Note as of May 9: The Conclave is over and there is a new Pope! However, the Sistine Chapel will still be closed for a few more days. I made a rookie mistake on my first solo trip to Italy: I showed up to the Vatican without a ticket, fully convinced I could just waltz right in….
While Rome is filled with wonderful squares, fountains, and awe-inspiring ancient ruins, nothing will capture your interest like the Colosseum! The nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheater is the symbol of the Eternal City and a must-see on any Rome itinerary — whether you have one day, 3 days, or a full week! But visiting the Colosseum comes…
Rome in winter is full of surprises. There’s no telling if you’ll be freezing at unusually low temperatures at the end of February or sweating under your winter jacket with spring-like weather in early December. Whether you’re lucky to visit the Italian capital in gorgeous sunny weather or end up spending an entire week with…
Let’s be honest: the whole city of Rome is basically one big open-air museum. You’ve got the Colosseum right next to the crumbling-yet-magnificent ruins of the Roman Forum, the Spanish steps adjacent to Trevi Fountain… and even a literal pyramid from Egypt in the middle of a traffic circle. Plus, all these incredible Rome landmarks…
If you are visiting Rome and you want to escape the huge crowds of most tourist spots, there are several day trips from Rome you can take not far from the capital city. While there is so much to see and do in Rome that you’ll never see the end of all Rome’s main attractions…
