Italy

My husband and I just returned from an amazing month in Rome, Italy – and although it was not our first trip to the majestic city, it never seems to get old and we never run out of beautiful places to explore. And thanks to The Roman Guy,…

Torre Argentina is a Roman cat sanctuary built upon, it is believed, the sacred grounds where Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was stabbed by his rival Brutus in 44 B.C. The history of the cats’ residency began in 1929 when the sacred area of…

Roman GuyIf you’re looking out the window as the thermometer plummets and the rain and snow fall, I’ve got great news for you—now’s the best time to plan a sunlit summer getaway! Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your summer…

The key to a successful trip to Rome, Italy is planning ahead.  I’m all about spontaneity and “winging it” while on vacation, but once you arrive in the bustling foreign city – it all gets a bit overwhelming because there is so much to do…

Travelling abroad is exhilarating and leads to viewing our world with fresh eyes. While ensuring a youthful and joyous perspective in the receptive traveller, certain experiences  can be a bit overwhelming, even for the most seasoned…

One of the places I visit every trip to Rome is Bartolucci, actually I visit the store several times each visit.  Bartolucci is an Italian wood carving shop and sells enchanting wood fairytale characters.  When I enter the shop I feel…

If you travel frequently like I do you're always cautious about drinking tap water in different countries.  If you're not careful the bacteria and parasites in some countries drinking tap water can easily ruin your vacation. Because I…

Rome, Italy is at the top of my list of vacation spots – and I have made many trips there over the years. This year, I got the opportunity to take my sister Rosie along for a girls’ getaway to Rome, and it was one of the best vacations I…

I just can’t get enough of Rome! This Fall I had the opportunity to travel back to Rome, Italy – and I decided to take my sister, Rosie, along and share the magical experience with her. No matter how many times I take a vacation to Rome,…

I have traveled all around the world, but Rome, Italy is by far one of my favorite cities to visit and will always hold a place near and dear in my heart. Earlier this year when I was planning a trip to Italy for my husband and I, I booked…