Venice

August 16th 2009
There we stood in the center of a piazza in Florence, locals and tourists streaming around us as we scanned the skyline for the looming shadow of the Duomo we just knew had to be somewhere nearby. Back to back we stood, looking vainly in every direction for the landmark that would lead us back to the hostel. No such luck. Such is the joy of backpacking through Italy, even if you do it with a ... read more

Europe » Italy

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

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I hope that this blog of my experiences living and traveling abroad is able to facilitate multicultural understanding for those who don't have the time or opportunity to travel. If I may make one small difference in the world, I hope it can be one that helps us to understand that the multitude of small things we have in common bind the world so much more tightly than the seemingly bigger things that currently divide us. Our individual cultures and history should be celebrated--yes--but difference of opinion should never be the source of conflict. Rather, it's an opportunity to learn and grow. ... full info

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