Epinions Recent Reviews for kifwebe

Florence, Italy by the Seat of Your Underpants

Sat, 29 Jul 2000 17:10:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Florence is a wonderful city, well deserving of its title as a mandatory tourist stop for those exploring Italy. Known in Italy as Firenze, its Catedral Duomo is unparalleled in its exterior beauty (its interior is somewhat unspectacular...

Lisbon, Portugal - Modern Oasis in Medieval Europe

Sun, 16 Jul 2000 16:04:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - I visited Lisbon in November of 1999, and I have to say that it was something of an oasis in the desert. By the time I reached Lisbon, located on the central southern coast of the Iberian peninsula, travel by train in Europe had become a kind of second...

Big Sur - Stunning? Hideous? Yes!

Fri, 7 Jul 2000 14:08:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Big Sur was something I had been hearing about from friends for ages. I was told that its aesthetic beauty was unmatched and that its rugged shoreline was a treasure trove of undiscovered natural scenery. On the recent 4th of July, 2000 holiday, I...

Ljubjana, Slovenia - Not Tourist Friendly, Yet

Fri, 30 Jun 2000 23:48:44 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - When I planned my itinerary for my extended European tour, I had absolutely no idea I would end up in Slovenia. Truth be told, when my girlfriend suggested we make a detour to visit the city of Ljubjana, I was a bit apprehensive. We were in Salzburg...

San Gimignano, Italy - Tuscany Delivers!

Wed, 21 Jun 2000 23:56:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - After two days of exploring the markets and sites of Florence, one of Italy's greatest and most visited treasures, it was time for a change of pace. We decided to leave the hordes of tourists who mobbed the stunning Ponte Vecchio, the wonderful,...

Le Puy en Velay, France - Medieval Mouthful

Sat, 17 Jun 2000 18:04:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Smack dab in the middle of my European journey, I visited a true gem of a town in the southern Massif Central region of France. The town, Le Puy en Velay, was quite a mouthful, especially for my non-native tongue. I was quite relieved to learn that...

Marrakesh - Danger! Sensory Overload!

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 00:26:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Before we could stop him, an eager man grabbed two of our backpacks and rushed onto the first class car of the overnight train from Tangier to Marrakesh. He was clearly not a railroad employee so I was quick to follow, although in actual fact all of my...

Tangier - My Introduction to Morocco

Wed, 7 Jun 2000 02:50:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - We finally arrived at Tangier, backpacks in tow and well informed about the caveats of travel in Morocco. Our ferry from Spain had been delayed, and we would arrive in Morocco over 3 hours after the scheduled time. Up to this point neither of us had...

Find "The Lost Coast" in the Sinkyone Wilderness

Wed, 31 May 2000 23:56:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Over the recent Memorial Day weekend, I found the lost coast of California, but as it turned out I found a lot more than that. I quite literally had a perfect overall outdoor experience. In fact, I anticipate feelings of disappointment upon completion...

SEATTLE In a (Really Big) Nutshell

Thu, 18 May 2000 23:23:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - This is not just an ordinary comprehensive review of a world-class city - it's an interactive review that will constantly evolve over time. How is that you ask? Well, there are literally hundreds of superlative reasons to both visit and live in The...

NAPLES, ITALY- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Thu, 11 May 2000 14:51:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Italy holds many wonders for the wide-eyed traveller. In the deep south lies Sicily, a place which has everything from beautiful beaches, to centuries old Greek ruins, to churches ornamented with meticulously inlaid mosaic domes. The...

How to Make a Quick Getaway! (Mount Tamalpais Park)

Mon, 1 May 2000 23:21:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - If my current state of everyday life were a song, I could name that tune in one note, or more appropriately one word - chaos. I live in the city of San Francisco, a cosmopolitan, international, fast-paced, smog-filled world that has the tendency...

MAASTRICHT PLAYS JECKYLL TO AMSTERDAM'S HYDE

Thu, 27 Apr 2000 15:12:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Most of us have heard at some point that Amsterdam, Holland has quite a reputation for debauchery in the form of legal drugs and prostitution. You've probably heard either fascinating or appalling stories about the city's famous red-light district,...

Destination Portugal - Facts and Frustrations

Fri, 21 Apr 2000 00:15:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Portugal is one of those tourist destinations that you don't hear much about. I've always wondered why that was so, and usually chalked it up to its being isolated out on the tip of the Iberian peninsula. When I embarked on my trip to Europe, my...

Mittenwald, Germany - A Bavarian Fairy Tale

Sun, 16 Apr 2000 23:57:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Once upon a time, there was a small village at the foot of the Bavarian Alps, nestled amongst dense forests and surrounded by spectacular snow-capped peaks. The characteristic wood trimmed houses sat perched amongst rolling foothills, babbling mountain...

SANTORINI - The Goddess of Greek Islands

Thu, 13 Apr 2000 23:35:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Included in this review are details of my trip to the enchanting Greek island of Santorini in the fall of last year, including exerpts from the well worn pages of my daily journal and information on where to stay, what to see, and when to go...

LAKE TAHOE - Light Years from the Real World

Sat, 8 Apr 2000 07:50:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Have you found recently that the world is moving much to fast to keep up? Do you find it nearly impossible to forget about the drudgery of the real world? You know, the dirty laundry that’s piling up, the bills you have to pay, the oil you have to...

SALAMANCA, SPAIN - A Little Known Treasure

Fri, 31 Mar 2000 18:41:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Reading and writing are two of my favorite activities. So you can imagine why it's often hard for me to quiet my enthusiasm for this website. I've told all my friends about it, encouraged them to tell all of their friends about it, and pretty much...

MADRID - Fiesta Central

Fri, 24 Mar 2000 09:20:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Madrid is a town which has to be experienced to be believed. It's one of only four cities in Europe, the others being Amsterdam, London, and Sevilla, that I would consider abandoning life as I know it here in the U.S. for. And as a matter of fact, of...

THE AMALFI COAST? Where's That?

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 23:58:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - Amalfi is nestled amongst the beautiful cliffs and centuries old rocky outcrops that line the coast of Italy between the gritty, bustling city of Naples to the north, and the overgrown city of Salerno to the south. It's a very small town, but probably...

KAUAI And My Near Death Experience

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 09:13:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - When is the best time to travel to the island of Kauai? What should you do when you get there? Is Kauai all it's cracked up to be? Maybe I can shed some light on these questions based on my trip there.

My girlfriend and I decided...

SEVILLA, Spain's Crown Jewel

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 03:14:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - This review covers Sevilla's sights, night life, and places to stay and eat. On my recent trip to Sevilla, I was completely enchanted by nearly every aspect of this historical Spanish city. For starters, Sevilla is in the southern Spanish region...

1998 Dodge Intrepid - One Super Car

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 18:28:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - A comprehensive look at what makes the 1998 Intrepid a practical, outstanding vehicle.

My first new car purchase was a 1998 Dodge Intrepid sedan. In the past, I had owned or driven the likes of the 1986 Ford Escort, the 1978 Datsun...

MOROCCO - Chaotic Natural Wonder

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 07:55:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - My recent trip to Morocco proved to be a tantalizing, intense experience filled with adventure and Islamic culture as well as frustration and at times even hardship. With the right attitude, a good source of information, and a bit of luck, Morocco can...

Sicily Has It All!

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 01:22:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kifwebe - We've all heard rave reviews of the wonderful beaches that can be found on the Greek islands, Hawaii, and Mexico. When it comes to experiencing Italian culture and history, it's hard to escape the overwhelming consensus on cities like Venice, Florence,...