Tag: Rome
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The Colosseum and Roman Forum
Everyone has had that dream. You know, the one where you are riding in a chariot through the cobblestone streets of Rome, headed to watch an exhibition at the Colosseum. You were personally invited by the Emperor to sit with him to watch the gladiators below. A feast is laid out in front of you…
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The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica
There are a few iconic places that come to mind when you think of Rome. The Colosseum, the Pantheon and of course, St. Peter’s Basilica. The church is in Vatican City, a papal enclave within the city of Rome. You do not have to be of Christian faith to appreciate all that St. Peter’s, or…
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Heart of Rome
For those that have been following along with us, you know that Italy is our first love. This was the first foreign country we visited together and the location of our unforgettable honeymoon. So far, we have posted blogs about our day trips that took us from our home base, but we only touched on…
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Embrace Your Inner Tourist!
We have all been there; desperately trying to to blend in when we stick out like a sore thumb. What do I wear to look like a local? Where are the places to go that will give me a genuine experience? These are questions we all ask ourselves repeatedly when planning a trip. Who doesn’t…
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Our Favorite Place on the Planet
Hello Everyone. In preparation for creating our blog we took an online travel writing course. Not only was it a lot of fun but we also learned an immense amount of knowledge. One of the assignments was to write about our favorite place on the planet. For anyone that already knows us, that place had…