Catania Hostels

... enjoy the fruits of my labor and take some time off. I sold my beloved car to pay for the trip, and chose backpacking and hostels to make the money last as long as possible! I'll be exploring Spain, France, and Italy for 7 weeks, and will post pictures ...

... idea right now. I have at no point, on this trip, felt unsafe until last night on my midnight not-so-express from Catania to Rome. The cars were run down, smelled like stale cigarettes, and had the requisite lighting for a 1960's snuff film, flickering ...

... announced that Palermo had lost earlier in the day, news which was well received by the crowd. The celebration continued as Catania got a 2-0 lead through two penalties, before Giovinco set up a nervous final few minutes with a brilliant free kick, but ...

... nearly as nice as Catania but has some cool historical architecture and amazing seafood. I was happy to show off the more beautiful Catania to Katie, where we were always sure to get good food, gelato, and granita due to my expert local advisors! We ...

... on (for heat/cold/rain); check feet; chat with fellow pilgrims. Is there time for sightseeing?  At day's end (the pilgrim hostels don't open until mid-afternoon), find a room in a hostel/albergue/refugio (or will it be a hotel this evening?); ...

... staying in hotels or hostels and paying for meals! Go figure! It leaves from Civitavecchia (near Rome) and visits Catania, Patmos, Mykonos, Izmir, and Santorini, coming back next Monday, August 6th. From CHERYL: Viterbo truly is a village ...

... she wondered what was going to happen to Italian society! Anyway I was afraid I would have no where to stay in Venice as all the hostels were either closed or full but i found a phone number in my Michelin Guide and phoned from a pay phone outside at the ...

... On my own I would've spent at least 35-45 euros for a crappy single somewhere. But I am spoiled now! I can't go back to hostels! It was a great little B&B. Maryam stuck around the B&B to shower and chill out while the rest of us went for a walk. ...