Why not saunter over to these websites, too? 

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A travelblog of the wandering, pole-dancing nurse! (calm down, it's for exercise)

Some neat photographs, stories, advice, and observations! 

The well-traveled Canuck's current adventures!

Awesome portrait photography from the super-talented Italian!

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If you'd like to see some great portrait, nature, and candid travel photography you should definitely head over here! 

Silvia Gialli has an awesome gallery of examples of her work. 

Also, if you're in Italy, why not contact her to come take your photo?