Italy
Mind blowing art, impressive architecture and delicious food all await in this wonderful country.
Like something out of a medieval fairy-tale, romance thrives in many Italian destinations.
Hop on a gondola, take a horse carriage ride or just meander about in this country full of history.
Explore the diverse landscape of mountains, volcanoes, lakes and canals or dive deep inside the art within the architecture throughout the cities.
Here you will find information and pictures from the following locations:
FLORENCE
Although this location still has many tourists, it felt a little more like a hidden treasure with its towering buildings full of intricate art and design.
Statues line the streets and provide the Renaissance vibes that make Italy such a fascinating location.
GETTING THERE:
Fly directly into Florence (FLR) or begin your journey in one of the other neighboring cities such as Venice (VCE) or Rome (ROM).
PLACES TO STAY:
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GETTING AROUND:
By train, car, bus or bike.
THINGS TO DO:
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PISA
This is one location that I was only able to visit for a couple hours but definitely worth the 2-hour bus ride from Rome.
Next time I would love to be able to go back long enough to go inside all the buildings and to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
GETTING THERE:
Fly directly into Pisa (PSA) or begin your journey in one of the other neighboring cities such as Venice (VCE) or Rome (ROM).
PLACES TO STAY:
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GETTING AROUND:
By train, car, bus or bike.
THINGS TO DO:
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ROME
This is definitely a location you need to plan at least 2-3 days alone.
Vatican City is incredibly large, and every room/hallway/corridor is full of mesmerizing art that really makes you wonder why so much time and effort would be put into something that has no actual purpose other than aesthetic appeal.
Originally, I had intended to do both the Vatican and the Coliseum in one day, but upon walking through the Vatican I soon realized I would be spending the entire day there alone.
On top of that, I also got freakishly close to missing my ship and peed my pants in the process. Read about it here!
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TAORMINA
Located in the heart of Sicily, this is a fantastic choice for a vacation as it offers a melting pot of beaches, lifestyle, history and nature.
GETTING THERE:
The closest airport to Taormina is Catania (CTA), however, based on your travels you may consider flying into a different airport and getting a rental car or using public transit.
PLACES TO STAY:
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GETTING AROUND:
By train, car, bus or bike.
THINGS TO DO:
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VENICE
All humans dream of visiting a place like Venice.
Equivalent to being inside a painting, the beauty of the landscape and city alike are really more than words or photos can ever express.
It is a feeling, a state of mind and an overall sense of peace being surrounded by all the incredible displays of human ingenuity and self-expression.
