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Picture from story Not quite what we planned

Not quite what we planned
2007-10-01, Gaeta, Italy. By: TripAlbum

After having had such a pleasant day in the little town of Sperlonga, we were ready to take the local bus to another small Italian town. We had heard from our travel agent that there was an American n...

 
Traveler tripalbum

Heads up for siesta time!
2007-09-24, Sperlonga, Italy. By: tripalbum

When we vacation in Europe, we always rent a small apartment in order to make a home base in the outskirts of a bigger, well-known city. After visiting all the interesting tourist goals within the ci...

 
Picture from story Day trip to Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius

Day trip to Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius
2007-09-28, Pompeii, Italy. By: TripAlbum

Despite the fact that we were on vacation, the alarm clock rattled us awake at 6 a.m. on September 28th. We eagerly jumped out of bed to prepare for what would certainly be a fascinating day visiting ...

 
Picture from story Bubble Cars

Bubble Cars
2008-04-06, Rome, Italy. By: slaveofihs

*** All ads surrounding my journals are automatically generated by Google, not me! I have no choice of what is displayed since I don’t run this website, I only use it to post journals and pictures. **...

 
Picture from story Day trip to Ponza

Day trip to Ponza
2007-09-29, Ponza, Italy. By: TripAlbum

Some might think that's it's not in the realm of sound thinking to set your alarm clock for 6 a.m. while on vacation. However, if you want to catch the first ferry to the island of Ponza, Italy, that'...

 
Picture from story A little bit about Terracina

A little bit about Terracina
2007-09-24, Terracina, Italy. By: TripAlbum

Terracina, Italy, isn't exactly a mecca for non-Italian tourists, but it's a beloved vacation spot for Italians - especially those from Rome, who long for the peace and quiet of a smaller town. There'...

 
Picture from story 20th February

20th February
2008-02-20, Venice, Italy. By: amy4rory

On our last day in Venice we decided to visit some of the areas we haven't visited. We visited the Grand Canal again to view one of the buildings, then saw lots of high designer shops on the way back ...

 
Picture from story 19th February

19th February
2008-02-19, Venice, Italy. By: amy4rory

Today we decided to take it easy and stay locally. We went to St.Mark Square and went inside the Basilica, which was incredibly beautiful. We went to the top, overlooking the Square and saw a wedding ...

 
Picture from story 18th February

18th February
2008-02-18, Venice, Italy. By: amy4rory

Today we got up early and had a lovely breakfast. We decided to walk all around Venice soaking up the views and atmosphere of the Italian culture. We visited the different areas of Venice and crossed ...

 
Picture from story 17th February

17th February
2008-02-17, Venice, Italy. By: amy4rory

After waiting at Gatwick airport all night, we finally got on the plane to Venice. We arrived there at 11am, and got a watertaxi straight to our hotel. The journey was lovely, it was really good to se...

 
Picture from story Sicily '08

Sicily '08
2008-01-04, Syracuse, Italy. By: slaveofihs

The day after returning from the Holy Land for my Christmas break (’07-’08) I had already made plans with a couple friends (Jerry & Gregg from Scranton, PA and Jessie from La Crosse, WI) to revisit Si...

 
Picture from story Oh Beautiful Italy!

Oh Beautiful Italy!
2008-03-02, Florence, Italy. By: Mckillip03

A couple of weeks ago a bunch of us all headed down to Florence. We arrived at the train station around 7 pm and really had no idea of where to go from there. We tried our hardest to follow the dire...

 
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Sicilia
2008-02-04, Ortygia, Italy. By: cjw92387

Anyway, after that my roommate, Caylee and I, ventured out into the city and attempted to go grocery shopping. This so called "super market" was nothing but super. For those of you around the Northeas...

 
Picture from story On last day in Rome, we do the antiquities walk and return to the scene of a great lunch.

On last day in Rome, we do the antiquities walk and return to the scene of a great lunch.
2008-01-26, Rome, Italy. By: len_doug

When in Rome, do as Romans do and eat in good restaurants specializing in homemade pasta and friendly service. We built our last day in the city around where we would have lunch, leaving enough time ...

 
Picture from story After “no confidence” vote, we return to the Vatican, where confidence reigns supreme.

After “no confidence” vote, we return to the Vatican, where confidence reigns supreme.
2008-01-25, Rome, Italy. By: len_doug

It looks like just another day in Rome to us, but to the Italians, it’s more of the same “revolving door” government. The Italian Senate handed down a vote of no confidence to the prime minister last...

 
Traveler mgermain08

Now, in Florence
2008-01-03, Florence, Italy. By: mgermain08

My hotel is right in the city. Only a 5 minute walk to the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio! The history here is incrediable!

 
Picture from story So THIS is where they elect the Pope – and other Vatican highlights.

So THIS is where they elect the Pope – and other Vatican highlights.
2008-01-24, Rome, Italy. By: len_doug

Another blue-sky day, and we spent it nearly entirely indoors, but what an indoors – the Vatican Museum. Even if the only thing open to the public were the Sistine Chapel, that would be enough. But ...

 
Picture from story No clouds above, so we head to the Colosseum.

No clouds above, so we head to the Colosseum.
2008-01-23, Rome, Italy. By: len_doug

The forecast is for sunshine the rest of the week, and today started the string. We didn’t see a cloud all day, which began with a walk from the hotel along and over the Tiber, up a designer shop str...

 
Picture from story Highlight on a rainy day in Rome – pizza!

Highlight on a rainy day in Rome – pizza!
2008-01-21, Rome, Italy. By: len_doug

We take a break from antiquity viewing on a cool MLK Day for some casual strolling and leisurely dining – first in a pizza specialty house near Piazza Cavour for lunch, later dinner a couple blocks aw...

 
Picture from story Nice train station isn’t, but Rome is stupendous.

Nice train station isn’t, but Rome is stupendous.
2008-01-20, Rome, Italy. By: len_doug

Corny word play about the French Riviera town is permissible if it makes a point, and ours is: Don’t even think about sitting down in the Nice train station. There’s not a chair or bench anywhere in ...

 
Picture from story DOLR in Sicily

DOLR in Sicily
2007-11-17, Palermo, Italy. By: slaveofihs

The three of us studying in Rome from the Diocese of Little Rock had some guests recently and it just so happened that they came during a travel permitted weekend at our college. So, we all went toge...

 
Picture from story That's Amore!

That's Amore!
2007-12-06, Venice, Italy. By: mala

Have you ever been nostalgic for a place even before you have left? Venice is exactly what you expect: romantic and iconic, bustling with life yet crumbling and ghostly, alternatingly hectic and s...

 
Traveler kjpetez17

Last Entry
2007-12-08, Florence, Italy. By: kjpetez17

I suppose this will be my last journal entry, which is sad. I can’t believe I will be home in 9, soon to be 8 days!! This week has passed in a flash, again. We had the last of our regular classes ...

 
Picture from story Happy December!

Happy December!
2007-12-02, Florence, Italy. By: kjpetez17

Only two weeks left in Italia, oh boy! Emily just got home from Paris and is now unpacking and repacking her suitcases. We are fretting a little bit about getting all our stuff home! I should (key wor...

 
Picture from story Pros and Cons

Pros and Cons
2007-11-28, Florence, Italy. By: kjpetez17

What I am excited to get home for: -A hot shower with water pressure -To see my family, friends, and Jake -Working Out and Kick Boxing class -To hear English and the ability to understand my sur...

 
Traveler embuck27

Christmas is Coming!
2007-11-27, Florence, Italy. By: embuck27

Happy Half Birthday to me! I’m just kidding – I don’t really celebrate it. Yesterday was a good day. Nothing terribly exciting happened, but it was good! Let’s see … I woke up and went to the Mark...

 
Traveler embuck27

Buon Ringraziamento!
2007-11-23, Florence, Italy. By: embuck27

I just had a moment while typing “November 23rd” because I can’t believe it’s almost time to go back to the States. I’ve had a nice week! Tuesday I had class at night. We watched a movie called...

 
Picture from story Cascia take 2

Cascia take 2
2007-10-26, Cascia, Italy. By: slaveofihs

Earlier this year (2007) I went to Cascia by myself but I couldn’t resist returning recently and showing my friend Tom (from Winona, Minnesota) this quaint little town with a great saint, St. Rita (pl...

 
Traveler kjpetez17

Thanksgiving Weekend
2007-11-24, Florence, Italy. By: kjpetez17

I can’t believe how quick this week has gone, I swear the time really does fly when you’re having fun! During the day on Thursday I had an Italian quiz, which went pretty, and Francesco, the teache...

 
Traveler kjpetez17

Gobble Gobble...
2007-11-21, Florence, Italy. By: kjpetez17

It’s Almost Thanksgiving! My roommates and I stayed up until 1 in the morning last night and talked about Thanksgiving and everything else. We can’t believe how fast the months here have passed and...

 
Traveler krapulax

One of my favorite places
1999-12-06, Trieste, Italy. By: krapulax

Trieste is one of my favorite places. I love the Adria sea, the city, the peoples, italian food, italian clothes, and many, many things what are italian. Everybody can find cheap shops in Trieste arou...

 
Traveler sass

a little update!
2007-11-20, Firenze, Italy. By: sass

Thanks for all the nice messages, it is really so nice to hear from family and friends both near and far. We have been having an amazing trip so far, and we are just about to pack up and head to Be...

 

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