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I'm a history lover so that's probably the most important thing, including art/historical museums and historical sites, ruins, etc. but I'd like an eclectic mix of things...cathedrals and churches I'd visit for the history and architecture. I'd like to see both sides of the country as in city life and the small towns (because the latter is where the real country is) and beautiful scenery is a must, though that is subjective. Food is of course an important part of any trip but not the end all be all.
And yes, knowing my uncle he will probably pay but I'd try to pay for some of it.
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Peru?
a one week trip, including Ireland, Peru might be stretching it. But a good suggestion for the future. Tell us more specifics and what you would include / see in a 1 week trip to Peru and region.
Definitely Italy if you like history. Every corner from larger cities to small towns is chock full of history and splendid architecture and art. Sure Paris and London have their history but they don't go back nearly as far as the Etruscans. Also don't forget Italy was the heart of the Renaissance as well. You won't find the home of Marco Polo, the works of Michelangelo, the ruins of Pompeii, St Peters and the Vatican, Greek ruins of Sicily, nor the splendor of Tuscany and Florence anywhere else.
Even smaller towns like Urbino the home of Raphael are splendid, nor does Paris or London provide the turquoise waters and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean you'll find on the Amalfi coast.
Also, you know what? The food isn't too shabby either.
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Also, you know what? The food isn't too shabby either.
Despite what others have said I enjoyed the pizza a lot in Rome. It's simple compared to pizza in the U.S. which can be overloaded with stuff. In Italy the pizza is basically bread, cheese and tomato sauce, but the flavor is really good and the ingredients are fresh.
I'm a history lover so that's probably the most important thing, including art/historical museums and historical sites, ruins, etc. but I'd like an eclectic mix of things...cathedrals and churches I'd visit for the history and architecture. I'd like to see both sides of the country as in city life and the small towns (because the latter is where the real country is) and beautiful scenery is a must, though that is subjective. Food is of course an important part of any trip but not the end all be all.
Maybe Guatemala?
It's got some of the best ruins in the world at Tikal, has beautiful landscapes with volcanoes and lakes, Spanish colonization so plenty new world religious structures, easy bus ride to hop across the border to the the ruins in Copan Honduras, black sand beaches on Pacific side with good waves and nice sunsets, much is culturally Maya so you see lots traditional garb, biggest Semana Santa celebration in the world, good weather year around despite wetness during the rainy season, 3 hour flight from Houston/Dallas.
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