The Vatican – From A Different Perspective – ABOVE! When most people think of the Vatican, they envision the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica, the rich history of the Vatican Museums, and the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Yet, many visitors overlook …
The Pantheon The Pantheon is a former Roman temple, now a church, located in Rome, Italy. Because the Pantheon was turned into a church, it was kept remarkably well preserved. There is no fee to enter and go back in time. …
The Colosseum During our 90-day stay in Rome which kicked off our one-year journey, we tried to see the Colosseum several times but the lines were just crazy. They were actually around the entire structure and something we were not …
Parking in Rome Parking in Rome is not an easy task. After all, Rome is the third busiest city in Europe. And to top it off, the difficulty of finding parking makes mobility in the Eternal City even more complicated …
100 Presepi at the Vatican Presepi is Italian for “Cribs” or as many of us know it as “Nativity Scene”. This was the 43rd year this exhibition had taken place in Rome and we were so fortunate to see it. …
It’s Christmas in Rome! Celebrating Christmas in Italy has always been a dream of mine. To be able to celebrate and experience this holiday in either Rome or Florence was on my bucket list. And here we are starting our …
17 Amazing Rome Sites Rome is a city that never runs out of surprises. Sure, the Colosseum, Vatican, and Trevi Fountain are must-sees, but there’s so much more beyond the usual tourist circuit. Our list of the top 17 sites …