Tag: travel tips
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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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Learning Any New Language Is Foreign to Us!
Conventional wisdom says travelers should learn a few basic words in the native language for convenience and to show respect. I think this is true, so here are some Italian terms we found useful: First, I found many Italians spoke English as soon as I tried my Italian. My theory was that they were proud…
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So, You Want to Ride the Train in Italy!?
What is the best way to get around Italy? For us, it seemed that the train would be best for day trips from Rome and Verona and for intercity travel. This notion is foreign to many in the United States, where train options are few and far between in most of the country. How about…
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Venice: All’s Well That Ends Well
Ah, Venice. A cluster of islands, off the coast of northeast Italy, dissected by a maze of canals and narrow streets. Shops, restaurants, cafes and tourists galore. How do you spend a day in a city that one guidebook said could take three months to fully explore? We started with a water-taxi ride from the…
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2 Euros Buy Gondola Memory!
No trip to Venice is complete without a ride in one of the city's romantic gondolas. While cruising a fascinating maze of waterways, you'll create rich memories of your day in this beautiful and historic region. However, an investment in a gondola ride will leave your pocketbook in a very poor state…and…
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Pompeii’s Story of Life and Tragedy is Revealed
With a menacing Mount Vesuvius looming, a visit to Pompeii brings to life the terrible tragedy of nearly 2,000 years ago. From Rome, it is two train rides and about three hours away, but I would not miss the experience. Take the train from Roma Termini to Naples. You will have several choices…we took the…
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The Highest Point in the World’s Smallest Nation
It is quite a climb at the Vatican to the cupola of St. Peter's Basilica, but the view is worth every step. The lines at St. Peter's can be quite long, but there was a break at lunchtime today. We are off to Verona tomorrow (Tuesday) on the train. Rome was unseasonably warm for our…
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