Category Archives: Italy

The history of the Roman Empire. The dramatic scenery of the Amalfi Coast. The unassuming beauty of Florence. Italy is home to a slew of sub-cultures, all with their own value and definitely worth exploring.

Viva Roma! (Rome, Day III.)

Posted on November 18, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Day III in Rome: The Vatican, the (closed) Vatican museum & Sistine Chapel, Castel Sant’Angelo & delicious gelato! Review: Giolitti, the Vatican, Castel Sant’Angelo.Continue reading «Viva Roma! (Rome, Day III.)» Continue reading →

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When in Rome (Rome, Day II.)

Posted on November 17, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Day 2 in Rome — the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, sangria & dinner with nona.
Reviews: Magnolia, The Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps.Continue reading «When in Rome (Rome, Day II.)» Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Italy, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Campo di Fiore, Eats & Drinks, europe, Italy, Leisure, Magnolia, Nona, Pictures, Restaurants, Rome, Sightseeing, Spanish Steps, Travel, Trevi Fountain | 1 Comment

Meglio del Sesso! (Rome, Day I.)

Posted on November 16, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Day 1 in Roma — the Colosseum, Piazza Navona and Bernini!Continue reading «Meglio del Sesso! (Rome, Day I.)» Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, European Excursions, Italy, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged British Airways, Colosseum, europe, Italy, Leisure, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Pizza, Rome, Sightseeing, Spanish Steps, Travel, Trevi Fountain | 6 Comments

leaving on a jet plane.

Posted on November 12, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Leaving for Rome in 12 short hours. Hooray!Continue reading «leaving on a jet plane.» Continue reading →

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Viva Roma!

Posted on October 26, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

It’s official — heading to Rome for a November weekend of fun!Continue reading «Viva Roma!» Continue reading →

Posted in European Excursions, Italy, Steals & Deals, Travel, Up, Up & Away!, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Colosseum, England, FCO, Fiumicino Airport, Heathrow, Historic Centre, Hotel d'Este, Italy, Leisure, Leonardo di Vinci Airport, LHR, London, Pantheon, Restaurants, Roman Holiday, Rome, Sightseeing, Travel, Trevi Fountain, UK, Weekend | 1 Comment