I’m starting to lose track of how many times I’ve been to Rome. I added Rome to my parents’ Italy itinerary because, really, it’s amazing. Andy and I didn’t need to see the Colosseum and the Roman Forum again, but we sent my parents on a tour so they could see what I think are […]
Both of my parents had Italian grandparents who moved to the US in the early 1900s. They grew up eating Italian food, so trying the food on a trip to Italy held even more meaning for them. I wanted to show them how regional Italy is when it comes to food, and that the food […]
Rome is one of the most popular cities in the world for tourists. And I understand why – it’s a wonderful city! It’s packed with history, it’s gorgeous, the food is amazing, and there’s just so much to do there. But Rome’s popularity comes at a price. It’s hard to see the sights without also […]
Italy is one of my favorite countries. It’s one of the few countries I’ve been to more than once, and I just can’t get enough. Two sets of my great grandparents moved to the US from Italy, making me half Italian, so maybe that’s part of why I’m so drawn to the country. But I’m […]
Rome was the last stop on our trip this summer. Since it’s such a big city with so many things to do, we booked nine nights, and really, that wasn’t even enough. We did several tours, wandered around to do our own sightseeing, and made sure to fit in lots of relaxation time. We actually […]
Rome is a wonderful city full of fascinating historical details. Thousands of years of history provides for countless tales of feuds and drama, and you can’t go far without stumbling across piles of ruins. We really enjoyed exploring and taking tours to learn more about the food culture, the history of the Colosseum, and the […]
The day of our Colosseum tour actually started with a tour of the Roman Forum. Since the two are right next to each other, the Walks of Italy tour includes both in the same tour. While the Colosseum is more famous and is a more iconic sight, the Forum is filled with its own fascinating […]
The Colosseum. Probably Rome’s most famous sight, and must-see on every tourist’s list. I have now visited three separate times, but since the first two times were so long ago (1995 and 1999) I couldn’t remember the details. Sure, I knew this was the setting for gruesome gladiator battles, but most of the other details […]
When Andy and I set off on our Beyond Vacation kick-off trip, I decided to keep track of every penny we spent. There were two reasons for this. We’ve never really tracked our travel spending, and I wanted to know how much it costs for us to travel for more than a week or two. […]
I am not a morning person. But there we were at 7:20AM meeting our Walks of Italy tour guide just a couple blocks away from Vatican City, the smallest country in the world, tucked within the city of Rome. With this early wake up time, we were going to have the chance to get into […]