Venchi
May 29, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Chocolate and chocolate and.... the Paleo Gods are so disappointed in me. So I guess I'll drown my sorrows in more chocolate.
This is arguably the best gelato we've had in Rome.
Must Try: TheRead more
Fontana di Trevi
May 29, 2017 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
The Trevi Fountain
Designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Pietro Bracci, this iconic Baroque fountain served as a display of an ancient roman acqueduct termination.
They say ifRead more
Colosseo by night
May 29, 2017 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Napoli Caffe
May 30, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Coffee is life.
Popped into this cute venue before starting the day. Loved the atmosphere, and the coffee was pretty good too.
Must Try: The Americano
Price: $
Food Quality: 4 Stars
ServiceRead more
Colosseo by day
May 30, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Fun facts from back in the day:
- The colosseo can hold up to 50,000 people
- It was designed to fill in 15 mins, and evacuate in 5 mins
- The construction was completed in 10 years
- Plebians wereRead more
Oppio Cafe
May 30, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Un caffè con vista.
After spending an hour or so in the colosseo, we decided to head for our 2nd coffee of the day... or is it third?
A chic venue up a hill just north of the attraction offered aRead more
Foro Romano
May 30, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Downtown Ancient Rome - Ruins of the fallen empire
Tickets purchased for the Colosseo also gave access to Foro Romano and Palatine Hill. The excavations to clear the Roman Forum took over 100 years -Read more
Basilica di Santa Maria in Ara coeli
May 30, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Our Lady at the Heavenly Altar
This 13th century minor Basilica is a Roman Catholic church, and the only church on Campidoglio (aka Capitoline Hill, and formerly known as Mons Saturnius - dedicatedRead more
Altare della Patria
May 30, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The Alter of the Fatherland
Also known as the national monument to Victor Emmanuel II, this gorgeous site was built in his honor as the first king of a unified Italy.
If you ascend the many steps atRead more
Della Palma - Gelato di Roma
May 30, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
"Rachel, what did you do in Italy?"
Eat.
Did I mention our diets have been terrible since we've gotten here?
Must Try: The chocolate mousse
Price: $
Food Quality: 4 Stars
Service Quality: 3 Stars
Pantheon
May 30, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A former Roman temple that has been converted to a church. It is the most preserved and influential building of ancient Rome. It's name means "honor all Gods" in Greek, and was first built almost 2000Read more
La Prosciutteria
May 30, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Tonight, we left the tourist backpacks and dslr behind for a night out... and it was fantastic.
45€ for a huge meat and cheese plate, caprese salad, and a bottle of red. Because when in Rome,Read more
The Vatican for the Papal Address
May 31, 2017 in Vatican City ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Checked off a bucket list item... and made 1 more.
#44 - Attend the Pope's public address in person ✔
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#62 - Bring my child to the Pope's address so his/her forehead can get kissed by theRead more
Musei Vaticani
May 31, 2017 in Vatican City ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We decided to leave the Pope's public address a little early to beat the crowds to the Vatican Museum - and it worked!
My absolute favorite piece in the Vatican museum was Raphael's "The School ofRead more
Capella Sistina
May 31, 2017 in Vatican City ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
There are no words. Absolutely stunning.
On the ceiling and walls of the chapel are the beautiful works of Michealangelo that took 4 years to complete (1508-1512). This is arguably one of mankind'sRead more
Passaguai
May 31, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Lunch date :)
This place was an awesome escape from the crowds. We had to descend stairs off a main road to enter the venue. It was secluded, rich with culture, and very welcoming.
Must Try: TheRead more
Piazza San Pietro
May 31, 2017 in Vatican City ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
St. Peter's Square
A large plaza just in front of St. Peter's Basilica - both of which were named after St. Peter (an apostle of Jesus and the first Catholic Pope).
Theatre Cafe
May 31, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A coffee stop on our way back from the Vatican.
Must Try: Frappuccino (not the Starbucks version)
Price: $
Food Quality: 4 Stars
Service Quality: 4 Stars
LasaGnam
May 31, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
I could not resist!
We passed this cafe style eatery on the way back to the hotel this afternoon and decided we had to try it. I regret nothing.
Must Try: The Carbonara
Price: $
Food Quality: 4.5Read more
ItaliaRail to Naples
June 1, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We're on the move again!
Today's agenda includes a Day trip to Naples for pizza and Capri for some coastal shots. 📸
To make the most of it, we were up and out the door by 5:30 this morning toRead more
Sfogliatelle Attanasio - pastry
June 1, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Justin did some googling to find top eateries in Naples before we arrived. This bakery made the list with a 4.8 rating by 245+ people.
Must Try: The hot cheese pastry out of the fire oven!
Price:Read more
Dolce Amaro Caffe
June 1, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Espresso served with a side of frizzante water. They actually pair well together when the coffee is bitter enough.
Price: $
Food Quality: 3.5 Stars
Service Quality: 4 Stars
SNAV high speed ferry to Capri
June 1, 2017, Tyrrhenian Sea ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
To get to Capri from Napoli, we took a high speed ferry that I actually ended up sleeping on for most of the way. (Product of an early morning)
Tickets were ~20€ pp, and the ride was about an hourRead more
Capri Island and Boat Tour
June 1, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Monte Solaro
June 1, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
589 Meters above Seal Level, Monte Solaro provides outstanding 360 degree views of Capri Island. To get here, we took a bus from Marina Grande to Anacapri (1.80 euro pp), and a chair lift up to theRead more