Tag: Italy
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Tour du Mont Blanc: A circular Alpine trek
We will be walking the 110 miles of the Tour du Mont Blanc over the next two weeks, with a couple of breaks. The trek circles Europe's highest peak, which is really a mountain range of Alpine peaks, above 15,000 feet. We are starting in France and will go counter clockwise through Italy and…
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Travel theme: Work
A fascinating part of travel is the opportunity to see work in other cultures. Here are some people in various countries we have visited as they toil, often in the service of tourists. The theme for this post was suggested by wheresmybackpack.com, a blog we follow.
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Experiences pale with bucket list
What's on your list? How about New Zealand, Italy, Machu Picchu? Or sky dive, bungee jump, climb Half Dome? If you are having trouble with your bucket list, visit a bookstore or look around online and you will find almost limitless suggestions. Or visit the App Store. Why do we compile bucket lists of must-sees…
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A Floating Icon
I snapped this photo as we wandered alongside the canals of Venice, not realizing the history that surrounds this one-of-a-kind shopping venue. After a little online research, I believe it is known as The Vegetable Boat at Campo San Barnaba. A little while later, I couldn't pass up this red hot photo-op……
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The Ziplock Method
As we checked out of our San Baronto apartment this morning, our host commented (again) on our lack of luggage. She couldn't believe that we each brought just one piece of luggage for a three-week trip. With a roll of her eyes, she described the “other American couple” who had checked in three days after…
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Amazing Tuscany Skyline
Our Sunday drive on Saturday took us to the medieval town of San Gimignano. Perched atop a hill in central Tuscany, the town's 13 towers dominate the skyline. Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, these towers once guided pilgrims as they made their way to Rome along the northern European route. Today, the towers…
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A Sunday Drive On Saturday
With only a map to guide us, we set out this morning in search of the Tuscany we had heard so much about. We had all day, and it didn't really matter where we ended up…getting “lost” was half the fun. We turned left here and right there, stopping to gaze out over various patchworks…
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At Home In Tuscany
The car rental seemed like a splurge but as true Californians, we love our cars and have sometimes missed the freedom of having a personal set of wheels. Tuscany has been the perfect place to hone our Italian driving skills…and given the semi-remote location of our apartment, we justified it as a necessity. …
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Who Needs A Stairmaster?
Make sure you have comfy shoes for a visit to Cinque Terre… it's a workout! Posted with Blogsy
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