Rome, Day 3: Vatican City

September 17, 2012

When you think of Rome, many images spring to mind: magnificent ancient ruins, glorious artwork, and winding cobblestone streets leading …

All Roads Lead to Rome: Day 2

September 12, 2012

After a fun-filled day exploring the Colosseum and the Roman Forum (which you can read more about here), Mappy and …

July 24, 2012

We arrived at our next destination in the early evening after a leisurely day lounging about in the piazza of Vernazza …

July 9, 2012

On our second full day in Florence, Mappy and I had planned to climb the 463 steps to the top of …

July 3, 2012

After an three-hour train ride on the sleek Eurostar Italia, we arrived at our second destination: Florence. (You can read about …