The Gutsy Traveler

Italy

National geographic girlfriend getaways

National geographic girlfriend getaways

Women are stepping out with girlfriends, zooming along roads, paths and waterways with style, humor and courage. Through my own …
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Tour company gives free bike trips to great teachers

For over a decade, outstanding teachers have won free bike trips during their summer vacations, thanks to the generosity of …
The italian job… of being a savvy tourist

The italian job… of being a savvy tourist

How to Get the Most Out of Your Italy Vacation Travel to Europe in the summer of 2004 may prove …
Best costumes from Venice during "carnival"

Best costumes from Venice during “carnival”

Carnival in Venice is an elegant costume party in the streets, along the canals and in private villas. Locals and …
Best costumes from Venice during "carnival"

Best costumes from Venice during “carnival”

Carnival in Venice is an elegant costume party in the streets, along the canals and in private villas. Locals and …
Rome's Vatican Museum has miles of art galleries, celestial ceilings and the Sistine Chapel.

Rome. where the pope has achieved both celestial and celebrity status

Rome and the Vatican I have to say that religious traditions in any country are a fascinating portrait of the …
Rome's Vatican Museum has miles of art galleries, celestial ceilings and the Sistine Chapel.

Rome. where the pope has achieved both celestial and celebrity status

Rome and the Vatican I have to say that religious traditions in any country are a fascinating portrait of the …
College student in Florence Italy

Florence’s sweet spots and italian men

The hardest part about your first few days in a foreign country is trying to balance your need for rest …
College co-ed takes off for study abroad. Italy. Packing lightly

First hour, first day in europe at the frankfurt airport

The two weeks before my departure were a whirlwind of activity and emotions: stress, excitement, anxiety, parties, sad goodbyes, painful …
College co-ed takes off for study abroad. Italy. Packing lightly

First hour, first day in europe at the frankfurt airport

The two weeks before my departure were a whirlwind of activity and emotions: stress, excitement, anxiety, parties, sad goodbyes, painful …
100 Places in Italy every woman should go

Italy pre-trip anxiety calmed by movies and books

From Student Foreign Correspondent Annalyse. After running around furiously for the past few days, packing, saying goodbyes and re-packing, I’ve …