As someone who has been dairy free for several years, there are some places it’s easier to travel to and some places where it’s harder. I’ve shared about my struggles but also how much being dairy free has changed my life and my health. While traveling, I have found that… Read more
I don’t know about you, but in Oregon in the Winter it’s cold and dreary, particularly so this week and while I don’t mind the rain so much, I am looking ahead to future warmer months and Summer travel! As a teacher, I travel the most during my Summer break… Read more
We were supposed to conclude our May 2022 trip to Europe with several days in Rome, wandering through our favorite neighborhoods and eating pasta al fresco. Instead, we got 1.5 days there before we had to book new flights to fly home as Nick got really sick and we needed… Read more
Apartment in Rome Rome, Italy See more Reviews! For the final stop of our 2022 Summer trip to Europe, we ended in Rome, a city that we’ve visited a few times before. On previous trips, we’ve always done a hotel in Rome so for this one, we decided to try… Read more
In this seemingly never-ending spiral of COVID, I’m dreaming more and more of the day when we can explore the world again. I’ve also been thinking a lot about the places I still want to see, the places I want to return to and some of the places that have… Read more
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
More What to Wear posts for more destinations here! 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… 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
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