http://backpackpodcast.com One Summer in Europe - For those who wonder, for those who wander... Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:34:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Welcome to One Summer in Europe, the backpacking Europe podcast. Join restless backpackers Ryan and Melissa on this ongoing podcast series as we simulate an extended budget trip around the must-see destinations in Europe, while offering real-world advice to help you create your own European travel adventure. We encourage listener questions and feedback to incorporate into the show, so listen in and tell us where you need help. Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean Ryan Stuckey and Friends questions@backpackpodcast.com questions@backpackpodcast.com (Ryan Stuckey and Friends) © 2009 Rakasa Worldwide, Inc. One Summer in Europe - the backpacking Europe podcast backpacking europe, backpacking podcast, europe podcast, travel europe, hostel, europe trains, summer in europe, europe itinerary, budget travel, http://backpackpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/valid-rss.png http://backpackpodcast.com http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/09/episode-8-florence-2/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/09/episode-8-florence-2/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:01:48 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=309 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/09/episode-8-florence-2/feed/ 0 Accademia,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,Baptistry,Duomo,Europe Podcast,Eurostar Italia,Florence,Giotto's Tower,Italy,Italy Podcast,One Summer in Europe (note: due to technical problems, the audio player may not be appearing, here is a direct link to use temporarily) - After several stops in France and Spain, we finally make our first appearance in Italy with a couple days in Florence, (note: due to technical problems, the audio player may not be appearing, here is a direct link to use temporarily) After several stops in France and Spain, we finally make our first appearance in Italy with a couple days in Florence, the home of the very important Renaissance movement. Florence is an absolute must-see for the curious traveler, with its wealth of historic and cultural treasures. For a city of its modest size, one could argue that no other city has had more influence on today's world than this Tuscan gem. Florence is a town where legends once lived and worked and you can still feel their greatness today. Two nights and two busy days in Florence should be enough to see the top sights before moving on to the Italian capital of Rome. In this episode, Dean and I talk about: the amazing history and influence of Renaissance Florence on the world, unleashing the fullness of human potential around the world visiting the famous cultural sites of Florence the Stendhall Syndrome, a very common affliction in Florence possible day trips near Florence within the Tuscan region initial thoughts on our next destination, Rome TRANSPORT IN SNCF (French train system) Trenitalia (Italian train system) ACCOMMODATION One Summer in Europe (Florence hostel and budget hotel search) SIGHTSEEING Duomo (famous Cathedral of Florence) Giotto's Tower (campanile outside the Duomo) Baptistry (with the famous bronze doors) Uffizi Gallery (great art museum) Accademia (home of the statue of David by Michelangelo) Piazza della Signoria (heart of city center) Palazzo Vecchio (famous palace) Ponte Vecchio (famous bridge over the Arno River) Vasari's Corridor Boboli Gardens (quiet and scenic retreat across the river) One Summer in Europe (miscellaneous sightseeing activities) TRANSPORT OUT Trenitalia (Italian train system) Now that we have been properly introduced to Italy, we move on to the big prize, the eternal city of Rome. Join us as we discuss one of the most fantastic cities in the world.... Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean