Upon arrival at the Ostello Gallo D’Oro the traveler feels welcome. No rush at the check in and you are greeted with a small bottle of water or a cup of coffee, guess depending how tired you... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-05-02 12:19:08
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So I guess while it is still relatively fresh in my mind, I should write my update on my spring break trip. For an overview, and for those of you who wish to read no further than the surface level... Read More
Posted by: bringle on 2008-05-02 10:18:25
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Hostels, why do I pay more (or less) than my room mate? I am sitting here in a hostel in Florence in Italy and after spending a few minutes close to the reception, I am asking myself, how... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-04-30 05:25:51
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April 27, 2008: There are still a lot of people in this world who don't believe - or realize - that Las Vegas (that is, Nevada - not New Mexico) - is a place where people actually live. Now that's... Read More
Posted by: jchernic on 2008-04-27 15:24:33
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Tourist rip off Italy Have you been to Italy? I mean, did you travel the country of Da Vinci and Michelangelo? If yes, what do you think of it? Isn’t it a beautiful country? Tuscany,... Read More
Posted by: opbworld on 2008-04-26 06:55:23
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For such a small city, Florence turned out to be a pretty big weekend. It’s a pity that everything that happened on Friday/Saturday kind of overshadowed the city itself, but at least it made... Read More
Posted by: amysodyssey on 2008-01-31 12:22:52
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Here I am wishing that I could hop on a plane and be whisked away to Italy where part of my soul remains forever.   I especially miss the mountains of Abruzzo.  ... Read More
Posted by: ulissi on 2007-12-15 14:45:11
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