italy — Around The World On A Toilet

11 months of travel, 4 minutes of video

March 23, 2012 By Lianna 21 Comments

We’ve been back home for a while now, and are back into an everyday routine. Having both found employment, there are no immediate plans for another multi-month trip, but we do find ourselves constantly looking back on the last year with no regrets and memories which will surely last our lifetime. Its been an amazing journey and we are glad we were able to share all our stories and photos with all of our followers through our blog.

We have compiled some of our experiences backpacking Asia, the Middle East and Europe into a 4 minute video. We hope you enjoy it.

originally published Jan 16,2011

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Finito in the Veneto

October 8, 2010 By Lianna 5 Comments

Venice really is unlike anywhere else in the world. No matter how many pictures you see of the famed canals, the experience of walking through this timeless city with its old world alleys and crossing over bridges that only fit a few people at a time is a surprising one.

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Surprising Little Siena

October 3, 2010 By Nick 1 Comment

When it came time to leave our amazing Tuscan farmhouse behind we struggled to make a decision of where to head next. With so many great options throughout the Tuscan countryside, we were limited in our selection due to being stuck to popular bus routes and needing to be in Venice in a few days. We opted for Siena, a medium size town often compared to Florence but a fraction of the size known for its Gothic streets and Tuscan charm.

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Under the Tuscan Clouds

October 2, 2010 By Lianna 5 Comments

As I’ve said before, we are two of the most indecisive people I know. We came to Italy with a brief outline of an itinerary, but after getting half way through we wanted to switch things up a bit. One evening we decided to enquire about visiting an agritourismo, Italy’s network of farmhouses that allow visitors to experience rural life, and within a few hours we had a reservation at Agritourismo Pietreto.
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Almost Locale in Firenze

September 29, 2010 By Nick 6 Comments

Standing in front of the famous Ponte Vecchio watching as tour groups and elderly tourists shuffled amongst us shoving 4€ gelato in their mouth with one hand and balancing an arm full of boutique shopping bags on the other, I did not know what to think of Florence at first.
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Pastas, Piazzas, and an Increasing Gelato Count in Roma

September 23, 2010 By Nick 4 Comments

While it is known that Italy is not exactly a budget travelers destination, the accommodation in Rome is nothing short of shocking when even a hostel dorm runs on average 30 euro per person. When we found a room with shared bathroom for 35 euro for the two of us, we felt we had hit the jackpot.

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For The Love Of Pizza

September 20, 2010 By Nick 9 Comments

When we decided to take a trip to Italy it wasn’t images of Tuscan Vineyards, walks through ancient Rome, or an interest in the romantic language that brought me here. While all those things sounds great, it was a life long love of a flat piece of dough covered in gooey mozzarella and fresh tomato sauce which put Italy number one on my list.

Back breaking fun, off to Italy!

September 18, 2010 By Lianna 4 Comments

The day before we were departing for Italy, I woke up with a stiff back, barely able to move. We decided that we would simply go to the walk in clinic and get some muscle relaxers, which would surely be the answer to my pain. As I waited for Nick to get ready, I suddenly felt very weak. I called my paramedic boyfriend down to see what was wrong and with a few checks of my seriously low blood pressure, and a worried look after not being able to find my radial pulse, he decided to call an ambulance. 9 hours later, we left the emergency room with some painkillers (see picture) and heart monitor sticker marks that I still can’t get off. It turns out I got positive results on all the tests I took, and with that in mind I told Nick we were definitely still leaving the next day.
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11 months of travel, 4 minutes of video

Finito in the Veneto

Surprising Little Siena

Almost Locale in Firenze

Pastas, Piazzas, and an Increasing Gelato Count in Roma

For The Love Of Pizza

Back breaking fun, off to Italy!

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