How to Take a Day Trip to the Amalfi Coast from Rome (+ If It’s Really Worth It)
The Amalfi Coast, with its pastel-colored towns perched on the sides of cliffs, terraced lemon groves, and ever-present glimpse of deep blue sea is...
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...
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...
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...
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...