By Kim, on October 5th, 2011%
The allure of the Mediterranean keeps calling. Summer may be drawing to a close, but knowing that you can explore charming beach villages in Spain, Italy and Portugal, with views that truly take your breath away, make road tripping along Europe’s Mediterranean coast that much more fulfilling. Research the right car hire companies, familiarise yourself with . . . → Read More: 3 Coastal Routes along the European Mediterranean
By Kim, on November 8th, 2009%
By Kim, on October 21st, 2009%
By backpackingchica, on September 1st, 2009%
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By backpackingchica, on July 30th, 2009%
 Watching Northern Italy roll by
Traveling overland (that is, traveling sans airplane) is not a new concept, per se. However, a renaissance of sorts is happening with the growth of eco-tourism and environmentally responsible travel.
Counting castles while cruising (cheaply) down the river Rhine (that’s a tongue twister)!
Personally, I’m a huge proponent of overland travel just . . . → Read More: Traveling sans airplane!
By backpackingchica, on July 22nd, 2009%
 View in St. Peter’s square.
Entering Vatican City
Visiting the Vatican completed, nay, it made my trip to Rome. My advice for visitors? Pay whatever the admission cost is, for any of the attractions, and live to tell the story of the most beautiful art you have ever seen. Make sure to spend at least thirty minutes walking . . . → Read More: The Vatican – a holy experience!
By backpackingchica, on July 22nd, 2009%
 The beach (near Ostia) outside of Rome – note the surfers in the distance!
Backpacking through eight countries in thirty days can be a little intense. Being the smart backpacker I am, I decided to unload my stress with a day at a beach outside of Rome. It was warm and sunny, the water was cold and . . . → Read More: The day Italy burned me.
By backpackingchica, on July 22nd, 2009%
Although this video doesn’t at all portray the complete awesomness of the Roman forum, check it out to get a little taste of the area!
For more info on this trip, check out my Europe 2005 itinerary. Also, check out my video of the changing of the guard . . . → Read More: A look at the Roman Forum (as the name suggests, in Rome, Italy)
By backpackingchica, on July 22nd, 2009%
 Sleeping overnight on a train has always been a sort of travel-goal of mine, so when my travel buddy and I decided to take the overnight train from Rome to Paris, I was excited. Cramped quarters? No problem! I was going to fall asleep in one country, and wake up in another – what could be . . . → Read More: My overnight train experience – Rome to Paris!
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