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- Where to Stay in Tuscany Without WorriesTuscany is known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and exceptional cuisine. While popular destinations like Florence, Pisa, and Siena often come to mind, finding affordable and comfortable accommodations in the heart of Tuscany doesn’t have t Posted by gaiavitarelli in Where to Stay in Tuscany Without Worries | Oct 9, 2024
- Venice - Gondola rides and Murano GlassOctober 7, 2024 An early morning check out to catch the train to Venice. We left Monterosso at 9 am for Pisca Central, 11:48 am train to Venice, then a short 3 sailing waiting to Rialto ferry terminal, and a Posted by Samchow58 in The next chapter | Oct 8, 2024
- Il Dolce Viaggio: ParmaOur arrival in Parma was complicated by the troubling fact that our Airbnb seemed to be impossible to reach by car legally. The Google Maps route brought us to a pedestrian zone when we were two blocks away and when Posted by zzlangerhans in Fledgling Explorers | Oct 7, 2024
- Tuscany Day 6/ Venice Day 1Today we got up early to drive to Venice! Which is three and a half hours away. So we had got get a wriggle on. It was a pleasant drive and after what felt like not long at all we Posted by TheGilliesGang in Gillies Europe 2024 | Oct 7, 2024
- Cinque Terra….. hiking and beach! October 4, 2024 Had an early breakfast and headed out to the train station to Monterosso, Cinque Terra. We passed Carrara. Carrara is known for its marble quarries. [img=https://photos.t Posted by Samchow58 in The next chapter | Oct 6, 2024
- FlorenceOctober 1, 2024 Last night we had heavy rains! Woke me up and couldn’t sleep, so I headed out for a walk. Came back about 45 minutes later, grabbed a quick breakfast. Checked out and we headed out Posted by Samchow58 in The next chapter | Oct 3, 2024
- Il Dolce Viaggio: Manarola and RiomaggioreSunday morning we began the day with breakfast on the terrace at Locanda del Papa. They seemed to have an endlessly supply of croissants and preserves and for the hundredth time I cursed my metabolism which demanded that I forgo Posted by zzlangerhans in Fledgling Explorers | Aug 5, 2024
- Tuscany Day 5 Another rest day today so not much in the way of things. Mum and Dad went down to Florence again and so we stayed at home to do the same thing as yesterday. Mason and I swam, read our books Posted by TheGilliesGang in Gillies Europe 2024 | Oct 1, 2024
- Tuscany Day 4Today we had a rest day, so we did nothing but swim and read books. Mason and I swam quite a lot, there was a ball there so we played with that for most of the time. I nearly managed Posted by TheGilliesGang in Gillies Europe 2024 | Oct 1, 2024
- Leaning tower of PisaSeptember 30, 2024 Up early some went for a walk to explore the garden at the Hotel. Front and back of the hotel. [img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/726731 Posted by Samchow58 in The next chapter | Sep 30, 2024
- Tuscany Day 3Today we got up early and drove to Florence, or Firenze in Italian. The drive was an hour and a half, and once we got there, yet again we had trouble finding a park. It doesn’t always pay to have Posted by TheGilliesGang in Gillies Europe 2024 | Sep 30, 2024
- Tuscany Day 2Today we woke up kinda early and went for a drive to Volterra, which is a medieval walled village. It was really cool, with cobbled streets and stone houses, we walked around for a bit and then sat down for Posted by TheGilliesGang in Gillies Europe 2024 | Sep 30, 2024
- Siena… The Palio and medieval cityscapesSeptember 29, 2024 Walked around the grounds of the hotel. Had a wonderful breakfast at the hotel before we left for our bus Posted by Samchow58 in The next chapter | Sep 30, 2024
- Days 11 through 14: Cooking Class and Our Farewell to SicilyFor our last full day in Taormina, Christina and I were heading out to learn Sicilian cooking from a professional chef. We walked down to the rendezvous point where other participants were already waiting for our host, Chef Mimmo, to Posted by bolanosm in Holy Cannoli: A Sicilian Road Trip | Sep 21, 2024
- No credit card…..no car rental! September 28, 2024 Boarded on to our train to Perugia. [img=https://ph Posted by Samchow58 in The next chapter | Sep 28, 2024
- Il Dolce Viaggio: Cinque Terre After the final Saturday market around Parma we didn't have any stops to make before Cinque Terre. We took the E33 highway most of the way and then a series of smaller roads to our agriturismo. The final kilometer was Posted by zzlangerhans in Fledgling Explorers | Aug 4, 2024
- A difficult day in Rome! September 27, 2024 What a day! Headed off to the Metro for our Vatican tour. There was a big crowd boarding the train. Julia and I got on a train but there were 2 young ladies that wouldn’t Posted by Samchow58 in The next chapter | Sep 27, 2024
- Roma Day 6/ Tuscany Day 1Today we had to wake up and travel, we were going to Tuscany. Once everything was packed and ready, Pop and Dad went down to to collector the car from the Termini. We waited down stairs in the foyer. They Posted by TheGilliesGang in Gillies Europe 2024 | Sep 26, 2024
- Day 10: The Godfather Tour!One of the most anticipated activities on this trip had arrived, the Godfather tour! A film that I have seen countless times and it never gets old. With the exception of the third film in the series, the Godfather movies Posted by bolanosm in Holy Cannoli: A Sicilian Road Trip | Sep 17, 2024
- When in Rome……September 25, 2024 I met my transport to the airport at 6:30 am for my flight to Athens. Caught the sunrise…. [i Posted by Samchow58 in The next chapter | Sep 26, 2024
- Days 7 through 9: Mediterranean Boating and Volcano ClimbingOrtigia was the first super touristy town we had visited so far. With its labyrinth of stone paths and limited vehicle activity, it was a perfect place to walk in leisure while eating and drinking everything in site. Our first Posted by bolanosm in Holy Cannoli: A Sicilian Road Trip | Sep 16, 2024
- Roma Day 6Today we woke and relaxed, Dad had to go and get a new pillow, because he couldn't sleep on the other on and Mason and Mum went with him. I stayed home and wrote some of my book. Once everyone Posted by TheGilliesGang in Gillies Europe 2024 | Sep 24, 2024
- Day 6: Valley of the Temples and a Farm to Table MealWe leisurely rolled out of bed to enjoy a bit of breakfast served up by the BnB. Fresh farm eggs, slices of mortadella, and lots of espresso to help get our day started. We drove a quick 15 minutes down Posted by bolanosm in Holy Cannoli: A Sicilian Road Trip | Sep 14, 2024
- Day 5: Salt mining, Greek Ruins, and Making PastaWe made our way out of San Vito lo Capo early in the morning as we had a long day and drive ahead of us. We fueled up with some sugar packed pastries from the local bakery and we were Posted by bolanosm in Holy Cannoli: A Sicilian Road Trip | Sep 12, 2024
- Days 3 and 4: Sandwiches and Swimming in the Tyrrhenian SeaWe enjoyed sleeping in late the next day eventually getting ourselves ready for our first day traveling the Sicilian roads. First, we had to roll our bags a few blocks to pick up our car at the rental office. I Posted by bolanosm in Holy Cannoli: A Sicilian Road Trip | Sep 12, 2024
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