Family in Italy for the first time
Making use of those Passports It is with great honor and satisfaction that I finally get to announce I was able to take my parents on their first European vacation! …
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Hiking Manarola – Backpacking Europe
Prelude and Pisa Want to spend a day lounging around, brunching, and looking out onto a vibrant Italian village nested in the cliffs along the Mediterranean? Sounds pretty awesome. Fortunately,…
Exploring Tuscany by Car – Backpacking Europe
Road Trip to the Wheat Fields Following the Vespa Accident, my body was a complete wooden plank. No lie. So, what is the cure? The answer is a solid day exploring…
Tuscany Vespa Tour, Man Down! – Backpacking Europe
Ready for the Tuscany Vespa Tour Today I learned why you should bring some sort of first aid when travelling. The Tuscany Vespa Tour was an unforgettable experience. I was…
Montespertoli for a Week – Backpacking Europe
Introduction Welcome to Montespertoli. No city madness. No car horns. Just fresh air and a simplistic feel. You know you’re in a real rural area when the alarm clock is…
Driving in Rome is Crazy! – Backpacking Europe
What it's like seeing Rome by Car I’d like to start this off by saying driving in Rome with a little Mercedes hatchback was a great decision. Not only do…
Zagarolo Elite Wine Tasting Team – Backpacking Europe
Onward to Zagarolo With the Delayed Flight madness and Coconut Guy in the past, it was time to enjoy the last day in Barcelona before heading off to Zagarolo. I only had about half…