After putting together my post about a variety of one week Italy itineraries, I realized that I could also share our actual detailed itineraries, too. Most of the time, I create pretty detailed itineraries for our trips. (It’s the best…
15 One Week Italy Itinerary Ideas to Inspire Your Vacation
I’ve been percolating on a series of Italy itinerary posts for awhile. After all, we’ve spent several weeks in Italy every single year since 2015 (minus 2020). Most of our trips are longer than a week, but I recognize that…
Travel from Home: Best International Cookbooks
It’s hard to believe one year has passed since our last trip abroad. Our last trip was to the Alsace region in France. In many ways it seems as if it’s been much longer. The slow vaccine rollout is not…
3 Days in Rome, Italy
First things first: 3 days in Rome will never be enough. However, if you’re looking for a great place to start your Italian adventure, Rome is a fabulous place to start. For us, American Airlines offers a direct flight between…
Rome at Christmas: Memorable Holidays in the Eternal City
I have to be honest. Rome at Christmas is not my favorite. It was lovely, but I felt that it was lacking the magic that Venice or Paris held during the holidays. It was also way more crowded than both…
Best Tours in Rome: 9 Incredible Tours to Consider
Today, I wanted to share an updated post on our last few trips and the best tours in Rome that you can’t cannot miss! We’ve made seven trips to Rome in the last few years, including spending a lovely Christmas in…
Le Meridien Visconti Rome: Our Honest Review After 3 Stays
I’m back today with a review of the Le Meridien Visconti Rome! This isn’t the room with a view (or any view), but it’s a great option for your trip to Rome! Update: Added photos and information from our stay over…
Eating in Italy: 6 Easy Tips for Eating Well
Eating in Italy is my favorite part of Italy. I’ve come a long way since my study abroad days. Planning my trips around food is something I really enjoy, though I do have to challenge myself to continuously try new…
6 Tasty Cooking Classes in Italy You Must Try
In my opinion, recipes are some of the best souvenirs that you can bring home. It’s a great way to share your travels with your family and friends! When you’re looking at which cooking classes in Italy to take, make…
Rome Travel Guide for First Timers
Visiting Rome can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten path Rome travel guide, this isn’t for you. This post is designed for the first-time traveler to Rome. Perhaps, it’s the person who…
10 Tips for Visiting Vatican City
Visiting Vatican City was a big part of our honeymoon in Rome. Tom is Catholic and we were married in the church. Some of my favorite study abroad memories are from a quiet evening spent in St. Peter’s Square. Similarly,…
Ideas & Tips for a Honeymoon in Rome
Our honeymoon in Rome kicked off our incredible European honeymoon tour. While some might have seen our trip as too much of a whirlwind, this was my husband’s first trip to Europe – and I wanted to whet his appetite…
