tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743326327226186933.post4778759791117568529..comments2023-07-03T06:37:55.407-07:00Comments on Italy Retreat: Top 10 travel tips from JayLenora Boylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10364683772787592055noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743326327226186933.post-15711344457152104692009-09-04T08:06:17.508-07:002009-09-04T08:06:17.508-07:00Great tips, Lenora - thanks! Only a week til I lea...Great tips, Lenora - thanks! Only a week til I leave. Mary, that is a hilarious image, but I seem to recall more than one similar instance.Saluminoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655403235591719195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743326327226186933.post-46981450526905410932009-09-03T18:59:22.392-07:002009-09-03T18:59:22.392-07:00Mary,
Isn't that the truth! Running is part of...Mary,<br />Isn't that the truth! Running is part of travel, but I had to laugh at your description of running with an open umbrella in the rain for a mile to catch the train. We're all traveling lightly and it's a heavy challenge for me as I'll be gone for a month.<br />A presto!Lenora Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10364683772787592055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743326327226186933.post-12000428318364051722009-09-03T15:16:28.800-07:002009-09-03T15:16:28.800-07:00A great tip I learned before going on my honeymoon...A great tip I learned before going on my honeymoon in Italy for 2 weeks: Don't carry more than you comfortably can while running with an open umbrella one mile in the pouring rain. My husband and I took heed and sure enough, we had to scurry more than once to catch planes, trams, and trains. I put everything in an oversized purse which was easy to carry and pickpocket proof. I could not imagine dragging a suitcase on wheels through cobblestone streets. Running would have been virtually impossible.<br /><br />Besides, hotels carry wonderful soaps and shampoos. We were never disappointed and my hair never felt better!<br /><br />While on an overnight train ride across the Italian countryside, I learned from a seasoned Japanese traveler to take old underwear and each day throw the pair you wore the preceding day away.<br /><br />And the number one must: Take comfortable walking/hiking shoes!<br /><br />Abbia viaggi sicuri e felici.Mary Fosternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743326327226186933.post-91457752660356399702009-07-12T15:59:24.815-07:002009-07-12T15:59:24.815-07:00I think that 'preparation' is a great trav...I think that 'preparation' is a great travel tip. Some people don't really know what they're getting in for when they travel abroad and understanding the culture you're about to be immersed in, the local food, customs, etc. are helpful in acclimating yourself as well as settling in with ease with locals. Great list!!Grace Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946406185527236890noreply@blogger.com