Destination: Italy

at school

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 | By wini0017 | Views [750]

Ciao!! I am on the top floor of my school right now looking out the window at the Tuscan hills, Firenze is bellisima. I cant believe I'm actually here! The past two days have been a lot of fun, and very busy. The flight here was surprisingly fun. ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Questo alimento contiene il latte? (Does this food contain milk?)

Sun, 7 Jan 2007 | By wini0017 | Views [938]

Hi everyone... I'm leaving for Florence, Italy in just over 24 hours so I thought I should start my blog while still at home and give you some important information before I dont have access to internet for a few days. I'm going to be studying Graphic ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Gallery: A weekend in Roma

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 | By auspep | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Naples and Vesuvius

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Naples and Vesuvius

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Views [1530] | Comments [1]

It doesn't sound good for Naples - the descriptions are 'dirty' and 'crime ridden'.  Well dirty it definitely is, full of scooters pumping out fumes, rubbish on the streets and grubby grey scenery.  But it has such a vibe, it's bursting with life and ... Read more >

Tags: volcano

Gallery: Amalfi coast

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Views [2536]

It was another spur of the moment things for picking Sorrento - i have no guide book, and i really hadn't had much Internet access.  I'd picked a converted monastery for my digs - good reviews and i could actually afford it.  This is an expensive town.... Read more >

Gallery: Capri

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Sorrento

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Pompei

Sat, 9 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Gallery: HANGING OUT IN BOLOGNANO Nov/Dec

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 | By sandrad | Photo Gallery

Notes

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 | By edwardmgoldberg | Views [463] | Comments [1]

Travel with a family is a very special adventure. I hope to capture some of what I learn here in these notes. One day I may publish a book. Just to explain a bit about the context; I am on an around the world trip with my family. We are three people, ... Read more >

Tags: family

Salerno and Pompei

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Views [1852]

It was another hour of driving around to find the car hire company and then get myself a train.  I knew i was going to Paulo and from there to Palermo in Sicily.  I know this as i had decided it 3 nights before.  Upon arriving at Paulo i discover that ... Read more >

Gallery: Salerno

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Cosenza and Cotronei

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Views [1669]

When i finally arrive i realise i was right in that i picked a large town (i was hoping for a car hire company).  This place is huge! and dark and deserted and seemingly in the middle of no-where.  i do get a taxi driver who rips me off (the second one ... Read more >