Destination: Italy

Eating Gluten-Free Pizza at La Brace

Fri, 15 May 2015 | By aidan-torin | Views [258]

Last night we ate at a restaurant called La Brace.  They are a world-champion pizzaria, specializing in gluten-free pizza.  It was really great pizza!  The appetizers included prosciutto, mozzarella, and other tasty food.  We met ... Read more >

Vale 1 Corsa

Fri, 15 May 2015 | By cmbiggs1 | Views [159] | Scholarship Entry

The pink, plastic coin in my hand reads, "Vale 1 Corsa." My four years of high school Spanish and one year of college French had, thus far, aided me little in my adventure abroad. But here, clutched tightly between my thumb and finger, the token's message ... Read more >

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Photos: Italy

Fri, 15 May 2015 | By chelsapphire | Photo Gallery

"Positano Bites Deep"

Fri, 15 May 2015 | By chelsapphire | Views [230] | Scholarship Entry

I got a taste of my own medicine today, some bittersweet medicine, the kind that sort of burns when you choke it down but ultimately it's all for the better. The advice and inspirational words of motivation that I’m always offering up came right back ... Read more >

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Photos: ID

Fri, 15 May 2015 | By bluecrow | Photo Gallery

Moonlight serenade

Fri, 15 May 2015 | By steviewriter | Views [135] | Scholarship Entry

It was the perfect moment, something that if it was given too much thought we would never have done, and it turned out to be a highlight of the trip. A gondola ride! Having found out an idea of cost, we were ready to walk away and come back in the daytime ... Read more >

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A Shore Uncharted

Fri, 15 May 2015 | By xapis | Views [178] | Scholarship Entry

Stunned, I fall heavily onto the sand, tiny grains sticking to my wet skin. Glancing back to sea, I notice I still have palpitations. I scan over the events of the last two hours and ponder what brought me here. Over the Piazza, up the steep little street ... Read more >

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Photos: Jontys Odyssey

Thu, 14 May 2015 | By journeymanjonty | Photo Gallery

A welcoming smile

Thu, 14 May 2015 | By journeymanjonty | Views [244] | Scholarship Entry

I was caught a little off-guard by the elderly ladies welcoming knowing smile: “Ostello?” She enquired. Perhaps she could see the trepidation in my eyes as I scanned the scenery passing by the bus window for a hint that I may have reached my destination.... Read more >

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Our First Country

Thu, 14 May 2015 | By aidan-torin | Views [323] | Comments [4]

   After a 13 hour plane trip, we were picked up by Piero a stone mason that knew our Dad. We then drove, almost completely asleep, to Santa Marinella (a city 60 kilometers north of Rome). NANANANANANANANANA JET LAG!! Going to a different country ... Read more >

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Photos: Torino

Tue, 12 May 2015 | By hhklady | Photo Gallery

Venice: where your fairytale comes true

Tue, 12 May 2015 | By rinash | Views [196] | Scholarship Entry

Every girl dreams about a fairytale. Even if we don’t have unicorns in our world, we have travels, which bring some miracle in our lives. So it’s very important to choose the right destination. Venice may become one of them! This city has a long and beautiful ... Read more >

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Le Sagre della Puglia

Tue, 12 May 2015 | By freeflow | Views [2406] | Scholarship Entry

How come the World Cup starts exactly today and you are not there? – Asked the Immigration Officer when I arrived in Italy. - I am no good with the ball Sir. I rather have a room with a view of the Puglia’s stunning Ionian sea filling my own Cup with ... Read more >

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Photos: Let's drive from Paris to Rome!

Tue, 12 May 2015 | By melodyd83 | Photo Gallery

Photos: my world

Tue, 12 May 2015 | By discoverisongoing | Photo Gallery