This post is a continuation of Rome-Day 1 and Rome-Day 2 Itinerary -DAY THREE IN ROME- Vatican City After a very full day in Rome -Day 2 we slept in and didn’t head out for our last day until almost noon. When ready to go, we hopped on the Metro and made our way to… Vatican…
This post is a continuation of Rome – Day 1 post. – DAY TWO IN ROME – Piazza della Madonna dei Monti. Starting the day off quiet. Breakfast and coffee, people watch. This Piazza is popular with the locals and away from the tourists. Look for La Casetta. Homemade pastries served by the owner and great…
Rome is famous for being one of the most historical, cultured and romantic destinations in the world, and whether you are visiting to enjoy the excellent food or to see the sights of the city, you won’t leave disappointed!
Visited: March 2016 I’m going to be honest. Naples is hard to love. Naples is famous for its crime and pizza. It isn’t the prettiest nor is it one of the safest. It is not a destination city with massive cathedrals or ancient monuments. It is a hub for in-between the places most visited. It…
Visited: March 2016 As a history buff that loves to learn about all things ancient, Pompeii has been on my list of places to see since I was young. Also, being a UNESCO World Heritage site, isn’t bad either as Pompeii is one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world. Know Before You…
I just returned from Europe on a much needed vacation. So this post is a little near to my heart as I was almost a victim of a pickpocket and was a witness to a few other tourists catching other pickpockets themselves. If you’re planning a trip to anyplace that is a major tourist destination,…
Visited February, 2017 Starting out as a day trip, we took a pair of 7 year olds to see the Big Trees at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. This park was one of the first tourist attractions after California became a state, working since 1853. Going in February is a different kind of treat. During the summer…
Visited: May, 2016 As part of our Route 1 trip down the California coast we began our journey in Monterey and headed down Route 1. Our first destination, day 2, was Bixby Creek Bridge. There is not much to say; there is only so much you can experience with a bridge. But you can appreciate…
Visited: May, 2016 As part of our Route 1 trip down the California coast we began our journey in Monterey. This was a short visit as I have been to Monterey about a hundred times. It is a wonderful, diverse city with educational, artsy, and natural wonders to behold. It has its world famous Aquarium,…
