We arrived in Rome, Italy the first day and took a bus ride from the airport to our Hotel. For that night we stayed in a hotel about a mile or two out from Rome. We just stayed around the hotel for the first night. The next day we toured Rome. We went to the Coliseum, Ancient Runes, and many other main sites in Rome. We did that for 3 days.

After Rome we rode a bus to Naples. We spent an hour there for lunch, and then we took a boat across the bay of Naples to Capri. Capri is the most beautiful city I have ever seen. Here is a picture of Capri. We spent the day walking around Capri and walked a trail up the mountain on the Island. It was truly amazing. Once finished in Capri we took a boat back to Naples where we slept for the night. The next day we went to a port by Naples and took a ferry to Greece. The Ferry took the rest of the day and over night.

In the morning we arrived in Greece and drove from the port to Delphi. We just walked around Delphi for the rest of the day, but it was also very beautiful just like Capri. The next day we toured an archeologist site that the Greek called the center of the Earth. It was amazing to look at how old everything was and how well kept it was. We stayed that night in Delphi, and got up early to leave in the morning.

The next day we drove to Athens. We got there and went swimming in one of their many beaches. We left the next morning for a cruise that left from Athens and went throughout the Greek Islands. We spent 3 nights on the cruise ship. We stopped at Rhodes the first day, Mykonos the second day, and Turkey on the third and last day. We had a great time on the Cruise. After the Cruise we stayed in Athens for one more day to tour the archeologist sites. Then we flew home the next day.

It was a great trip for anyone who is interested to travel there I totally recommend it.

The Upper Crust Pizzeria, this is a place that you have to go, no matter what. I go there at least every time I go down to Boston and I haven't had a better pizza elsewhere. This award-winning pizzeria was founded in 2001 now with 10 locations just in Boston where you can find delicious pizza created in a welcoming atmosphere in an open-kitchen area. Their sauce mixed with the savory cheese and the toppings on top is just bliss. Whether you're a classic pizza eater who prefers pepperoni and mushrooms or someone who would like to try something new, The Upper Crust has toppings for everybody out there. One thing that I really like is that I can go there and hang out with my friends to watch some sports on their HDTV screens. It's pretty sweet. Whenever I want to just chill and hang out with some of my buddies, I can enjoy and mouth-watering meal while enjoying the company of my friends and my favorite basketball team. The Upper Crust that I usually head to is the one downtown on 245 Summer Street. If you need directions search for it on Google maps.

Another place that is just the best is Santarpio's Pizza. They were voted Best of Boston for 6 years. Many locals that I have talked call this place as the city's premier pizza place and after eating there one time, I would have to agree. The pizza's are almost perfect, crust on the edges are nice and crunchy while the inside is a little bit softer, but still equally delicious with the added bonus of the toppings. Once you walk into the building you would notice that the meat is cooked on a grill right inside of the front door. The pleasant smell instantly awakens your senses and the other aromas of the tomato, cheese, and fresh dough tantalize your taste buds. I can guarantee that you'll be satisfied, and you'll just wanting more and more, it's such a good pizzeria, I'm so glad that I discovered it. It's located on 111 Chelsea Street, once again, if you need directions search for it on Google maps.

And when I'm not eating my meals at those two pizzerias, I'm usually spending my lunches at diMio's. This place is just as good as the two listed above. I've talked to some of the chefs and they are trained by some of the greatest from Naples, offering a true Neapolitan style pizza using the freshest and finest ingredients, or so they say. But, seriously, they do cook up some of the best pizza around, ever. I've talked to one of the chefs and asked him some questions about their pizzas and they say that they are a healthy restaurant and don't put any “trans fat” into their pizzas. That's pretty good, but in comparison, I really don't know if other places do actually put it in, but I suppose they might. They also considered themselves pretty environmentally friendly with 85% of their containers are made of recycled materials. A pretty good place eh? Along with all of that goodness around, who could say no to such a place? The dining room is just perfect with the colors matching and a nice clean and trimmed place. They also serve wine, salad, and paninis, so you won't ever leave hungry. They are located at 1782 Massachusetts Ave. Look up directions on Google maps if you need directions.

And so, those are my top 3 pizzerias from Boston and if you ever go there on a business trip or just for a vacation, you should definitely visit one of those. Which one? Doesn't matter to me, they all taste just as good. Gather up family and friends and enjoy a nice, hot lunch at one of Boston's finest.

Campania is located in southern Italy and its capitol is Napoli (Naples). Its name derives from the Latin word, Campania Felix, which means “fortunate countryside.” At one time it was part of the Magna Graecia, which were the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. It became part of the Roman Republic, and following its collapse in what is now southern Italy. It became part of the Roman Republic and following Rome's collapse, it was controlled by numerous outside, governing parties.

Some of Italy's most stunning sites are found in Campania. The Island of Capri, a popular choice for honeymooners, filled with awe-inspiring views, whitewashed buildings, and lemon trees, receives visitors year round. However, it becomes completely inundated with tourists during the summer months, when people desperately yearn to savor the island's gorgeous and romantic ambience. Amalfi, a city that enjoys an incredible location allows for a spectacular view upon approach into the city; it is based at the slope of the steep Lattari Hills and overlooks the Bay of Salerno.

Pompeii, the city that was destroyed and completely buried when the imposing Mount Vesuvius volcano erupted in 79 AD, continues to attract and amaze tourists who seek out the town's many well-preserved and still intact buildings and artifacts. It is one of Italy's most visited tourist attractions, receiving approximately 2.5 million visitors each year.

The Campania region is home to many delectable foods. The modern pizza is said to have originated in Naples. One such version is the timeless pizza Margherita, made with olive oil, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves. Two famous sweet indulgences include the baba cake, an old Austrian cake that arrived in Campania during Austrian control of the Kingdom of Naples and was modified to become a cake that people could eat when on the go, and sfogliatella, a pastry cake from the Amalfi coast, that has begun to enjoy worldwide recognition. Lastly, Campania is also famous for its beautiful and delicious lemons, which come from the city of Sorrento.

Campania is waiting to be explored by all who visit, and will not disappoint those who sample the food, drive along the costal roads, and become captivated by its breathtaking sites. Campania awaits…

Station buildings range from the Baroque style in the unlikely setting of Hsinchu Station in Taiwan, to the Corinthian pillars of Gare De Nord, Paris and the Gothic revival architecture of Bombay. Each of these buildings is a work of art in itself.

Here a few more unusual architectural styles applied to railway stations:

Tangjong Pagar Railway Station, Singapore

This very old railways station has the honor of being considered one of the best places in Singapore for Malaysian food, especially satay. People come here to eat as well as to travel. The building was completed in 1932 and it has a fine domed roof. There is Malaysian artwork on the panelling around the inside.

Helsinki Central Station, Finland

There are nineteen platform inside this station which is faced with granite give a cold, hard kind of look to it. The statues outside have recently been featured in an animation to promote rail travel in Finland. The original station was built in 1860 and it was redesigned in 1909 as can be seen in the almost art nouveau design of the central curved section.

Napoli-Afragola Railway Station, Naples, Italy

This new high speed station is a bridge above the tracks. It is a massive transport interchange that acts as a gateway to Naples and a major city landmark which provides a train station for high speed and regional services, bus, taxi and car parking facilities. There are retail facilities here as well as police and fire stations and the whole structure covers around 20,000 square meters. This fabulous, ultra modern construction was designed by Patrick Schumacher and Zaha Hadid Architects.

Gare de Nord Railway Station, Paris, France

Inside this fantastic building are a series of Corinthian columns made of cast iron. These support a thirty eight metre high glass roof . There are nine statues in the station which represent nine important places that can be reached from the station. The architecture here is a real mixture of styles and the grace and elegance of the original curved roof has been spoiled by alterations made in the 1930's.

Hualampong Station, Bangkok, Thailand

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This railway station was built fourteen years after railways were first introduced to Thailand. It was finished in 1916 and had taken 7 years to build. It was modernized in 1998 and is now extremely busy with twenty four ticket windows and a computerized booking system. The original architecture has been preserved well in spite of the modernization.

Here are some more railway stations that combine the best in good taste and aesthetic functionability:

Paddington Cathedral

Todays more visited cathedrals in the UK are the railway terminii. Squeaky clean with an almost a religious fanaticism these are a melting pot of people from around the world.

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Haydarpasa Terminal

The first station there was built in 1872 when the railroad was opened to Gebze.

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Docklands Light Railway (Wall of Light)

One of the first light rail systems in Britain, with one of the world’s safest and most advanced automatic train control systems, DLR has expanded faster than any UK railway.

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Almere Centrum, The Netherlands

The railway station Almere Centrum was built in 1987, when Almere was connected to the Dutch railway system.

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Ano Lechonia

Ano Lechonia is another of the villages where de Chirico built railway stations.

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Light Of A West Civilization

Main Railway Station, Berlin, Germany.

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South Wimbledon

The London Underground was the first underground railway in the world.

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Gare de Lyon

Wonderful contrast of architectural order and human chaos.

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Milan Train Station at Midnight

Impressive station!

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Mystery Train

A train passes through Lisbon's wonderful Oriente Station, designed by Santiago Calatrava.

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Tokyo: Ochanomizu

The train tracks are crossing on three different levels.

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Foggy Bottom: GWU

The elevators at the George Washington University station.

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Candidplatz

Subway station "Candidplatz" in Munich, Germany.

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Ladvi metro station, Prague

Dynamic, futuristic, and sheer artistry.

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Gare Désafectée Railway Station

Some railway stations still have a ways to go...

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Amazing Railway Station Design

This incredible piece of team work helped these designers win 2nd prize for their design.

You see, waiting in a train station is not so bad after all!