Five-Day Florence Itinerary – Our First Visit
Florence, the capital of Italy's Tuscany region, is an incredible city brimming with interesting history, beautiful sights, delicious food, and fun attractions. Neither of us had visited before, so we…
Our Pisa Day Trip from Florence
There are many incredible day trips to take from Florence if you have the time to explore more of what Tuscany has to offer beyond this amazing city. Pisa is…
Pisa’s Piazza del Duomo: The Iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa & More
If you find yourself in the Italian city of Pisa, chances are you're here to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This architectural marvel draws people in from all over…
Piazza del Duomo: Visiting Florence’s Iconic Monument Complex
Florence's Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is an iconic monument that dominates the city's skyline. Piazza del Duomo, the plaza where the cathedral, bell tower, museum, Santa Reparata, and…
Visiting Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens
On the edge of Florence's historic city center sits a grand palace bordered by beautiful gardens. Pitti Palace is the largest of the Florentine palaces and the gardens are an…
Visiting Uffizi Gallery – Florence
Florence is a place that contains so much interesting history and culture, and a visit to the Uffizi Gallery will give you a glimpse into the city's rich past through…
Our Five-Day Rome Itinerary
Rome is such an iconic city with so much beauty, amazing history, interesting attractions, delectable food, and more. I've been lucky to have visited before with my family, but this…
The Vatican Museums – The Sistine Chapel & More
Vatican City may be small, but there is an incredible amount of history and interesting things to see here. After spending the early morning visiting St. Peter's Basilica, we headed…
Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica – Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, and if you find yourself there, it's really impossible to miss the massive St. Peter's Basilica towering at the heart of…
Visiting the Vatican Necropolis
Hidden under the iconic St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City lies the Vatican Necropolis. Touring the Necropolis is an incredibly interesting activity if you want to learn more about Rome…