Looking out from the Spanish Steps

Ciao Bella (Rome)

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August 7th 2009
Arriving in Rome was a bit daunting, as we confusedly tried to find our campsite at the outskirts of the city. Luckily, two German girls were in the same boat, looking for the exact same campsite. We worked together to figure it out, and hit it off right away, becoming instant friends and travel buddies. Day one was spent relaxing in the pool at our campsite. The next day we decided to try a f ... read more

Europe » Italy

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more