Two words come to mind when I think about Florence: art and architecture. If you're a fan of either, you'll love this city. Academia Gallery We didn't waste any time when we arrived in Florence. Our first stop upon arrival was the Academia Gallery, home of the world-renowned statue of David by Michelangelo. I was…
If you're a big fan of Shakespeare, Verona is the place for you. After all, what drives most visitors to this town is the fact that three of his plays are set here: Romeo and Juliet, The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Taming of the Shrew. On Nov. 6, we departed Venice for Verona, a couple…
When people ask me how my trip to Italy was, I often find myself using the word "magical" to describe my perspective of the country. From the narrow cobblestone alleys lined with boutiques to the sweeping, picture-perfect views of cliffside villages along the southern coast, there are so many gems that make Italy so special…
Venice: It's a city most would associate with romantic gondola rides down a canal while a gondolier serenades you with lovely Italian music. I've heard countless stories and have seen numerous photos of what any hopeless romantic like myself could only dream about. So you could probably imagine my excitement when I woke up knowing…
The Colosseum It's a strange and almost incomprehensible feeling when you see something up close and personal that you've only seen on TV or read about in your textbooks. I've experienced it a few times in my life: Once in Paris, when I saw the Eiffel Tower, and once in Beijing, when I stood on…
Continue reading ➞ Postcard 26.3: The Colosseum & Trevi Fountain
If someone were to tell me I'd be able to see most of the major attractions of Rome -- Vatican City, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, just to name a few -- in 12 hours, I would've told them they were crazy -- that it's totally not possible. Well, I'd like to retract that…
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