Florence Italy Photo Tour Follow in the steps of Michelangelo, Botticelli, Dante, and Leonardo da Vinci through the streets of Firenze on our Florence Italy Photo Tour. Florence, Italy is the cultural and historic center of Tuscany. Originally an Etruscan village, the Romans made it a town for retired centurions. Florence became a prominent city-state […]
Rome to Florence on High Speed Train
Rome to Florence on High Speed Train Rome to Florence on high speed train covers the 170 miles in about 90 minutes. We have only ridden a high speed train once before in Great Britain. We loved that experience and chose to try it again in Italy. Leaving from Termini Station in Rome, we sped […]
Good Eats in Rome – Berzitello Ristorante
Good Eats in Rome, Italy Berzitello Ristorante Review Our family loves good food, and we appreciate reasonable prices. When we find a place to dine that meets both, we like to share it. Berzitello Ristorante in Rome, Italy was a great find on our recent Roman Holiday. Hotel Recommendation Berzitello Ristorante was recommended by the […]
Rome at Night Tour
Rome at Night Rome, Italy is the heart of the western world. During the day, the streets and attractions teem with tourists who have come to experience the beauty and history for themselves. Not everyone enjoys the heat and the crowds, though. Some of us are night owls and/or prefer a cooler, less busy time. […]
Borghese Villa Gardens in Rome
Borghese Villa Gardens Rome, Italy An Escape from Crowds and Heat Borghese Villa Gardens in Rome, Italy lie adjacent to the historic center of the city. The hustle and bustle of the city as well as the heat make escaping the crowds and finding shade an attractive option. We just love gardens and look for […]
Rome in a Day
Can You See Rome in a Day? Rome, the Eternal City, is a vast, sprawling metropolis teaming with people, Vespas, and cute, little cars maniacally zipping through narrow streets and alleys. Scattered throughout a few square miles you will also find fabulous historical sites that you have imagined since childhood: the colosseum, St. Peter’s Cathedral, […]
Hotel Artemide Rome Italy Review
Hotel Artemide Rome Italy Review The Hotel Artemide in Rome, Italy is a 4 Star Hotel located on the eastern edge of Rome’s tourist district. We chose to stay here on our recent Roman holiday mainly because of its location and excellent TripAdvisor reviews. Location While not central to tourist sites, the location is still […]
Rome in the Morning
Rome in the Morning Rome, Italy bursts with life. Crowds of people move about filling the streets with energy. Crowds cluster around landmarks like busy ants. Rome in the morning is different, though. There is a calm and quiet. Rome seems to sleep in, start a little later, and gain momentum as the day progresses. […]