Visit Italy

How I did it: Had the money and vacation time, talked to someone who went there w/ a tour group, went on the internet, researched for a few hours, made 2 calls, clicked and bought tickets. Globusandcosmos.com tour group.  $6000. Next thing, I am on the way to airport, then I am in Rome. Enjoyed every bit.  Only drawback:  the tour guides didn't speak very good English.  I should have taken a guide book w/ me or gotten those tou… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I teamed up with a friend in Paris and together we hitch hiked through Switzerland to the Italian border.  We were having a hard time getting rides, and after a couple of nights in shacks in the Swiss Alps, decided we might do better if we split up, so from a spot not far from the Italian border, after saying, "I'll see you in Rome", I set off on my own.  It wasn't long before I was picked up by a priest who … Read how I did it…

How I did it: I took a group of students on an educational tour of Italy in 2006 and 2008. Had a FABULOUS time and saw the wonder in their eyes with them! We traveled with a guide from the top of Italy to the bottom of the boot and on to the island of Sicily. Visited the Vatican and saw the "Pieta", rode in a gondola in Venice, and saw Mt. Etna glow in the dark at night (it's an active volcano!) It was a time I will NEVER forget as long as I live! Read how I did it…

How I did it: I saved for two years and went to Rome and Venice for my 30th birthday.  It was amazing!  Mind blowing!  Overwhelmingly astounding!  Impressive in sooooo many ways.  I stayed in B&Bs.  I used Rick Steve's guides as well as my own research. Read how I did it…

How I did it: I took a Contiki trip that included a stop in Venice, Italy (we also stopped in Verona, but spent more time in Venice).  The day we went to Venice was one of the hottest days they'd seen (around 32 degrees), so it was sweltering.  There was a ton of people too, and with all the small streets it was hard to escape the crowds.  So it was a bit overwhelming.  But the architecture and history is amazing and I am happy I we… Read how I did it…