Enjoy The Journey
When I initially set off on my journey back in January I had initially hoped I might be able to find work (ideally in Spain) and sustain an expat lifestyle at least for a little. How amazing would it have been to set up a home base in Spain and see the rest of Europe from thousands of miles closer? Simply amazing is my answer to that. I've been doing a little research lately an looked into … [Read more...]
Naples (Napoli) has been the biggest surprise thus far. Maybe it was the people I met or the hostel I stayed at, but underneath the rugged, dirty exterior lies the beautiful soul of the culture and people of Southern Italy. My first impression as I leave the construction riddled train station is that I may need to watch my step with a little more attention then usual, not only to guard my … [Read more...]
Ok, get all the Anchorman jokes out now (I just did, so that will be the end of it, deal). The one thing you notice or hear about Rome is how much there is to see, that is very true. If you prioritize and figure out exactly what you want to see, even if it's a genre such as architecture or ancient ruins then you'll feel a lot better when you don't see it all. My stay lasted roughly 4 days and … [Read more...]
An excursion to Cinque Terre (Five Towns) was a long desired journey before I even set foot on European soil. For those of you who have not heard of this hidden gem (maybe not so hidden anymore because of that damn Rick Steves), Cinque Terre is a small collection of five Italian villages set on the Mediterranean coast just north of Pisa. Each of the towns varies in how they are physically … [Read more...]
My love of Florence came before I even stepped foot in the city itself. Maybe it was the mountainous scenery and lush green landscape that preceded my arrival into the train station Santa Maria Novella. It could have been the fact I was basking in the sun one of the few times my entire trip. Alas, I concluded it was merely the charm and beauty I had expected when I arrived in Italy, and Florence … [Read more...]
