On our journey from Siena to Florence we met a lot of cool people on the bus so ended up socialising a lot in Florence. Lots of drinking, many crazy nights – so much fun. Florence was much nicer than Rome, in my opinion. Not as many tourist attractions but a it looks a lot cleaner […]
Construction on the tower started in 1173 AD near the city’s cathedral on a piece of land known as Piazza dei Miracoli (“Square of Miracles”). The tower was round and 52 feet (16m) in diameter at the base with a projected height of 191 feet (58m). The first level was to be taller than the […]
After leaving Rome, I spent 2 nights in Siena. A very quiet town but very nice. We did a day trip to San Gimignano which is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy – gorgeous! In Siena the architecture soars. Effectively a giant, open-air museum to the Gothic, […]
Day 2 in Rome I visited Vatican City. I managed to get in after queuing for 2 hours which in the height of the summer is pretty good apparently (many que for 4+ hours). Vatican City has been an independent sovereign state since 1929. It is completely independent of the Italian State. Vatican City has its […]
The Flavian Amphitheatre, better known as the Colosseum, is both a marvel of architecture and engineering, as well as a powerful symbol of Ancient Rome’s might and brutality. Here are 5 facts about the Colosseum, a place of spectacle and slaughter.… 1) It was the largest amphitheatre ever built, taking ten years to construct and able […]
I arrived in Rome last night just in time to see the World Cup final. Italy won so that was a pretty crazy atmosphere. Today I took a bus from the campground into the city to have a look around. I didn’t have a very good map so ended up a little bit lost which […]
Intrepid traveller who enjoys unique, obscure and off-the-beaten track locations to traditional 'hot-spots'. Seeking out lesser-known eateries while abroad to ensure an authentic local experience. LAST SEEN: Sailing the Aegean Sea NEXT STOP: Snorkelling on the beautiful island of Rarotonga
