Destination: Italy

A Monumentally Normal Day

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By missmax | Views [266] | Scholarship Entry

It’s been three years since my romp around Europe with my best friend Laura, but the memories of our day in the highlands of Italy are still as sharp and as warm as if they weren't even memories at all. My friend is of Italian descent, so we thought it ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Naples #2

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By kwilson | Views [1005]

Hi From Naples       We shall not be moving to Naples.  The city is a little rough around the edges and time is not permitting us to walk the nice shopping areas and/or to see the nice sections of the city.  We assume ... Read more >

Naples #1

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By kwilson | Views [270]

A Big Hello From Naples       The Italian High-Speed Train makes it from Rome-to-Naples in 70 minutes.  Our train yesterday ( Thursday ) was the Milan-Rome-Naples train, which arrived in Rome about five minutes late and ... Read more >

Rome #6

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By kwilson | Views [255]

Greetings From Italy -       So, we’ve moved on to Naples (referred to by one cab driver as “The Jungle”).  But, let’s wrap up Rome.       It’s the end of Friday, ... Read more >

The Real Deal - Full Circle April 26, 2014

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 | By stix | Views [240]

Well during Easter 2014, my niece and her dauughter were visiting Italy and stopped in Florence. The day I realized they were in Florence, I texted my niece to pick up a pair of unlined leather gloves-army green, size 7. Lo and behold she found ... Read more >

Photos: Italy

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 | By vikris | Photo Gallery

Rome #5

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 | By kwilson | Views [259]

Greetings From The Vatican -       When they say going to Vatican City is a once in a lifetime experience, they really mean it.  Once is plenty.  It’s like cattle going to slaughter.  Again, we had the pre-... Read more >

Rome #4

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 | By kwilson | Views [228]

Again A Hearty Greeting From Rome -       It is absolutely amazing to see what the Romans accomplished during the reign of the Roman Empire from 500 BC to 500 AD.  If the Roman Empire existed only around Rome it would be ... Read more >

Rome #3

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 | By kwilson | Views [267]

Greetings Again From Rome:       It came up a beautiful day (Monday) and we were off to the Coliseum and Forum.  We were able to take the tram to within walking distance of the tour company office, so that was good. ... Read more >

Rome #2

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 | By kwilson | Views [426]

Happy Easter From Rome -       No, we were not at St. Peter’s Square earlier today for the Pope’s Easter message.  But, we did take the ‘Heart of Rome Walk”, as outlined in Rick Steve’s book.... Read more >

Rome #1

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 | By kwilson | Views [345]

Hi From Rome -       Yes, we’re in Rome (Italy not Georgia).  We’re just getting ready to hit the town for Saturday evening dinner.  Of course, you can begin to think about going to dinner about  ... Read more >

Photos: Italy

Wed, 9 Apr 2014 | By kmontana75 | Photo Gallery

Fiumicino, Italy

Wed, 9 Apr 2014 | By kmontana75 | Views [381]

Day one of my journey! Flight was smooth and comfortable. Landed in Fiumicino and opted to stay here until I leave for Israel on Thursday. Staying at a wonderful little cottage with horses and dogs on the property. My hosts are wonderful and I met a ... Read more >

Tags: country, farms

Backpacking: Day 4 - Catania, Sicily

Mon, 7 Apr 2014 | By nglaser | Views [1672] | Comments [1]

I’m currently in Catania, Sicily about to conclude my fourth day of backpacking. Palermo was great fun; I met a group of Americans and Dutch students at my hostel and we did a lot of sightseeing together. We did day trips to Cefalu and Argigento ... Read more >

Passport & Plate - ITALY: The Winners

Fri, 4 Apr 2014 | By scholarships | Views [15955] | Comments [12]

With every program we run, we are amazed at how difficult judging the entries can be. However, I have to say, ‘Passport & Plate: ITALY’ truly takes the cake (pun intended). As this program was not based on a very specific talent (like ... Read more >