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FREE DAY IN FLORENCE

ITALY | Sunday, 30 Jul 2006 | Views [774]

Wow! Here I am a whole free day in Florence. My passengers are out and about and I have a whole free day in Florence to myself, no interruptions, no major work to do. I am free to do anything I want in Florence, today, all day. Woo Hoo. Fantastic. I ... Read more >

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THE TROPHY

ITALY | Sunday, 30 Jul 2006 | Views [524]

  Are you searching for the Trophy boyfriend? The one that you think will: make you look good make other women envious signal success in the world make people look at you Then where does HE fit in? Leave him on the ... Read more >

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BEAUTY: In the eye of the beholder

ITALY | Sunday, 30 Jul 2006 | Views [1681]

In bella Italia, everything is certainly beautiful: beautiful people, fashion, architecture, nature, food, wine, even the window displays are beautiful. But what is beauty? It is easy to get caught up in the superficiality of beauty. They say that beauty ... Read more >

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DIFFERENT OR BETTER? RIGHT OR WRONG?

ITALY | Sunday, 30 Jul 2006 | Views [741]

The interesting thing about travel is that you automatically compare the country you are in with the one you live in. In doing so, there is a danger that you don’t see the country for what it is. It is only natural though to compare because you judge ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel


Gallery: HOTTER THAN JULY!!!

ITALY | Friday, 28 Jul 2006 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: WORLD CUP JOURNAL

ITALY | Monday, 17 Jul 2006 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: MILANO THROUGH IL DUOMO

ITALY | Sunday, 9 Jul 2006 | Photo Gallery


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WORLD CUP FEVER

ITALY | Saturday, 8 Jul 2006 | Views [443]

  WORLD CUP FEVER AUSTRALIA V ITALY There’s nothing like a bit of World Cup soccer to help one question their identity. You go for your country right? I’ve got two passports so which country? I felt torn during this world cup. I had always supported ... Read more >

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THE BEAUTY OF TRAVEL

ITALY | Friday, 7 Jul 2006 | Views [439]

 The greatest moments when I am travelling are: on a train or bus with my ipod and just looking out the window saying hello to a local and exchanging smiles speaking the local language and being understood! Drinking coffee and having a chat ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel


WHEN IN MILANO...

ITALY | Friday, 7 Jul 2006 | Views [439]

  WHEN IN MILANO... We went to Milano’s Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele. A beautiful glass covered mall. Inside there are mosaics of star signs. One of them is Taurus and is symbolised by the bull. On the bull’s testicles it is custom to rotate on your ... Read more >

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Gallery: JUNE 06 PHOTOS

ITALY | Saturday, 1 Jul 2006 | Photo Gallery


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A MOSQUITO AND ME!

ITALY | Sunday, 4 Jun 2006 | Views [481]

Written at 4am in the morning, hotel in Catania Sicily Buzz Buzz I hear all night But I don’t have the bastard in sight It’s four in the morning and I’ve been bitten again I’ll wait a moment then take my revenge I turn on the light Wait in anticipation ... Read more >

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THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO MMMM….

ITALY | Friday, 26 May 2006 | Views [448]

Getting picked up by a Sicilian Don on the outskirts of Agrigento. Equipped with red sports car, gold chains and swarmy grin Sicilian men – what’s with this “pssst”! Bus ride in Sicily – driver side swipes the bus and the rear view mirror comes ... Read more >

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HIGHLIGHTS ON THIS LAST TOUR OF DUTY! MAY06

ITALY | Friday, 26 May 2006 | Views [498]

Medieval celebrations in Assisi & Gubbio – men in tights & drumming – a lethal mix!! Spring in Capri & Bolognano Catching up with my school friend Rina in Siracusa, Sicily Getting my first taste of Sicily – beautiful beaches, coastline, ... Read more >

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Gallery: May06 Tour of Duty!

ITALY | Friday, 26 May 2006 | Photo Gallery


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TRAVEL REFLECTIONS

ITALY | Friday, 28 Apr 2006 | Views [731]

TRAVEL As I leave each train station, it’s as if I leave some part of myself behind - I am already a different person when I arrive at the next station. 7 April 2006 DEATH Death - I think about dying alot. I’m not scared to die. I would worry more ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel


HAPPINESS IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION

ITALY | Friday, 28 Apr 2006 | Views [1526]

“For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life but there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. At last it dawned on me ... Read more >

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VILLAGE REFLECTIONS Part 1

ITALY | Friday, 28 Apr 2006 | Views [509]

The village - Bolognano, where my parents were born and left in the 60’s and my sister has now settled, is in the region Abruzzo - a mountainous region on the Adriatic side and in the centre of Italy. It is renowned for its mountains and isolation with ... Read more >

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Gallery: March - April 06 Travels

ITALY | Friday, 28 Apr 2006 | Photo Gallery

From Assisi to Umbria
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Gallery: Time in the village - Bolognano

ITALY | Tuesday, 14 Mar 2006 | Photo Gallery

Bolognano, Abruzzo
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