips-and have
to travel on a schedule.
We have too much luggage. no Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Sep 3, 2009
- Rome
Many people travel Europe by train. It can be really easy if you go to major
cities and travel extremely light. You will miss the random side trips-and have
to travel on a schedule.
We have too much luggage. no Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Sep 3, 2009
- Who to trust?
Our first full day, started at the Accedemia-see 'The David'. We went online to
look for tours. The price I was quoted for a walking tour and guide was
expensive(from me). I researched a few sites and settled for Viator. Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Sep 3, 2009
- Florence
We arrived at the Contentiale- this is one of Ferragamo's hotels. They are a
collection of modern boutique hotels-near the Ponte del Vecchio.
We unloaded the car- headed to Avis. It is exciting to return the car. Lincoln
drove 1700 Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Sep 3, 2009
- Day one
The Pirovano family lives in a little town named Erba, close to Como (where I was informed George Clooney lives). Their house is unlike anything I have ever seen. All the homes around here are built into the Posted by CariLB2 in Italian Adventures | Sep 3, 2009
- Farm 2 - Goats in Greve, Chianti
25 August 2009: Making Cheese (from Lynda)
We have just woken up from our afternoon rest. The tractor is starting, people are emerging and getting going on the late afternoon jobs. Hils and I are going to water the vegetable garden Posted by hazelnutty in Adventures in the North | Aug 29, 2009
- Safe and sound!
My last day and a half have been unbelievable!! Let me sum it up for you...
- 6 cities
- 3 countries
- 5 modes of transportaton
- 8,5 euros
and 14 hours of sleep later...brings me to you this beautiful Italian morning.
There Posted by CariLB2 in Italian Adventures | Sep 2, 2009
- Rome
The cheapest way out of Zanzibar to Europe turned out be on a charter plane to Rome (400 euros each). It turns out the Italians love Zanzibar so there's several charters daily to Bologna, Milan and Rome. We were glad Posted by olin in Sinusoidal Planetary Circumscription | Aug 15, 2009
- Prada
Time to depart Tuscany and head to Florence. We packed the car for the last
time-returning it after we check into our hotel.
First, had to make a side trip-this time knew my way- to Pr Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Sep 2, 2009
- Tuscany Part 3
Lincoln is not so much a morning person-'Italian water' or not. The shower in
our room has 3 knobs controlling 2 or 3 different spray options. It is very
confusing- when you are awake- h Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Sep 2, 2009
- Three Days in Rome
I would love to come back someday, as there is so much to do and see in Rome! I did manage to cover a lot of the city though, including some fascinating museums and the most famous monumets. I took Posted by anya84 in TUSC[ANYa] | Sep 2, 2009
- Saying good-bye
Tonight, I went to a cook-out at some friends' house for one last get together before I have to say bon-voyage. We had a great time sitting around eating, talking, and laughing. Shaun gave Preston a bath, and Posted by CariLB2 in Italian Adventures | Aug 31, 2009
- Tuscany part 2
Our day begins early with breakfast- to be surrounded by Germans- nothing
romantic with that language- as usual we are only Americans in the hotel- like
we are in a fish bowl. Obviously, we are the only Americans contributing to Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Aug 31, 2009
- Tuscany
It is hard to believe that I arrived in this town- Radda in Chianti- less than a
year ago. This town holds memories of regaining my independence tour; sharing
the magic of Tuscany with Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Aug 31, 2009
- Palladios and Tuscany
So after conquering Venice- I decided on yet another side trip.
Easy enough- along the Brenta Canal outside of Venice to Padua- is an area full
of villas owned and still occupied by w Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Aug 31, 2009
- In fair Verona...
The most adorable, charming little city ever! Actually, it's not so little, and apparently, the second richest Italian city (after Parma) but Verona's historic center is spaced very close together, making it cozy and irresistibly cute.
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- Venice
After a few u turns, we decided to leave te car in a car park close to the city. Options were to park in Mestro and then train it in, or drive to 2 closer car parks. Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Aug 29, 2009
- Proscecco
We leave paradise.
Did I mention-hotel so new that the laundry service was unavailable. So in red neck fashion, we hand washed most items in soaking tub. Hung them out to dry on balcony Posted by Jcarrara in Julie and Lincoln's 1st Trip | Aug 29, 2009
- Famous Florentines and Aperitivo
Today was another memorable day - I visited an important monument and finally went out. It's been so hot and we've been doing so much sightseeing in the afternoon, that by the time we have dinner we're all ready to Posted by anya84 in TUSC[ANYa] | Aug 28, 2009
- "I want to BE a pizza and I'd like a BOOB of bread, please"
I've been so excited to share the details of my travels, I completely forgot to talk about my everyday life, such as school and family - which are both great!
The people at school are reall Posted by anya84 in TUSC[ANYa] | Aug 26, 2009
- The Beach and the Banker
So I was joined by one Jack Greenwood in Rome. Despite his appearance his youthful exuberance was quick to come to the fore and before you could stay 'thats a buy' he'd whipped out the shorts and was proudly displaying Posted by ScottieC in The All of a Sudden Adventure | Aug 14, 2009