Two weeks backpacking in Italy

Italy was one of our favourite European countries for backpacking, despite its reputation as an expensive travel destination. The street food was fantastic, the cost of hostel accommodation is comparatively low, and there is a great balance of big cities, small towns, and beautiful nature.

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Our worldwide travel itinerary: 23 countries, 10 months.

Geography has never been my strong point. Largely, I know of countries – I know of their food, their animals, their people. But as to where they fit into the jigsaw puzzle of the world, my knowledge left a little to be desired.

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