A Travel Blog
Europe has some of the best coffee in the world and it’s an art form that’s taken quite seriously. So if you’re headed to Europe and you like lattes (one of my faves), each country has a unique take on your daily coffee habit, so here’s how to order coffee… Read more
Rome in April can be unpredictable weather just like the rest of Europe and while it is often warmer than Western Europe, during our time there the temperatures hovered around 72 degrees F, but huge gusts of wind made that feel a lot colder. Scarves and jackets were definitely needed… Read more
When we visited Rome the first time, we had the intention to visit the ancient neighborhood of Trastevere but never made it. This time around, it was at the top of my list to see. Since this most recent trip we left most of our time in Rome just to… Read more
When heading to Rome, the best thing to do is just to wander the city and take it all in. But there are so many landmarks as well in the city that spending one day taking in the famous sites is a must do. Since we’d been to Rome before… Read more
After our second trip to Rome this past April, I finally figured out the best way to see the city. Our first trip there we concentrated too much on the tourist sites, the famous landmarks and didn’t leave enough time to just wander and take in la dolce vita. So this… Read more
Upon arriving at our hotel in Rome this most recent trip, we headed right out for lunch. It was mid-afternoon and we were craving pizza and a charming spot. We wandered the labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways around our hotel in the general direction of the Piazza Navona and within blocks,… Read more
Review Guide When we decided to give Rome another go this trip, we knew we wanted to stay in a very different area than we did last time. Our first trip there, we stayed right near Termini station, and while we liked our hotel, the location was in the… Read more
After our first trip to Rome 4 years ago, I was apprehensive about visiting this ancient city again. And rightly so, sometimes a bad trip can ruin a place for you for years to come. So when we were headed this direction and decided to re-try Roma, I wasn’t sure… Read more
We arrived home last Sunday night from our trip through Europe and last week consisted of catching up on work, unpacking and getting everything back in order for a crazy month ahead! But as I started reviewing our trip and as I start recaps here on the blog, I always… Read more
In just a few days we’ll be back in Rome, after spending a few days in my beloved Paris. Ahh Rome, this famous city conjures up a lot of memories for me. A few years back (four-ish actually), when we returned from our honeymoon to London and Paris and Nick… Read more
Europe has always been a hot spot for tourists. It’s got everything: amazing history, wonderful architecture, charm everywhere you look and great food. But it can also be pretty expensive, especially in larger cities like London and Paris. And don’t even get me started on how expensive Scandinavia is. So… Read more
One of the things that is often hard to gauge when planning travel is when it’s best to travel to certain places, what the weather will be like in different times of year and to plan a trip based on the kind of weather/atmosphere you enjoy. For instance, Nick and… Read more
This post has been in the queue for what seems like forever, waiting for a Friday to get around to doing this. While Rome wasn’t one of our best trips (you can read about our issues with that trip here), it’s also called the eternal city for a major reason!… Read more
Travel is one of those things that each of us does a little differently. We all head to places that fit our lifestyles and personalities, we find hotels that meet our requirements which are all different and we all get to our destinations differently and on different budgets. And… Read more
