When in Rome…

The Colosseum in full

Ok, get all the Anchorman jokes out now (I just did, so that will be the end of it, deal). The one thing you notice or hear about Rome is how much there is to see, that is very true. If you prioritize and figure out exactly what you want to see, even if it's a genre such as architecture or ancient ruins then you'll feel a lot better when you don't see it all.  My stay lasted roughly 4 days and … [Read more...]

It’s on the Way…

I know I've been gone yet again for some time... I can't keep up with everything that's going on! I've been to some great places and I can't wait to share the pictures and stories with you all. I'm working furiously over the next couple of days to get things posted. I promise Italy will be closed out in the next day or so.  Rome and Naples were so different and unique in their own way I hope … [Read more...]

Cinque Terre & A Lunch Date with A Leaning Tower

Vernazza

An excursion to Cinque Terre (Five Towns) was a long desired journey before I even set foot on European soil. For those of you who have not heard of this hidden gem (maybe not so hidden anymore because of that damn Rick Steves), Cinque Terre is a small collection of five Italian villages set on the Mediterranean coast just north of Pisa. Each of the towns varies in how they are physically … [Read more...]