Tubing down the Salt River is a pretty popular thing to do out in Phoenix, Arizona. People flock to the river, rent inner tubes, ride a bus up to the top and then float for hours with two different exit points. There are both calm relaxing parts to chill and eat the snacks floating beside you, (yes, your cooler can have its own tube!), and crazy current rapids. From everything … [Read more...]
Italy 4 – From Sorrento To Capri
Being an Italy lover, I have to admit I have never heard of either of these names before. We left, as most tour groups do, in the early morning. Sitting inside the air-conditioned tour bus, the sunshine outside the window almost blinded my eyes. Our group guide played some Italian music, and the spirit was high. For those of you that do not know, Sorrento is a small town … [Read more...]
Italy 3 – A History Lesson in Pompeii
I’ve always been bad with numbers. Don’t get me wrong – my math ability has not yet failed my Asian stereotype. But there’s something about numbers that does not stick in my memory. As a result, history has never been my thing. As much as I would like to quote dates and statistics as if they’ve been printed with invisible ink on the back of my hand, I couldn’t even tell you … [Read more...]
Italy 2 – Saying Hello To Rome
It happens. I’m sure of it – things like this happen. You never really know when or how or why it happens, but it does. Everyone must have experienced it at least some time in their lives, and it just so happens I experience it a bit more often than others. Not a big deal, really. At least that was what kept me from panicking when I found myself alone, on a train slowly, but … [Read more...]
Italy 1 – First Day In My Dream Land
If you ask me what are the top 3 travel destinations I simply can’t get enough of, Italy is definitely on the list. Interestingly enough, though, I can’t quite recall the reason. One day, some years ago, having been to Europe only limited times, and never to Italy, I just decided to myself that Italy was to be one of my favorite places on earth. With this in mind, you can … [Read more...]
