Devin

Devin

Staying In and Exploring Salerno

We stayed in Salerno to save a few bucks and I for one have zero regrets!  Our Airbnb was right off the main shopping street, just 2 blocks from the boardwalk, and across the street from a gelateria.  It was…

Potluck Tour Guides in Pompeii

For most of our trip, when we set out to see something popular or touristy (think statute of David, the Colosseum, or the Sistine Chapel) we booked a tour with the professionals.  We knew early on in our trip planning…

A Glimpse of Tuscany

When you hear the word “Tuscany”, do you, like me, picture a gorgeous country side of rolling hills covered in trees, grass, and grapevines and dusted with fabulous brick and stone villas?  We glimpsed this countryside on the train ride…

Exploring the Amalfi Coast

Linda had a hot date so Chris and I explored the Amalfi coast without her.  I told Chris that I really wanted to wander around Positano and Amalfi, examining the contents of the various shops and getting lost amongst the…

Roma Free Day

In planning this trip, we intentionally left a few free afternoons / days in order to accommodate spontaneity.  In many cases we have spontaneously returned to our lovely terraced Airbnb’s for naps, snacks, and chilling.  Yesterday, however, we decided to…

Logistics of an Island City

If you’re like me, you seldom think about how the stuff you use on a daily basis gets to you.  At least not until you get stuck behind a semi or a garbage truck and even then you probably don’t…