3 Days in Bologna: What to Do in Italy’s Foodie Capital
When it comes to Italy, different cities and regions of the country are pretty universally “known” for certain things. Milan is known for fashion....
Here’s How You Can Take a Day Trip to the Amalfi Coast from Rome
Pastel-colored towns perched on the sides of cliffs. Terraced groves where lemons are grown to be turned into limoncello. And the ever-present glimpse of...
Venice Survival Guide: Tips to Help You Love Your First Trip to Venice
Venice, Italy, is a bucket list destination for many people. And rightly so; I've been to a lot of cities around the world, and...
3 Delicious Things to Do in Rome if You Love Food
I tell people all the time that I am not really a “foodie” traveler; I'm no expert when it comes to local cuisine, and...
22 Awesome Photos of Italy
This is a post in my new “Awesome Photos” series. My very first trip to Europe was to Italy in the autumn of 2005....
The Best Guided Tour to Take at the Vatican
“There was just too much to see at The Vatican.” This was a common complaint I heard from people who were traveling in Italy...
A Taste of Tuscany: Visiting Tuscany and Chianti on a Day Trip from Florence
Chances are, if you're a woman, you've fantasized about this scene: a country terrace, a glass of wine, and the sun setting over the...
Getting a Feel for Florence
The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that survived WWII. But it wasn't by accident or out of sheer luck that this...
Behind the Scenes at the Colosseum
In order to celebrate the completion of the Colosseum in the year 80 AD, the Romans celebrated with 100 days of “spectacles.” These weren't...
In Photos: Rome, the Eternal City
As I stood at the entrance to St. Peter's Square, on the border between Rome and the sovereign state of The Vatican, I had...
Venice Isn’t the Only Island in the Venetian Lagoon
The city of Venice is actually a big island — or a collection of lots of islands, separated by canals and connected by hundreds...
The Best of Venice on Foot and by Boat
118 islands. More than 175 canals. Over 400 bridges. And enough strong opinions about it to overwhelm a person. This is Venice. Known as...
There’s No Place Like Rome: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide
“There's no place like Rome.” That was the motto of my first trip to Italy, back in 2005. That trip was a one-week performance...
