I’ll be real with you guys on this one – researching San Marino was hard because there are so few resources about it. The beautiful, mountainous country isn’t usually number 1 on most people’s bucket lists. In fact, many people haven’t ever heard of San Marino. Even though a San Marino day trip may be at…
The Most Important Museums to Visit in Rome
Rome is basically a massive open-air museum; there is no denying that. But where should you go when you want to experience another type of museum? i.e. the ones with walls and a roof? If you plan and prepare accordingly, you can go to many of Rome’s museums for free! The Vatican The best place…
Letter to Home After a Year Abroad
Hello, it’s me. Some of you may have forgotten about me while I’ve been gone. Or maybe not, considering I inundated your Instagram and Facebook feeds with pictures of my adventures. Sorry about that, I have only wanted to share my exciting adventures with the world. But I am finally returning home for the summer.…
Holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa, Italy. Made famous by its leaning tower that defies gravity and miraculously has not toppled over yet. It is a fun destination to visit with one goal usually in mind – taking a picture holding up the Leaning Tower. That seems to be the biggest draw to the attraction these days but there’s just…
Rome in 48 Hours
Rome has been the center of the Catholic Church for thousands of years and was once the center of the Holy Roman Empire too. With such a rich past, it’s no wonder that the city is chock-full of important historical sites and buildings. There is so much to see and do in the city and…
The Day that I Accidentally Saw the Pope and was Trampled by Old Italian Ladies
Whenever somebody travels to Rome, the first thing their friends usually tease them about is “oh are you going to see the pope?” My friends and family were exactly the same. So when I told my parents that I was going to Rome the weekend before Lent started, my dad gave me clear instructions to…
Venice – Then and Now
My parents, bless their hearts, were crazy enough to take an eight year-old to Italy. No normal parents would think that was a good investment and they took a risky gamble when they brought me to Italy for a week when I was only eight. Thankfully, their gamble paid off and I loved the trip.…