Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Hey again, welcome back! This is a continuation of my first post, “There’s No Place Like Rome.” I’m going to tell you about a couple more landmarks that you can see, a tip or two about transportation, and more! The Trevi Fountain is gorgeous, even though it is extremely crowded. Be prepared for big crowds, and don't forget to toss a coin into the fountain - this supposedly will ensure that you return to Rome. Click here for the official website, and click here for more interesting facts about the Trevi Fountain. ( Trevi Fountain at night) If you look at TripAdvisor and other websites, they'll say that the Pantheon is one of the the top things to visit. In all honesty, I didn't think that it was that amazing, but it's only a few minute walk from the Trevi Fountain; if you're there, then check it out - if not, I don't think you're really missing too much. (Pantheon at night) As for transportation, my family and I used the “Ro...

Starting off my travel blog with a post about the Eternal City! Rome itself is filled with world-famous buildings, including the Colosseum and Vatican Museums. My family and I were only here for a few days this past summer, but we were still able to see so many things. It honestly can be a little overwhelming. So, here are a few of the things that I say you can't miss "when in Rome!" First and foremost, the Colosseum is something that you must see - a trip to Rome isn't complete without it! I would also highly recommend going inside. You'll be able to see the place where the gladiators actually fought, which I think is pretty cool. The only thing I didn't love about my visit to the Colosseum was the heat - the weather in Rome in late July is uncomfortable to say the least, but that was because of the not-so-great timing of our trip. (Inside the Colosseum) I also encourage you to go into the Roman Forum, which used to be a major piazza ...