As Spring comes to an end, I find myself day dreaming more and more about Summer road trips we have planned. I love weekend road trips as they are the perfect breaks and let us experience local cultures in more depth. This summer, these 5 items will become our essentials for all the trips we have planned: Picnic Basket & Blanket Normally during road trips, we try to make stops along the way for a…
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Seeing the main sites in Italy in 7 days was such a whirl wind! Italy has so much to offer from its amazing history, architecture, food, artwork … the list goes on & on. Narrowing the list down, we settled on the following for our 7-day Italian Itinerary … 7-day Italian Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Milan We arrived mid-day in Milan and rented a car at the airport to head to Lake Como. Before…
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Rome is an amazing city with some of the best history, architecture, & art in the world! It blends modern day architecture with ancient Roman ruins. It has fabulous squares with amazing fountains. It’s an unforgettable experience and we were lucky enough to have 24 hours to explore Rome Italy! 24 hours in Rome Italy … We took the train from Florence (if you missed my Florence adventures see here) to Rome. We stayed at…
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If you’ve never been, Rome is full of stunning architecture that has withstood centuries. It has fabulous squares with decadent fountains to Roman Empire ruins. This amazing city is home to some of the best history, art, & architecture in the world! The blend of ancient Roman history with modern day culture makes for an unforgettable experience. We were lucky enough to spend 24 hours in Rome! 24 hours in Rome … We arrived from…
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I love visiting Italy in the spring time, especially Rome. With the trees in bloom and new growth starting to pop out, it is a great time to explore without the summer heat (see my Rome travel guide for some fun ideas in the city)! However, packing for this time of year can be challenging as mornings are a bit cool and during the day it warms up. To help with this, I try to…
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