Travel Posts
by S.K. Derban
Post Fifteen: Italian Phrases
We were shocked how many Italians thanked us for trying to speak their language. They guided us to special dining tables, brought amazing samples from the kitchen, and were blessed with friendly smiles all around. Some of the words and phrases we learned are listed...
Post Fourteen: Day Trip from Florence to Cinque Terre – Stay Overnight!
A visit to Cinque Terre deserves more than one day. It is breathtaking! We made the mistake of attempting to explore three of the five villages in a single day trip from Florence. We went to the Florence train station the day before, and purchased our train tickets....
Post Thirteen: Day Trip from Florence to Siena – Go by Bus
The Florence bus station is right next to the train station so you should already be familiar with the location. Bring Euros as the ticket agent did not accept credit cards on the day we purchased tickets. The bus station is also near the Mercato Centrale (Central...
Post Twelve: Traveling by Train in Italy – Make Advance Reservations
Before leaving for our Italian holiday I researched traveling from one destination to another by train. Our first train ride would be from Venice to Florence, and research indicated that the Trenitalia Frecce high-speed trains were the preferred selection. We booked...
Post Eleven: Major Italian Sights – Recommended Tours
Our Italian holiday consisted of three main cities as a home base. During our time in Venice we personally found it easy to access the desired sights without hiring a tour company. We went early and waited less than fifteen minutes for both St. Mark’s Basilica...
Post Ten: Sleeping in Italy – Take a Nap!
We typically were up at 6:00 a.m. and out the door by 7:00 a.m., but we did not go to bed until 11:00 p.m. (Who wants to sleep right after a heavy meal?) Personally, I need a full eight hours sleep so an afternoon nap was the perfect solution. After a full day of...
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