Rome, Day 3: Vatican City
When you think of Rome, many images spring to mind: magnificent ancient ruins, glorious artwork, and winding cobblestone streets leading …
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All Roads Lead to Rome: Day 2
After a fun-filled day exploring the Colosseum and the Roman Forum (which you can read more about here), Mappy and …
Siena: The Palio is Complicated
We arrived at our next destination in the early evening after a leisurely day lounging about in the piazza of Vernazza …
Florence, Part 2: Michelangelo’s David, Fireworks, & Men in Tights Carrying Flags
On our second full day in Florence, Mappy and I had planned to climb the 463 steps to the top of …
Florence, Part 1: Where the Renaissance Meets 80’s Cover Bands
After an three-hour train ride on the sleek Eurostar Italia, we arrived at our second destination: Florence. (You can read about …
