This week we travel to Europe, to a place where there is history around every corner and the food and drink quality never ends. In Italy one can find the love of the game (soccer (football)) seen all throughout the towns and in the cities. When I was younger, I had the opportunity to travel to this great nation my parents originated from, to watch my brother play for the under-18 Canada team. In fact we had traveled to Milan, Rome (Roma), Florence, Atri, and lastly to the place where my family name started in Guardiaregia one and half hours south of Rome. This by far was the best trip I have been on. The food was endless, the weather was great, and the history never stopped; there was something for everyone.When traveling to Italy, our first stop was in Milan were we spent little of our time in the fashion capital. Everywhere you turned in Milan name brands would be present as top fashion icons showcased the latest Versace, Gucci, and Loui Vuitton had to offer. After a day in the fashion capital, the team and I jump onto our next plane ride over to the city of Roma, where we then took a long bus ride through the mountains of Italy to a small town called Atri. Here we had the opportunity to unwind, and watch the U-18 Canadian boys soccer team play against some of the best young stars in Italy.
The sights did not just stop after each great match. From the mountain ranges, to the views of the town from all four corners, many sights are to be seen like the one above. Spending 4 days in the town of Atri, we then traveled back to the city of Rome and again had the opportunity to unwind and explore this great city. In fact, Roma is filled with so much history that when traveling here, there is no need for a tour guide. You can easily find yourself throwing coins into the Trevi Fountain, searching for your inner gladiator at the world famous Colosseum and being in the center of it all in the Vatican City. Rome has endless history, with so much to be discovered by tourists and many others alike. Just a few hours north of Rome is the city of Florence, listed one of Forbes magazines most beautiful cities in the world. Known for its artistic and architectural heritage, Florence is a must stop when visiting Italy to view the greatness of what was once the Roman Empire.
Overall, Italy is a beautiful country left to be discovered by you to enjoy the fruits it offers. In Italy there is something for everyone; from food & beverages, history, and culture you can all find love on this trip.
An interesting fact to know about Bora Bora is that it was once a military supply base for the United States! Back in World War II, the US decided to use the island as their Navy's military supply base, Airforce's airstrip, and a seaplane base. Seven military/artillery guns were constructed around the island in defense of possible military attacks. Of course not many of us have even heard of this before, which also shows us that the base went unnoticed until the end of the war and was closed down in 1946.
Contrary to the potential violence that could have occurred on Bora Bora, it is peaceful and exhilarating. Whether you would want to feed sharks, swim with sting rays, or just explore the town, this island has it all. Who wouldn't want to spend some quality time on sandy white beaches looking into the various depths of blue waters that surround this wonder? That's what I thought.
