The city of Rome in Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It's known for its rich history, iconic landmarks, vibrant culture, and of course, delicious cuisine. When I traveled to Rome, I spent only five days there and to be honest, it wasn't enough. While I was able to see all the places on my b…

Nestled in the city center of Rome, just a few minutes away from Piazza del Popolo, is Goody 1976 - an old-fashioned-looking bistro that serves coffee, pastries, and breakfast and lunch dishes. It's in a nice neighborhood that's not too crowded but still close enough to some tourist spots. It offers both indoor and outdoor s…

Marino is an Italian city and a commune in Lazio, roughly 21 kilometers from Rome. It is located on the Alban Hills so it offers scenic overlooking views of neighboring towns and cities. Sagra dell'Uva di Marino Every year, the Sagra dell'Uva di Marino, also known as the Marino Wine Festival, is held in this city and was fir…

One of the things I love about Rome is that the city center is very walkable. There are a lot of tourist attractions that are quite close to one another. With the help of Google Maps, you can easily walk from one tourist spot to the next in 15 minutes or less. Rome has a lot of things to offer but if you have limited time, you won&#…

Apart from beautiful architecture and its rich culture, Italy is also well known for its food. Italian cuisine is popular because it's authentic, delicious, and healthy.  One of the restaurants I've tried in Rome is Taverna del Seminario . I saw this restaurant while walking around in the city center, close to the Pantheon. …

I recently traveled to Italy where I spent six days in Rome. During this leg of my Europe trip, I stayed at Hotel Athena . It is a pretty decent hotel that's close to the city center. If I did this trip several years ago, I would have stayed at a hostel to save money. But since turning 30, I no longer have that extra energy to s…

Florence is the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region. It is home to many masterpieces of art and architecture made during the Renaissance period. While I was in Rome, I decided to do a day trip to Florence. I've always wanted to go to Florence but with limited time in Italy, I could only do a day trip. I know there are lots more to…

The Colosseum is one of the most, if not the most, prominent structures in Rome, Italy. When one mentions Rome, one of the things that immediately come to mind is the Colosseum . Many interesting events in Roman history happened here, and as someone who loves learning about history and culture, this was definitely on my travel bucke…