Italian Honeymoon
Join us on our two-week honeymoon through Italy!
From exploring ancient ruins to visiting iconic landmarks, we immersed ourselves in the beauty of Rome, Florence, Venice, and beyond. Our journey was filled with breathtaking art, rich culture, and, of course, delicious Italian cuisine.
A special thank you to all of our wonderful friends and family who gave such generous gifts to make this dream trip possible. Your love and support mean the world to us!
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Rome day 13: Borghese Gallery and Trastevere Area
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
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Rome Day 12: Ancient Roads and Michelin Stars
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
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Pompeii Day 11: Exploring Pompeii Ruins
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
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Rome Day 10: Vatican City
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
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Rome Day 9: The Caesar Shuffle
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
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Florence/Rome Day 8: Trains, Taxis, and Football Fun
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
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Florence Day 7: A Relaxed, Historical Day
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
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Florence Day 6: Climbing the Duomo, Boboli Gardens, and a Sparkling Surprise
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
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Florence Day 5: A Day of Art, Architecture, and History
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
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Venice/Florence Day 4: Goodbye Venice, Hello Florence!
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
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