Have you ever thought about what the landscape would be on Mars? Once at the top of Etna, I think you’d get a better idea. […]
Ferries and Fairy Tales
Once upon a time there was a fairly tale about a beautiful bridge that would connect the mainland of Italy with Sicily. If you ask […]
Booking a Train in Italy: The things I never considered.
I just love trains. Not in a Big Bang Theory, Sheldon Cooper kind of way, but I do love the option of taking a train […]
Florence: Day 2
Our reservation for the climb to the top of the Duomo was for 12pm, and here’s the point where the FirenzeCard failed us completely. We […]
Florence: Day 1
On our first full day, we got up fairly early and started walking although we didn’t have reservations for anything until after lunch. We wanted […]
Arriving in Florence and Fighting the Jetlag
As you’ve already read, we had an interesting trip over. Typically, when we arrive in Europe we stay up until we can’t stand it, take […]
Florence’s All Access Card- Is it Worth It?
Florence is one of my favorite cities to visit because you get a little bit of everything in close proximity. I’ve probably been there six […]
Alitalia- The Most Undignified Way to Fly.
There was a time when flying was dignified and the airlines treated it’s customers as a priority. I think those times have passed and the […]
Packing “Light” for 18 days in Italy- But Being Prepared for Anything!
If you’re looking for a list of things to do before you leave for a European vacation, this isn’t it. There are tons of great […]
Making History Relevant: Quincy, Massachusetts
To round out our last day in Boston, we decided to dive into history head first and book a tour of Adams National Park. This […]