Rome is one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in the world, and it’s not hard to see how a person could spend days or even weeks exploring the winding cobblestone streets and ancient ruins. But how many days in Rome do you need, minimum, to really get a sense of what this amazing city has to offer?
In ancient Rome, it was expected that an emperor would get weary of life in the capital city, and it was customary to build another sprawling estate (or a few estates) in places outside the city. Emperor Hadrian did just this between 121 and 137 AD, near a hillside town about 18 miles east of Rome.
Today, you can visit the ruins of Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, and it makes for an easy and fascinating day trip.
With its massive collection, it’s a daunting task to choose the must-sees at the British Museum. Luckily, you have an experienced travel advisor on your side to help guide you. Here’s my list of the Top 10 Must-Sees at the British Museum.
While Rome may be a big, loud, and busy city — with animated conversations, bustling cafes, scooters zipping by — it is also a city best savored at a slower pace.
A traveler who walks in Rome is someone who forges a kind of intimacy with this extraordinary place that has so much to offer the senses.
Here’s a sampling of my favorite walks in Rome.
It’s no secret that a person could spend weeks in Paris and not run out of fascinating, beautiful, and delicious things to experience. It’s one of the reasons I love the city so much and why I chose to become a certified Paris Travel Expert specializing in crafting custom itineraries for travelers.
But here’s something that many travelers don’t consider: the areas surrounding Paris hold so many treasures, as well, and they are surprisingly easy to access. With the right planning, you can enjoy all kinds of adventures — and return to the City of Lights as your home base.
The palace, breathtaking gardens, and surrounding grounds can offer so much to visitors of all ages and interests. Based on your needs, your fascinations, and time availability, I want to propose choosing the best way to visit Versailles for you.
Read on for 9 ways to get the most out of this extraordinary site.
Athens is the logical – and perfect – place to start and/or end your vacation in Greece. Even if you only have a day or two to explore this ancient-meets-modern Mediterranean city, it’ll be a highly rewarding and historically rich couple of days. These are the top 5 things to see and do in Athens.
There’s no question that the city of Rome and all of its must-see sights could keep a curious traveler occupied and enthralled for weeks. But if you’re looking for a breather in the middle of your Roman holiday, Italy’s awesome public transport makes day trips from Rome an easy choice that can add so much richness to your trip.
London is an extraordinary city where the very royal past and the very cosmopolitan present merge into a colorful mix that is at once lively and still somehow characteristically proper.
With its winding streets, revved-up joyful chaos, and seemingly limitless offerings of amazing food, drink, art, and ancient historical sights, Rome is a city that will take your breath away — whether you’re visiting for the first time or the tenth.