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10-Day Italy Itinerary   Day 1 – Rome: Ancient RomeColosseum → Roman Forum → Palatine Hill → Piazza Venezia → Trajan’s Forum Day 2 – Rome: Vatican CityVatican Museums → Raphael Rooms → Sistine Chapel → St. Peter’s Basilica → Castel Sant’Angelo Day 3 – Rome: Historic CenterPantheon → Piazza Navona → Trevi Fountain → […]

Photographing Italy: Our Journey Through Eight Destinations Introduction — Italy Through Our Camera Italy was not just a trip for us; it became a journey through different chapters of history, landscapes, architecture, and everyday life. From the ancient streets of Rome to the colorful canals of Venice, every destination gave us something different to photograph.

Castel Sant’Angelo Castel Sant’Angelo: From Emperor’s Tomb to Fortress Castel Sant’Angelo, the massive round fortress standing beside the Tiber River. From the outside, it looked more like a medieval castle than an ancient Roman monument—but that is exactly what makes this place so fascinating. The story of Castel Sant’Angelo began almost 1,900 years ago, when

Discovering Rome: Ancient Wonders & Timeless Beauty Our Rome adventure began early in the morning from The Wesley Rome Hotel, located near the Tiber River and within walking distance of many of the city’s historic landmarks. Rather than relying on taxis or public transportation, we decided to explore Rome largely on foot. That turned out to

Rome’s Colosseum Our Colosseum Experience The Colosseum was our first major stop in Rome, and beginning our Roman adventure here felt incredibly special. Our interest in visiting was partly inspired by Russell Crowe’s Gladiator. We had watched the movie and imagined the world of gladiators, ancient Rome, and the enormous spectacles that once took place

Florence Duomo: Marveling at Brunelleschi’s Iconic Dome, Cathedral & Renaissance Architecture Florence Duomo: Following the Footsteps of the Medici The first time we stepped into Piazza del Duomo, Florence felt like it was breathing history. Our fascination with the Florence Duomo started long before we arrived in Florence. After watching the Netflix series Medici, we

Florence, Italy: Discovering Renaissance Art, Historic Streets & Architectural Wonders A Day Exploring Florence: The Duomo, Historic Streets & Sunset on the Arno Our day in Florence began early, with the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as the Duomo, as our first stop. Standing in front of its enormous red-tiled dome

Great Sand Dunes National Park The desert tells a different story every time one ventures into it — Robert Edison Fulton Jr. Standing at the edge of Great Sand Dunes National Park, it’s hard to comprehend just how massive these dunes really are. Rising dramatically against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the

Great Sand Dunes National Park The desert tells a different story every time one ventures into it — Robert Edison Fulton Jr. Standing at the edge of Great Sand Dunes National Park, it’s hard to comprehend just how massive these dunes really are. Rising dramatically against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the

Amalfi Coast Travel Guide: A Perfect Day in Paradise One of the highlights of our time in southern Italy was spending a day exploring the spectacular Amalfi Coast. Our original plan was to hike the famous Path of the Gods, but a recent landslide had closed sections of the trail, forcing us to change our