Toms’ first time in Minnesota – Summer 2007
Amanda Zaeska
Italy – Spring 2007
Amanda and Toms in Bologna, Genoa, and Cinque Terre / Spring 2007.
Yes, Cinque Terre is touristy, but in a good, classy way. Restaurants serve only local food, there’s a well-marked and well-maintained system of hiking trails, and there’s even an electric bus service between the towns. In other words, the local tourism board has got it together. They’ve got vision, and traveling here is a joy.
Sardegna – Summer 2006
Amanda and Toms in Sardegna (Alghero and the East Coast) – June 2006.
Ah, Sardinia!
First of all, learn some very basic Italian before heading to Sardinia, especially if you’ll be leaving the main towns and beaches and going inland. Knowledge of English and German is usually quite limited, as is the tourism infrastructure. But don’t let that deter you from exploring, because the trade-off is that Sardinia is still “real” and very enchanting.