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Siena, Oh Siena…

September 8, 2017October 18, 2017by alwayswanderlustingLeave a Comment

TRAIN:
Pisa Centrale to Siena
(1 Transfer at Empoli)
Travel Time: 1h 44min
Total: €21,60
Total per person: €10,80

Our last day trip was to Siena, a small city within Tuscany. We left early in the morning (before 8am) to go to Siena since it take roughly two hours to get there. One extremely special feature of Siena is its cathedral. The Duomo de Siena (Siena Cathedral) is the only black-and-white building in the entire city. Just seeing the Cathedral and going inside made the entire ride worth it! Continue reading “Siena, Oh Siena…” →

Cinque Terre, Day Trips, Italy

Day trip to the dreamy Cinque Terre!

September 8, 2017October 18, 2017by alwayswanderlusting1 Comment

TRAIN:
Pisa Centrale to Monterosso (Cinque Terre)
(1 Transfer at La Spezia)
Travel Time: 1h 19min
Total: €27,80 (for 2 people)
Total per person: €13,90

Sam and I took the 8am train to Monterosso for our day trip to the amazing Cinque Terre. Known as the “Five Lands”, Cinque Terre comprises of five connecting coastal towns and is located in the Liguria region of Italy. The name of the five towns are: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore (in the order of farthest to closest). We started out in Monterosso to do the hiking trail to Vernazza. Continue reading “Day trip to the dreamy Cinque Terre!” →

Day Trips, Italy, Pisa

Spending a day in Pisa

September 8, 2017October 18, 2017by alwayswanderlustingLeave a Comment

TRAIN:
Roma Termini to Pisa Centrale
Travel Time: 2h 30min
Total: €92
Ticket per person: €46

Right after Vatican City, we had to go back to our Airbnb to pick up our things and get to Roma Termini to take the train to Pisa. We decided to stay in Pisa for two nights and go on two day trips to the following places: Cinque Terre and Siena. I was stuck between Siena and San Gimignano but decided to stick with Siena. Logistically, it might have made more sense to stay in Florence but Sam had already been to Florence so Pisa was the next best alternative. The Airbnb we stayed in is no longer listed on Airbnb so I have provided a close alternative (in location and in price) instead. Continue reading “Spending a day in Pisa” →

Italy, Rome

Vatican City

September 7, 2017September 18, 2017by alwayswanderlusting1 Comment

TIP #1:
Please make sure to keep your shoulders and knees covered before entering the Vatican! No shorts and carry a shawl!

Our last day was spent at the Vatican City! The Vatican City is a city-state surrounded by Rome and is home to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Like the Colosseum, it is definitely important to purchase your ticket in advance to avoid waiting in line. When Sam and I got to the Vatican, the queue to purchase tickets was so long that it ended up wrapping. The wait time was an average of four hours! Continue reading “Vatican City” →

Italy, Rome

Iconic Monuments in Rome

September 7, 2017June 27, 2018by alwayswanderlusting7 Comments

TIP #1:
For major attractions like the Colosseum, buy your tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in line for 3+ hours

COLOSSEO

Our first stop for the day was the infamous Colosseum (70-80CE). The largest and most iconic amphitheater ever built, it was used for gladiator fights and public spectacles. It was really awe-inspiring to finally see the Colosseum in real life. One of the more interesting aspects I found myself thinking about is how crazy it is to see this incredible structure that is thousands of years old situated next to a cafe that is hundreds of years old which was right by buildings that were far more modern and contemporary. The juxtaposition of the layers of history and architecture is something to admire. Continue reading “Iconic Monuments in Rome” →

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