Totally excited, I just found out that I can watch all the new Grey's Anatomy episodes that I have missed while travelling online at youtube.com.  So most of the day today I have been... Read More
Posted by: LWOOD13 on 2008-07-21 17:29:26
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Hey it`s me again...Danielle. Right now I found out that in 2 weeks I`ll go to Italy with my cousin and my aunt.I really love them,and they gave me like a birtday present a ticket to... Read More
Posted by: anonymusgirl on 2008-07-19 12:37:03
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In the year of 1999 I traveled Europe on a guide book called "Lets go". Funny enough I wanted to try something different than the so called "Bible for travelers" or, ... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-18 09:34:47
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To be honest, the hike from Porto Venere to Cinque Terre can be exausting. Depending how far you want to go, and on the amount of time you got, you could start in Porto Venere and end... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-17 06:05:09
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Like Cinque Terre, Porto Venere was made a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1997. While the "5 Towns" of Cinque Terre obviously had a master plan for advertising all... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-17 05:43:12
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Centro di Educazione Ambientale Porto Venere is based on a hill, overlooking Porto Venere´s marina and the stunning beautiful colored buildings. Like the five villages of Cinque... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-17 05:39:26
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 I am so excited about game day today.  In case you missed it, I was home for the 4th of July and Amy's wedding( which may I say that it was absolutely gorgeous and I had so much fun).... Read More
Posted by: LWOOD13 on 2008-07-12 09:03:54
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Today was a very lazy day!!!! We didn't get out of bed until noon and then we went to class from 1-3. After class we went back to our room and did some laundry. I hate washing things by hand! I... Read More
Posted by: mroeder12 on 2008-07-03 15:41:52
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If you are traveling with bank notes or traveler checks, there are a couple of ways to get them changed. Arriving in a new country or walking out of a train station in a city you just... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-03 12:17:40
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Today was a pretty kick back day! Of course we got up in time for our free breakfast and then we headed out to the beach to lay in the sun until it was time for class. We had class from 1-3 and... Read More
Posted by: mroeder12 on 2008-07-02 17:13:20
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Pubcrawl in Florence Now, there is an easy way to find pubs and bars in Florence without having to search the whole evening and night. Doing the pub crawl offered by Brian and John,... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-07-01 07:21:39
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Hello from Italy! We left London this morning and flew out of stupid Heathrow! We were a little upset because we had to check-in all of our luggage because the plane was small and we couldn't carry... Read More
Posted by: mroeder12 on 2008-06-29 18:45:52
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Backpacking, how have you changed. Thinking back some years, I start to remember my first trips as a backpacker. Entering a community so unique, you actually were proud telling others that... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-29 10:14:50
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Academy Hostel Florence Via Riacasoli 9 50100 Firenze Tel. +39 055 2398665 www.academyhostel.eu Staying at the Academy Hostel in Florence, it is very hard to find... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-28 06:33:30
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 Yeah, I can't believe it either, I am sitting here in one of the most beautiful countries in the world playing the game that I love, and all I can think about is how hot it is right now.... Read More
Posted by: LWOOD13 on 2008-06-27 18:43:00
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HI - Florence - Villa Camerata Hostel Viale Augusto Righi 2-4, Florence Telephone +39-055-601451 Fax +39-055-610300... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 12:44:25
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Hotel Helvetia Pisa Italy Via Don G. Boschi 31, PISA Italy Tel. +39 (0)50 55 30 84 Hotel Helvetia is one of the budget options in the otherwise very expensive town of Pisa.... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 11:57:12
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Hotel Touring Pisa Italy Via Puccini 24, 56125 Pisa, Italy Tel. +39 (0)50502148 www.hoteltouringpisa.com The Hotel Touring is a 3 star hotel less than 100 meters... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 11:45:21
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Relais Under The Tower B&B Via Santa Maria 165, Pisa Tel. +39 0505200231 www.hotelpisacentro.it The Relais Under The Tower Hostel is perfectly located only 100... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 11:36:08
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Pisa Tower Hostel After trying to make a reservation in person and nobody opened up (tried 3 times during the day) I called the number written on the door bell. The owner told me that there... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 11:18:16
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Verona International Youth Hostel Villa Francescati, Salita Fontana del Ferro 15, VERONA, Tel +39 (0)45 59 03 60 The youth hostel is based in a 16th century villa and easily... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 11:12:13
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Hostel San Frediano, Via della Cavallerizza 12, Lucca, Italy Telephone +39-0583-469957 Fax +39-0583-461007 www.ostellolucca.it Dorms in 2008 at 18 Euro, Breakfast 3-6... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 10:46:04
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Plus Florence Hostel Via Santa Caterina Alessandra 15, Florence, Italy www.plusted.com The Plus Florence Hostel is a newly opened Youth Hostel, a 15 minute walk from the main... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-26 07:08:48
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 Well, it's official I am pretty sure summer has come and it's come with a vengance.  It is so very hot here, I was at practice today and literally didn't have a dry spot on my t-shirt.... Read More
Posted by: LWOOD13 on 2008-06-18 17:14:15
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8 Japanese tourists had each one plate of pasta and one soda, the owner of the restaurant in Pisa/Italy charged them 260 Euro (about 406$US). The Japanese called the police, not willing... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-06-14 03:50:20
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