Hello;
I am a Technology Directoy during the day but hooked on travel to Italy is my real passion. Traveled several times to Italy-my favorites are Tuscany and Umbria. Did a ALPS trip on BMW motorcycles 5 years ago-the only way to travel in the Alps- toured Germany,Italy,Switzerland and Austria.

I have over 5,000 photos from several trips and will start posting the BEST ones of the trips.

Also have a YOUTUBE account with a short 5 min PhotoStory of some of the trips.

Love to hike the CINQUE TERRE (Italy)- once you hike it you are hoookkkkked for LIFE.

Love the reviews that are posted and they really help us finding great places to stay and visit.

Welcome, and we hope to meet you often on the board and in our discussions; we could all benefit from your experience.

Thank you for your comments- I posted the info below last night about Cinque Terre-thought you might enjoy it.
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One of our favorite places in Italy is the Cinque Terre(5 lands). It is being discovered by all of us but is still a great and beautiful location to visit and hike.

Click on the link below(or copy paste it into your browser) and it will take you to YOUTUBE and play a 4 min video of the 5 villages.
Contact me if you would like suggestions on hikes, things to do or places to stay and eat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvIvl3cnVRI

Enjoy Coffee

Your youtube was great! I’ve wanted to go through the Cinque Terra for a long time so when the trip is a few months out I’ll get with you on where to stay.

Welcome aboard.

Buona Fortuna E Buno Viaggio