I’ve been to Rome three times and the old saying of the Eternal City is true; it does take a lifetime to see all of Rome. The beautiful city encompassed with golden lights and historic roads is a wonder to be had and a place you need to visit and surrender all your past notions…
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California Coast: Point Dume
Point Dume in Malibu, California is one of the best places for panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Point Dume not only opens up an incredible up-close experience to the waves, the upper headland area lends an extraordinary view of the northwestern point. Point Dume, is a good area for hikers looking for views and…
Countries and their Trademarks
Everyone is known for something. A Albania – Baggy Pants and colorful scarves Andorra- Ski resorts Antarctica- 24-hour sunlight Austria- Strudels Australia- outback pubs and barbecues B Bangladesh- Green rice fields, forests full of monkeys Belarus- Onion dome architecture and mountain villages Belgium- Beer, chocolate and waffles Bulgaria- Over 160 monastries C Cambodia- monks with…
It Takes A Lifetime To See All Of Rome
After traveling to Rome three times already, I’ve come to learn the major points of the city. I know what to expect, and what to avoid. I can find my way around and understand why certain things are important. I may not be a Roman guru but I would say I have the basics down….
How Florence, Italy Took My Breath Away Both Literally and Figuratively
My first two times traveling to Italy I didn’t go to Florence. I heard it was beautiful, I heard it many times. Maybe I wasn’t super sold on it , maybe I just didn’t get the opportunity. All I know is that whatever the reason, I was a fool not to go. My third time…
Lets Fall In Love In Verona.
We all know the story. We’ve all dreamed of a love like it. We’re all suckers for Romeo and Juliet. Even if you don’t say it out loud. So where’s the perfect place to fall in love? Verona. Welcome to Verona. If you’ve read my previous article 13 Signs You’re An Awkward Female you know I am…
Grab A Map and Walk All of Venice, Italy.
The second you exit the train station in Venice, Italy it’s absolute chaos. With tourists and vendors everywhere, where do you go? What should you see? And where should you begin? And hold on, do I have a moment to snap a picture of everything? Venice is so beautiful, you want a moment to capture…
Discovering the Past of Italy’s Medieval Town of Noale
We know that small towns are usually not pin pointed on a map, they tend to hide and blend into the shadows of the larger surrounding cities, but what some of us may not know is that the small towns have some of the grandest stories. As I walk through the streets of Noale Italy…