About the Book
For lovers of Italy and Italian culture comes a simple sentimental blank journal to record travel notes, or purchase as a souvenir. It comes in handy if you are visiting, sightseeing, or shopping anywhere in Italy. *** This journal alternates between 8 LINED pages for writing and 2 BLANK pages for sketching/drawing throughout - with inspirational travel quotes placed on the bottom of every 5th page. Size 5.2" x 0.2" x 8" with 110 pages total. *** Not only does it make a great souvenir, but its pages can be used as a travel log, diary of milestones, a record of special memories, a place for random sketches and diagrams, a very long bucket list, a notebook for tips and tricks, or all of the above. Make the gift even more special by writing a loving note or two of your own and tucking a little cash or gift certificate into the folds. Italian cities and destinations: Rome, the Colosseum, the Forum, the Pantheon, the Appian Way, the Palatine Hill, the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, Venice, Michelangelo's Pieta, St. Mark's Square, the Basilica of St. Mark, Doge's Palace, Gondola rides in the Grand Canal, Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, Naples, Capri, Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, San Gimignano, Volterra, Cortona, Pompeii, Verona, Sicily, the Valley of Temples, and Sardinia. On the BACK COVER: The Leaning Tower of Pisa, or Torre pendente di Pisa, is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt. Its tilt began during construction in the 12th century, caused by an inadequate foundation on ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure's weight. The tower is the third oldest structure in the city's Cathedral Square. ------------ Travel tips: 1.Inform the bank about your trip, and someone about your plans as they unfold. 2.Purchase travel insurance in case you get sick, injured, or robbed. 3.Don't depend on your credit card or an ATM. Stash cash on your person. 4.Separate your sources of money and personal items. 5.Pack a mini first aid kit with over-the-counter and prescription medicine. 6.Pack important items in your carry on. Bags get lost. 7.Expect the unexpected. 8.Challenge yourself and try new things. 9.Stay calm, patient, and flexible if things go wrong. 10.Remain alert, but not afraid. 11.Arrive early and avoid the crowds. 12.Laugh at yourself and with everyone else. 13.Don't depend on GPS. Use a map. 14.Know where you're going, but be willing to explore. 15.Meet and greet the locals. They know where the good stuff is. 16.Be open to other cultures, beliefs, and opinions. 17.Learn basic phrases in the native language of your destination. 18.Live in the moment. Slow down and pay attention to the details. 19.Backup important documents and photos using online software. 20.Take chargers and backup chargers. 21.Be helpful and volunteer. 22.Take notes and photographs. 23.Download music, videos, podcasts, games, or comedy for those dry spells.
