One Summer in Europe – the backpacking Europe podcast

episode #9 – Rome

Posted on 17. Oct, 2009 by Ryan.

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After a warm-up to wonderful Italy in Florence, we arrive at the great capital city of Rome, history’s epicenter in many ways.
The treasures of Rome are both ancient and modern and not to be missed by any European traveler. This city constantly stimulates the senses – sights, sounds, smells, and tastes.
With so many attractions to [...]

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Hidden gem #4 – Cinque Terre, Italy

Posted on 04. Oct, 2009 by Ryan.

Nestled upon the quiet Ligurian Sea, Cinque Terre is a string of five scenic Italian villages. A visit to Cinque Terre is like stepping back in time, as these old-world villages provide a glimpse into a different way of life than the modern hustle that we are used to. It also makes a peaceful interlude [...]

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episode #8 – Florence

Posted on 07. Sep, 2009 by Ryan.

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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 [...]

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Hidden gem #2 – Valencia, Spain

Posted on 19. May, 2009 by Ryan.

As the podcast prepares to depart Spain after the next episode, Barcelona, let’s recap some fantastic destinations in Spain (in no particular order):

Madrid
Barcelona
San Sebastian
Pamplona (Running of the Bulls)
Sevilla
Cordoba
Granada

….whew that is a pretty long list, but I can recommend every place on this list wholeheartedly.
Time to add another spicy Spanish dish to that list: Valencia.
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Slowdown in Europe rail travel…

Posted on 05. Apr, 2009 by Ryan.

Recent news:
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The Eurail Group G.I.E. has reported a modest drop in Eurail Pass passengers triggered by the global economic downturn, but expects a full recovery in the coming years.
The Eurail Group’s passes offer flexible travel throughout Europe to overseas visitors. With a total of just over 433,000 customers, passenger numbers in 2008 were down by [...]

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