Destinations | Finding Todd

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Europe 2013 | Day 33

Mass-ive zzzz’s

After a long night of airport camping and homelessness I landed in Rome bright and early at 8:30am. By sheer coincidence today was Easter Sunday and one good thing came… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 34

Tourists everywhere

Today was Easter Monday and that meant two things. Most of the shops were closed and there were tourists everywhere. I had only booked my hostel here in Rome for… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 35

Prosecco saves the day

Today’s blog was going to be one of misery. In fact at 4pm my status on Facebook read “So done with Rome”. When I woke up at 8am everyone was… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 36

Last day in Rome

Today was my last day in Rome and I was going to hit all the big sites today – the Colosseum, the forum, the ruins and the Pantheon. Although I… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 37

You just have to search for it

Goodbye Rome! Hello Naples! Although I’ve been told by a few people that coming here was a waste of time, I decided to head over here anyway for a few… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 38

Through the ruins into the clouds

Today started early as I had a full day ahead of me. Jaimie and I both took trains from our respective cities and met in the middle at Pompeii. Although… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 39

On top of the world

Today was another early start as I had to take the train down to Sorrento, check in to my new hostel and then head on a day trip to the… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 40

Cruising down the coast

Today was all about relaxation and preparation for the next couple of weeks of my trip. Jaimie left for home this morning and, just like that, I was on my own again. … read more

Europe 2013 | Day 41

Travel and do nothing day

As the title implies I seriously did nothing of note today. I started early in the morning in Sorrento, checking out at 9am and catching a 10am ferry to Naples… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 42

A naked man kick starts my day

Today was like a few of my days now. Rampant disorganization and dreary rain at the start followed by inspiration and joy. So like I said, the day began with… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 43A

Inspired by “Before Sunrise”

A couple of days ago on the train to Florence I watched the movie “Before Sunrise” on my laptop. It’s a quirky little feel good movie about an American who… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 43B

Sitting under a tree

So, as you read in Part 1 I boarded my train from Florence in an amazing mood. I felt so alive. I was smiling. The weather, although forecast to rain,… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 54

A snoring smelly man changes my plan

So I’m lying in my bunk bed at 4 in the morning. There are two other people in my room. One is a Korean kid who checked in after me… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 55

Getting lost and it’s all good

Today I got lost twice. Once was on purpose and the other not so much. I started the day in Milan and had a 6:25pm flight out to Malta. By… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 58

Back to Italy again

Today was unfortunately my last day in Malta. Even though I didn’t really do much like sightseeing or anything like that, it was a great experience just because of where… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 59

Pizzas, crepes, kebabs and classical music

I started the day late today and didn’t get out the door til 11am. All the guys I met last night had left and I was once again on my… read more

Europe 2013 | Day 60

Ending Italy looking for Juliet

Today, even though I started late again, was a busy day. After being in and out of Italy three different times in the last month – today was my official… read more