Destination: Italy

Photos: Pisa

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 | By rachthe1st | Photo Gallery

Week 16: Tales from Tuscany – Siena and San Gimignano

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 | By rachthe1st | Views [622]

I had never heard of either of these two towns until I booked this day trip. It sounded like a lazy way to see two towns in one day, so naturally I was inclined to go. Of course being the naive and unworldly person I am, I didn’t realise how hilly the ... Read more >

Photos: Siena and San Gimignano

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 | By rachthe1st | Photo Gallery

Week 16: Tales from Tuscany – Florence/Firenze and Fiesole

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 | By rachthe1st | Views [942]

Watching the sunset over the River Arno is Florence is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s lit up the river so it was as if this ancient city was on fire. And with over 30 degrees Celsius almost every day it may as well have been ... Read more >

Photos: Firenze (Florence)

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 | By rachthe1st | Photo Gallery

Ciao Positano, I'm big city bound.

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 | By hanadignan | Views [670]

I arrived only hours ago in Rome after a great drive from the lovely Positano. The last few days have been the dream of all backpackers. Arrive in a small but beautiful town, snug against spectacular cliffs bordered by small beaches, where you find ... Read more >

Photos: Fiesole

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 | By rachthe1st | Photo Gallery

22. gondola ride in venice

Mon, 4 Jul 2011 | By lauren-farr | Views [320]

finally rode the gondola in venice. it was amazing. everything that i had anticipated and more. we drank bubbly out of plastic cups cos we are that cool haha. and the gondoliers were HOTTT. we took sneaky pictures with them in the background.

How To: Go To An Italian Beach

Sat, 2 Jul 2011 | By libby-k8 | Views [2322] | Comments [1]

So, at least in this area of Italy, going to the beach is a completely different experience to what it is in New Zealand. Back home, no-one's too far from the beach (although Italy's a long, thin country too), so you just pack up the car (maybe walk, ... Read more >

Tags: beach, cultural differences, going to the beach, italy, new zealand

Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 | By hanadignan | Views [655]

Friday night and eyelids are drooping. Am in Sorrento, last night here with pretty much no motivation to join the herds of tourists who waste euro on insanely overpriced beer. Not to worry, today had my first epic adventure end up in a sapphire sea ... Read more >

Photos: Study Abroad #1

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 | By livefasttravel | Photo Gallery

Photos: Italia 2011

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 | By lisete | Photo Gallery

Trulli tanned

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 | By hanadignan | Views [509]

Apparently its Monday. I just realized I have lost track of time and date quite efficiently due to complete immersion of my holiday head into the impressionable Italian summer. In the nearly two weeks I have already been here family has surrounded ... Read more >

Florence

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 | By hanw | Views [329]

Aiva’s party was loads of fun. We went up to the roof top bar and had some drinks while playing some drinking games then went down to the main part to dance. There was a bar down there with music and colourful lights so it was like our own little club.... Read more >

Sardegna

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 | By johnsteel | Views [578]

Agriturismos – They are found across Sardegna (Sardinia). They are basically a family farm that provides meals (from local and farm produce) and accommodation to tourists. We experienced both the scrumptious meals and excellent accommodation.... Read more >