I never really make New Year’s resolutions that have anything to do with health or finances or important grown up stuff. But I do make a list of places I want to see in the New Year. After nailing down Italy, Barcelona and Scotland this year, Prague is getting bumped to 2008. And as for [...]
Monday, December 31, 2007 | general | 12 Comments
Leaving Rome was a wee bit on the traumatic side. Not only because I felt so comfortable there (my hostel was outstanding, the people I met were even more outstanding), but because I was headed for Napoli. And I had not been hearing good things. My guidebook said that Napoli was a wonderful, spirited city, [...]
Friday, December 28, 2007 | general, travel tips | 3 Comments
We hired a guide at the Coliseum (be warned: their are a great deal of fake tour guides that gather outside places like the Coliseum, and they always, always say that theirs is the last English speaking tour of the day. ‘Tis not true.). I spent the morning wandering Rome with two girls I met [...]
Monday, December 24, 2007 | don't miss! | 1 Comment
I seem to have lost my header. Anyone use Wordpress and have that happen? I’m at a loss.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 | general | 1 Comment
In my emails back home, I told my friend Conrad that I loved wandering - sans map - and seeing where I ended up. Once, I looked up in the middle of my wandering, and Behold! The Pantheon!
Conrad shared my enthusiasm for the magic of Rome. He replied,
As sprawling and messy and touristy as [...]
Monday, December 17, 2007 | general | No Comments
I was worried about going to Rome. I’d surprised myself in Florence by feeling crowded and overwhelmed. If I felt that way in Florence, how bad was Rome going to be?
My worry was in vain because Rome was fantastic. A big, bustling city full of noise, and energy and potential pick-pockets, I was immediately drawn [...]
Saturday, December 15, 2007 | general | 2 Comments
Okay, one more quick item of business before we get back to Italy - I want to do a series of interviews. With you guys. I want to ask you about your travels and share your stories. Want to volunteer? Drop your name and email in the comment box!
My thought is that once a week, [...]
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 | general | 57 Comments
I can’t watch the Travel Channel without getting wiggly. Why am I sitting on my couch when there are so many places to see? The girl I met at brunch is going to Peru. I’ve never been to Peru; I should go there! And my friend Jen is planning a trip to Vietnam. I [...]
Sunday, December 9, 2007 | general | 27 Comments
I borrowed my mom’s pack on this last trip (very similar to this internal frame model), so I don’t have a whole lot of personal experience in this area.
But! REI has a handy guide for choosing the backpack that’s just right for your trip. Frame, capacity, comfort and extras - everything is taken into [...]
Thursday, December 6, 2007 | packing | 1 Comment
