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End game – Driving in Italy, Episode 6

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Steve

The next day it occurred to me that the credit card that I used to pay for the car rental had had a hold applied to the account a few days before.  I had neglected to tell my credit card … Continue reading →

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Crash! – Driving in Italy, Episode 5

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Steve

“OK, I think I know the direction we need to head, as we go around I’ll tell you when to get off,” I instruct my racing car driver of a wife, deftly piloting our vehicle.  “We’ll go around until 2 … Continue reading →

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Watch Out For That Roundabout! – Driving in Italy, Episode 4

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Steve

I had planned on dropping the car off at the office of the major international rental car company near the Florence airport.  I had my maps, my Google Earth views, my Street Views, etc.  I had my specific directions to … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Parking in Cinque Terre – Driving in Italy, Episode 3

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Steve

Cinque Terre. Five Lands.  A magical destination on the Mediterranean coast of Italy of five villages on five bays below terraced mountainsides interlinked by hiking paths and a railroad line, but no roads.  We drove effortlessly across the Tuscan hills … Continue reading →

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