Vatican Museums part 1

Made it to the Vatican Museums and my brain is overflowing with beauty! The collections here are absolutely staggering. Room after room of priceless art and artifacts. You could spend days wanderingOkumaya devam et
Vatican Museums part 2

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is a masterpiece unlike any other. Even the space right before you enter (the only area where we were permitted to snap a photo) is beautiful, but what's inside is absolutelyOkumaya devam et
St Peter's Square

You really don't appreciate the size until you're standing right here. It’s an incredible meeting of architecture and history. A great place to pause and reflect on everything we saw today!
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Pizzeria della Madonna dei Monti

We officially hit the wall today! 😴 After a huge day of touring, we were too exhausted to eat out, so we grabbed pizza al taglio and suppli from Pizzeria della Madonna dei Monti and brought it backOkumaya devam et
Piazza Navona

Hello, Piazza Navona! We came to see the stunning Baroque fountains that dominate this square. The fountains here are absolutely gorgeous—especially the Fountain of Four Rivers by Bernini. Such aOkumaya devam et
Mr 100 Tiramisu

Tiramisu taste test time! We stopped at Mr. 100 to fuel up. I went for the strawberry Nutella with cookie, while Matt went classic and Tammy went Nutella Pistachio. They were decent, but we'veOkumaya devam et
Pantheon

The Pantheon is absolutely one of the most stunning buildings in the world. Even just looking at the columns and the massive bronze doors from the outside is impressive. It’s crazy to think thisOkumaya devam et
Wandering the City

Just wandering and soaking up the final Roman vibes before we head off on our cruise! The atmosphere on these narrow, winding streets is totally unmatched. Every turn is another photo op. Loving theseOkumaya devam et
Galleria Alberto Sordi

Just a little window shopping stop in one of the most beautiful malls I’ve ever seen! Galleria Alberto Sordi is an architectural masterpiece with its gorgeous ceilings and columns. We didn't buyOkumaya devam et
La Taverna Madonna Dei Monti 16

Our final dinner in Rome already! Found a nearby spot, La Taverna Madonna Dei Monti 16, for a classic Italian meal. Enjoyed some fresh bruschetta and then dove into a delicious plate of La Gricia. SoOkumaya devam et
Goodbye Rome

Saying goodbye to our Roman home base! 👋 This beautiful little street where our Airbnb was is officially one of my favorite corners of the Eternal City. Time to head to the train station and off toOkumaya devam et
Mercato Centrale

Train to Civitavecchia

Cruise Day 1

We've officially boarded and settled into our home-at-sea! 🚢 The unpacking is done, and we kicked off the cruise the traditional way: with an epic lunch from Guy's Burgers on the Lido deck! WeOkumaya devam et
Cruise Day 2 (part one)

So cool to trace our path on the map today! We sailed past incredible geography, moving between Italy and Sicily, and got to see Mount Stromboli rising right out of the sea. A little rain 🌧Okumaya devam et
Cruise Day 2 (part two)

What an amazing night at sea! We had a lovely dinner, then caught the piano show, 88 Keys. To end the evening, watching Wicked on the big screen with the sea air blowing was pure vacation bliss.Okumaya devam et
Cruise Day 3

Day 3 was all about the slow life! ☀️ No schedules, no rushing—just soaking up the sun and the slow pace of life on the water. We spent the day generally enjoying the gentle rhythm of theOkumaya devam et
Cruise Day 4 - Kusadasi, Turkey

Unbelievable day in Türkiye! We toured the magnificent ancient city of Ephesus, and it completely blew us away. Walking the marble streets and seeing the Terrace Houses was incredible—it gives youOkumaya devam et
Ancient Ephesus

Terrace Houses

Carpet Demonstration

Cruise Day 4 continued

Cruise Day 5 - Mykonos

From first light to last light, this day was a winner! We caught both the beautiful sunrise as we approached Mykonos and the colorful sunset as we sailed away. This was a tender stop for us today,Okumaya devam et
Wandering around Mykonos

Lost (in the best way possible!) in the winding, beautiful streets of Mykonos Town. The iconic blue doors, bright white walls, and pink bougainvillea are just picture-perfect. Everything is paintedOkumaya devam et