Oh Roma!

Our visit to Roma was short but sweet, therefore so is this blog post.

If you took away the cars and the hordes of tourists and gypsies which occupy this city 365 days a year; you would actually feel like you had just stepped out of a time capsule two thousand years ago.

The statues, churches, columns, ruins and not to forget the colossal colosseum, gives this ancient super-city the most medieval vibe i've ever encountered.

Here are a few snaps of our whirlwind trip around the streets of Roma, Italy.

Enjoy.

All aboard for the Amalfi Coast

Amongst the horde of tourists which frequent Southern Italy's prized stretch of coastline, Amalfi, Capri and Positano are three of the most picturesque, must see spots you could ever imagine.

Here are a few pics from our week long stay on the Amalfi Coast.

Enjoy. 

Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre, or Five Lands, if its translated (although far less impressive), is one of the most stunning stretches of coastline we visited on our trip, which is located in northern Italy.


Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia, Riomaggiore are the five villages which make up the Cinque Terre region and are linked by hiking trails as well as trains and ferries for the less vigorous travellers.


Whether your a hardcore hiker, equipped with boots and hiking poles or the more casual hiker (myself) donning thongs and a stick, you will enjoy the Five Lands and the picturesque environment in which they occupy.


Here are some shots from the villages and trails of Cinque Terre.


Enjoy.

 

Flocking to Florence

We managed to visit the city of Florence in Italy's north on a couple of different occasion during our travels of Italy. Battling it out on the streets with the throng of tourist, gypsies street merchants and their affiliated merch (including the ever so stylish, old school penis apparel see examples below), there is plenty to do and see in this grand old city.

If you are persistent and are willing to spend the days chewing pavement in the less crowded and touristy backstreets, you will find the beautiful, authentic and charming qualities which Florence has to offer. 

Enjoy.