Category: Travel
Cinque Terre: The Five Lands
In Italian, Cinque means five and Terre means lands. The Italian’s are pretty straight up with their names because that is exactly what Cinque Terre is. Despite the un-inventive name, Cinque Terre is an amazing place with five awesome towns to explore that are linked by hikes. It may be premature, but I’m going to put it out there and say that this has been … Continue reading Cinque Terre: The Five Lands
Arty Farty Florence
Florence, or Firenze, smells like leather, tastes like pizza, looks like the renaissance and feels like the sun. Leather Florence is a cow’s nightmare. There is leather everywhere. Every shop and market is filled with leather goods. You’ve got bags, belts, jackets, books, key rings and the list goes on. I was able to do an introduction to Florence tour where they told you all … Continue reading Arty Farty Florence
How to be Italian
Tips from an intrigued observer. Put olive oil on everything… Yes everything Speak with your hands Ride a Vespa Have an inbuilt GPS system Bread. Pasta. Pizza. Repeat. Eat four course meals and still have room for gelato Drink coffee fast Talk fast Walk fast Drive fast Drink wine like water When crossing the road: Dominate don’t hesitate Roll your r’s Roll your eyes (at … Continue reading How to be Italian
Lost in Venice
Venice, what a fascinating place of trickery. It’s a man made island that is either ingenious or an extremely lucky fluke. It’s amazing, it’s confusing, it’s beautiful, it’s romantic, it’s a maze, but it’s sinking. Amazing I loved learning about how Venice was built. It’s actually ridiculous to imagine the Italians that drove wooden beams through the swampy marsh into the clay sea bed, creating … Continue reading Lost in Venice
How Zadar
Musical seas and lights in the ground, Zadar is an intriguing destination in ways you’d lest expect. Bizzare, Zadar. Found an hour and a half north of Split along the Adriatic Coast you’ll find that Zadar is both relaxing and amusing. Having come from a line up of big cities with packed itineraries, Zadar was a place you could slow down and chill out. It’s … Continue reading How Zadar
DIY Croatia Sailing
Croatia won me over fair and square, it probably had the upper hand with its gorgeous scenery and old towns by the sea. I had no idea what to expect when I planned my trip, and I was wonderfully surprised. Split is this fantastic old Roman ruin Palace by the sea. It’s the port for many sailing trips and the door to various fabulous islands. … Continue reading DIY Croatia Sailing
Under the Tuscan Siena
I loved Siena, loved it! Scenic and small and gives you more of a feel for the local life. I spent my time in Sienna ‘Urban Hiking’ because pretty much anywhere you walked was worth seeing. I guess there isn’t anything really that sets Siena apart in terms of landmarks or notable buildings. It has churches, a piazza and is built up high like a … Continue reading Under the Tuscan Siena
Roam in Rome
If you’re a fan of history or maybe just a fan of Audrey, then Rome is the place for you. We embraced all of the cliches as we explore the eternal city and let our minds boggle over all of the really, really old stuff. Often I’m reminded of how much of a baby Australia is compared to the European countries and if Australia is … Continue reading Roam in Rome
Plitvice Lakes Bliss and Red Zagreb
My first stop in Croatia was Zagreb. It’s the capital did you know? I stopped there so I could go to the much adored Plitvice Lakes, but I also really enjoyed the red city. Plitvice Lakes To walk through Plitvice Lakes on a sunny day can only be described as Bliss. The lakes are a two and a bit hour drive out of Zagreb. And … Continue reading Plitvice Lakes Bliss and Red Zagreb
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