YEG

Passport? Check. Luggage? Check. Food? Double-check. We are officially kicking off our Italy, Greece, and Turkey adventure right here at YEG! So excited to trade this view for ancient ruins, Czytaj więcej
Sky views from Flight 1

YYC

Calgary pit stop! 👋 Quick change of planes at YYC and we are officially boarding the big one that will take us across the pond to Rome! The excitement levels are hitting maximum velocity now. Wish Czytaj więcej
Flight 2!

Woohoo empty seat between us!
Airbnb

Ciao, Roma! So happy to finally be here. Our little Airbnb is the perfect welcome, and we’re already obsessed with this balcony view. It’s the ideal spot for morning coffees (for those who drink Czytaj więcej
La Prezzemolina

First official meal in Rome and we’re doing it like the locals! We swung by La Prezzemolina, a fantastic spot for pizza al taglio It did not disappoint. We took our selection of slices to go and are Czytaj więcej
Wandering the Ruins

Evening strolls hit different in Rome. Just took a wander to see some of the ancient ruins near our Airbnb and WOW. The Forum of Augustus, Forum of Nerva, and the Markets of Trajan are as incredible Czytaj więcej
Vittorio Emanuele II Monument

We've been surrounded by ancient history, so it was cool to see a more "modern" Roman monument! The sheer scale of the Vittorio Emanuele II monument is incredible. The photos of the monument itself Czytaj więcej
Colossal Statue of Constantine

We visited the brand new reconstruction of the Colossal Statue of Constantine and it is incredible. You really can’t grasp the scale of Roman art and engineering until you’re standing in front of Czytaj więcej
Colosseum

Look at that view! As we wrap up our day, we caught this perfect shot of the Colosseum from the Vittoriano. It's the grand finale of an incredible first day in Rome. Can't wait to get up close and Czytaj więcej
Regoli Pasticceria

We started the day at Regoli Pasticceria and indulged in some amazing pastries, including a fluffy maritozzo and a strawberry tart.
Fun Fact: Regoli is one of the most famous and historic bakeries Czytaj więcej
Spanish Steps

Rainy days can’t stop us! We made our way to the iconic Spanish Steps and they were just as beautiful as always.
Fun Fact: The fountain at the base of the steps is the Fontana della Czytaj więcej
Window Shopping

McDonalds

When in Rome... you duck into what's supposedly the most beautiful McDonald's in the world to get out of the rain! ☔️ We found this spot not far from the Spanish Steps... who knew a McDonald's Czytaj więcej
Starbucks

We of course had to stop and grab a mug to add to our collection!
Starbucks here also has a bar serving coffee flavored alcoholic drinks!
Cantina di Papi

Lunch was a simple and perfect stop at Cantina di Papi. We shared a beautiful charcuterie board and it was absolutely delicious. Sometimes the best meals are the ones that let you just sit and enjoy Czytaj więcej
Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain is pure magic in person. The scale of it is just so much bigger than in photos. The statues are incredible, and the water is so clear and beautiful.
Fun Fact: An estimated 3,000 Czytaj więcej
Ruins

Some misc. photos of more ruins we saw on our walk back.
Rooftop Garden Restaurant

Talk about ending the day on a high note! 🌆 Dinner at the Rooftop Garden Restaurant was pure perfection. The views of the city centre were incredible, and the food was out of this world. That Czytaj więcej
Breakfast

Yesterday we picked up some pistachio creme filled cornettos (similar to a croissant) for us to have for breakfast today. They were good but also really sweet. It was hard to finish a whole one..
Views of the Colosseum

Look at this epic view to kick off our big history day! Standing here in front of the Colosseum is just surreal. Loving the energy of Rome this morning!
Fun Fact: The Colosseum's original name Czytaj więcej
Views from the Palatine Hill

Trading stone streets for green views! Our guided walk took us up Palatine Hill and wow, the perspective up here is unbelievable. You can see straight down into the Roman Forum. This is officially Czytaj więcej
Views from the Roman Forum

Talk about walking through a postcard! We spent time wandering through the incredible Roman Forum. It's crazy to think that these crumbling columns and ruins were once the thriving, chaotic, absolute Czytaj więcej
Inside the Colosseum

Finally, inside the mighty Colosseum! Our tour was absolutely fascinating. Standing in the stands and looking down at the arena floor is so humbling. You can almost hear the roar of the crowds. What a Czytaj więcej
La Locanda di Pietro

Refueling for the afternoon! We had lunch at Li Locanda di Pietro. Started with a beautiful board of meats and cheeses, but the star was the Amatriciana pasta. Absolutely savory and delicious. Ready Czytaj więcej