[I’m stealing my mom’s mobile broadband to post these posts. Thanks mama! Let’s get back to our regular program.]
After floating about at sea for 15 nights for my round-the-world (RTW), I will be in Italy–the land of gelato, cappucino and pizza. Buon appetito.
Photo credit: Library of Congress
I must confess. Italy was not in my “MUST VISIT” list when I was first making plans. [By now, I know most of you will be like: YQ! Stop telling us you didn’t want to go to a country but ended up going anyway.]
Hear me out! I didn’t want to go to Italy because I felt that it was too touristy and would be more expensive than the other countries.
Besides higher-cost, I felt that since I was headed to Greece, I could skip Italy. My theory was that the Roman Empire followed the Greek Empire so I can see even more ancient stuff if I head to Greece. Of course, I did not take into consideration my lack of knowledge in ancient European grography and history.
In the end, Italy fell into my lap because it was the last stop of the cruise I will be going on.
Turns out, Italy is more exciting than I thought it would be.
I have 10 days in Italy (to divide my 30 days equally among the three European country I am visiting). As I like to travel slow, I plan to base myself in Florence for most of the time. If I get too bored in Florence, I’ll take a day trip elsewhere.
I’m not too keen on Venice because of the flock of tourists that will be there. Plus, I heard that Venice is not the cheapest Italian city to be in.
Travel plans for Italy
My travel plans for Italy is the most concrete among my other plans (including Sri Lanka which I will be heading in about a week’s time.) I’ve booked two 19 euro tickets, which is kind of a bargain.
My cruise will land at Civitavecchia. After a night there, I will head to Pisa before taking the train to Florence.
I plan to spend most of my time in Florence to look at the beautiful things they have there. My only regret about Florence is that I didn’t manage to finish Assassin’s Creed 2 which had a walking map of old Florence. I blame my old computer for that.
For the last three days of my trip, I will head to Italy’s capital Rome. I am not very sure what I want to do in Rome but I’m sure I’ll be able to pack all three days to the brim.
In Italy, I want to eat a lot of pasta, gelato and pizza. My stomach is hungry just thinking about these three food.
YQtravelling 
Maybe you couLd Google ‘Assassin’s Creed tour in Florence’ :p
Great idea amadl!
Florence is really pretty! So much stuff to see like the David Statue in the Academia, Uffizi Gallery and the Boboli Gardens.
I found Rome pretty easy to get around by Metro, get the day pass for 6euros!(I think) There is just so much to see in Rome, absolutely loved the Colosseum and Roman Forum. You’d probably spend a significant part of your day there!
Food in Italy is surprisingly affordable compared to other European countries. You could get a 10″ pizza from €4.50-5.50, pastas from €6. Have loads of fun in Italy and around the world!:)
Thanks for the transport tip for Rome. I cannot wait to get to Florence and soak up the art!