Venchi
29 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 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: TheEn savoir plus
Fontana di Trevi
29 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ 🌙 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 ifEn savoir plus
Colosseo by night
29 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Napoli Caffe
30 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 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
ServiceEn savoir plus
Colosseo by day
30 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 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 wereEn savoir plus
Oppio Cafe
30 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 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 aEn savoir plus
Foro Romano
30 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 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 -En savoir plus
Basilica di Santa Maria in Ara coeli
30 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 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 - dedicatedEn savoir plus
Altare della Patria
30 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 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 atEn savoir plus
Della Palma - Gelato di Roma
30 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 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
30 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 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 2000En savoir plus
La Prosciutteria
30 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 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,En savoir plus
The Vatican for the Papal Address
31 mai 2017, Cité du Vatican ⋅ ☀️ 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 theEn savoir plus
Musei Vaticani
31 mai 2017, Cité du Vatican ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofEn savoir plus
Capella Sistina
31 mai 2017, Cité du Vatican ⋅ ☀️ 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'sEn savoir plus
Passaguai
31 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 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: TheEn savoir plus
Piazza San Pietro
31 mai 2017, Cité du Vatican ⋅ ☀️ 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
31 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 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
31 mai 2017, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 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: 4.5En savoir plus
ItaliaRail to Naples
1 juin 2017, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 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 toEn savoir plus
Sfogliatelle Attanasio - pastry
1 juin 2017, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 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:En savoir plus
Dolce Amaro Caffe
1 juin 2017, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 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
1 juin 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 hourEn savoir plus
Capri Island and Boat Tour
1 juin 2017, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Monte Solaro
1 juin 2017, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 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 theEn savoir plus




































































































