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fresnelly · 02-12-2007, 08:07 PM

Having spent three weeks in Italy, I can't stress enough the need to slow down and focus your trip on a few whole cities rather than the 'Amazing Race' itinerary you've charted.

Do this for me: Imagine it's the evening in Turin, and you've just savoured a hearty meal of fresh pasta and a bottle of wine from the area, after spending the afternoon at the Mole - the unparalleled museum of the history of cinema. Do you and your Girlfriend...

A: Take a languid stroll back to your hotel through the glittering public squares while listening to buskers, taking in the 600 year old architecture, admiring the stylish locals and maybe stepping into one of the many inviting cafes for a cappuccino and pastry.

or...

B: Grab your packs from where they were stuffed under your tables and haul ass to the train station so you don't miss the 8:36 overnight to Nice. "Where's the map? I thought you had the tickets? Slow down I'm tired! No - turn left damnit!!"

Believe me. You want A.

Based on your list, I would at least cut out Naples. It may be the birthplace of Pizza, but it's also pretty grotty. You can get great authentic pizza in any city. We used it as a connection point for Pompei and Herculaneum, but didn't bother staying there.

Also, Nice is nice, but it's more a playground for the rich, so it's a good candidate for the axe too.

02-12-2007, 08:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	Having spent three weeks in Italy, I can't stress enough the need to slow down and focus your trip on a few whole cities rather than the 'Amazing Race' itinerary you've charted. Do this for me: Imagine it's the evening in Turin, and you've just savoured a hearty meal of fresh pasta and a bottle of wine from the area, after spending the afternoon at the Mole - the unparalleled museum of the history of cinema. Do you and your Girlfriend... A: Take a languid stroll back to your hotel through the glittering public squares while listening to buskers, taking in the 600 year old architecture, admiring the stylish locals and maybe stepping into one of the many inviting cafes for a cappuccino and pastry. or... B: Grab your packs from where they were stuffed under your tables and haul ass to the train station so you don't miss the 8:36 overnight to Nice. "Where's the map? I thought you had the tickets? Slow down I'm tired! No - turn left damnit!!" Believe me. You want A. Based on your list, I would at least cut out Naples. It may be the birthplace of Pizza, but it's also pretty grotty. You can get great authentic pizza in any city. We used it as a connection point for Pompei and Herculaneum, but didn't bother staying there. Also, Nice is nice, but it's more a playground for the rich, so it's a good candidate for the axe too. __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life Last edited by fresnelly; 02-12-2007 at 08:12 PM..