Father and Son Embark on Epic Vespa Journey from Australia to Italy

A father and son duo are undertaking a 10-month pilgrimage from Sydney, Australia, to Italy on a vintage Vespa, reflecting on their unplanned adventure and upcoming challenges.

28 Mar, 19:00 — 28 Mar, 19:00

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Numb butts and fuel woes: the father and son riding from Australia to Italy on a Vespa

Mario and Leonardo reflect on travelling with ‘no plan’, unexpected joys and challenges ahead on their 10-month coming-of-age pilgrimage Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Riding pillion on a vintage Vespa from Sydney to Italy was never going to be easy. But doing so amid a war in the Middle East, global oil shocks and shuttered borders? That was something Mario Gabrieli, 54, and his 11-year-old son, Leonardo, never planned for. Continue reading...

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Father and Son Embark on Epic Vespa Journey from Australia to Italy

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Numb butts and fuel woes: the father and son riding from Australia to Italy on a Vespa

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