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Wrapping Things Up With My Final Thoughts
Benvenuti!
Small Decision Turns Into One Big Trip
You know when a seemingly tiny decision changes the course of everything? Rick Steves was amongst a handful of featured speakers at the Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show so after hearing him impart his helpful tips on travel skills, I considered returning the following day to hear his talk on Italy. I'm so glad I did.
With my only exposure to Italy having been a short day trip to Florence many years ago, hearing Rick's stories about one of his favorite countries made me realize that I had barely scratched the surface. With visions of tiramisu and gelato dancing in my head, it dawned on me that I needed to make this my next destination.
My goal with this scrapbook is to capture the spirit of the tour and celebrate "My" Italy, featuring the three amazing and diverse cities of Venice, Florence and Rome.Hopefully this serves as a reminder to always keep an open mind and inspires your own travel adventures.
Buon Viaggio!
City Snapshot
Features: An Overview With My Spin On Things
Fun Facts & Tidbits
Interesting facts, figures and stats about the city that I gathered through my research and travels.
The ABC's
To make the visit a fun and educational experience for my 9-year niece and 7-year old nephew we played a game of alphabet word association (A to Z). I figured it would be fun to try it for each city. It turned out to be more challenging then I thought!
Amuse-Bouche
A collection of amusing pictures for your viewing pleasure.
Eats & Treats
So let's get it out on the table: I love to eat…sweet, savory, creamy, crunchy, tangy. If you are into food, this section will whet your appetite with gastronomic delights from each city.
Favorite Meal
Enjoying a great meal is a combination of the food, the wine and the company. Here are my picks for my favorite eating experiences.
Traveler's Advice
My thoughts and tips on how to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Features: Highlight Capsules of Each Day of the Tour
Today's Agenda
A quick run down of the day's schedule. We always looked forward to the day's planned activities and took advantage of our 'off time' by organizing things to do on our own.
Memorable Moments
Throughout the trip, there were plenty of 'moments'. Some were funny, some were just plain cool. Others made you say "Awwwh!" I've captured them here in my 'Memorable Moments.'
What's In My Wallet?
Whether it's a museum ticket, a metro pass or a business card, this is my collection of my mini-souvenirs from all the places we visited. In most cases, clicking on an item will take you to its related website.
Day In A Nutshell
My recap and selection of photos summarize what happened during each day of our trip: what we did, where we went, who we were with. This is where I try to lend some color to the day's events. Even when you have a plan, you just never know how the day will unfold.
Resources
I love researching, learning and planning for my trips. I've included links and resources that I found helpful in getting ready for the trip so click on them for more information. I brushed up on my European history and art with the clever and entertaining 'Europe 101'.