Destination: Italy

A birthday bonus...

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 | By anna | Views [1129]

Our little train trip was thrown together in a frenzy of late night planning, internet hostel booking and Lonely Planet referring. The very next morning we departed for Bologna, a bustling university city in the middle of the Italian countryside ... Read more >

28. take cheesy photos at the leaning tower

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 | By lauren-farr | Views [1067]

30th July 2010 We took the cheesy photos at the leaning tower, we only wish now that we had of been a bit more original in the cheesy photos!

Padova

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 | By david_vanessa | Views [789]

Buongiorno All, Noticed that Italian language is quite similar to Spanish yet found that French is quite different to both. Why? Have to check up on that one. Don’t have any internet connection. Wiki where are you in my time of need? Well not quite ... Read more >

St Peters and Pompeii

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 | By drmitch | Views [745]

Determined to see St Peters & climb the dome before leaving Rome, I rose early and headed back to the Vatican for the third time. It was totally worth the effort. I joined the line that had already formed just before 8am to scale the 600 stairs to ... Read more >

Tags: castel dell ovo, naples, pompeii, st peters basilica, volcano

Siena (all)

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 | By swinginggirl | Views [546]

On our second full day in Siena we had checked the weather, and because it was supposed to be nice we booked a wine tour. Our driver/tour guide Franco picked us up at our hotel and proceeded to wind his way through the centre of town and out the other ... Read more >

Tags: brunello, montelcino, siena, wine tour

Mamma Mia

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 | By elenas_peepshow | Views [486]

First destination and I couldnt have picked a better if I tried. We only had 24hrs and had to make the most of it so ended up walking around for about 12 of it. SawRomano ruins, Fontana Di Trevi, Spanish Steps, Piazza del popolo, vatican and the swiss ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Sicilian way to live!

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 | By sicilianstyle | Views [461] | Comments [1] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Different places always got my attention. I always try to travel and shoot when i can. My first documentary was about Madrid, africans.(30min.) My professional story start like this. I get my camera and all what i have and go to Madrid. Shoot the africans ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Film Scholarship to Mexico

Last two weeks in Italy ( until next time)

Fri, 24 May 2013 | By wilde1 | Views [371]

On my days off I have made sure that I visit places easily accessible by train to make the most of my time here. It also gives me a chance to practice my Italian in authentic situations. I'm happy that I don't seem to be having to repeat myself ... Read more >

Day 3 in Paris

Sat, 3 Sep 2011 | By stptaylor10 | Views [365]

8/31 1:30pm Paris, France:  I realize it's mid-afternoon (prime tourist time) but I wasn't feeling that great, so I came back to rest for an hour or two before I begin again.... not to say I haven't already been tourist-ing and don't plan on tourist-... Read more >

How I found myself again in Italy

Thu, 8 May 2014 | By | Views [147] | Scholarship Entry

I am writing to you today to tell you why I deserve the scholarship to study abroad this summer in Italy. It happened four years ago on my thirtieth birthday, what I now happily refer to as my mini mid-life crisis. All because my own expectations didn't ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Photos: Me

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 | By hermeslife | Photo Gallery

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 | By xeon | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012

Gallery: Rome, Italy

Wed, 21 May 2008 | By phil_misty | Photo Gallery

Gallery: For Sonia

Thu, 29 May 2008 | By andrew_and_ange | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Dead In Venice

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 | By keith_austin | Photo Gallery