About an hour west from Venice Marco Polo Airport is the city of Vicenza. This was one of the towns on our Northern Italy adventure that we adored. Perhaps the reason we loved it so much was due to our wonderful hotel, the Palazzo Scamozzi, which was actually a converted 1720 palace. Having booked early […]
The city of Padua is literally a 30-minute drive from Venice Marco Polo Airport and makes for an easy stop if starting one’s adventure from there. In our case, it felt a bit weird to arrive in Venice and not go into Venice for a visit. We were intending on maximizing our Northern Italy attractions, […]
When we first saw a 10-day cruise itinerary sailing from Rome to Athens with no sea days, we knew this was a cruise for us. We are not big fans of sea days, and this cruise didn’t have any, so it was ideal. On top of that we would be able to add a pre- […]
Founded in 753 BC, the Eternal City has a lot to offer its visitors. Exploring impressive Roman vestiges that reveal Rome’s long and fascinating history and visiting divine religious sites including the world’s largest church, St. Peter’s Basilica, top the list. One of our favorite things to do in Rome is simply to roam around […]
It’s funny how things work out because we ended up in Milan because we had a direct flight from Austin. It was easier to take the train to get to Venice from there than to take a connecting flight. We are really glad that it worked out that way and that we enjoyed one day […]
Venice is built on more than 100 small islands, interconnected by over 400 bridges, in the Venetian Lagoon. It’s a city of canals and to get around one must walk or take a boat. There are no cars. Strolling through the back alleyways lining the quiet canals is probably the best way to enjoy the […]
Florence is one of the most visited places in Italy and once you get there, it’s easy to see why. It’s a beautiful city with lots of history and stunning architecture. Starting with the iconic Duomo and Bell Tower. Other must-see attractions include the Baptistery, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio. All are located in the […]