Italy

Italy Lonely Planet

Pompie, the remains after being hit by a volcano

The canals in Venice great for taking a gondola ride

Italy what can one say.  This country is a maze of histroy, with every city having its own story to tell.  A journey to Venice is a must, where you can only but get lost and I am afraid that even a map won't help you out of this one.  Rome a city full stories, if only the walls could talk.  There is so much to see in this place that you need to have your walking legs with you.  The main sight to find is the shop that sells 100 varities of Gelati.  Yum Yum. Florence a city filled with art and artist.  Every courner you turn you can find local artist selling painting and drawings all unique and different.  And we can't forget the famous David a must see for all. The leaning tower of pizza and it really dose lean,  one finds it quite hard to take a photo with out straightening up the picture.Yhey say now that you can once again go for a walk inside.

The famous colosseum

Portugal

Portugal a place where you can enjoy the good life.    La Goss on the Algarve is where you find backpacking heaven, sun surf, sand and beer.  I must say the water a little cool for my liking, I would say around the 5 degree mark.  This is a place where you relax by the day and party by night.

Portugal Lonely Planet