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Day 1 in Venice- in the company of Americans

July 24th 2009
Venice is one of the greatest tourist destinations in Italy, and as I said, it is always swamped with tourists. I checked into my hostel and immediately proceeded to the computer room to access the internet. There was an American (Josh) who I immediately struck up a conversation with. A very down-to-earth, and likable fellow, and the purpose of his stay in Venice (and Europe overall) is an int ... read more

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Venice

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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EricOnTour

Hi all, welcome to my travelblog. I will soon venture out from my nest in Toronto, Canada and embark on a journey to Europe- The Netherlands, Italy, and Spain for 4 weeks, then I will continue in South America- Argentina, Peru (and maybe Chile and Uruguay) for 7 weeks. In this blog, I shall provide you with a slice of my experiences as I travel across the continents. There are many places I would like to see, many things I would like to do and many people I would like to meet. I am sure this will be an exciting and exhilarating tour. It will all start, on July 13, 2009....stay tuned. ... full info

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