Destination: Cinque Terre, Italy (Part 3)

Having visited three of the northernmost villages of the Cinque Terre, I hiked to the southern ones on my final full day in Italy in 2016. I would be checking out the villages of Manarola and Riomaggiore, which I believe are the iconic ones that appear on Google Images. Any case, it would be the … Continue reading Destination: Cinque Terre, Italy (Part 3)

Destination: Cinque Terre, Italy (Part 2)

  I spent the following morning after my first night in Corniglia in 2016 hiking to the other villages in the region. The way I'd planned it out, I would hike two of the villages one day, and the other two another day, so that I wouldn't strain myself. That said, I started my first … Continue reading Destination: Cinque Terre, Italy (Part 2)

Destination: Cinque Terre, Italy (Part 1)

It was around this time of year in 2016 that I visited the Cinque Terre in Italy. I had just wrapped up my first year teaching as an assistante in Normandy, and I wanted to go somewhere before I had to pack my bags and head home for the summer. Having dreamed of visiting the Cinque Terre … Continue reading Destination: Cinque Terre, Italy (Part 1)

Destination: Sicily & Sardinia, Italy

The following two days after our time in Naples were, similarly, tranquil visits. Being that Sicily and Sardinia are small islands just off the Italian coast, we only needed a half day each to explore their main cities and to get a feel for the islands. This isn't to say that they were boring, though-- … Continue reading Destination: Sicily & Sardinia, Italy

Destination: Naples, Italy

After the fast-paced and vibrant stay in Rome, our next destination was none other than in Naples which, despite being the third-largest city in Italy, nevertheless had that laid-back atmosphere that resonates well as part of the Mediterranean culture. My family and I only had a half-day in Naples, but it was still a pleasant … Continue reading Destination: Naples, Italy