Did you know Vatican City is the smallest country in the world? Pretty cool, huh? It’s not just a city in the middle of Italy, it is an actual independent city-state. It issues its own …
A view from the top: St Peter’s Basilica – Vatican City
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The Quirky Cat Sanctuary of Rome
Most people who know me will know that I’m an aspiring Crazy Cat Lady – hey even my Secret Santa gift at the office Christmas party was a crazy cat lady mug! So when I …
Alphabet Dating – I is for Italy
November was the month for our letter ‘I’ alphabet date. November was also the month of my Dad’s 60th birthday, where we decided to surprise him by taking him to Rome for 4 nights with …
A girl’s guide to… Venice
A girl’s guide to Venice Venice. The name alone conjures images of romance and history, uniqueness and grandeur. For centuries, poets and artists have tried to capture its beauty in their work, and even today, …
A view from the top: Campanile di San Marco – Venice, Italy
Campanile di San Marco – Venice, Italy Like the tourist masses, when I visit a new city I enjoy ascending a tall, famous landmark and absorbing the view. Cities are always trying to out-do each …