Our last full day in Italy—bittersweet! We were starting to crave the comforts of home, but at the same time, we definitely weren’t ready to say goodbye yet. We kicked off the morning at our favorite cafe, Il Baretto. One… Continue reading

We had no alarms set this morning, and it felt great! With no early tours lined up, we took our time getting ready. Today’s plan was renting e-bikes to explore the ancient Appian Way. A couple we met at dinner… Continue reading

Wow, Pompeii was an absolute highlight of the trip so far! We had such a blast exploring the ruins. The history of Pompeii has always intrigued me, and seeing it firsthand was incredible. We had to wake up very early… Continue reading

It was such a relief that our Vatican time slot wasn’t until 1 PM, giving us a chance to catch up on some much-needed rest. We kicked off the day at a little café near our hotel called Il Baretto.… Continue reading

Today was a marathon of sightseeing! According to Rick Steves, we did the “Caesar Shuffle,” which includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. After about 10 miles of walking, my legs are definitely feeling… Continue reading

With our train departing at 1:48 PM, we didn’t have too much time left to explore Florence. We made one last stop at our favorite spot, Cafe Gilli, for some caffeine and breakfast. Instead of our usual quick service at… Continue reading

Today was a bit of a slow start for us. We both woke up not feeling our best, so we took the opportunity to sleep in and didn’t leave the hotel until around 1 PM. Mornings like these make me… Continue reading

My legs had been holding up pretty well throughout this trip—we’ve been averaging about six miles of walking a day—but today was a different story. We decided to climb the Duomo, and those 463 stairs to the top really wore… Continue reading

With our first tour starting bright and early at 9 AM, we kicked off the day at Café Gilli, the oldest café in Florence, which has been around since 1733—back when the Medici family still ruled the city! It’s mind-blowing… Continue reading

On our last morning in Venice, we started the day with a walk to Café de Doge for one last cappuccino and crème-filled croissant. It was the perfect way to say goodbye to the city. After coffee, I was on… Continue reading